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Monday, November 22, 2010

Black Friday Deals!

...from now until Nov. 29th...
FREE shipping on ALL items!


Retro Denim Purse, by Comeco $18, Free Shipping

Size 9 Pumps, $18 & Free Shipping

Light Green Leather Handbag, $32 & Free Shipping

Wool Derby Hat, $25 & Free Shipping


Black Friday Deals
(valid FRIDAY, 11/26)
 
6am-9am, PST:
ALL Earrings only $3 (w/ FREE shipping!)





9am-12pm, PST
ALL Red purses only $10 (w/ FREE shipping!)



12pm-3pm, PST
ALL handmade is 50% off (w/ FREE shipping!)

Small Brown  Suede Clutch
Only $13 w/ Free Shipping on Friday from 12-3pm!
Black Knit Evening Bag
Only $14 on Friday from 12-3pm!

Items are going fast, so shop on by today!


Thursday, November 11, 2010

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

1980s Plastic Charms - Part II


First you pick a chain:


Then you pick a charm...or more!


You can swap with friends!



or grow your own collection!



Or add to your existing pile!



Enjoy a slice of the '80s!





Wednesday, August 18, 2010

Bold in Gold

Gold.  Everyone loves it.  So here are some gold items currently for sale, all below $20!

Only $12!  http://www.betterthannaked.etsy.com

Only $15!  www.betterthannaked.etsy.com

Only $8!  www.betterthannaked.etsy.com

Only $20!  www.betterthannaked.etsy.com

Coming Soon!

Only $12!  www.betterthannaked.etsy.com

Only $12!  www.betterthannaked.etsy.com

Only $16!  www.betterthannaked.etsy.com



Sunday, June 27, 2010

Straw Handbags for Summer

Straw purses make a comeback every Summer.  Here are a few different options available online from little ole Better Than Naked!  Each straw bag is vintage, and some are handmade, too!

My favorite is this handmade knotted straw bag, which is perfect for toting to the Farmers Market each week!  Sturdy and light and decorated with flowers, this number will perfectly carry your veggies, fruits and flowers week after week with its netted design!

Looking for something with more coverage but just as big?  Pick from one of these delicate woven straw bags adorned with straw flowers!
  

Maybe your prefer something less traditional and with a bit more pizazz and sass?  Then chose from a small silver woven straw clutch, a large red straw purse or a black straw clutch with plastic clasp!

and last, but not least, a couple fun numbers that quickly spruce up any outfit:

 

whichever your style, we are sure to have it!






Sunday, May 9, 2010

Vintage Condition Chart

When shopping for vintage and retro purses, or any other vintage and retro items for that matter, I strive to find items in excellent to near mint vintage condition. While I know what that means, does the average buyer know what that means? And if so, do they know that I strive to only offer items in this condition? After all, I’ve failed many times to note the condition of items in my posting descriptions. I guess I’ve just always assumed the photos speak for themselves.
How does one define the condition of vintage items? Well, for what it’s worth, here’s my definition of Vintage Conditions, along with examples from my online boutique Better Than Naked and my private collection. I’ve used purses as examples, but this Chart can be applied to any collectibles.
I follow a 6 tier Vintage Condition Chart, made up by myself and confirmed through observation of many other vintage sale and auction sites. Similar to Car conditions, Vintage Conditions include: Mint, Near Mint, Excellent, Very Good, Good and Fair.
1) MINT: this means that despite being 20 years old, or (hopefully) older...this item appears to be just like new. JUST LIKE NEW. Seriously...as if it just came out of the factory and you are the first owner. This item has NO flaws and ZERO visible wear. Quite honestly, it doesn’t appear to have ever been worn. EVER. The only example I’ve ever seen and had the pleasure to photograph is this 1960s Satin and Beaded Evening Bag, by Gucci.

