Beaded purses.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Back in the Sixties, fashion was obviously a top priority, and accessories were key in completing the perfect outfit!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You know we love the fashion of the sixties, but we've never touched on purses! So, here are some of our favorite beaded purses from the 1960's. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90520753/beaded-wicker-purse-adorable-mint?ref=sr_gallery_40&ga_search_query=green+beaded+purse&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_page=5&ga_search_type=vintage" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgp6e_UBdoX9e5mL1O_ERalf6p6jDvYgnxD4gxiRlPXTHz9DXUKepz96lHATt-TtQ9VrM4yZLJX1NGkO7RSvzrFsDnhq7ZKHvH146TefZDmnYovDuikI8ZOG4EXePFW-D8JgkmclLuARqo/s1600/colorful_beaded_purse_60s.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love the color combination of <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/90520753/beaded-wicker-purse-adorable-mint?ref=sr_gallery_40&ga_search_query=green+beaded+purse&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_ship_to=US&ga_min=0&ga_max=0&ga_page=5&ga_search_type=vintage" target="_blank">this purse</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105811352/60s-pink-beaded-woven-summer-purse" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho00EyaYjpkD5BOvqoe65T_cN4-yM5qrxxC3_FVVcyasYXXsAVEklqFR5jpIoRDEjcYbmQH7XMsd4pUU4R8n64Fr3dkJu6r91RX0-NGHaExMlX3OA1cVfhtp_0aI89EQ2uLFWUpEnGKCc/s1600/pink_beaded_purse.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The cutest <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105811352/60s-pink-beaded-woven-summer-purse" target="_blank">little purse</a> in all it's woven & beaded glory!</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95374579/vintage-60s-harlequin-two-tone-blue" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMfmuHnFL3KGeeveirUqqDhavfDMx1L3tPWbtYENNirzhcqgEDMU_x_KE9Kuh7sJO2dLZQ0bg3qM7RHsUUtBklZ_1rTIZ4ji8Ahhd3oDBZ9iITfYFOok7c7DqJvp9TWUCrDjeWUllApn0/s1600/vintage_diamond_beaded_purse.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You know we're suckers for diamond printed things, and <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/95374579/vintage-60s-harlequin-two-tone-blue" target="_blank">this purse</a> is no exception.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63135650/summer-sale-vintage-1960s-small-woven?ref=sr_gallery_17&ga_search_query=woven+bag&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_category=vintage&ga_page=10&ga_facet=" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsHrqzVmqzgBrnKC-sl2BbpgK-tIpqKPCXR5ksxlZ1wObvP2OlhVFQ-LlmyWEhmAsxvlI3j1D37AQOCwItwDuKOdQdo-iXJfQ3sE6qQR6kt_qrsvZMp3isSZBTF_JZU2NQI4uEibN-Il0/s1600/vintage_beaded_clutch.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Such an adorable <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/63135650/summer-sale-vintage-1960s-small-woven?ref=sr_gallery_17&ga_search_query=woven+bag&ga_search_type=vintage&ga_category=vintage&ga_page=10&ga_facet=" target="_blank">basket clutch</a>, too bad it sold already.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105811352/60s-pink-beaded-woven-summer-purse" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9Uwg8Mw0tUYddMW2m_g6PSGVWKUCXfssl8uTfP1EL3QJmTIy9-lyTjHqhOE8TtCJpwl7XZOJWO2pRHISMpUEzHjdoqfLJ3sOiQYLQKJjO8D6P8fa6Uq2WjStX0Hd2vNJBbDyOuXV_sXg/s1600/red_beaded_purse.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/105811352/60s-pink-beaded-woven-summer-purse" target="_blank">This purse</a> would be the perfect match for that little black dress in your closet.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75463573/vintage-caviar-beaded-pouch-purse-in-red" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgv2a0hO-ioVU3us8t9JeVrv-4xdzI3JZIph7HQV_jRyF0vqyMd4VL0NogYSHf3uvxQAAuZT1XARa_aJMDdJxLHsMkygK4luokdWI4WvhpFSkuBFGZEwDDK3bD8ZB_vOi19ZZvgjTJ-D-k/s1600/vintage_red_white_blue_beaded_purse.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love this drawstring <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/75463573/vintage-caviar-beaded-pouch-purse-in-red" target="_blank">red, white and blue purse</a>!</div><br />

Beaded purses.

