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Etsy Finds: Bubblegum Secretary

The Secretary look has been going strong for at least a few years now, and—yea!—it's back again for fall. Take last year's tie-neck blouse, freshen it up with a high-waisted skirt or jumper, and add some fun 'n' bright plastic-y accessories. Psst—get started now so you can get those custom orders in and score the best vintage finds of the season!

Bow Tie Blouse

Gorgeous, hmm? This blouse is beautifully made—the sewing geek within me is ooohing and aaahing over those perfectly flat seams. By amandaarcher, $120.

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Parfait Bamboo Skirt

Sometimes people are afraid to buy clothes in a bright color, and choose to stay safe with black or tan or something, thinking they'll wear it more. I say, get the one you want, then have fun coming up with a million ways to wear it. By desirapesta, $65.

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Ruby Earrings

Apple-red is a great accent color, and perfect in small doses, like in these earrings. By PinkfireDesigns, $12.50.

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The Lucy Jumper -- Custom Sized

If this high-waisted jumper didn't have you at hello, the straps snap off to make it a pencil skirt. By missbrache, $109.

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Festival Bauble Necklace - vintage lucite beaded necklace

I just can't get enough of chunky beaded necklaces in bright colors—they can totally *make* a simple outfit. By Leetie, $36.

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Vintage ESCADA purple high-waist pleated miniskirt buttons

And it's got sailor buttons too! Cute and crisp. From lethilogica, $45.

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vintage METALLIC ROSE gunmetal secretary blouse

I've got my eye on this baby, so please forgive me if I buy it before this Find reaches you. Still, go check out this vintage shop, because there's more where that came from... By allencompanyinc, $42.

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Red Reconstructed Vitnage Big Clutch Bag with Huge Decorated Horse, Lace, Bird, Cameo and the Color of Apple Jacks

Toys + bows + vintage clutch = awesome. By gagavida, $40.

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Gazelle Legs Tights S

These would look perfect peeking out from under an almost-knee-length skirt. By elfland, $34.

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Aug. 19, 2008 at 10:26 a.m. TeenAngster

Wonderful finds! Love this look.

Aug. 19, 2008 at 10:32 a.m. brownbunnybyiris

I love everything. Excellent choices!

Aug. 19, 2008 at 11:03 a.m. cloud9designstudio

naughtysecretaryclub.etsy.com has some kewl stuff too!

Aug. 19, 2008 at 2:21 p.m. TigerVintage

cuuute!

Aug. 19, 2008 at 2:36 p.m. SlinkyCalhoun

Such a cute collection. And a look we love!

Aug. 19, 2008 at 3:01 p.m. MarcellasExcess

Love it - conjures images of Maggie Gyllenhaal~

Aug. 19, 2008 at 3:11 p.m. KitschDesigns

Super Cute! Reminds me of MadMen!

Aug. 19, 2008 at 3:13 p.m. plytextiles

The Lucy jumper is adorable.

Aug. 19, 2008 at 4:17 p.m. edor7

professional, cute and stylish all in one!

Aug. 19, 2008 at 4:45 p.m. thishotmess

Totally true, love the secretary look with a little kick

Aug. 19, 2008 at 5:25 p.m. juliepeach

really, really cute look. i just wish i hadn't watched the maggie gyllenhaal "secretary" last night.

Aug. 19, 2008 at 5:34 p.m. desirapesta

yay! thanks!

Aug. 19, 2008 at 7:56 p.m. elfland

im diggin' it.
thanks for including me.

Aug. 19, 2008 at 8:21 p.m. lucymichele

I remember wearing some of this stuff in the 80's! Cool to see it coming back. Love the Lucy Jumper!

Aug. 20, 2008 at 11:31 a.m. dogties

Nice items... if only I had a secretary.

Aug. 23, 2008 at 4 p.m. Punkv0uge

Gotta love the high waisted stuff!!!

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