It appears that this purse has never been worn since its creation about 55+ years ago. With only one owner, this designer handbag has been safely stored throughout the years. It’s valued at $1,000 and is currently for sale.
2) NEAR MINT: these items, if used, have been used minimally; as in 2-3 times max. They appear to be in new condition, despite their age, and worse case scenario there may be a light scratch or wear on the hardware...or a tiny mark on the interior lining. I think my Gold Mesh Purse by WHITING AND DAVIS makes the cut.
whiting and davis mesh bag by you.
Not a mesh link is missing, every stone is in place, the satin interior is bright and super clean, not a scratch appears on the hardware, and it’s fully functioning. The last 50 years have not affected this beauty!
3) EXCELLENT: you may be able to tell these items have been worn, but they are without major flaws and have no damage or flaws to its architectural structure. They may contain a blemish or two, but they are very minor and in no way deter from their beauty. For example, this White Satin & Beaded Evening Clutch by GANSON.

First of all, surprise! Ganson made evening bags...I had no clue. Secondly, it’s beautiful! It’s shape and hand beaded design has not been sacrificed, and it only has a couple small marks on the interior and exterior back; and its architecture is without a flaw.
4) VERY GOOD: similar to excellent, you may be able to tell these items have been worn, and their age can be shown through minor blemishes, acquired through the years. While they may not be perfect, they are classic; timeless. They are also fully functioning and totally wearable, such as this Electric Blue SATIN CLUTCH.

Its architecture is without flaw, the satin blue exterior in very good condition; its bow showing a minor bend. A gold kiss clasp closure and gold lining in near mint condition makes this a classic clutch!
5) GOOD: just like ‘very good,’ these items show their age with small blemishes or marks to either the exterior, interior, or both. They are, again, fully functioning and wearable in their current condition, and are undeniably in their own right, classics. Like this 1960s NAVY BLUE & RED HANDBAG.

Its only flaw is a minor discoloration to the exterior right side. It’s classic architecture and navy blue and red color combo makes it simply irresistible!
6) FAIR: I don’t believe in fair items. They have numerous, notable flaws...and many times are not in usable condition. I can show many examples, but none of them are from me, so I don’t want to be a jerk. Many items in fair condition have architectural damage as well as major interior and exterior flaws, and are better off to be laid to rest. This includes broken straps, ripped skins, tears, missing stones, non-functioning clasps, etc.

Monday, November 23, 2009

Monday Recap


What a lovely fall weekend. The leaves on the tree in our front yard is finally turning shades of orange and yellow, and there was a consistent chill in the air. Saturday was spent cuddling on the couch with the hubby and the evening was spent celebrating my sister-in-law's 21st birthday. And Sunday was a work day.

Better Than Naked was at the Silverlake Art Craft & Vintage Fair on Sunday, at the new and improved "new" location (actually, it's the previous location). I must admit that I really liked this new location a lot better. Because it's a smaller parking lot, the set-up is more uniform and flows through all the booths. The vendors are still ever-changing, but there were a few familiar faces. At our own booth, we were offering up some fashion-tabulous prices and finds in both vintage and handmade!
- skirts were being offered for only $5! All dresses were only $10 - and came with a FREE belt!


One gal was smart enough to pick out a hot pink 100% snakeskin belt to go with her adorable gray, pink and black dress. We were also offering up small clutches at only $5 and wallets starting at $2! And, of course, we had Mystery Bags for the kids.



One fashionista walked out with a Burgundy Pair of Leather Boots for only $12, while another took advantage of the unique and beautiful pair of Etienne Aigner vintage boots that were almost NEW condition!

Our handmade section was given to Katelyn, a fellow handmade fanatic who was offering up fun and frilly crochet scarves starting at only $20!



It was a lot of fun watching the girls practically run up to our booth to try the different styles on. The greens and yellows were the most popular, and Katelyn is working hard this week to fulfill her special requests.

One of my personal favorites, as well as shoppers, was the vintage, mint condition, mink stole. Not only is it soft to the touch and beautiful in color, the inside is lined with satin and features the previous owner's name. Oh, I can only imagine how beautiful she must have looked and felt when she wore this gorgeous piece out. It is available for $150!





After a great weekend, we are going to bust our behinds in the earlier week to post as many handmade and vintage items that we can so that we can enjoy the company of our family and friends during this Thanksgiving holiday.