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Tulsa in five hours

Fashion
Sep 27, 200868 Comments

You wouldn't think a spot this bleak looking would yield such amazing vintage finds-but most of what is pictured below was just a few seconds away from where this photograph was taken. 

My mom and I arrived in Tulsa at about 11 and got home an hour ago from hitting all of our favorite stores in Tulsa. Tulsa has the greatest and most affordable vintage shopping in the country, I'd suspect.

Looks like my mom and I had a bit of a magpie/bauer bird eye when we went out shopping today-everything glitzy and sparkly was immediately off the rack and onto our backs. Obviousely the shoes weren't purchased here-both my mom and I packed a few pairs for the weekend.

^a beautiful vintage skirt (standing on its own) from Silver Screen Vintage, Lanvins and Balenciagas, and my mom and her new red silk chiffon skirt.

 This beautiful lace dress with rows of sequins running in between the ruffles-it is easily my favorie vintage find ever-PERIOD. You cannot believe how beautiful it is in real life-tonight I want to wear it out with my Ann Demeulemeester boots.

I got it at my favorite Tulsa treasure trove-Silver Screen Vintage. My mom and I spent forever combing the racks of the store and trying every thing on.

^ My mom in a beaded and sequined tank top she tried on for me

Can you believe this skirt? I can't! This skirt is like an instrument, it is so large and heavy it couldn't even fit into a bag. It's difficult to tell from this blurry photo I took in the changing room, but it has bands of velvet, satin, tulle type lace, and is lined in another layer of very heavy satin. Obviously it was custom made for someone, but it feels like a custom piece of couture.

^shoppin, browsing in Silver Screen Vintage

Okay, with all of these fun new clothes, picking a fabulous outfit for dinner is going to be really hard, so I better get started.

TTFN,
Jane

 

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Comments

  1. Caroline says

    September 27, 2008 at 6:27 pm

    I’m pretty sure I need to be un Tulsa, asap.
    did you end up buying that heavy skirt? its AMAZING

    Reply
  2. Sarah says

    September 27, 2008 at 6:32 pm

    I live about a block from that “bleak” looking corner. It’s not bleak at all.

    Reply
  3. Laura says

    September 27, 2008 at 6:33 pm

    Beautiful choices!! I really love the purple cardigan!

    Reply
  4. Jenny says

    September 27, 2008 at 6:38 pm

    The last picture is amazing! I love that heavy skirt, it looks like it was made for you.

    Reply
  5. Jane says

    September 27, 2008 at 6:42 pm

    Thanks you guys! Yes I did end up getting that skirt and I love it-I hope I have an oppurtunity to wear it very soon!
    Haha i agree with you Sarah-it isnt a bleak area but from that particular photograph I would never think to find such amazing vintage stores. I love that side of town and my mom and I have always talked about moving near there. We love Tulsa.

    Reply
  6. Katlin says

    September 27, 2008 at 6:49 pm

    The shape of that skirt is so amazing!! And more details of that gorgeous lace, beaded, beautiful dress! :)

    Reply
  7. Sarah says

    September 27, 2008 at 6:55 pm

    Great Finds!
    I have a question regarding your previous post though—
    what do you use to carry books/notebooks with around school?

    Reply
  8. Brigadeiro says

    September 27, 2008 at 6:58 pm

    Gorgeous finds! Especially that amazing skirt! I wish I had good vintage shopping around here…Can’t wait to see your outfits with your ‘new’ buys :)

    Reply
  9. Brigadeiro says

    September 27, 2008 at 7:35 pm

    PS. I absolutely LOVE circle skirts! Am so excited the weather is warming up so I can soon wear one I made of raw thai silk in a vibrant canary yellow :)

    Reply
  10. Saree Elias says

    September 27, 2008 at 8:13 pm

    I LOVE THE LACE DRESS AND THE COTURE SKIRT LOVE THE COLORS!

    Reply
  11. m says

    September 27, 2008 at 8:58 pm

    wow! great finds! i wish we had that many vintage stores somewhere nearby…
    that dress looks amazing!

    Reply
  12. Erin says

    September 27, 2008 at 9:25 pm

    That skirt is FANTASTIC, I’m so jealous!

    Reply
  13. B says

    September 27, 2008 at 9:45 pm

    Plaid + Ruffles = SO Fall! Perfect find!!!

    Reply
  14. carlotta and annie says

    September 27, 2008 at 9:47 pm

    GASP
    i
    iz
    going
    to
    tulsa
    .

    Reply
  15. mayk says

    September 27, 2008 at 10:02 pm

    amazing skirt. The construction alone is breathtaking – but to have such beautiful colors on top of all that???
    Too awesome.

