Shop Early for Best Selection

I've always disliked that phrase, no matter how true it may be. But the fact remains that you can't find a decent bathing suit at the mall when the temperatures finally decide to soar in June. And you can't find a stylish winter coat when you need one in February.

I'd like to tell you that it is different with vintage clothing, but we sold out of bathing suits in March. We started photographing and listing winter coats in May, and many of our best for this year are already sold. Style takes planning!

For those of you who are thinking about your winter coat while sitting on the beach, may we offer these for your consideration?

1940's Emerald Princess Coat:



1980's Pauline Trigere Coat:



1960's Tapestry Coat with Fox Collar:



1950's Black Velvet Swing Coat:



See these coats and more at Couture Allure Vintage Fashion .

Talitha Getty's Moroccan Hideaway

Talitha Getty became the second wife of John Paul Getty (1932-2003), son of the oil tycoon Paul Getty (1892-1976). She and her husband were part of "Swinging" London's fashionable scene, becoming friends with, among others, singers Mick Jagger, of the Rolling Stones, and his girlfriend Marianne Faithfull. Faithfull and Jagger were invited by the Getty's to stay with them at their beautiful home in Morocco, for five weeks. The home was filled with lush, green palms and tiled with gorgeous mosaics.

(images from TFS)