Etsy Shop for mavenhaven

Vintage handmade mod turquoise and lime green mini dress S

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:14:20 -0500

$26.00
True confession time: I love this print so much that I have had this dress hanging up as decor in my house. But it's time to let this little birdie fly away, hopefully to a loving home filled with go-go boots and beehives. Beautifully handmade mod mini dress in turquoise and lime green floral print. High neck. Zips up the back.

I've shown the print in several lights so that you can see how capricious/exciting the colors are. Any light spots are not flaws--just effects caused by good old sunshine

Please check measurements for best fit. All measurements are in inches, taken with garment laid flat and unstretched.

Pit to pit: 18
Waist: 17
Hips: 19.5
Length: 35
Sleeve length: 23.5

Ships via Priority Mail within the U.S. and via First Class International to Canada. Everyone else, convo me for a shipping quote!

Vintage black ruffled goth disco blouse S

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 14:45:49 -0500

$18.00
This blouse provides the perfect solution to your holiday office party conundrums (conundra?): i.e., what do I wear to work that will first look professional and then look festive? Of course, you may also wear it when you are feeling Glam Rock, or when it is just a Sunday afternoon. Basic black blouse is wildly enhanced with a ruffled neck, front placket, and cuffs. Button down front, elastic cuffs. 100% polyester and 100% awesome.

Please check measurements for best fit. All measurements are in inches, taken with garment laid flat and unstretched.

Pit to pit: 19
Waist: 17
Bottom of blouse: 19
Length: 25
Sleeve length: 24
Size tag: M
Brand: Rhapsody

Ships via Priority Mail within the U.S. and via First Class International to Canada. Everyone else, convo me for a shipping quote!

Vintage TOTALLY 80s red and black floral sweater mini dress M

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:59:12 -0500

$20.00
If you're into planning ahead, this would be a rad thing to wear for the holidays--festive yet slightly off-kilter. But it's also great for plain old fall and tooling around town. Black knit with a pixellated red floral-leaf pattern, very reminiscent of the early computer age. Shirred mock-turtleneck collar buttons up the back. Big fat shoulderpads. This lovely dress used to have a belt that is sadly long gone. Add your own or go without. Wear the dress over leggings, skinny jeans, or black hose and power pumps.

No size tag, but please check measurements for best fit. All measurements taken with garment laid flat.

Pit to pit: 21 inches
Waist: 17
Hips: 20
Length: 36
Sleeve length: 20

Ships via Priority Mail within the US and via First Class Intl to Canada.

Vintage kelly green and gold sweater dress suit M

Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:59:12 -0500

$28.00
There's something vaguely presidential about this kelly green and gold sweater suit. On its own, the dress is just a wonderful dress: shoulderpadded green top striped with sparkly gold, loosely fitted green skirt with subtle gathers at the waist, wide ribbed waistband, back zipper. But add the boxy double-breasted sweater jacket with its gold-piped pockets and collar and vaguely nautical gold buttons, and suddenly you're presiding over the nation. Wear it whenever you want to show them who's boss. Or keep the dress for yourself and make your boyfriend wear the sweater for this year's holiday portrait. 70 percent wool, 30 percent rayon, made in the USA.

Please check measurements for best fit. All measurements taken with garment laid flat and unstretched.

Dress:
Pit to pit: 19 inches
Waist: 14
Hips: 21
Length: 44
Sleeve length: 25
Size tag: 12
Brand: Don Sayres for Wellmore

Jacket:
Pit to pit: 21
Waist: 20
Hips: 21
Length: 26
Sleeve length: 25.5

Ships via Priority Mail within the U.S. and via First Class International to Canada. Shipping weight is over 3 pounds.

SALE handmade maxi skirt in psychedelic white plaid floral print (32 waist)

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:04:05 -0500

$8.00
You will feel like la bomb in this floor-length, totally polyester, handmade maxi skirt. Buttons all the way up the front with gold tone buttons. A-line shape. Fabric looks like...white graph paper with navy blue lines, splashed with fluorescent green foliage, yellow and red-orange tulips, and little mustard-colored flowers. Someone put a lot of work into this and it is truly outstanding.

No size tag, but please check measurements for best fit. All measurements taken with garment laid flat.

Waist: 16 inches
Hips: 22.5
Length: 40

Ships via Priority Mail within the US and via First Class Intl to Canada.

SALE handmade 70s maxi skirt in psychedelic blue op art print 28 waist

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:04:05 -0500

$8.00
Amazing psychedelic maxi skirt--woven print features geometric blues, greens, purples, and black with splashes of fluorescent pink and orange flowers and acid-green foliage. Who doesn't want to stand out from the crowd? You can't avoid it in this skirt. Zipper and button closure. No tag, so I'm guessing this is handmade (and is very well done).

Please check measurements for best fit. All measurements taken with garment laid flat.

Waist: 14 inches
Hips: approx 24
Length: 39

Ships via Priority Mail within the US and via First Class International to Canada.

