OffbeatAvenue

  This week Michelle got all set up to go to a huge Estate sale in Hollis but had to turn around when she got there because it was so packed! So what does an OA Gal do? Find another sale! Michelle shares some of the goodies she got at an auction and another smaller sale she attended earlier. You'll see her showcase a 1950s Esquire "girlie" calendar, an antique measuring tape, cookbooks, a vintage Barbie carrying case, a vintage hairdryer, a vintage electric shaver and much more.

We're so pleased with the lovely gift we received from the vintage lovin folks over at Amazon Prime's Golden Globe winning TV series, the Marvelous Mrs Maisel. They had a special giveaway on their Instagram account that Michelle answered and won the gift! We're huge fans of this well written very funny show about a 1950s housewife that decides to become a stand-up comic. The prop master at the show has actually purchased a few items from yours truly, Offbeat Avenue! It doesn't get any more authentic than that! Watch the unboxing happen on our YouTube video:

It was only a matter of time before the 90s became vintage---about 20 years, that is. This week I've seen lots of looks I saw in the 1990s appearing in shops. What's the appeal of the 90s? It was definitely inspired by of the looks we saw in the 70s: long floral free flowing dresses, bell bottom (flare) pants and jeans, tooled leather purses, chokers, long straight skirts. Women now are looking for the effortless comfort of this style. At Offbeat Avenue some of our customers are looking for authentic 90s clothing, especially baby doll dresses and rompers. Long flowy skirts are easy to pair with oxfords as well at tee-shirts, and we love the short skirts with bold graphics as well. Velvet in jewel tones was popular in the 1990s and I'm starting to see these in department stores, too. The makeup from the early 90s, however, differed from the 70s. The look had the earth tone browns and maroons so popular in the 70s, but the finish was much more matte. ...