Romantic New Items at Poor Jean: from jewelry to lingerie

Poor Jean is adding two new categories to the store - accessories, and delicates...oh my!  Here is a sample of some newly added accessories, such as shoes, jewelry, and hair accessories.

Vintage Pearl Barrette - $9

Vintage Baby Bow Pin or Pendant - $4

Also, check out some of our sweetly naughty sleepwear!

Vintage Darling Daisy Teddy - $25

Vintage Plain Jane Cotton Slip - $20

Enjoy!

 - PJ

Farewell Flu, Hello Spring Sale!

Finally, I have recovered from a wretched week-long bout with the flu - now it's time to say hello to spring with a free shipping sale!  All vintage and ready-to-ship items have free domestic and international shipping through the weekend.  Check out some of my new items for spring and enjoy free shipping until end of Sunday, April 3rd.

Vintage Yellow Frock

Vintage Striped Day Dress

Vintage Floral Girly Gown

Enjoy!

 - PJ

Elizabeth Taylor, RIP

The first time I remember seeing Elizabeth Taylor was in her commercial for White Diamonds perfume.  "These have always brought me luck," she said, and pulled a pair of glittering nuggets from her ears and set them on a small table where a dashing man was gambling...and losing.  I was enamored with her boldness (rather, the boldness of the person who wrote the commercial, but still, she said it boldly).  Now, below, I present my favorite collection of Elizabeth Taylor garments throughout the years.

She had class, and a lot of spunk.  Another piece of old Hollywood glamor is gone forever...if only our new starlets could weather time and scandal as she did.

 - PJ

Featured: The Vintage Cherry Blossom Handbag

Isn't she cute?  Spring is here, ladies! This little bag makes my seasonal flowering tree allergies flare with excitement.  Someone please pass me a tissue...

Vintage Cherry Blossom Handbag - $35 at Poor Jean

 - PJ

Some Prom Dress Alternatives

Prom is on its way, and that means frantic dress shopping, stress, and...more frantic dress shopping.  Finding just the right dress can be a hair-pulling experience, and any bide to be will tell you, and although others may fully appreciate or understand what you are looking for, when you see the right dress, you will know it, deep in your gut.  Best places to buy prom dresses?
 
Check out BCBG for occasionally affordable but always well-made prom dresses.  This year my favorite from BCBG is the Marley Tiered Taffeta Dress, with layers of white taffeta cascading to the floor.

Marley Tiered Taffeta Dress - $934

Ok, so not every prom queen can drop a thousand dollars on a prom dress - what's a girl to do?  Check out vintage or handmade prom gowns!  After all, prom gowns were traditionally made by the girl who would be wearing the gown (or her mother).  A vintage gown that has been handmade by a former prom girl has so much more meaning and history, and you know that no one else will show up for the dance wearing the same dress as you!  Here are some of my faves from Etsy:

Sweet little pink and white vintage party dress from Kitten Paws Vintage - $64

Stunning gold and black brocade party dress from Thrush Vintage - $320

Poly dress, made to order, by On the Trashy Side - $90

Vintage Belle of the Ball Gown from Poor Jean - $125

Still dont' see the right dress?  Consider phoning grandma and asking if she still has her old prom dress.  What a great way to save some money, and wear a unique, meaningful dress this year!

 - PJ

It's Not Easy Being Green...

Actually, it really is, because these green items are all vintage!

Vintage Coulot Shorts - Poor Jean

Vintage Emerald and Peridot Cocktail Ring - Carol Collectibles

Radishes and Roses Turtleneck - Seven Closets Vintage

Vintage Wool Cardigan - Old Age

Vintage IVY Mod Dress - Blueberry Deluxe

Vintage Lacoste Anorak - Poor Jean

It's Not Easy Being Green (or short) Vintage Boots - Deuce

 - PJ

I Finally Found a Reason to Get Pregnant, and It's Called Suvi Ainoa

Long Sleeve Dress

Suddenly everyone I know is pregnant.  Well, not everyone, although my friend Jon did seem to have a maternal glow the last time I hung out with him.  Perhaps it is just my age, perhaps those movie stars really did start a trend, but it seems like I am surrounded by pregnant ladies, including my freshly minter sister-in-law.  I am going to be an AUNTY!

This has all made me start thinking about baby fashion, whatever that means, and somehow I stumbled upon Suvi Ainoa.  My reaction was instant and loud: "I will have children just so I can dress them in Suvi Ainoa baby clothes!" I hollered to my startled cat, and my even more started husband.  Seriously though - how else can I justify my urge to buy this polka-dotted jacket?

Dark Navy Polka Dots Jacket

This is awkward.  The two toddlers upstairs are throwing things at each other and screaming.  I've just changed my mind, but you had better believe my little niece will be seeing some of this baby couture coming her way.  The more I browse through the website, the more impatient I feel for the little nipper to be born so I can clothe her! 

Suvi Ainoa is also available at Magpie Lovely, which happens to sell Poor Jean as well.  Coincidence?

 - PJ