SALE button down blouse in acid yellow green S

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:04:05 -0500

$7.00
Is this shirt mustard? Is it chartreuse? The color’s open to debate, but the coolness and usefulness of this simple button down shirt is not! Great under a vest/waistcoat, blazer, or jumper—or worn on its own. Lightweight fabric feels like a poly-cotton blend—very low-maintenance.

The buttons are mustard yellow, so maybe that ends the shirt color debate.

Brand is Majestic (yes!) but there is no size tag; please check measurements for best fit.

No tag (just a loop!), so please check measurements for fit. All measurements taken with garment laid flat.

Pit to pit: 19 inches
Waist: 17
Length: 23
Sleeve length: 22

Ships via Priority Mail within the US and First Class International to Canada. Other international buyers, please convo me if interested.

SALE 80s power dress in geometric aqua blue print S M

Mon, 09 Nov 2009 15:04:05 -0500

$8.00
Fabulous old-school power dress by the dearly departed Liz Claiborne, fashion design pioneer. Vibrant turquoise-cobalt blue lightweight silky polyester printed with bold white lines. V-shape; batwing sleeves and pleated shoulders taper to straight skirt. Long sleeves with buttons at the cuffs.

Size marked is 6, but sizes have changed--so please check the measurements for best fit. All measurements taken with garment laid flat.

Pit to pit: 24.5 inches
Waist: 21.5
Hips: 20
Length: 42
Sleeve length: 23

Button at back of neck closure is missing, and seam at back skirt slit has begun to pull away--these are minor repairs, easily fixed by anyone with a needle and thread. Don't miss this chance to throw some 80s glam into your wardrobe!

Ships via Priority Mail within the US and via First Class International to Canada.

Vintage 80s gray leather jacket, Members Only style S M

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 16:09:32 -0400

$40.00
Excellent leather jacket in versatile gray. Elastic waist, puffy sleeves, zip and button closures, front pockets. Best of all: unzip the superfluous chest zippers for a weird and wonderful peekaboo detail in white leather. Zip out liner is missing, but the jacket is fully lined in nylon or acetate and wearable/warm as is. Also: super hip.

Please check measurements for best fit. All measurements are in inches, taken with garment laid flat and unstretched.

Pit to pit: 20
Waist (at bottom of jacket): 15-20
Length: 22
Sleeve length: 23
Size tag: 14
Brand: no tag

Ships via Priority Mail within the U.S. and via First Class International to Canada. Everyone else, convo me for a shipping quote!

Sleeveless maxi dress in black and white plaid M

Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:00:11 -0400

$22.00
Dressed up without being formal, this maxi dress walks the line between smart and casual--one of my very favorite lines to walk. You show up to the picnic in a full length dress, but it's made of breezy lightweight cotton and it's black and white plaid, so no big whoop. Original belt is missing and pictured belt is not included--add your own.

Please check measurements for best fit. All measurements are in inches, taken with garment laid flat and unstretched.

Pit to pit: 20
Waist: 15
Hips: free
Length: 58
Brand: Joan Curtis

Ships via Priority Mail within the U.S. and via First Class International to Canada. Everyone else, convo me for a shipping quote!

SALE Vintage teal green leaf pattern shirt dress M

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:53:08 -0400

$16.00
This will be such a versatile piece in your wardrobe: wear alone with simple sandals in warm weather, add a vest for interest, wear with a belt over jeans or leggings, chop the dress shorter and call it a tunic. Lightweight, silky woven poly fabric, patterned with tiny, subtle leaf-like shapes in pink, blue, and pale green. Front button closure, gathered at shoulders, buttons at the cuffs. Brand is Schrader Sport Petites, and this dress would indeed be suitable for a petite person (or not: I'm 5'8" and would wear it myself).

Wrangler vest shown isn't included, but will be listed shortly (unless I decide that I need it to keep it!).

Please check measurements for best fit. All measurements are in inches, taken with garment laid flat and unstretched.

Pit to pit: 20
Waist: 20
Hips: 22
Length: 38
Sleeve length: 22
Size tag: 14
Brand: Schrader Sport Petites

Ships via Priority Mail within the U.S. and via First Class International to Canada. Everyone else, convo me for a shipping quote!

SALE Vintage maxi dress in navy blue, white, and brown circles graphic M

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:53:08 -0400

$22.00
What could be finer than showing up at a party in a striking dress like this one? Sleeveless navy blue top sets off a white skirt patterned with navy blue and brown circles. Very Finland in the 70s. Back zip and hook/eye closure. Polyester knit fabric.

Please check measurements for best fit. All measurements are in inches, taken with garment laid flat and unstretched.

Pit to pit: 18.5
Waist: 15
Hips: 25
Length: 54

Ships via Priority Mail within the U.S. and via First Class International to Canada. Everyone else, convo me for a shipping quote!