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Swan Song Vintage Giveaway!

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/swansongvintage1?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisxYBOs2W4cmJWxLRMr5y9jBEyJX67vDohNoyju54AXtuBVzSJlQyEEoTsuP8wymaDXYEzVUUz3akW8UwSnshR1N2oAJ9RX-tC8hXQ0EKFJ1MvxCcZreINnmot4tEWslm3kXTJY5l01YM/s1600/august+giveaway.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We have a great giveaway courtesy of <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/swansongvintage1?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank">Swan Song Vintage</a></b> to offer you lovely readers today!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">But first, learn a little bit about the woman behind the fantastic Etsy shop:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/swansongvintage1?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiiAw9TdCj_67YuFF-vTzPZtpsbhuKaJplDo8dI9VTPb9whXi3Ski-YP1GDDvqzdU-XFBwA2sbaERXRdxkmW_Purmg92YxS6wrste2JOttm6GZHFWFzHUwRpBy07h3Kc72HL98nPKYiJZ0/s1600/aug+solo+feature.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/swansongvintage1?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhr68BUL4qb8seTfHkyb6m-vE153lD97HVCydEY4chqrWG5qaysnD-PVCW9hDvrLteEJQTzlDLsy3z4ocIEbvZk09Ph1iLhhPMiumnMTx-tGY23-jjegXGciD5F9HvjZDoQGPNu1YF_I_4/s1600/dress.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Hello, I'm Suzanne from <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/swansongvintage1?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank">Swan Song Vintage</a></b>! I am a 40-something wife, mom and "Nonnie" to two beautiful little girls.  Being a recent empty-nester, and a long-time vintage lover, my little Etsy shop is a dream for me! I'm so honored to bring stylish ladies quality vintage pieces from decades past.  Stop by the shop and say hi!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/swansongvintage1?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkrvAFwfbGVRNsLMp_yduKR3pwpjlmlw6oZIUI8dS7KfCjUTmBqxckah0fzyFXQ3W4wb1Bbr-q_n2OxaP_DeWHj7INn8g0pYWTUgzwE_FRXpkjflnXF_R5uAByFcvCNDOzsrgGu1_7ghc/s1600/shoes.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: large;">Be sure to check out Suzanne's:</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-size: x-large;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/swansongvintage1?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank">SHOP</a>  ::  <a href="http://swansongvintage.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">BLOG</a>  :: <a href="https://twitter.com/swansongvintage" target="_blank">TWITTER</a></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/swansongvintage1?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQfgiy61Fz8iPGl7vi96ecExse3ml_oCg2NrrgYDnTWLc4kHnfllOTvulVgFC96bLuSEVCI1LK8e2yf0qezV17IZWUIZvRxMl7x-WLktpoLnXeSzASPCibPiG4YweF_hh_h4RvyZCuqJI/s1600/august+giveaway2.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you would like a chance to win this beautiful black velvet 1960's purse all you need to do is check out <b><a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/swansongvintage1?ref=search_shop_redirect" target="_blank">Swan Song Vintage on Etsy</a></b> and <i>leave us a comment on this post telling us which piece is your favorite along with your name and email address.</i> That's it folks! The giveaway will be open until <b>Saturday, August 18th</b> at which point we will be choosing a lucky winner at random! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Thank you Suzanne for your generous gift! Best of luck to all of you!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> XO</div>

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Favorite Friday finds.

