Vintage Street Market HAUL & How I Convert Vintage Earrings to Post Backs

[@hazelgeno]

I convert my earrings also. Sometimes if I find one large single earring I like I just make it into a brooch!

[@brendabaum6442]

A fusion of vintage and goth look book! What fun!

[@serellie]

I was literally just youtubing around to see what videos there were out there on how to convert old earrings to post backs. *mystical wibble wobbleness*

[@jojohnston4113]

The 40's jacket was a real winner!

[@Topazera]

$15??? Wow, but that jacket has such amazing details! I've picked up every 40s piece I've found in a Goodwill on principle (I've been surprised I've spotted such a thing at all??) but I haven't found anything quite so ~special. I always love to live vicariously through a good deal!

[@nancyw.1315]

I always enjoy your hauls -- not just seeing what you've acquired, but also hearing how you'll fit it into your collection. Looking forward to your look books as well, and thinking I need to find myself some more snake jewelry... #teamslytherin

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Nancy!

[@Vero_dulce]

the large 80s earrings with the moon, Stars and Hearts are my favorite. so beautiful🌛⭐💜

[@1015SaturdayNight]

Oh I'm excited for the vintage goth look, I rocked that a lot for a while. I should do more of it

[@PrincessCasserole]

I like a single dress clip for a V neck or a pocket. Whiting & Davis snake jewelry is pretty iconic. They made beautiful mesh collar necklace and snake wrap necklace/bracelets.

[@tridock13]

“When I see them out in the wild” love it

[@spiritsoffashion]

Great video! Not only did I enjoy the haul you found, but the how-to on switching to post earring backs was fabulous. Also, I really loved your eyeshadow color!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! It's a shade called centerfold from Coloupop!

[@mmw55122]

Love all of your pieces! And I agree about retro-fitting those earrings--it is the only way to make them really useable. I would not do not do that on precious-metal items or actual 40's and prior items--but do not hesitate with 80's and above items to make them useable.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thanks! I totally agree, I wouldn't be clipping into any Cartier...if I could get my hands on any that is! ;)

[@JosieAreSee]

I can't wait for spring so I can start shopping outdoor markets! Also, I love your eyeshadow!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Josie!

[@Eviethecatlady]

My Queen, how about a Bettie Page look book? Throw in Safari and we can call it Jungle Bee. 😍

[@bettyjones37]

your new/old striped jacket looks fab on you, what a great find!♥️

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Betty!

[@ladyday9999]

That’s a beautiful fan. You would be surprised what you find out here in Rome in the antique and vintage shops. Greetings from Rome, Italy 🇮🇹. Thank you for sharing.

[@gothempress]

Yaaaas! So excited to hear you may be doing that goth inspired lookbook soon! For the record, I am excited to see a Slytherin inspired look/lookbook too. I love Harry Potter anything haha. Also, loving the Lydia Deets vibes your giving off today!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Darcie!

[@maibritton2882]

I love the earring tip ! I go to thrift stores any make jewelry from chains and earrings.

[@waterbitten]

Can we take a moment to appreciate the effort you put in to your backgrounds!. Love 👌🏽also i had never heard of screw back earrings before your channel.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@auntiedramey3855]

Oh, wouldn't it be so fun to go back in time. Great video:) love hauls

[@helenm1085]

I googled "what are dress clips".... And it suggested I watch your video on it 😂

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I do love it when Google is properly helpful ;)

[@candiikillz]

I like your sorta 60s look in this video! Converting the earrings was very helpful, I wouldn't have thought of it, thank you for sharing.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Allison!

[@carlahildebrand1544]

You are absolutely FUN! I enjoy your knowledge, your spirit, your youth. Clip those screw backs off!😉

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Carla!

[@luckysweetheartvintage476]

Your hair and makeup look so gorgeous in this video! I really like the goth look and would love your take on it!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@sydneybell5017]

Great video! Glad to see somebody else also commits blasphemy and converts their earrings! Also- is really like to see a video like the one you did on vintage gloves about vintage hats! I really want to learn hat terminology, etiquette, sizing and styling tips from you! ❤️

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Sydney!

