Five Points to Start your Vintage Look

"Hi everyone, I'm The Lady. You all know me as the cover model for the New Vintage Lady reproduction patterns. See? Its a fun gig, but pays beans.

"Shelley is busy being a super hero right now, so she has given me the task of introducing a new installment to the style tips on NVL. It's about what you can do now if you are starting to go for a more vintage look but have a stocked modern wardrobe. Five simple tips to get started. Take a look!

"Thanks everyone, and have a great day."
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  1. Brittany_Va-VoomVintageSeptember 12, 2010 at 7:01 AM

    I LOVE your 5 tips, you are so right! It's amazing how little things make such a big difference. Your sketches for this set are adorable! xoxo

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