Vintage Retro

Im trying to furnish my new dorm room with retro/vintage items. Now where I can find stuff cheap?

Ive looked on ebay, antique stores, and garage sales. I didnt know if there was a nifty online store to find stuff at. Any tips on retro decor?
Thanks for the tips so far! Im looking on craigslist. As far as time periods…I dont really know. Im much more of an eclectic and just get it if it looks good (and if it matches everything) not incredibly old…I would say 70’s. Just stuff thats kind of out there and unique. Im going for a city look though and some of the prints Ive picked out are of New York. I also have a few modern pieces mixed in. Im sorta new to this so Im planning before I purchase!!

retro stuff
http://girlsthemebedrooms.com/retro/flower-power-decorating-ideas.html

modern stuff
http://teensthemes.com/black-and-white-contemporary-bedrooms.html

BIG BAND MUSIC STUDIO singer VINTAGE SIGN art RETRO $12.85

Antique Vintage Heart Locket Pendant Retro Unique Old $1.53

Large 15 1/2″ Yellow Gold Vase Retro Vintage Look $14.99

VINTAGE RJR CAMEL Logo RETRO Lift Arm Style Lighter 97 $15.80

CD 6000 Vintage Retro WOMEN PIN UPS ART Images *Elvgren $6.18

HUGE Vintage 70’s Retro MOD Italian Brandy Snifter $9.99

POKER CARDS holdem chips table vintage RETRO art plaque $11.85

Vintage Retro Orange Salt and Pepper Shakers Japan Made $12.80

Vintage Retro Mid Century Hollywood Regency Hair Dryer $0.99

VINTAGE RJR CAMEL Logo RETRO LIGHTER 1995 NIB HTF RARE $21.50

Pepsi – Cola VINTAGE RETRO Tin TRAY in Excellent Cond. $13.99

Vintage Retro Ice Box Magnet Sexy Biker Girl Motorhead $0.99

VINTAGE RJR CAMEL Logo RETRO Lift Arm Style Lighter 97 $17.80

Foster’s Australian Beer VINTAGE BEER TAP Handle RETRO $14.99

Stroh’s Beer VINTAGE Wooden BEER TAP Handle RETRO $14.99

MICHELOB Light Beer VINTAGE BEER TAP Handle RETRO $14.99

Vintage Retro Ice Box Magnet Texaco Fire Chief $0.99

Vintage Adult Board Game DIRTY WORDS Erotic 70s Retro $18.24

Rust chocolate colored retro vintage trendy Vase $6.00

RESTAURANT HOT DOG BUN STAND VINTAGE SIGN RETRO PLAQUE $13.85

Rare Vintage Retro Industrial Style portable lamp $20.00

Vintage Retro Raffiaware Melmac Coral Tall Mug Cup $3.99

1960s Vintage retro canister set eames era $9.14

Retro Luggage Labels Stickers Vintage Mid-Century STYLE $5.95

Vintage 1950s RETRO METAL PHONE NUMBER BOOK. CHEVROLET $9.99

Vintage Fabric Orange Green Brown Flowers Very Retro! $9.99

VINTAGE RETRO SWAG CEILING LAMP LIGHT CHERUBS & GLASS $24.00

Vintage Retro 50s Apron Yellow Silver White $4.99

VINTAGE RETRO HANGING MACRAME PLANT HOLDER OR TABLE $0.99

VINTAGE BUTTON LOT RETRO BUTTONS ORIGINAL 20s 30s 40s $9.99

VINTAGE ACRYLIC Lucite GRAPES RETRO MODERN DECOR 1960′S $10.00

VINTAGE GENIE PHONE RETRO TELEPHONE TOUCH-TONE ORIG BOX $49.99

Vintage Retro Metal Flour & Sugar Canisters KreamerWare $0.99

Retro Luggage Labels Stickers VINTAGE FRENCH PERFUME $9.95

Retro 50s-60s Orange Recipe Box Ohio Art Co. Vintage  $20.00

VINTAGE RETRO PENGUIN ICE BUCKET WEST BEND ALUMINUM CO. $12.98

VTG yellow TURTLE Planter OMC handpainted JAPAN retro $3.25

Retro Bowling Shirts: Bringing Back the Vibe

There is something about wearing unique clothing that give off the vibe of a time where things seemed to be slower and where life was a little less complicated and more stable than our own. This was a time where families seemed to spend more time together, change did not happen as fast, and the radio played timeless songs that set up the atmosphere for the rest of the night. Retro bowling shirts brings people back to a more tranquil America where rock and roll first made its appearance and school dances were still a significant event in the young people’s lives.

“Retro (post-1960s) and vintage (pre-1960s) clothing, no matter which way you look at them, will always be in style.” The hard part is not finding an item that you like, the challenge is sometimes choosing the right pieces for yourself and your wardrobe. Some might say that searching for the right clothing piece is worth the time and every minute that you spend looking for it. However, I think that it is even better when you find a comfortable way of buying your favorite styles. When you’re first looking into vintage and retro style clothing, consider the trends. A good way to update your look and add interest is to wear a vintage piece that nods its head towards current fashion trends such as retro bowling shirts. The retro style has made a huge comeback in the fashion industry and now more than ever it has been featured in movies and TV shows. Designers are now looking to the past for inspiration and finding the public loves the vibe that 50’s clothing gives off.

The best bet for vintage clothing is to choose simple basic pieces that anyone needs for the basic building blocks of a retro wardrobe. These pieces include retro bowling shirts that you can see wearing again and again. Retro shirts can bring you back to a time of hot rods, jump and jive, swing dancing, and lounges full of energy. Their loose fit was perfect for the movements bowlers made buying the pizza or rolling strikes, these shirts rarely saw service outside of the hardwood confines of the lanes. Bowling teams wanted similarly colored or styled shirts to adopt a uniform to make bowling appear more like a sport. Retro bowling shirts have a great fit and they come now in different styles and designs. They can be personalized and custom bowling t-shirts make great wear for bowling leagues and bowling gifts. But these styled shirts are making a comeback, for many reasons. Their cut is complimentary for any man’s shape.

The most important thing to remember with any wardrobe is that you’ve got to feel good and after that, looking good is easy. Enjoy the compliments your new pieces bring you, and don’t forget to experiment with different looks. Vintage and retro style clothing can require a touch of confidence. You need to pull off your style with knowledge, flair, and self-esteem.

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