It came from the closet..

                   Your Mom's closet, that is.

(or dad's, or grandma's, or any one else's, for that matter)

I'm talking vintage here people!  I LOVE vintage clothes, and probably about half my wardrobe consists of garments I found when sifting through buckets of my mom's old clothes.  What's old is new again, with many of fashion's biggest names are taking inspiration from the 40's (Miu Miu Fall 2011), 50's (Jill Sander Spring 2012), 60's (YSL, Burberry Prorsum), 70's (Tory Burch Fall 2011, Chloe), and so on.  So let's go through the old boxes in grandma's basement!  There could be some really neat finds hiding down there :)
 Things to know when shopping or hunting down vintage:
1.) Know that not all vintage is "good" vintage.
-You'll want to avoid the stained sweater, though it may be a very, very cute one.  You might end up spending more money on trying to remove it then you may spend on a brand new, or perfectly normal vintage sweater.
2.) Always be bargain shopping when you're trying to find vintage clothes.
-I'm not looking to drop a whole lot of cash on something that's already been worn.  Unless it's something I can't live w/o, I always try and find the vintage store with the best bang for it's buck.

What to look for in Vintage right now:
*Midi-Skirts: chic and trendy, they pair well with tights or a pair of ankle socks
bonus:  If you live in a colder climate, you can still wear them w/o freezing your thighs off!

*Shearling: From leather jackets to suede bags, this liner will keep you warm and looking stylish throughout the cold winter months.  Very effortless, it can be worn practically anywhere.

*Shoes!:  Look for penny loafers, oxfords, pointed toe heels, and kitten heels, they're all timeless and will compliment anything from a simple pair of jeans and a blazer, to a structured dress.  Classy is always in, and these shows are a testament!!

*Statement Jewelry: Pearls, chains, huge cocktail rings.  Looking for one of these in a vintage store, and you're sure to find a couple of these pieces.  Whether you want to layer a couple of strands, or just wear one piece to compliment a simple ensemble, vintage I find is the way to go!

(those who know me know I wear my grandma's, as well as my mom's jewelry all of the time)

So there you have it folks, a rather long post about what and how (kind of) to build a good vintage wardrobe this season.
As always, Stay Chic!

Q of the day:  What's your favorite decade inspired trend this season, and why?  Leave a your answer in the comments :)