[@amberfester5813]

First of all, your makeup looks amazing! What colour eyeshadow is that? So beautiful. Second of all, you got some great finds! Third, that 1940s jacket is to die for! It looks great on you! And as far as the earrings go, who cares what people say! I always find the absolute cutest screw back, and clip on earrings, but I HATE wearing them! Where do you find the posts to change the back? Thanks for sharing another great video! xo ❤😊🇨🇦❤

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Amber! The eye shadow is a shade called centerfold from Colourpop. I have bought post back findings like these from Michaels or Joanns before, but these ones I ordered off of Etsy because I wanted ones that are surgical steel so the posts have no chance of irritating my ears :)

[@BrendaC-cf7td]

Hi, thanks again . For always sharing your knowledge with us .Your suchpleasant to watch and listen too. So glad I have kept my parasol. Been moving them since 1983. Oh my ! Great find!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Brenda!

[@StellaMariaGiulia]

I checked my old 60s/70s home economics books and I found a paragraph (which is in Italian, so I won't send you a screenshot) about removing rust from silk: it says to cover the stain with salt, squeeze a few drops of lemon juice on it and rub with your finger. After that you can rinse in cold water. Hope it helps! That jacket is a real gem, and for 15 dollars?! Total score. Especially if I got that right it's from the same stall that had the (albeit super cute) fan for 6. You got me hooked on dress clips, Bianca! I want them, I want them all 😅😂

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you for the tip Stella! I'm scared to try anything eeeek! Dress clips deserve the love so I'm glad to raise awareness of their existence :)

[@eleonoramerini2840]

That '40 piece is awesome !!! I love a good vintage fair. well done !

[@weslynrae]

Would love to see your take on VintageXGoth. That’s pretty much my aesthetic. Always love your hauls.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@FrenchTwist]

Mom was a belly - exotic dancer and I now have her 1950-60's snake bracelet It can be work mid arm or above the elbow. I'd love some ideas of what to pair it with.

[@22mendonca]

What a fine haul doll! I am currently looking at purchasing some vintage luggage for storage...Loved the details on your case! Cannot wait to watch the look book 'On safari!' Xx

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Jo!

[@TheZeyre]

Always such intruiging finds!🌹🌹👠👠👜👚Thanks for sharing.

[@bettiebluebelle3396]

Absolutely love that 40s jacket....and I see you are wearing your marilyn pumps again!...still waiting for mine to come! Xx

[@sarbtom]

Love the eye shadow and liner!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@espressogoblin]

I am so pumped for the Safari style video

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I can't wait to put it all together! :)

[@nadiafeaster1117]

Goth and vintage 😍😍 can't wait

[@siobhanmurren7260]

Yay!! Thank you for showing me how to do those earrings!!😍😍😍

[@BeverleyButterfly]

You are such a rule breaker buying a single dress clip tut tut lol you look so beautiful in this video I love your hair and make up you look like a beatnik and I love it xx

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Beverley!

[@janaetwilight]

My fellow Slytherin, I'd love to see a vintage inspired look book based on our House. Every time I buy a pair of vintage earrings I tell myself I'm going to convert them so they're more comfortable to wear and I just can't do it once I have them in my hands. We all know how terribly uncomfortable screwbacks can be. You are a much braver soul then me. That jacket is a seriously fabulous find!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Janae!

[@temperhollow7716]

Great finds and the jacket is beautiful.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@theyarnnerd1684]

Slytherins unite! I'm one too. I love those earrings and I'm so glad you showed how to convert the earrings... I have several pairs but I can never wear them because clip ons just hurt...

[@chrish2277]

I think it's important that everyday vintage is worn, so you have my vote for converting.

[@ArielleShainaArt]

Great haul! I didn't know it was that easy to convert clip ons to post backs; I may try that sometime if I ever get my hands on clip ons. I've been avoiding them because of the discomfort lol. Thanks for sharing!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Arielle!

[@ThriftYourHeartOut]

Your make-up and hair is divine!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@denisedouglas1000]

Some great finds!!! U look amazing I that stripped jacket!!!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Denise!

[@ThistlesPins]

Oooh, love the lining of the suitcase! I've got a few of those as well but none of mine has such a cute lining 💗

[@christinewhitehair6402]

I do the conversion too. I love my vintage earrings. The only thing I don't like is when you convert the ones that go up your ear as clips will hang down as posts.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I tend to just keep the larger earrings and heavy ones as clips and bear the pain as thy indeed don't do well as posts :(

[@meghancl85]

That 40’s jacket is lovely!!

[@greyjustice915]

Loved the haul and Go Team Slytherin!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@karenyardley8017]

That eye shadow looks great!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Karen!

[@kimberlycosta6283]

Thanks for the how to at then end! Perfect and that jacket would have left with me too.

[@raraavis7782]

Screw back earrings look like tiny torture devices, if you ask me 😆 Can’t blame you, for making them more comfortable! Love the striped jacket, very unique and elegant piece 👍

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thanks Rara!

