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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

Vintage Retro Orange Salt Shaker & Pepper Mill Wooden $1.99

VINTAGE SILVER RETRO RONSON GEORGIAN TABLE LIGHTER WORK $3.99

Vintage Retro Bakelite Cannisters Red Lids $27.55

Vintage Maxibot Max 1 & Mpal 1980’s Retro Robot RARE!** $1.51

FAB VINTAGE RETRO FREAKY TIKI MILO WOOD HAWAII STATUE $9.99

VTG FABRIC RETRO FLOWER PINNY APRON 60S 70S KITCHEN $4.57

Retro Vintage Seattle Space Needle Pilsners $7.99

Vintage /Retro Lawnware Hanging light $9.99

VINTAGE 1935 RETRO LEMON BOOK MODELS CALIFORNIA FRUIT $5.99

VINTAGE RETRO 1960′S TIN FLOUR SHAKER $4.56

Vintage VIDOR Portable Valve Radio, Retro 1950’s $1.51

Vintage Whitefriars Red Glass Bowl, 1970’s Retro Glass* $1.51

Vintage Retro Fabric Material $3.03

1960′S VINTAGE WAVERLY MAD MEN RETRO MOD FABRIC ARTSY $4.95

4 Retro Vintage Enameled Curtain Drapery Tie Back Pins $20.00

VINTAGE RETRO COUROC INLAID MICE CHEESEBOARD MINT COND! $24.99

SET OF 4 VINTAGE RETRO COLORED ALUMINUM SHERBERT CUPS $9.99

10 Piece Retro Vintage Wallpaper Tools Lot: Rollers +! $24.99

Vintage Retro Fabric Material 90 x 180cm $9.13

8 Vintage NIP Retro Party Coasters Colorful $6.99

Lot Vintage Retro Patterns 1960s 1970s Sz 10 Dresses $9.99

VINTAGE VERA RETRO BLUE SUNFLOWER TOWEL UNUSED $5.99

Vintage Retro Fabric Material 150cm x 145cm $6.08

1950s VINTAGE RETRO EAMS ERA TEAK WOOD LAMP $9.99

Great Vintage Tablecloth-Florida-Retro Map-Bright Color $8.99

VINTAGE/RETRO GLASS CREAMER AND SUGAR UNKNOWN MAKER $4.99

Vintage Retro Ceramic Wind Up Music Box $24.99

Vintage Retro Yellow Enamel Pot Crock & Lid $4.99

Vintage 1950 Nursery Baby Girl Teddy Bear Planter ReTrO $9.99

Retro Vintage Pin back Buttons $0.09

Vintage Retro Turquoise Giftcraft Vase $2.99

Vintage Retro 1960 Copper Toned Molds Lot of 2 $0.99

Retro Vintage Sailing Pin Back Buttons $0.09

RARE VINTAGE 1950’s RETRO LIQUOR MUSIC BOX w/ DECANTERS $9.99

The Old Photo of Bob Marley Vintage Poster Retro Reggae $0.99

2 vintage 1960’s retro LEATHER POODLE FIGURINES Japan $6.99

FAB VINTAGE RETRO TABLECLOTH 1970′S IRISH never used EX $12.18

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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