Tag Archives: 1980s

1980s Faux Fur: The Mysterious Origin of the Donnybrook Coat

Posted on November 14, 2011 by mainebelle

For those of you who came out to SWAPmaine Fall edition a few weeks ago – thank you! It was an incredible event with over 300 attendees – the SWAPmaine girls, volunteers and vendors made it an incredibly special event … Continue reading →

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Repurposing Designing Women: The Two-Piece Outfit

Posted on August 21, 2011 by mainebelle

I’ve recently made a discovery that I’m very giddy about. I almost feel like I should not share this new knowledge, though part of me thinks that most thrifters out there already know this little secret. It is the secret … Continue reading →