I was searching for Steampunk Clothing on the Google and came across this jaunty Victorian era inspired clothing store Buddahful.

I especially liked their style of comfy/flow-ey yoga type clothes that have a Steampunk flair to them. I’m also jonesin’ for their Gevurah Canvas Coat in the men’s section. Preferably without the leather embellishments. I am diggin’ the vintage military look with removable hood and brass embellishments though. It would make a good scooter-ing jacket I’m sure.

I’d also go for some ninja hoodies and yoga pants for those colder days in the park while we practice our flow toys.

Buddahful is a grass roots company based in the western part of North America that has a focus on the community and delivering a positive message. And they’ve made my ‘Rad Indie Companies to help fill my New Wardrobe with Awesome Clothes’ list, as they should yours. What you don’t got a list like that. Well then … start it right now with Buddahful.com!

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Until recently it’s been rather difficult to find Victorian era style clothing. Now it’s 2010 my friends and retro clothing just got much, much older. The Victorian era style is coming back and it’s quite apparent in many places.

Mable’s guide to Steampunk Clothing is a great place to start when putting together your own custom costume.

Check out BuyCostumes for their Steampunk kits; if you’re just looking for a quick one-night costume.

Of course there is even the now famous Steampunk Emporium if you are looking for high quality everyday wear. They have excellent outfits ready to buy for many Victorian/Steampunk characters.

Where do you prefer to buy your Steampunk gear?

Posted by Sean in Clothing and Accessories, Halloween, Unique
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Why can’t all products have more than 1 use? Jackets are useful, but usually only for 1 occasion. Two jackets in one awesome reversible jacket equals uber hip and ready for anything.

Get one for yourself and suddenly you are reducing and reusing all in one stylish and comfortable product! This way when you borrow the cash from your friends you can let them know you’re buying it for the planet.

Check out Cordarounds for the Reversible Smoking Jacket available in a few styles.

P.S. act fast cuz their products are made in San Fransisco and only available online.

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Here’s a gift for all of our readers who dabble in the noble art of selling vintage clothing online. If it weren’t for you, our closets would be drab and monotonously modern!

There’s a lot of competition out there, and we want to share some expert tips for selling success. Follow these 7 Pro Tips For Doubling Profits on Your Vintage Clothing Auctions and watch your sales explode.

This is the first article in a series of tips and tutorials written by the Mable’s Crew. If you love vintage clothes as a buyer or seller subscribe to this tag, because we’ve got lots more hot tips coming…

Image credit: dooq

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Our favorite stores are often difficult to describe. Their offerings change quickly, and the selection can be as varied as the shoppers they attract. Talking Paintings one day, and an Eames House of Cards the next? Sounds good to us!

Enter San Francisco based The Curiosity Shoppe. Their tagline is “Crafts, Kits and Curious for the Creatively Inclined“, but we dare anybody to walk away without an item that tickles her fancy. Have you seen the USB drive that doubles as a comb? How about the hand printed tea towels featuring a pirate-inspired tall ship?

The store is owned and operated by Lauren & Derek who opened the Shoppe for one simple reason: they are “obsessed with beautiful things.” And what sorts of beautiful things might you find while browsing their hand picked wares? “Whether it’s a favorite art book, a vintage find, a carefully hand-crafted piece of jewelry or a one-of-a-kind painting, we guarantee everything you’ll find in the Shoppe is special.”

Like anything truly magical, their stock changes frequently, enticing you to come back for visit after visit. If you’re in San Francisco, you can drop by their store on Valencia Street, or head to their 24/7 web shop here. For extra fun, visit their blog Smarts & Crafts and say hello.

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Summer Solstice is on June 21, and we’re celebrating with a sale. More sunlight and more web traffic for all!

All advertisements site-wide on Mables.com are now 25% off.

We love to extend a discount whenever we can, and we love to keep our site looking clean with very few ads. So reserve your ad now because once space is gone, it’s gone.

Get More Traffic & Claim Your Discounted Ad Now

Just mention this blog post to get your %25 discount.

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What can you wear that matches a rainstorm? One of the gorgeous handmade umbrellas at Umbrella Heaven, of course. They contain a unique “Double-Dome wind resilience technology” and are handmade in the UK. At just $25 and up, they’re not just lovely to behold, but kind to your wallet, too. According to their bevy of customer testimonials, you’ll be smiling each time the skies turn grey. How’s that for a silver lining?

$25 and up

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Do you go weak in the knees for striking scalloped furniture? Are you enchanted by the beauty of old wood, yet mindful of it’s eco impact?

The King Gustav Bed will please even the most royal of tastes. It’s hand crafted in the USA from wood that is repurposed from demolished buildings. That means no new trees were cut to create the Gustavian Bed, yet it’s materials are up to 100 years old! Now you can enjoy the gorgeous textural character of ancient fir wood and help the planet at the same time.

Comes in dark and light shades and fits twin all the way up to California King mattresses. Curious about the name? Visit Viva Terra to learn how Swedish King Gustav got this bed named after him.

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What if I told you I could go back in time, pick up some hot retro shoes from the ’50s and bring them back to you the next day? Would you give me money to get them for you or just a high five?

What if I said my time machine was a cardboard box I colored with crayons in my closet … would you give me money or just a strange look?

Well, then how about I just make it easier for the both of us and you can pick your own damn retro shoes from Endless.com. They specialize in not only free shipping, but free overnight, free two day shipping, AND even free return shipping if you don’t approve.

Retro & vintage shoes aren’t super common these days, but they are making a big resurgence in the fashion world that’s for sure.

If you are a big retro fan like Mable’s crew is be sure to check out our retro phone, vintage swimsuits, 70’s clothing store, and more vintage shopping guides all over Mables.com for your sweet nostalgia fix.

Posted by Sean in Clothing and Accessories, Retro and Vintage, Unique
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Step back in time with a beautiful vintage inspired dining set with classic red and white coloring. Maybe black and white is your preferred retro motif? Either way a dining set like this will send Grandmas and kids alike back to a time when it all seemed a bit more simple.

Mix the past with the future by blogging, tweeting, and surfing the web via your fancy iPad at this retro table and chair set and you might just cause a time vortex. Or time leak, or maybe just a plain ol’ flashback in your giant brain.

Either way mixing the sexy retro past with today’s technology brings us all closer to living without limits of time, or space, or decor. So do us all a favor and pick out some retro decor from our friends over at Stacks and Stacks and live life Doctor Who style by straddling multiple time periods at once.

Posted by Sean in Household, Retro and Vintage, So Pretty, Unique
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