Sunday

I have few things to share with you all today!

First off,  for my readers only and loyal customers, you will all be given a special dissent at Dethrose Vintage from Now til February 14th take 15% off all Jackets and Outerwear! Just use the coupon code WINTER at checkout and the discount will be deducted! And as an added bonus A special Valentine's discount beginning February 1st through February 14th another 15% off the entire shop!! Use coupon code VALENTINE! There are so many amazing things in the shop right now so take advantage!

Outerwear Sale!!

 1970's & 80's Vintage Jackets

 1950's Formal Coat

 1950's Vintage Coats!!

 1960's Vintage Coats!!

 Second, once again, it's that time again! Vintage Heaven's Monthly Sale!! Come shop from at least 8 vintage vendors under one roof! Have fun, shop, just hang out! 

Vintage Heaven BIG Sale 

February 5th and 6th from 12 to 6 pm

COME SHOP STYLISH VINTAGE

1550 N. Milwaukee, 2nd floor Chicago, IL 60622

1 Block from the Damen blue line

station.

Cozy and warm!

Even though it has been thee coldest week that CHicago has had all winter, I have managed to get out of the apartment for hunting for vintage goodies, fun with friends and just your basic gallivanting around! I went to an Estate yesterday and found some lovely items for my living room. When I arrived home I had a package waiting for me at the door. I was overcome with excitement when I saw who it was from! This week I had ordered a cardigan from Lauren at Dear Golden, Spotlight feature earlier last week, and I have been anxiously awaiting it since! I opened it immediately and realized everything I bought that day for my apartment matched it perfectly! So I thought I would show it off to you and let you see for yourself! 

Everything in my home is Vintage, mostly from Estate Sales or Gifts from friends. My couch and chair however, was a pressured buy given by my Ex. I'm not a fan of this set, I want to sell and replace it asap. This is by far my favorite room in the apartment. ummmm....I mean, other than the vintage room of course...oh, and my 2 walk in closets. lol

 Ivory Wool Beret- Estate Sale

Locket- Gift from Amy

Emerald Green 1960's Shift Dress- Vintage Warehouse

70's Brown Boots- Alma

Cardigan- Dear Golden Vintage

Thank you Lauren for sending this sweater! I adore it and it's my favorite color combo, obviously hahaha.

Shop Update! It's a Good One....

Wowza! This week has been Spectacular for finding the best vintage! Enjoy it, I don't think these items will last very long!

1950's Formal Dress Coat (S-Med)

 1940's Little Black Bow Dress (Medium-Large)

 1940's/50's Blue Bobby Sock Circle Skirt (26w) & 1940's Eyelet & Ruffle Ivory Blouse (Small)

 1940's Navy Pleats Full Skirt (26w) & 1950's Green & Blue Blouse (Small)

 1940's Navy and Red Dress Suit (Xs)

SOLD!

 And coming soon!! Update Saturday & Sunday...

 1950's Blue Bird Day Dress (M-L)

 1940's Black Wool Blouse (Xs) & 1950's Grey Pinstripe Faux Wrap Skirt (24 w)

 1930's Black Velvet Bolero (Xs-S) & 1940's Black Dress with Bow Detail (Xs-S)

 1960's Paisley & Bows Hat

 1980's Vintage 50's Inspired Checkerboard Skirt (26-28w)

 1960's Yellow Rays Sweater Vest (Small)

 1950's Back in Black Leather Stilettos (8 M)

 1950's Black Ribbon Woven Fur Jacket (S-M)

1950's L'Aiglon Silk Lilacs and Violets Dress (Small)

 1950's Green Velvet Bienen-Davis Purse

CHilly CHi and Spotlight on Closet Case Vintage!

