LBS Fashion Throwbacks

My mom, circa early 1980's

 This weekend, I went back to my parents' home to spend quality time with the family and to play with my adorable nephew, who you guys met last fall along with Ralph the Russian fur.While home, I went rummaging through some old photos and stumbled on the vintage pic above, of my mother on vacation. It just reminded me of how cyclical fashion is. I don't see anything wrong with taking that dress and those sunglasses right off my mother circa 30 years ago, and wearing it today (minus the jheri curl). Don't you just love that about fashion? I wanted to know from you guys - what are some of your favorite old school trends? Soundoff below!

Oldies but Goodies

Here's another one for you guys. I found this Italian-made green & cognac leather bag at a local thrift store. I think it's adorable. Just the right size for all your daily summer goods, simple enough to wear with a retro-inspired dress or a t-shirt & jeans. Gotta love good vintage. My absolute love for buying vintage has inspired me to start a small shop. Check out LoveBrownSugar Vintage at Etsy for more details. Please feel free to support me! More items coming soon.

Oldies but Goodies

For those of you who don't know, I'm a sucker for vintage. I spend my free time scouring thrift shops and vintage stores to find cool things nobody can hold claim to from any mass-producing retailers. Vintage stuff is always so original, and you really never know what you're going to find. Anyway, I stumbled upon this EXTREMELY cool leather bag the other day. I think its SO cute, but my vintage bag collection is getting a bit outrageous. Was thinking of selling it on Ebay or something. Anyway, I took some pics. Let me know if you like it:

What I like most about it is the intricate detail and the leatherwork. I also LOVE this color leather. Its like a rustic brown that matches with everything..my fave.