With last Sunday being the coldest day yet at the flea, the crowd still poured in. Me wrapped in a the tapestry that usually serves as the table cloth for my shoe table, braved the cold. It was my first day back at the flea since my trip to Argentina and my booth was full of fun goodies that I brought from the San Telmo market. This time I decided to focus on accessories...jewelry, handbags, and shoes.

I brought back a few special clothing items but very little. I strayed off course when I saw a pair of high-waist electric pastel blue stir-ups (who new that pastels could be electric), complete with permanant creases.

I also snagged a fitted lime green mini and an acid wash pencil skirt. Outside of that it was mainly leather bags that filled my suit case as I came through customs. One bag in particular is the probably the most perfect leather bag that I have ever seen. The straps, the shape, the pockets, oh the craftmanship. I payed a bit more then I normally like to spend but this is bag is as close to perfection as any vintage leather bag gets. It was the most coveted thing in the booth on Sunday. Women stopped to touch and smell it constantly almost as if it bought them good luck to stop and rub it. It is priced abnormally higher than my usual price points but it is well worth it. Going at $135 it did not sell on its first day at flea. A bag like this does not last long..its only a matter of time until a lucky lady makes it hers.

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I also brought back a handful of fun jewelry that at a second glance is even better than I remember. The excitement is in the details. Part is a of series of satin ribbon necklaces that I made with various vintage charms. Styles include a tiny bottle within a glass block, a tiny vintage pocket knife, a mini revolver, and rams head made of 100% silver, and vintage skeleton keys. They go for $25 bucks a pop and make great gifts for the upcoming holiday season.

There is also this AMAZING necklace with oversized evelope charm that opens into a purple velour interior. Perfect for stashing whatever you like if stashing is your thing.

I must also call attention to this pefectly tailored menswear tango style loafer. The mulberry leather is so beautiful that is almost sickening. Another expensive item that is well worth the price. $110 size 8 1/2. Handmade by a tango shoe legend in Buenos Aires....Me Gusta!