    Reply
  16. Prêt à Porter P says

    September 28, 2008 at 12:09 am

    WOW! WOW! WOW! i cant wait to see how you will put all of this together. that skirt is really incredible!!

    Reply
  17. Wax says

    September 28, 2008 at 1:10 am

    Oh those are great finds! I love the lace dress and the big skirt you tried on :D

    Reply
  18. alana says

    September 28, 2008 at 1:44 am

    Oh my now I want to go to Tulsa! I can never find vintage stuff like the ones you posted! All I end up seeing are drab shirts meant for a garage sale. You’re so lucky! Now I want to go vintage shopping! In Tulsa!

    Reply
  19. connie says

    September 28, 2008 at 2:12 am

    that skirt is amazing! i can’t believe it could stand on its own. if you don’t get much wear out of it, you could always use it as an accent piece in your bedroom by your beautiful shoe shelves.

    Reply
  20. Binnie says

    September 28, 2008 at 3:49 am

    The skirt the skirt the skirt! Too gorgeous! And so are the rest of your buys. The sequined tank top is another favourite of mine.

    Reply
  21. cordelia says

    September 28, 2008 at 4:39 am

    I can never find such amazing vintage clothing! Btw, where is ur bag from? Its gorgeous? Is it Marni?

    Reply
  22. Sus says

    September 28, 2008 at 4:46 am

    I like the tartan top with the ruffles, that looks awesome :D

    Reply
  23. Sasi says

    September 28, 2008 at 5:13 am

    Omg! Great buys girl:)

    Reply
  24. juliet says

    September 28, 2008 at 7:10 am

    i NEED to get there!
    juliet xxx

    Reply
  25. Belowen says

    September 28, 2008 at 7:36 am

    Simply amazing finds! Can’t wait to see how you work them :)

    Reply
  26. Nina says

    September 28, 2008 at 8:05 am

    I wish we had such great vintage stores here in Germany.

    Reply
  27. Sophie says

    September 28, 2008 at 8:24 am

    It all looks so good! I wish I had that great vintage stores where i live…Especially the lace dress is gorgeous! And the skirt look sooo good on you :)
    Looking forward to see the clothes on…
    Sophie

    Reply
  28. vix says

    September 28, 2008 at 10:09 am

    Amazing finds! I especially like the white sequined dress.

    Reply
  29. merkovsky says

    September 28, 2008 at 11:06 am

    that massive skirt is amazing! jane..you have such an excellent eye for vintage! xx

    Reply
  30. leia says

    September 28, 2008 at 12:25 pm

    Omg, that skirt is amazing, and I’ve been dying for a sequined tank like your mom’s!
    I need to make a roadtrip to Tulsa asap!

    Reply
  31. chauss says

    September 28, 2008 at 1:10 pm

    fabulous pictorial and amazing finds!

    Reply
  32. Le Fashion says

    September 28, 2008 at 2:34 pm

    all is amazing!!
    you’re lucky to have such a stylish mom :)

    Reply
  33. zie says

    September 28, 2008 at 3:58 pm

    ur shoes are madness babe!
    :D

    Reply
  34. The Chiconomist Celine says

    September 28, 2008 at 4:21 pm

    I am so crushing on the plaid top with the cascading ruffles! I have not been too into the plaid craze but that one just might reel me in! How much did it cost? Label???

    Reply
  35. Marianne says

    September 28, 2008 at 5:12 pm

    Wow, great finds. I love the red striped skirt.

    Reply
  36. Cece says

    September 28, 2008 at 5:58 pm

    “Ku-dos” ( think Juno ).
    Excellent finds!

    Reply
  37. SOMETHING PICASSO says

    September 28, 2008 at 7:09 pm

    great great finds, I love the glitz-y pretty sparkle things, and I’m excited to see that lace dress with the mean Ann boots

    Reply
  38. Jillian says

    September 28, 2008 at 8:23 pm

    AHHH AMAZING FINDS!
    hope you’re well darling xoxo

    Reply
  39. Becca says

    September 28, 2008 at 8:54 pm

    oh my GOSH. I am just awestruck by the beauty of all your purchases. That skirt is stunning.. and the lace dress! OH my gosh! I can’t wait to see a photo of it with the ann boots! You’ll have to post one!

    Reply
  40. Mike says

    September 28, 2008 at 9:18 pm

    omg that skirt looks incredible

    Reply
  41. liv/e in both senses says

    September 28, 2008 at 10:25 pm

    Pretty sure that skirt is the most stunning piece of art! It’s gorgeous, and suits you to a T x

    Reply
  42. Liza says

    September 28, 2008 at 11:40 pm

    That’s a really dramatic skirt. Back in college, I loved going on vintage shopping here in Manila. I miss those days.

