Wednesday, July 13, 2011

My Troubled Heart

I had a wonderfully productive day yesterday, mostly etsy and house organization. I came to realize that I am sitting on way too much Vintage and I will be having a big sale of a lot of it, maybe a yard sale. I am thinking $1-$10 sale. I will keep you posted on this! 

Well during my clean up, I came across this little Gem I forgot I had bought for myself. I get things all the time that need mending and they just get put in my "to fix" pile. That pile seems to grow before my eyes every week. But yesterday I mended almost all of it! I only have 3 items left in the pile! Well, this skirt was missing a button and one of the pockets needed restitching. Now it's perfect! What do you think? I think I may just keep it for a bit and then put it in the shop! 



Head Scarf~ Thrifted
Shoes~ PineappleMint on Etsy
Handbag~ JenStyle Chic Vintage
50s Blouse~ Thrifted
Bangles~ Thrifted





I have recently been on a huge workout kick. Normally I do exercise at least 3 times a week, but as of a week ago it has become a daily ritual. It all started by my annoyance of not getting anywhere with my workout. I feel great sure but soon boredom set it. My goal and only goal has always been to keep my hips trim and tone my legs. Not to lose weight, I repeat, not to lose weight. But sure enough every time I exercised I lost weight in my stomach and arms, the last place I need! And my hips and thighs remained the same:( So I just started a workout routine and I have already noticed a difference, I will wait to see what comes of this over the course of the next 2 months before I decide to tell you how awesome it is.:) Wish me luck!! 

Tuesday, July 12, 2011

On the Fence

Here are today's new additions to the shop...

Oh...and 1 thing I don't know if I should keep or sell, Help!





 Ok, so now the dress that has me perplexed. Keep or sell?? It fits me like a glove and its so adorable! 50s, cotton and baby pink (the newest color I am obsessing over). What to do????

Wednesday, July 6, 2011

Fourth of July Weekend

This weekend was such a light and fun weekend! It was the Vintage Heaven Sale at Heaven's Gallery, which I always look forward to! Nothing is better than seeing so many of your favorite customers returning to try on your vintage finds and not to mention playing dress up yourself with what you may find there! I bought a couple of goodies I couldn't leave without but usually I am really great about restraining myself from buying. It's so hard when some of your favorite vintage sellers are all under one roof! 

After Vintage Heaven I just enjoyed the weekend with friends. I'm not a big 4th of July person but I am an outdoor summer bbq, sipping on drinks and laughing with friends kinda person. So I really don't see the difference in this weekend than any other weekend personally. Oh, maybe the fireworks... there were a lot of fireworks! And yes we were the jerks setting them off all night long. There is just something nostalgic about the lights and yes, even the smell. I still get like a giddy little girl when I shoot one! I hope I never grow out of it:) 

What did you all do? 

 I chose to wear my favorite new dress to Day 1 of the sale:) And I recently learned how to do more interesting braids, I don't think I have had my hair down all week long! 

 Oh! Before I forget, Dethrose Vintage is having a 20% off sale from today through next Tuesday the 12th. I sent out a huge email yesterday announcing it, so if you're not on my email list Sign Up! 
The prices are already marked down:) Have fun Shopping!
 A top my Jenstyle Chic Vintage, love you Jen! And a Dethrose Vintage Skirt:)
Doing my favorite thing, twirling:)
 The dress I have been dying to see on! The arm holes are so small I never thought anyone would be able to get into it but this girl walked in and I made her try it on! I came to the conclusion of redo-ing the sleeves so others may wear it, lol!  You can see the dress here.

Here all my favorite purchases from this weekend! All from Jenstyle Chic, seriously if you haven't checked out her store you are missing out! Visit it HERE.
 Everyone knows how much I love tapestry! So when I saw this hanging on Jen's rack it was an instant must have!

Crop top? Yes please! This one is the one I am wearing in the above pic. Its so 60's Gidget! Pastel, open bell bottom and back button closure! And most important, 100% cotton! My only summer fabric:)
 Last purchase, this early 60's Dacron light blue tulle print day dress. Fits me like a glove and my fav shade of blue. Gorgeous!!! You will be seeing a post with this in it very, very soon!


I completely forgot to post the pics of my last outdoor sale at Randolph Street Market, which I will be doing every last weekend of the month though September (weather permitting of course). If you live in the Chicago area please come visit me at one of my sales! I love meeting readers and people who shop my Store. 
 The view from my shaded seat.
 1 of my 3 rack of dresses alone!
 My favorite 50s Silk Chiffon Party Dress! I sold this right away, I mean how could anyone resist it?!
There you go! Hope you all had a lovely 4th:)