Frigid ice temperatures in Chicago today through next week is perfect for me to stay and get work done! And it helps that this is my favorite kind of work, I mean, spending all day surrounded by clothing and playing dress up! Who wouldn't want to do this daily?! That pretty much sums up my week. Waking early to catch the light, shopping at wonderful estates, Thrifting, reading blogs and fashion magazines gathering inspiration, putting together playlists to make the soundtracks of each day and then playing dress up coming up with the perfect outfits for Dethrose. It's bliss. SHop update in about an hour! 

But first.....

Once again, I would like to introduce you to another lovely vintage loving lady that is part of my daily vintage fix. Another Nashville native, Carmen of Closet Case Vintage. I came across Carmen's blog and shop through Quincy from Q's Daydream. Ever since I have been a avid reader of her blog. Stylist and vintage shop owner, Carmen has a wonderful and modern take on vintage that is truly an inspiration. Enjoy! 

1. What made you start your blog and easy shop?

The plan to sell online and create a brand was in place many years before it came to fruition. The idea came to me sometime in 2006 and after careful collecting, I started selling by appointment at my house and at various pop-up shops in 2008. I opened my first etsy shop in the Spring of 2009. The blog followed shortly after. In the summer of 2010, I opened my storefront in Nashville, Tennessee. 

2. Closet Case Vintage  is your shop/blog name, where did this come about?

I will never tell ;) 

3. What do you find inspires you most?

The thousands of individual hand stitches in just one flapper dress. 

4. If you could live in any decade, what would it be?

Can I be more specific? I wish I'd been born in 1955, so I could have done my growing years in the 60's and my teens/twenties in the 70's.

5. Who is your style Icon?

My great aunt Joyce. She, at 86 years young, is still the most glamorous woman I've ever met.

6. Do you find music to be a big inspiration for your creativity?

Absolutely. Nostalgic music makes me especially creative. What can I say? I live in the past. 

7. If you could have the wardrobe of anyone, who would it be?

Catherine Baba's. No question about it. 

8. Do you find the time of year, seasons, to be a big influence on your style?

Yes! I think I'm most excited about dressing at the beginning of a season when the weather changes. Spring is my favorite because I get to start wearing my sundresses with boots and cardigans. Winter is lovely too, because I do a reverse bohemian summer and layer all of my hippie paisleys, leathers and free-flowing clothes.

9. Were you always interested in vintage lifestyles and fashion? 

Since I can remember, I've wanted to be a flower child. So. Yes. 

10. What colors are you mostly drawn to?

Any and all, but especially when deep and rich. Jewel tones mixed with neons mixed with pastels mixed with neutrals. 

11. Where are your favorite places to shop? Online, thrift, antique shops? 

I've been bad recently with the online shopping. It's my favorite. Antique shops are fun when I've got a pile of cash. My patience for thrift stores is wearing thin. 

12. Describe an ideal day for you?

Being awakened by my boyfriend and my kitties and a cup of coffee. After that, the rest of the day doesn't really matter! 

13. What is your favorite part about being a blogger and shop owner?

My favorite part of the blog is having opportunities to do fun things like this feature! My favorite part of having the Etsy shop is being able to ship internationally. The storefront in Nashville? My favorite part of having it is getting to know my customers personally. The occasional celebrity shopper is always high on my favorite list too ;) 

14. Where do you see yourself in 10 years?

On a vegan commune in California. Not even kidding!

Thank Carmen!! I can't wait to visit Nashville and see your collection first hand! Shop Carmen's Collection HERE.

Something I forgot!

I was organizing my vintage this morning and I can't believe I forgot to list this beautiful dress! I have had this dress for so long and I hung it up one day and it got lost in the mix! Thank goodness I found it today. It is such a darling little party dress. Completely handmade, and I imagine whoever owned this must have loved it so much. It was so well taken care of, not a flaw insight. I wonder if someones mother made it for a spring dance or a wedding perhaps! Whichever it may be, I am now debating on whether or not to let it go. Hahaha, I do this way too often. But I really do fall in love so many items I come across, I can't simply keep them all!

Here is the gorgeous 1950's Pink & Green Leaves Party Dress (Xs-S) $52