The Love of Lucite

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Lucite Purses were introduced in the lates 1940’s, and  became popular in the 1950’s. Such fun purses, in a variety of colours such as clear, reds ,ambers, caramel, tortoise shell and more.

Notable brands were Wilardy, Rialto, Llewellyn, Myles Originals Patricia of Miami, and Miami Handbags. They came in a variety of shapes such as beehive, basket, box etc.

Lucite bags were stylish novelty style handbags, and all women of all ages loved Lucite handbags as the modern vintage girl does now. Lucite purses can be highly collectable and varied in price.

Lucite bags had different styles imbedded, eg: confetti, rhinestone, seashells, metal basket weave, lace, flowers, glass, pearls & metallic threads.

They faded out of popularity eventually, due to the desire for mass produced bags.

Some places to buy are, estate &  car boot sales, these can get you the best deals, and of course there is Ebay and Etsy and many vintage shops and even instagram.

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Burlesque Baby Team xxx

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I am so behind on posts but here is my daytime look for Saturday. I knew this vintage dress was the one the moment that I saw it. I fell head over heels for it? #vlv22 #vivalasvegasrockabillyweekend #vivalasvegas #retroinspired #retrostyle #blackpinup #pinupinspired #50sinspired #50sstyle #retro #truevintage #vintage #vintageinspired #vintagedress #lucitepurse #pinupstyle #pinup #beyourself #loveyourself #ootd #ootdfashion #pinupsofcolor

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Considering taking this beauty to viva for my off days #vivalasvegas #vivalasvegasrockabillyweekend #lucite #lucitepurse #rockabilly

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Time for Xmas shopping ? . . . #xmas #noel #xmasshopping #vintage #vintagewinter #40s #truevintagestyle #fifties #forties #truevintageootdregular #1940s #vintagefur #irregularchoice #lucitepurse #vintagecoat #1950s #vintagegirl #retrogirl #pinupstyle #vintagehair #vintagehairstyle #annees40 #40sfashion

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1950’s clear lucite purse. So good!! Worldwide shipping! #lucite #lucitepurse #vintage #1950’s #pinup #1950s #design #dress #love #inyourwildestdreamsbakersfield #discotrashvintage #fashionista

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I received multiple requests in the past of how I store my Lucite purses. I use my Heywood Wakefield Hutch to house all of the most widely used purses in my collection! I keep the other bunch in a compartment of my bedroom that stays cool and direct light free! The bottom portion of the hutch holds my most precious ones in Pink, Yellow, Green, etc. Again away from direct sunlight.

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My wedding anniversary was a few days ago and I am still absolutely blown away by the gift @midnight_kitsch gave to me. It is seriously pink purse poodle perfection ??? and I told him he never had to get me another anniversary gift because he'd probably never be able to top this one! ? . . . #truevintage #vintagepoodle #vintagepoodles #retrodecor #retrohome #vintagedecor #pinkeverything #midcenturykitsch #midcenturydecor #poodlecollection #spaghettipoodles #1950sfashion #50sfashion #50spurse #1950spurse #lucite #lucitepurse #vintagepurse #vintagefashion #retrofashion #rockabilly #rockabillyfashion #pinupfashion #poodlepurse

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Gorgeous vintage 1950’s champagne lucite bag. Stunning champagne body and clear carved lucite lid and handle, standing on four clear lucite ball feet. #antiquesdealersofinstagram #antiquesdealer #antiques #vintage #bagsofglamour #bag #sculpturetowear #lucite #lucitepurse #handbags #handbag #vintagestyle #vintagestyles #armcandy #purse #purses #purseaddict #purselover #bagaddict #elegance #glamour #bedifferent

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