[@penny7200]

Loved all your looks you look so beautiful and I love your bangs

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Penny!

[@lealight3023]

As a fellow Slytherin, would love a Slytherin or Harry Potter themed vintage look book.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Well then...it's lucky many things are already in the works ;)

[@glamdolly30]

That is a darling vintage jacket! Why would anyone care about you converting your earrings, they are not museum pieces, they are meant to be worn! I could never wear my grannies screw back earrings either, I hated the way they held my lobes like a vice. Love the snake earrings - the 1920s Egyptian revival look will suit you, with your dark hair and Cleopatra vibe! You need a silver snake bangle or Egyptian-themed bracelet/cuff to go with those fab snake earrings. Loads to be found second hand on Ebay! I got a great pair of solid silver Egyptian cuffs from Ebay for a steal - I'm in the UK and bought them from a seller in Canada. They are original 1970s cuffs made and signed by a famous artisan jewellery maker of the time. I think set of 2 bold matching cuff bracelets looks amazing, one on each wrist. Thanks for a great video - I just discovered your channel and I like your style! XXX

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you! I definitely need more snake jewelry in my life, gotta get one of those wrap around bracelets for sure!

[@glamdolly30]

@@TheClosetHistorian Have you considered a Cleopatra collar necklace too? Silver or gold tone would look amazing on you with your hairstyle. The ancient Egyptians were very chic, no wonder those 1920s & '30s gals stole their style! I'm addicted to gold hoop earrings too, in all sizes. Quality made hoops are hard to find, and the solid gold ones are expensive! I just found an amazing US jeweller on Ebay that makes fabulous sterling silver hoops with gold plating - beautiful quality and a steal at around $40 dollars for earrings that look like solid gold costing hundreds. Looking forward to your next video. I'd love to see how you wear your different dress clips, if you are ever inviting requests! XXX

[@lissathomas6640]

Love the earrings !

[@Braz3nRav1n]

vintage goth would be nice. I am trying to work up steampunk rockabilly

[@Dadaandthepillsband]

Awesome finds!

[@celineludewig987]

would love a Slytherin look book!!! :)

[@kitcat2699]

Love the jacket!

[@makingforts]

Your makeup is fabulous!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Kathryn!

[@khaxjc1]

As someone who hand makes earrings I feel compelled to speak up on the earring issue. If I make a pair of earrings and in a month, year, decade, or more someone wants to modify them? Im completely fine with it. It is theirs and as long as it isn't being added to a landfill Im good. I cant imaging those in the past would be upset to learn someone modified their product to keep it beings used. And if at some point in the future someone wants to make them clip ons again it can be done... so I'm really not certain what the big deal is. I can understanding wanting to preserve history but we have digital records and museums only have so much room so isnt it better to get more use out of it? On a very different note: Oh how jealous I am. None of the fares or thrift stores in my area are reasonably priced any more let alone cheep. Its gotten so bad Ive noticed people selling things from the dollars store asking for 3,4,5 bucks or more. Gone are the days of deals. On top of it the one thrift store regularly inflates prices to make certain its there for friends or just keep things for themselves. They are brazen about it, talking about it in front of costumers and everything. Makes me not want to donate but proceeds go to the local hospital which makes me feel like a jerk for going somewhere else. 😔

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I really do miss thrifting, the thrill of the bargains is certainly fun here. One day when the pandemic is over...I can't wait!

[@reneemarais431]

What about vintage 20's, 30's, 40's etc evening or glamour styling please?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I don't personally have a lot of evening-wear as I don't ever have a reason to wear it, but hopefully I can perhaps acquire some more this year for a future video!

[@violetsidhe]

Thank you for sharing your haul? Are the last two pairs of earring you are converting Bakelite? As I have a green pair similar that I have been thinking about converting.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thanks! They look like Bakelite but I'm not positive as I haven't tested them, they were 50 cents at the thrift store ;)

[@94giuggiola]

You look great in this makeup 😍

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you!

[@geministargazer9830]

Wow that striped jacket looked very uninspiring on the hangar but was great on you! Just goes to show that you have to try things on

[@FrenchTwist]

You look about 20 years younger than in the other videos I've seen. Awesome French Girl look.

[@knittyfreckles9013]

Love the haul!!!😍 by the way if I can please ask a question of your expertise, I bought several pairs of clip earrings that I wanted to use as dress clips but they keep sliding on the fabric of my dress (sadly, they are not screw backs). Do you have any suggestions to prevent slippage? Thank you!!!

