First Steps and Missteps : Venturing into Vintage

This video was supposed to be educational. It's not. It's me rambling about what I did wrong in the beginning stages of building my wardrobe. But you should watch it anyway!!
The first video about my motivations for this adventure: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qC85cKAO5EM
Worn in this video:

Dress from TheBluestHatter on etsy
Belt from boodle_n_kit on ebay
Earrings by Betsey Johnson

Overly enthusiastic eyeshadow application via Pretty Cute palette from Strobe Cosmetics
THINGS MENTIONED:

Websites:

https://www.collectif.co.uk/ (not sure why I thought there was a 'the' in front of that)
https://www.modcloth.com/
http://www.unique-vintage.com/
https://www.baitfootwear.com/
https://www.royalvintageshoes.com/

Specific Items:
The gertrude trousers and navy blouses were discontinued

Jeans: https://www.collectif.co.uk/clothes-c1/trousers-c15/siobhan-plain-jeans-p3941

Striped sleeveless tops, striped sweater were from oliveyouvintage on etsy

Colored cardigans, collared shirts were from Firecrackerfarms

Orange and yellow sweaters were from WildCardiganVintage

Bait shoes : https://www.baitfootwear.com/product-page/essie-red

The peggy pumps were discontinued

Royal Vintage shoes : http://www.royalvintageshoes.com/1940s-vintage-shoes/hepburn-golf-shoes-brown-white

Lulu-hun shoes: https://www.modcloth.com/shop/shoes/anywhere-you-tango-t-strap-heel-in-yellow/158228.html

Denim romper : https://www.modcloth.com/shop/bottoms/miss-candyfloss-energetic-entrance-denim-romper/158308.html

Green sweater: https://www.modcloth.com/shop/tops/collectif-mix-business-with-texture-cardigan-in-green/

The hats were from local antique shops (Remember yesteryears antiques and paperdoll vintage)

Vinyl belts from rpvintageclothing on etsy

Yellow embroidered dress was from Sweetlifevintage on etsy

Yellow striped dress: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q8_L05XTla0

I will have a video about making the shorts and crazy fish dress!
Default etsy search terms:

(item I'm looking for) (size)

Tagged as vintage

In the clothing category

In the US only (international shipping is less reliable and really expensive)

Sort by newly listed

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Background artwork/mermaids by Gemini H

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If you are interested in seeing more of my work or contacting me, I'll leave links to my various sites below!

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/angelacostumery
FAQ: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=v11BCwg8nyA
Blog: https: http://angelacostumery.com
Portfolio: http://angelaclayton.crevado.com/
Email: AngelaCostumery@gmail.com [serious inquires only please!]

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About me:

My name is Angela Clayton, I’m a twenty year old designer and seamstress who is currently living on Long Island, in NY.

I’ve been sewing for five years and focused on period costumes and original designs for the last three. I make costumes for fun and to expand my skill set so I can hopefully get a job in the industry someday.

Check out my FAQ linked above to hear more about me, and any of the other sites to see more of my work!

I can be contacted with inquires about paid work via the email above.

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My patterns (go buy them!): https://mccallpattern.mccall.com/product-search?ref=angela%20clayton

My sewing machines include: Singer Heavy Duty 4423, Singer Industrial 191D-20, Singer 15-30

Meet my sewing machines video! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5EDJcLWc8Y

My dress form is a 10-12 display form from buystoreshelving.com

My reference books: https://angelacostumery.com/2016/11/22/historical-costume-reference-book-reviews/

How I do my hair! : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fhs2Cm_V4S4

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Tutorials (features actual sewing): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CdTZ9CkQkLw&list=PLk1yJujskxaCkKiH2o8OZCSC_m_N5x7Sy

Making of Videos (features actual sewing): https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f9gJFnBFNt0&list=PLk1yJujskxaAChH5mHmpt5TZz8DykQ31d

Progress Log Playlist: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WT3GlQltff0&list=PLk1yJujskxaCHy-iWxPaRTLLRboj7HF7o

Project Vlogs: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UH9_KuLg8jc&list=PLk1yJujskxaBFlF4x3H8gmiJ9LfWQ6y92

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Not sponsored!

Видео First Steps and Missteps : Venturing into Vintage канала Angela Clayton