    Reply
  43. sara says

    September 28, 2008 at 11:59 pm

    i am too jealous of your finds! i’m sure you’ve heard over and over from girls of how hard it is to find the best vintage couture, but it is simply extremely difficult from any angle and you’ve done an expert job!

    Reply
  44. Laura says

    September 29, 2008 at 12:10 am

    I understand completely how you found so many unexpectedly beautiful vintage finds in Tulsa. A few summers ago I was in Vermont and found some wonderful pieces in a 5 cent thrift store. I still find myself fantasizing about it at times.

    Reply
  45. Belle. says

    September 29, 2008 at 1:11 am

    I Love the huge skirt red…and the tender little withe cardigan….
    good choises of vintage clothing…
    Love the black shoes….incredible!!!

    Reply
  46. Ané says

    September 29, 2008 at 2:15 am

    If you haven’t seen this: http://jakandjil.com/blog/wp-content/uploads/2008/09/rowensmlamy.jpg
    then I suspect you might like it, because I know you posted about her once
    enjoy!

    Reply
  47. Designer Shoes Lover says

    September 29, 2008 at 4:26 am

    Among those dresses that you bought…that lovely skirt is my favorite! The shape is so cool, the color and the fabric. You also look good wearing that skirt. ;) Your Mom looks cute on that tank too.

    Reply
  48. yay mary ann says

    September 29, 2008 at 11:38 am

    !!! amazing finds! and that skirt! :D

    Reply
  49. Lorelaï says

    September 29, 2008 at 1:14 pm

    Hi! I’m discovering your blog. I’ve just to say that you look fantastic: that’s all freshness and originality! Well-known designers associated with creativity and taste… *clapclap* And this vintage lace dress is amazing.
    Your mother looks great too.
    Thanks for having given to me a delightful moment :)
    PS: I apologize for my english.

    Reply
  50. Cindy says

    September 29, 2008 at 4:11 pm

    Hi Jane! I just love your blog and style! Such yummy eye candy to look at. I’m from Houston and I usually shop at the same ol’ vintage stores here. I’m going to be adventurous, I’m thinking about heading out to Austin or Dallas on a one day roadtrip to shop for vintage. Do you know of any good stores in Dallas to find vintage since you are from there or Austin?

    Reply
  51. chantelle says

    September 29, 2008 at 9:28 pm

    omg i need a vintage store like that in toronto

    Reply
  52. brooke says

    September 30, 2008 at 6:45 am

    iwanttoliveinamerica.
    that heavy skirt is GORGEOUS. please let us see it sometime soon? it is absolutely fabulous and looks so gorgeous with your body, makes your waist look tiny and gives a fantastic beautiful shape. love it!
    <3

    Reply
  53. bostongrl says

    September 30, 2008 at 10:01 am

    amazing skirt! i hope you bought it!

    Reply
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    September 30, 2008 at 12:31 pm

    awesome
    finds
    my
    dear

    Reply
  55. Lavender says

    September 30, 2008 at 5:11 pm

    wow. I love that skirt. what a find!

    Reply
  56. cheng says

    October 1, 2008 at 3:01 am

    i’m mad about vintage. i wish i can spend a week in that vintage store! you’ve selected some awesome stuff! thanks for sharing these.

    Reply
  57. Alexandra says

    October 14, 2008 at 9:06 pm

    Hello! You’re so lovely, I must say. Thank you for sharing your beautiful finds! A few posts back ( http://seaofshoes.typepad.com/sea_of_shoes/2008/09/ann-demeulemeester-fall-08-lace-up-boots-a-tale-of-obsession.html ) your mother is wearing something by Atlantis Dry Goods and I was inspired to try to order some pieces myself but I’m not sure where I can find them. Can you help me? Thank you so much!

    Reply
  58. Scheharazade says

    November 15, 2008 at 3:45 pm

    Does your mother want a new daughter (from France) ? ^-~

    Reply
  59. Angela says

    November 17, 2008 at 9:07 pm

    Why were you in Tulsa? I ask because I’m from that area. And you’re right the vintage shopping is fantastic and great prices abound. I discovered your blog and love it. I am so envious of your innate sense of style. I wish I was that adventerous in my personal style and I wish I had your fantastic selection of clothing and shoes. So fun, keep up the good work.

    Reply
  60. Sarah D says

    April 14, 2009 at 9:59 pm

    Wow!
    I saw you/ found out about your blog in TeenVogue and Ive seen your stuff on lookbook.
    I live in Tulsa and frequent these vintage stores all the time. I was amazed that you’d been there! :D

    Reply
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