[@raraavis7782]

KnittyFreckles I have one! Put a little dab of clear kitchen silicone on the back, it’ll give you a nice, non-slip surface. It’s great for bag straps and scratchy/slippery shoe parts as well.

[@knittyfreckles9013]

@@raraavis7782 Thank you!!!

[@raraavis7782]

KnittyFreckles Pro-tip (in case, you‘ve never used the stuff): you need to dip your finger (or any tools you’re using to smooth it out) in water with a dash of dish soap. That will keep it from sticking to the wrong surface. And be careful...it’s next to impossible to remove again, once it’s set. Which takes about 24h.

[@stillhuntre55]

Dress clips? How interesting! My elderly mum would call them shoe clips - to put on your shoes to dress them up for a party! Do you put them on the neck of a dress?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Alas I had to make a whole video on the subject a few years back 😅 kzbin.info/www/bejne/pnfNimqXe62Uo9E Warning though, maximum sass was initiated

[@stillhuntre55]

@@TheClosetHistorian sounds wonderful! Learning new things AND maximum sass? Perfect!

[@karlaquevedo5786]

Oh were you saying something? I was distracted by your stunning makeup!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thank you Karla!

[@curvytrinket2391]

Those whiting and davis vintage earings are worth est. $80-140? Based on past sales 😮😮😮

[@Lauren_P_]

I need to convert some earrings, due to allergies. Do you recommend that specific glue?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

It has always worked for me! It was what we used when I worked at bead shops

[@Lauren_P_]

Thanks! ❤️

[@nicoleblanco7333]

Eyeshadow color please!!!!!

[@redriddinhood7416]

Nicole Blanco I know 🍑cy...❤️

[@TheClosetHistorian]

Thanks you guys! It's Colourpop's single shadow in the shade "centerfold"

[@nicoleblanco7333]

@@TheClosetHistorian ohhhhh wow I should have known...you ❤ colourpop 🤩🤩🤗🤗

[@michelledee9304]

Where is the vintage street fair? I get to Colorado Springs at least once a year and would love to go.

[@michelledee9304]

Thank you for the tutorial on how to change/convert the earrings.

[@TheClosetHistorian]

The fair is called the Paris Street Fair Market but it is in the Denver Metro Area not Colorado Springs. I would say while nice, it's not worth road tripping to from far away as it is really a smaller fair!

[@michelledee9304]

@@TheClosetHistorian Thank you. I don't care for driving in Denver so will stick to Co. Springs.

[@redriddinhood7416]

Loved’ the haul, thank you for sharing. Looking forward to the safari stuff, I love animal prints major. Also the heavy earrings rubbing a little sunburn cream or spray with lidoderm before hand around lobes so helps. Plus a nude band-aid on inner backing of lobe helps support the weight. I’ve done both poking it thru or covering the back all together. Just snip off the middle of bandaid then one for right side and left 😁

[@india1422]

E6000 has to be the most foul-smelling flue ever. I bought a huge tube, god knows what I was thinking. I think it glued everything though, so there is that. Hope you wear eye protection!!

[@MarciaFromMarss]

What lipstick are you wearing?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

It's the "What's Your Sign" lux lipstick from Colourpop!

[@TO23818]

Do all the Hogwarts houses!!! (Please.)

[@oldasyouromens]

I let my piercings close due to a bad earring experience as a teenager--resources for clip-ons?

[@TheClosetHistorian]

They are all over Etsy, and most thrift shops seem to still have them too!

[@demielu347]

💚

[@julianneaitch]

😱

[@sparechange5815]

I do not have pierced ears or anything else. Do not want them, ever. I am always so excited when I find a pair of screw-back earrings. I know they are yours and you can do whatever you want with them; but, it hurts me, so! Other than you mutilating perfectly good earrings, I do love your videos. I love when you show your outfits.

[@PrincessCasserole]

Spare Change do you? I have so many screw backs to list. I do find them rather comfortable.

[@tikimama1139]

Also most people don't know that even regular clip ons are adjustable! You can make them less (or more pinchy).

[@sparechange5815]

@@tikimama1139 Yes, I usually have to adjust mine a little - I have thick lobes.

[@BB-ni8vx]

I’m too scared to get my ears pierced just yet. I will one day however!

[@BB-ni8vx]

Also (currently watching the video), you live in Colorado?! I live like 20 minutes from Boulder!

[@TheClosetHistorian]

I do indeed live in Colorado!

[@HunterDriguez]

Do you want to look like you fight other women? Wear HOOPS!