Vintage and Retro Clothing, Jewelry, and Accessories

Parting With A Little Bit Of Rachel

Deb — Sat, 10 Apr 2010 17:59:42 +0000

Parting With A Little Bit Of Rachel

It’s a part of our lives we inevitably enter. Some of us with more ease than others, but none-the-less, a confrontation we must directly face head-on.

211 High Road Newburyport - Home For Sale

The death of a loved one, in this case a parent(s) and the sale of a childhood home, filled with the kaleidoscope of good and bad memories spanning years of unrepeatable life transitions. It’s the end of an era.

The “For Sale” sign is speaking loudly in the front yard today.

The 1835 Colonial Farm Home is statuesques in it’s High Road Newbury/Newburyport, Massachusetts stand. Character, charm, and capturing your heart, the walls welcome you to learn more and wonder less how loved these rooms were by Rachel and Fred, when they purchased the property in the 1960’s.

It’s time now, for a multitude of all very good reasons. Being single with two dogs for one, and I can’t possibly sleep in each of the four bedrooms at the same time, for another. The mere size demands a family needs to be here, and create their own memories inside and out.

It all seems part of the natural process at this point. I helped my parents subsequently leave this world, and now I am called to leave the home they treasured.

It is harder to hold on than to let go.

Working to empty 211 High Road is a miserable task and a pleasurable adventure. Gratitude for the history here is the only way to fuel my heart to continue the effort without deep grief of another loss. Was it Little Orphan Annie who said, “How lucky I am to have had someone I loved so much to cry about losing?”

Bitter Sweet never tasted so good.

Deb is the Author of the new motivational book: The Sky is Green and The Grass is Blue - turning your upside down world right side up! Available on Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com, or your local bookstore through INGRAM book distributors.

The Original Vintage Girl – Rachel

Deb — Sat, 02 May 2009 08:26:31 +0000

Who is and what is a real original vintage lady?

Simple – Rachel.

What is an authentic vintage “Rachel Girl” all about? It is that unique style and grace that is fresh and spectacular on the

Vintage Fashion

inside and the outside. An indescribable something everyone wants to be around!

How do you get the look on the outside? Mix old vintage classics with new vintage replicas or your favorite vintage dress. Everybody else is already taken so be yourself and enjoy! It is not about how much money you spend, although there may be one in your collection that is of higher value. It is about creating something that reflects YOU.

How do you get the vintage “Rachel Girl” look on the inside? Be authentic, honest, fun, original, and always look at the bright side of life.

Who is Rachel? Rachel was my mom and best friend who passed away of cancer in 2005. This site is a tribut to her quality and glamour on the inside and outide. She was my greatest gift from God, and it is a privelge to share her now with you.

Be sure to check out her photos in the Rachel Gallery! They will make you smile. Who couldn’t use a smile today?

blessings,

deb

Vintage Black Patent Leather and Fabric Purse –

Deb — Mon, 20 Apr 2009 22:42:42 +0000

Shopping to Buy an Authentic Black Patent Leather and Fabric Vintage Purse?

You came to the right place!

Stunning Vintage Black Patent Leather and Fabric Purse … Quality Excellent Condition One-of-a-kind … right out of Rachel’s “time fashion capsule collection” this handbag is in such fantastic condition you truly have to see it to believe it!

This combination of classic black patent leather with fabric weave of the same shade, are both perfectly complimented by gold tone hardware on the handbag handles, closure clasp and bottom. The tan interior (check out how flawless!) features two small side compartments and one zipper closure pocket for all around ease of use.

This bag will go with everything everywhere, and make any outfit sophisticated glamour girl complete!

Measurements:

Length – approximately 14″
Height – approximately 10″
Opening – approximately 5.5″
Handles – approximately 17″

Click on buy now to make this vintage classic yours, because there is only one!

Shop and Buy Quality Vintage Online!

Deb — Thu, 26 Mar 2009 17:29:06 +0000

Where has all the really good vintage clothing gone?

Stop laboring for hours through racks of torn and worn vintage dresses and shop on line in the convenience of your own home with Rachel as your personal shopper! A Little Bit Of Rachel offers you some of the best quality, never worn, well preserved, unique vintage clothing from Rachel’s personal time capsule fashion collection. I promise quality, because Rachel was my mom and best friend. Integrity and honesty are priceless benefits included for free with all our items for you…

Keeping A Promise…

Deb — Sat, 28 Feb 2009 20:29:11 +0000

Before mom (the person this site is dedicated to, Rachel) passed away, she made me make a promise to her. A promise I am soon going to be able to keep to my very best friend. I had been working for a while to make my dream come true and finish my book, “The Sky is Green and The Grass is Blue” “turning your upside down world right side up!’ She got to read a lot of it, but passed away before it was complete. The book, which is everything I wish someone told me years earlier, is about transforming bad into good, unhappiness into happiness, death into life, despair into hope. This site itself is a testimony to this belief. Rachel is gone from this earth now, but the paradox that she still lives on in all the people who come to know her through her personal fashion treasure collection, is a pure joy in the midst of any grief or sadness. Mom, I love you…

VINTAGE NEWS ….Rachel IS the Vintage in Vintage…

Deb — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 17:49:40 +0000

You may have heard of the Rusty Zipper, Vintage Land, Vintage Trends, Retro Dress, the Garment District or even Vintage Vixen….but why is there no vintage this or that in the name of the new on-line Vintage shop “A Little Bit Of Rachel”? Well, it’s quite simple….Rachel IS the Vintage in Vintage – because “A Little Bit Of Rachel” isn’t just anybodys’ Vintage Retro Fashion Collection, it is one woman’s personal collection spanning half a century, every item touched with Rachel’s tender loving care. I know, because Rachel was my mother and best friend…and this store was created to share her collection and all the fun noble qualities about her with all of you. Looking for good homes, not just anyone can be a real “Rachel Girl”, only the best people we know are accepted!

