Top 50 Vintage Accessories Blogs

The Fashion industry is ever changing, but somehow modern designers keep looking back to their predecessors. These days is hard to find a fashion accessory today that does not have some sort of vintage or retro inspiration behind its design, and for this, vintage will forever be “in style.” Accessories are the crucial items that make or break an outfit, so their pure existence is imperative to the fashionista’s wardrobe. CoCo Chanel once said, “A girl should be two things: classy and fabulous,” and all of these top 50 vintage accessory blogs know both classy and fabulous. If you are looking for inspirational outfit ideas or just a piece of vintage jewelry, look no further, as your vintage personal shopping list is right here.

SHOP

While is it hard to find vintage items inside actual stores, these ten online shops make it easy for an online shopper to find the best vintage accessories from home.

1. Lulu’s Vintage Lulu’s Vintage, “the retro retreat for the fashion elite” is a great blog that focuses on all of the latest trends in retro and vintage fashion. There is a plentiful accessories section with a store and online auctions.
2. Stacked Vintage Stacked Vintage is a blog that has everything from vintage accessories to vintage posters. This boutique in Toronto has a lot of charm, and is worth a browse if you are looking for a nice throwback piece.
3. Annie Cream Cheese Annie Cream Cheese is a blog that goes by “Vintage of the Future.” A resale shop with endless items to choose from, there’s no way you can’t be fashionable with anything you snag here. Check out the designer section for a steal!
4. From Betsy with Love From Betsy with Love is a “webshop” run by Betsy, featuring any and all things vintage-related. An eccentric blogger, Betsy goes beyond fashion with other great parts of her blog.
5. Jewelry Blog This one of a kind jewelry line takes older, vintage looks and replicates them into modern, affordable buys. Another one of their non-vintage jewelry lines, 2028, is featured at Macy’s.
6. Corsets and Crinolines Corsets and Crinolines has a bit of a different spin, as their vintage is described as antique fashion. They offer a special section for lingerie, so check out this blog if you are in the market for an antique brazier!
7. Vintage Clothesline Vintage Clothesline is an online store run by Linda. Linda has always loved fusing old with new, and has an immense collection on ebay. A great site for all things vintage.
8. Proper Vintage Clothing Proper Vintage Clothing is a new-age blog with an old-timey feel. They offer items from the 20’s to 80’s that are available to buy online. Happy shopping!
9. Fresh Vintage Accessories Fresh Vintage Accessories is a wonderful stop for those looking for the perfect gift (even for yourself!). You can find any type of vintage hat, jewelry, or accessory to fit your vintage style.
10. Chictopia Chictopia is an exquisite blog that defines vintage couture. While not everything on the site features a vintage-tie, there are many vintage inspired options to choose from.

PHOTOS

A picture is worth 1,000 vintage words. The photographs on these blogs do an excellent job of portraying the vintage beauty.

1. Liebe Marlene Liebe Marlene is a blog that features the unique “Look Book.” A great source of photos old and new, don’t’ worry, you can buy them from her shop!
2. PETA RUDD PETA RUDD is a beautiful blog that has a multitude of photos of the latest and greatest vintage accessories. Peta, the boggler, is a freelance stylist and photographer, so she gets to enjoy her job everyday!
3. Vixen Vintage Vixen Vintage is a beautiful blog that excels in the “how-to” section. This blogger has a great selection of hats, and has the awesome pictures to prove it!
4. Wilbur Vintage Wilbur Vintage is a shop in Philadelphia with a great blog that shows the stores latest finds. The store’s blogger does a great job of capturing the newest items on camera.
5. Couture Allure Couture Allure is a blog that features authentic vintage photographs of all the greatest fashions of different time periods. The blogger also sells some items on her own website, inspired by vintage couture.
6. Mandi Brighton’s Blog This blog focuses on summer accessories that are sure to keep you from melting. Offering some hot flair, these vintage suggestions are keepers.

GENERAL

Generally speaking, these blogs know everything about vintage couture. From how-tos, to online discussion forums, these blogs cover all aspects of vintage accessories.

1. Dorothea’s Closet Dorothea’s Closet is a well-read site that lives by the mantra of “living a lifestyle in very modern vintage.” Items on this site are also available to buy on eBay and other sites.
2. Shrimpton Couture Blog The Shrimpton Couture Blog is a great site that pairs vintage with modern fashion. A great stop for the latest in vintage couture- it has won several awards.
3. The Vintage Bulletin The Vintage Bulletin is a group of bloggers that have submitted various pictures, items, and posts to this site. From lingerie to jewelry, this group has it covered.
4. The Best in Vintage The Best in Vintage is a great source for tips and clues on to how to look your most vintage. This blog comes with a directory of resources and a list of designers’ background. This blog definitely has vintage expertise.
5. Perk Up! Perk Up! Is a blog run by Irish sisters, Sharon and Lisa Perkins. They are avid traders on the weekends, so their stock is always fresh with the latest in vintage fashion.
6. Clothing Obsession Clothing Obsession is a “one stop” fashion blog for any vintage enthusiast. Specializing in selling accessories, you’re sure to find something that fits your vintage needs.
7. Vintage Shopping Guide This blog is written by Malie Bingham, an internet entrepreneurial fashionista. Malie specializes in finding the latest NYC vintage events, while also publishing an informative e-book on the business of vintage.
8. Debutante Clothing Debutante Clothing is a fashion-tip blog that helps mix vintage with modern fashion. The blogger, Sandra Mendoza-Daly, wants to ensure that you are not overwhelmed by online shopping, and she gives many tips to avoid that stress.
9. Vintaage by La Raffinerie La Raffinerie specializes in jewelry with a vintage feel. Designer, Julie Vallelunga, has a passion for vintage jewelry, and is an expert at transforming older pieces into new pieces with a vintage look.
10. The Vintage Fashion Club The Vintage Fashion Club is the place to visit for the latest European vintage fashion trends. This blog provides insightful blog posts from all sorts of vintage fashionistas. Worth a visit if you want to be in the vintage loop!
11. LA Vintage LA Vintage is a superbly informative blog that is up to date on all things vintage. With an ultra-hip vibe, this site is for the younger ones trying to go retro.