SALE Vintage 80s electric blue sequin silk angora sweater dress with shoulder pads M L

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:52:49 -0400

$20.00
This thing is incredible--a 55% silk, 33% nylon, 10% angora, 2% lambswool blend sweater dress with beads and sequins and big shoulder pads, by Nilani. Super-soft, super-sparkly, and electric blue. Perfect for your Judith Light costume, but also completely perfect for your totally serious and for-real wardrobe.

Size tag reads M. Please check measurements for best fit. All measurements taken with garment laid flat and unstretched.

Pit to pit: 20 inches
Waist: 18
Hips: 20
Length: 48
Sleeve length: 23

Ships via Priority Mail within the US and via First Class Intl to Canada.

Floral mini suitcase in green, aqua, yellow, magenta

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:52:49 -0400

$26.00
Here's a list of uses for this adorable bag:
1. storage for secret writings
2. action figures
3. tiny laptop case
4. everyday purse
5. carry-on bag
6. toolbox
7. Barbie clothes
8. cassette tapes.

The diagonal zip outside pocket can hold:
1. your mp3 player
2. your passport and boarding pass
3. the paperback you're reading
4. your journal
5. your sharpies
6. your multi-tool
7. your sunscreen
8. anything you can think up.

Lined in vinyl, covered in awesome canvas floral fabric, sturdy YKK zippers, plastic handle. One of the feet on the base is missing, but it's otherwise in lovely condition. Dimensions are 9 inches high X 14 wide X 4 deep.

Ships via Priority Mail within the U.S. and via First Class International to Canada. Everyone else, convo me for a shipping quote!

SALE Vintage maxi skirt outfit with brown floral prairie disco print M

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:52:49 -0400

$16.00
Wonderfully romantic two-piece maxi skirt outfit in lightweight silky poly knit. Mauve, smoky blue, and off white flowers and vines on a deep brown background. Shirt has a scooped and gathered neckline and buttons down the front with a string tie neck and elasticized cuffs. Gentle a-line skirt with elastic waist and separate sash. I love the long lines of this outfit. Perfect for days when you're craving that autumnal earth-tone palette.

Please check measurements for best fit. All measurements taken with garment laid flat.

Pit to pit: 20
Skirt waist: 13 (unstretched)-20 (max)
Skirt hips: 21
Length: shirt 23, skirt 38
Sleeve length: 21
Size: 12
Brand: None listed

Ships via Priority Mail within the U.S. and via First Class International to Canada.

SALE 80s secretary blouse in magenta purple print with high neck M L

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:52:49 -0400

$8.00
This high-neck secretary blouse by Joyce Sportswear is total Star Trek chic, with its shoulder buttons, asymmetrical fold-over collar, and diagonal front seams. Gathered at the neckline; puffy sleeves. A great magenta color with red and tan dot print. This is in great condition. Wear cinched or loose. 100% polyester, 100% awesome.

Size tag reads 11-12, but please check measurements for fit. All measurements taken with garment laid flat.

Pit to pit: 22 inches, with some extra room thanks to the gathered front
Waist: 21
Hips: 21
Length: 25
Sleeve length: 24

Ships via Priority Mail within the US and First Class International to Canada. Other international buyers, please convo me if interested.

SALE pleated dress in semi-sheer black floral print with puffed sleeves M

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:52:49 -0400

$10.00
Sweet little semi-sheer black pleated dress with dots and flowers in red, yellow, blue, and teal. Thin shoulderpads, puffy sleeves with button cuffs, matching tie belt. The dress has functional buttons all the way up the back, but it seems that the previous owner sewed up all but the top two buttons. Did she know something we don't know about the buttons' ability to stay closed and keep your back covered? The stitches can easily be removed, so I'll leave that up to you.

Please check measurements for best fit. All measurements taken with garment laid flat.

Pit to pit: 22 inches
Waist: 15 (unstretched) to 21 (max)
Hips: free
Length: 42
Sleeve length: 22
Size tag: 14
Brand: Sally Petite

Ships via Priority Mail within the U.S. and via First Class International to Canada.

SALE vintage 80s gray sweater dress with batwing sleeves and cowl neck M L

Fri, 09 Oct 2009 11:52:48 -0400

$22.00
Depending on where you are in the world, wearing a sweater dress might still be the perfect solution for your weather situation. Or maybe you're content to buy something and wait patiently for the next cold spell to wear it.

In either case, the sweater dress of your dreams is here. Soft, stretchy sweater knit acrylic in patterned shades of gray with the ultimate silhouette: slightly fitted skirt, full top, batwing sleeves, long cuffs, and giant 11 inch cowl. Wear with your beat-up brown Frye boots for an instant outfit, and pull the cowl up if you want to go incognito.

Please check measurements for best fit. All measurements taken with garment laid flat.

Pit to pit: 21 inches
Waist: 20
Hips: 19
Length: 46
Sleeve length: 23
Size: None
Brand: No tag

Ships via Priority Mail within the U.S. and via First Class International to Canada.

Sleeveless house dress in rainbow stripe print with snap front L