Amber Swarovski Crystal 50’s Cat Eye Glamour Sunglasses…

Deb — Mon, 06 Oct 2008 13:44:16 +0000

These hand crafted amber colored 1950’s style cat eyes, will sparkle Swarovski Crystal brilliant like nothing you’ve ever seen!

Inspired from Rachel’s original Hollywood vintage collection, she would definitely approve of these for our “Rachel Girls”. Perfectly smashing for the autumn season, a great holiday gift, or just when you want to dazzle up your neutral colors any time of the year! You’ll have these for years, all hand crafted impeccable quality. Fun, flirty, feminine and fabulous for you!

$75.00 (includes shipping, handling, packaging, USPS insurance and confirmation tracking within the 48 connected United States).

We are happy to ship internationally upon request!

Did you Know About… the NEWEST first of it’s kind one of a kind VINTAGE – RETRO FASHIONS on line store…

Deb — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 17:34:01 +0000

And why is “A Little Bit Of Rachel” the FIRST OF IT’S KIND & ONE OF A KIND Vintage Retro Fashion On-Line Boutique? There is nothing else like it – because it’s all about A Little Bit Of Rachel – and there is only one original Rachel. Rachel, my mom and best friend, had an eye for fabulous fashion in every era of her life and she enjoyed collecting it and preserving it for that perfect special occasion and event. As the years went by, her collection grew to the attic (much to my fathers dismay!), which had evolved into a scrap book fashion museum. Before she passed away of cancer 2005, and on our trips to cancer treatments at Mass General in 2004, we could actually laugh about how much fashion she had shockingly collected over the past 50 plus years, and talk about what would become of it all. At that point, we both thought mom would live into remission, which was not to be. So…the collection has been left to me…and now to perhaps you. The “search and rescue” missions to bring these time pieces from the past to you in the present never seems to end. Everything has a story attached to it, some I know about, some I can only imagine about. The project is a blessing in many ways one can not describe in words…it gives me great peace and joy for you to meet Rachel through her special things, and the great example of what a mother, daughter and best friend can truly be through those simple items - and that’s all good…

Vintage Hand Crafted Designer Gold Lace Up Shoes…

Deb — Sat, 04 Oct 2008 15:22:37 +0000

A RARE one-of-a-kind Gold Vintage shoe find for YOU!

Authentic designer Vintage Label of the customized well known Hand Crafted Shoe Line is in fabulous condition considering these are probably older than any of us looking at them today!

Only Rachel, from her “time capsule fashion collection” can be trusted to have kept such beautiful shoes in such loving condition after all these years.

Rachel must have won some dance contests with Fred in these golden glamours!

While the laces and inner soles show some era wear from all those fun times, the gold fabric is smooth spectacular stunning, and the lace up designer flaps complimented by those flat heels and rounded toes are breathtaking. This is a time when I dream of opening a clothing and accessory line of Rachel’s treasures, because everyone should be able to wear such high fashion timeless chic chic,…oui, oui!

measurements

length – approximately 10″
width – approximately 4.5″ at widest part of toe
height – heel approximately 3″ tall and width at bottom approximately 2″

$85.00 (includes shipping, handling, packaging and USPS insurance with tracking in the 48 connected United States).

Rachel loves to travel! We are happy to ship internationally upon request.

Vintage Pier 4 Fashion Outerwear by Davis of Boston…

Deb — Thu, 02 Oct 2008 16:41:15 +0000

The tags are still on this rare vintage find because it’s never been worn ! (check out the photo of the attached tags)! WOW! Only Rachel, right out of her “time capsule fashion collection” can be trusted to have kept such a vintage apparel piece in such perfect condition for you to enjoy. True designer workmanship by Pier 4 Outerwear by Davis of Boston, the original division of Johnathan Logan (don’t you just adore that classy gal on the label so chic in front of Boston?).

Absolutely remarkable in every way; detail seamstress deep side pockets, cuff sleeves, an additional inner pocket with extra button, fully lined, back set in belt with button details, decoltee seaming, back seams neckline to hemline for tailored fitting, all with the unique jazzy original buttons and that fabulous shade of brown hounds tooth so common in the day! This garment is missing absolutely nothing but you! Love, Love, Love it!

measurements

shoulders – approximately 17.5″
bust – approximately 37″
waist – opens 42″ approximately
sleeve length – approximately 24″
full length – approximately 46″ neckline to hemline

$165.00 (includes shipping, handling, packaging, USPS insurance and tracking within the 48 connected United States).

Rachel loves to travel! We do ship internationally upon request!

and YES…the glamorous Hollywood sunglasses are available sold separately – all genuine Swarovski Crystal!