WEDDING

Something Borrowed, Something Old? A bride’s wedding day is the most important day of her life. These wedding blogs feature the best accessories for that special day.

1. Smart Bride Smart Bride is a wedding website that is exactly what it sounds like: Tips for the smart bride. While the blog’s got all parts of the wedding covered, the vintage accessory options will help any bride stand out!
2. Love My Dress Love My Dress is written by Annabel, a blogger from the UK that specializes in anything wedding related. As vintage trends have become popular in the wedding realm, Kat does a great job displaying the latest and most elegant trends.
3. Brenda’s Wedding Blog Brenda’s Wedding Blog is a series of posts written by Brenda, a wedding enthusiast. Specializing in a particular vintage look, this blog has gorgeous imagery that makes any wedding look like a royal one!
4. Bow Occasions Bow Occasions is a wedding blog that specializes in various vintage wedding-eras. The blogger, Louise, is also a wedding and event planner, so she knows her stuff when it comes to vintage couture!

NICHE

These “niche” blogs are all based around vintage accessories, but each one has it’s own little “special something” to offer.

1. DeniseBrain Maggie Wilds of DeniseBrain is an inline entrepreneur that sells vintage clothing and accessories. She also carries her own vintage fabric handmade bag line called “Material Girl Bags.”
2. Polyvore Polyvore is an extremely unique site with a cutting edge idea. Polyvore allows you to mix and match looks from different sources and stores, allowing you to create your own look. Each style-idea has a well-written snippet about why this trend is currently hot.
3. Glamour Splash Glamour Splash is a niche-vintage blog that specializes in swimwear. The author, Pamela Fierro is well versed in all things swimwear related. A great site for some retro photographs.
4. Zuburbua Zuburbua is a blog that features vintage for the contemporary woman. This blogger shares her tips, hints, info and vintage shopping adventures, in addition to bringing you her Vintage Pick of the Day (VPOD).
5. Go Knit Your Hate Go Knit Your Hate is a wonderful blog that stands out due to its tiny audience… babies, that is. This blog focuses on baby and children’s wear from vintage eras. This blog will have you oohing and ahhing in no time.
6. Fashion Doll Guide Fashion Doll Guide is a niche vintage blog that specializes in Doll’s fashion from way back when. Check out this site for an amazing vintage Barbie collection that will bring back the memories!
7. Here’s Looking Like You, Kid Here’s Looking Like You, Kid, is a great old-timey blog that is worth a visit for the insight on vintage make-up. From compacts to the actual products used, this post knows how to give your face the elegant, vintage look.
8. Adore Vintage Adore Vintage is an outstanding blog that hones in on the hats of yesteryear. With such a beautiful selection of photos, this blog will have everyone rushing out to buy a new (old) hat!
9. Mona and Midge Mona and Midge is a cutesy blog about handmade accessories. While not all accessories are vintage inspired, most have a vintage touch. Kate Bergmann, the blogger, uses this blog as a creative outlet to display her love of all things vintage and retro.
10. B Vintage B Vintage is an exceptional blog from the UK that is also an online shop. While everything offered is top-notch, this blog provides affordable options for any vintage aficionado.
11. Antiques Avenue Antiques Avenue is a blog that specializes in antiques, mainly focusing on jewelry and fashion accessories. There is a nice shop with much to sell, as well as an appraisal section.

HOME LIVING

Fashion accessories do not always have to be found on the body. These “home living” vintage accessories vary from the kitchen to old-school sewing kits.

1. Vintage Goodness Vintage Goodness features accessories around the home. This site really stands out because of the ample amount of photos posted, for each accessory in each room. If you’re looking to give your home a vintage touch, visit this site for some tips.
2. Accessories Online Blog Accessories Online Blog features many types of accessories, but has a unique section on vintage pieces. Most of the vintage pieces are from the kitchen, giving an old-style, homey feel to the blog.
3. Smith’s Occasional Blog This blog post explores the option of finding vintage items in your own home. This blogger is convinced that if you take a hard look around, you’re bound to come across something a dusty gem!
4. sewing.org This sewing blog has a small section on vintage accessories made from Linda Griepentrog. A sewing expert, she will show you how to create a vintage look from scratch.
5. Slap me Fabulous This blogger specializes in decorative items from the early to mid 20th century. She also maintains a salesroom on etsy.com and is interested in artisan interviews.
6. Vintage Junky Vintage Junky concentrates on beautiful home décor for the vintage fiend. Michelle, the blogger, would like to help everyone infuse vintage charm on his or her own home.
7. Mom’s Patterns is a great source for “real retro fashion” sewing options. Whether or not you are able to make your own items, or you get someone else to do so, these fabrics will have everyone thinking vintage.
8. Interior Dream Interior Dream specializes in Interior Design and has a bit of a vintage touch in some of the non-modern and contemporary designs. A lovely website for anyone looking to decorate a home or living space.