<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We can't believe it's Friday again, where is the time going? We compiled another list of things we love and they turned out to be the happiest of images! We hope you like them. Have a good weekend!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioT1x4FYU7-u5WoabCoD289CskHm0ujui4kHVt0Kie3_hqUjvmqLVC9ruhlsViHaFdScWMY7UGKZxABsmG7RLcZEzWgAhR0qezu2MhbIp-knEeIlkYEw43ZhlIQ9qPHWy9IYL2ql69fBQ/s1600/modcloth_coat_of_dreams.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEioT1x4FYU7-u5WoabCoD289CskHm0ujui4kHVt0Kie3_hqUjvmqLVC9ruhlsViHaFdScWMY7UGKZxABsmG7RLcZEzWgAhR0qezu2MhbIp-knEeIlkYEw43ZhlIQ9qPHWy9IYL2ql69fBQ/s1600/modcloth_coat_of_dreams.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This <a href="http://www.modcloth.com/shop/coats/the-enchanting-illustrator-coat" target="_blank">Modcloth coat</a> is what dreams are made of.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9qbSK6bQKk5-xEDJ3rh9_S9Tl-PTsxjhp4Wygq0_IjAdxoVKwgw3P7G9194nBhhate6yOKEzkis1t0UDCF4ZWNkp0cSoxWu-zDL2VEZGs1WF_otuXy1tZ5bx80JCemfFsa4oQavzKVmc/s1600/polar_star_aframe_cabin.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9qbSK6bQKk5-xEDJ3rh9_S9Tl-PTsxjhp4Wygq0_IjAdxoVKwgw3P7G9194nBhhate6yOKEzkis1t0UDCF4ZWNkp0cSoxWu-zDL2VEZGs1WF_otuXy1tZ5bx80JCemfFsa4oQavzKVmc/s1600/polar_star_aframe_cabin.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We <i style="font-weight: bold;">love </i>this 1961 A-Frame cabin!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">As seen on <a href="http://www.readymade.com/magazine/slideshow/ill_take_the_a_frame" target="_blank">ReadyMade</a>.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93935133/girls-screen-printed-poster" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTt0Qmq2ENG2uF-_L9EvbSnc-GYJ_i5AY8nf1YQVAJitIC0g-hgql16rzqqU2wrjJ6mNSIoKtYv87NEWw1U_1wqlbn-pU0N6sVshtEzfmvcLtqYn1rYhasipYNppfxI8LbrvjhcRCThs/s1600/girls_print.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Love this cute girls print from this <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/93935133/girls-screen-printed-poster" target="_blank">lovely Etsy shop</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/104845286/vintage-mechanical-alarm-clock-sevani" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-aAtRLa6M_4s67kQY8nSxnglqhy8Zz0Te1Fh_os3RBUEiFFCSurzsDbUA0bHjG3s_IRH5_9pEBf0Xc6PDANuPQ3z7kZMs0P2mnFSe8pEychcV1D8YcBHNRq5yuFrsQqiob97zHg8vrhY/s1600/vintage_cream_and_green_clock.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Tic toc. We found the <a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/104845286/vintage-mechanical-alarm-clock-sevani" target="_blank">perfect clock</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkhMl7VxwRG3dMlLHuHNPTALwn2reAqDBy45HRxEK4MPPJdlmjm1cCzuM7FaXZpYDGVY2plvDUuoBkcazOS8PSowZdCeFivP138pQg4RIStrWRGf9aja8IREg7cwK8PFnagwqs7jjvHI/s1600/vintage_pink_pepsi_machine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWkhMl7VxwRG3dMlLHuHNPTALwn2reAqDBy45HRxEK4MPPJdlmjm1cCzuM7FaXZpYDGVY2plvDUuoBkcazOS8PSowZdCeFivP138pQg4RIStrWRGf9aja8IREg7cwK8PFnagwqs7jjvHI/s1600/vintage_pink_pepsi_machine.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Dying over this <a href="http://ffffound.com/image/80a8dc7e09c05d8c0a21a3977c3250d6e007d958" target="_blank">pink pepsi machine</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>

Favorite Friday finds.

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