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I was able to go home on a buying trip the past 3 days and just miss the cold front that was moving into Chicago. I found some really great treasures that I can't wait to show you:) There were a couple pieces I found that I just had to go ahead and show you. 

Now you know every time I go home I have to take advantage and take a lot of pictures. I was able this time to wake up super early and get to use the amazing light that was coming through the bedroom. I soon as I saw this I knew exactly what photos I wanted.

 These are 2 layered 1950's Slips. I found them in a box in someones garage and my heart stopped for a minute. I love them! I feel so glamorous in them.

More to come tomorrow.

Bridge that leads to nowhere...

First off, Dethrose Vintage is offering 15% off all dresses! It started yesterday and goes on until next Monday! So all the prices have already been adjusted, all you have to do is add it to your cart:) Let me know if you have any questions:) 

Now about this bridge I speak of...

 Every time I go home I visit this little covered bridge. I always mean to take pictures but it never works out in my favor. The bridge is either closed off for maintenance, people are having a party or I just forgot to bring my camera. This time I remembered everything. However the pictures did not really come out all that great. Blurry indeed. One day I will get the hang of this fancy camera! Anyway, this is the Mary's River covered bridge in Chester Illinois. This bridge has been closed off the majority of my life. Opened randomly, it is quite small and just goes over the tiny little Mary's River just outside of my home town. Next time when I am back home I will take better photos I swear! 

1950's Cotton Yellow Crest Day Dress- Estate Sale

1960's Collegiate Sweater Cardigan- Vintage Shop

1970's Eitenne Aigner Boots- Vintage Heaven

1960's Black Tapestry Bag- Gift from my Sister Amy

I have carried this bag everyday since Amy gave it to me. Simply wonderful and it fits so much in it! 

Aren't the colors amazing! I really love this time of year outside of the city. The trees do get pretty here, but not like this. I mean, it looks fake, like I am on a movie set or something. 

1st Sunday of November

I am off work today, not really, I am working away from AG and Dethrose Vintage is at Heaven's Gallery for our monthly Vintage Heaven Sale. It's a little slow so I thought, what a better time than to do a quick little blog post.

The other night I went to go see a friends show at Subterranean, a little music venue here in Chicago. It being Autumn now, I took full advantage of the colors and wore my new favorite dress and hat I just got back home with my family. The dress is from Anthropologie, I had been stalking it for months, visiting it every week at the store. Well, my sisters wanted to go to Anthropologie and I went into the sale room and I saw the collar poking out on the rack. Oh my! It was on sale!! Not just marked down once, but twice! It was meant to be, I nabbed it asap. My other favorite new purchase from Anthropologie are the shoes!! Specially made for Anthropologie from the shoe brand Seychelles. They look like the perfect blend of vintage and modern. A splurge indeed, but it was totally worth it. Then we went to a little Antique shop and I wasn't really having any luck the first stop in, but then my mom and I went back a little later and I found this lovely black velvet hat with a peach ribbon around the crown. Absolutely gorgeous, and it was only $5! Once again, totally meant to be. The perfect fall items for my wardrobe.

Last but not least is the coat. A couple of weeks ago when I went to visit my friends Katie and Richie in Rockton for our collaborative photo shoot, Katie gave me this lovely coat. I mean gorgeous, Black wool, with wool buttons and the softest white fur trim with 3Q sleeves and matching long wool gloves. I could not wait to wear it. The day was perfect, the first cold day in weeks and the chill in the air was perfect for my hat. Don't you wish more people wore hats! Every time I wear a hat out, people stare at me like I'm crazy. I mean, It's a hat! Hats are meant to be worn, on your head. Some people like looking their best when they go out. I wear jeans all day at work and love them, but when I am off I like to take advantage of the nice dress clothes I never get to wear.

So this was the outcome of the outfit...

 Black Wool Coat with Fur and Matching Gloves: Katie <3

Shoes: Anthropologie

Velvet Black Bag: A lovely gift from my Mom <3

Hat: Keils Antique Store

The Dress!! You can't really tell but the print are different kinds of Buttons. And it has a full skirt slip underneath! 

Shoes: Anthropologie

 I never repeat outfits but I will be this season! I love this, it felt so comfortable and so me as soon as I put it on.

Here is a close up of some of the accessories. I will take more soon of the ones my sister and mom got me later.

Not only are the accessories my favorite but I love the chair!

The Most comfortable shoes too! I have worn the to work, and shopping. I can literally stand in the all day. No joke! 

Back in Town

I briefly got to go home for the weekend. Those weekends are never long enough. Time fly by way to quickly, shopping at little antique shops and church rummage sales are always the highlight of the trips. This time I got home to my surprise with all kinds of goodies waiting for me. My beautiful mother and sister had gotten me some amazing accessories from a barn sale across the river from my home town. Velvet little bags, beaded clutches, pill box hats with netting and my new favorite tapestry handbag! I loved each and every item:) I have been on a velvet and lace kick lately. Luckily this trip I got to fulfill that want for more. I want Dethrose Vintage to be filled with very LUXE items this fall and winter. So far so good, I left with numerous velvet skirts, dress and accessories, silks and leathers. And Fur! I have been listing like mad since I got back. I just had to show everyone all the great things for Fall & Winter Dethrose will have to offer:) Tis the season!

Aside from the shopping, I loved being able to enjoy the crisp fall weather Southern Illinois was having. On Saturday night we had a little Bonfire with delicious food and cider. My Brother Jon and My lovely sister in law Heidi are some of the best hosts for a little BBQ. They made the setting feel so warm and cozy and really made it feel like Hallow's Eve. Toasted Marshmallow's, hot dogs, Macaroni and roasted cheddar cauliflower soup! Yummy! It was so perfect, the exact kind of evening I needed. Seeing everyone, my sister Amy and her husband Rudy and my little nephew Brooklyn who is growing so fast and getting cuter by the minute. My niece Isobel and nephew Alan, who I don't get to see nearly enough. Two of my three brothers, Mark and Jon, missed you David! My sister in law Heidi, adorable and possibly the sweetest human on the planet! And my mom, who I wish I could see more and more, It was very hard saying goodbye. It always is.

To much dismay, most o my photos didn't turn out quite right but here are a few of the night. 

You can't tell in this photo, but that dummy gives me the heebee geebees!! But I mean how perfect is this setting for the time of year! This is the only to have a Bonfire BBQ in my opinion, surrounded by antiques and neat little things. Have I said how much I love my home and family?! 

Dress: Antique Mall

Vest: Lovestory Vintage

Floral Tights: U.O.

Eitenne Boots: Vintage Heaven

Cameo Brooch and Jewelry: Estate Sales

I love it here!

Dusk by the Koi pond and Summer kitchen....

Before the evening began, I took advantage of our home scenery and snapped a few shots. I love this dress, you will be seeing a lot more of it! And can you believe how long my hair is finally getting?! I am so very excited, however I am always so tempted to chop it all off!

The best Autumn Hallow's Eve display.

The buffet that was later filled with yummy delicious food!

Where the pumpkin contest was displayed.

I mean, come on, how perfect is this?!

I want this in my living room now! Jon and Heidi have so many amazing antiques, it truly made the evening so cozy:)

Fire!

 The pumpkin carving began, I was new to this....

My failed Homer Simpson Jack-O-Lantern! LOL! I tried:)

Oh man, that dummy is even creepier at night!

 I loved all the little details of the evening. 

 I wish you could make out my outfit here, I had gotten the most beautiful little black velvet hat for the evening and a new dress at Anthropologie. Looks like I will have another blog post about this outfit.