Shop Update: Be Mine

 Its the first update of the new year! Thanks to all who came out to my  50% off sale. I'm ready now for the new year (now that i've got a few hangers cleared off) I am starting off with a few pieces i couldn't wait to list. I experimented with my first "dyed" vintage and a few of the results are listed. 

This week's theme is "Be Mine" its a kind of valentine inspired collection. I've even got most of next week's collection photographed as well, its all about neutrals...but lets start with this week, shallllll we?

 here is a super cute 3-6 mos vintage onesie from Gymboree

hand knit cardigan for toddler/pre-schooler

dyed raspberry 40s knit dress with rhinestone buttons

50s rose corsage

 50s satin pink bridesmaid dress with light pink under-skirt

 pretty pink 50s floral corsage

 

hand dyed red and pink "valentine bride" 50s wedding dress

 80s heart brooch

 amazeballs 60s cotton polo dress

70s NOS pink embroidered sweater

80s does 40s chain bubble necklace in pink and white

 60s spring pink swing coat

 reversible pink and blue crochet butterfly tote 

(great shower gift, fill with goodies for a mama to be and if they have a girl or boy they're covered!)

Everything shown is already listed in the shop

Happy Monday

Top 12 of 2012

I cannot believe the year is over already..time absolutely flies the older you get, especially once you have a child. This has been a crazy year for us. Hubs is back in school, new baby, new job for me and hopefully more to come as well in 2013. I'm really hoping this next year will be our year..hey a girl can dream right? 

Well lets count down my top 12 sales of 2012.

 I loved this sunshine yellow multi strand necklace, so gorgeous. Like planets and the sun!

 The most beautiful mustard lace and chiffon cocktail dress..worn to a wedding in 1964.

 Perfect 50s leather spectators...these beauties were the only thing to make it to the front page this year

 I dont know why..but i LOVED this horse print duffel.

 This amazing skirt i wouldn't have even seen had the woman next to me not pointed it out and said "this would look so cute on you"...luckily (for you) i'm allergic to wool

 Found this gorgeous plaid sailor dress hiding in the corner of an antique shop, went to the gorgeous Twila Jean (and she looks amazing in it, of course)

 Crazy doc martin boots in purple black and teal

 Amazing arabian nights printed skirt in a gorgeous blend of pink, seafoam and purple

 My very favorite tent dress with polka dot ascot

Emma Domb mini wedding dress with layered train

although this dress sold as-is..it is still my very favorite dress

my favorite designer piece this year goes to the guys, this knit Burberry tie was perfection!

That is my top 12 for 2012..on to 2013

.and be on the look out for a HUGE SALE for the New Year...Its going to be a BIG one..so big it only happens once a year!!!

Christmas Shopping - Jewelry

Long time no see, well after much debate i've decided to try to get back into my blog. Having two full time jobs and a crazy 10 month crawling around make things kind of difficult sometimes but hey, thats life. 

I dont have much money for shopping this year so I'm going to do a little blog series about great low-cost high thought gifts you could give anyone on your list. I may have theme days like "toys" "electronics" "jewelry" "housewares" ect but most of these are good gifts for anyone. Suggestions are great too. I'm going to start with one of my favorite things, Jewelry. Its always a good idea and handmade jewelry supports small businesses which is SO important during the holidays. 

Now remember NONE of these shops have paid for promotion and I am not getting gratuity from any of them.

Here are my top shops for vintage and handmade jewelry...

Branchbound - Handmade

 A personalized initial necklace could suit anyone from a cousin to your grandmother. Custom colors available but ORDER EARLY!!

JeanJeanVintage - Vintage

Often I find vintage pieces that just "remind" me of someone. You see it and think of them. There aren't many all-jewelry vintage shops on etsy but I ALWAYS find something I want in this one.

TheRogueandTheWolf - Handmade

I bet you know someone who would wear this ring right now! Cute designs, reasonable prices and sure to please. I love this shop but order early they're in the UK

ArtDecoDame - Vintage

This shop has a lot if different items but their jewelry section is always packed with great deals..yes, even on bakelite!

AlinaandT - Handmade

I think this shop is really fun, trendy, bright and unique. I love the chunky necklaces and statement pieces, great for a daughter or granddaughter..or me!

CapriciousTraveler - Vintage

 Another shop that isn't all jewelry but always has unique pieces that anyone would love. I frequently find pieces I "need" from this shop.

So there are my fav shops for jewelry. :) Get to shopping, support those small etsy businesses!

*all pics property of the respective shops, all pics pulled from current listings. 

Dress Week: Day 2

Whoa Mama..

Ok, I did step it up a little bit today, this dress isn't breastfeeding friendly so I couldn't wear it for too long but I did get to take a trip to the store in my black wool wiggle dress. One of my favorite pieces I ever thrifted...can you believe I paid $7 for this?

Corbin was sleeping today so I was in kind of a rush to take photos..you never know how long you'll have and I knew when he woke up he would be hungry.

 my other favorite thing I ever thrifted, my 40s bow brooch. I had been searching for one, the perfect one and i found it at my favorite thrift shop..it cost more than the dress..but totally worth it.

=^.^=...................creeper cat

What I'm Wearing:
wiggle dress, thrifted
bow brooch, thrifted
tights, hue, Macy's
shoes..i don't remember, probably Ross

There will be a giveaway at the end of the week, gorgeous things including a 40s fringed shawl.

Thursday Thrift

 Lots of exciting items coming this week. Tons of kiddo goodies to match my new direction for the shop. I'm going to be stocking more baby clothing and of course plenty for the adults too. Now that the weather will be cooling down I'll be listing all those autumn/winter items I've been hoarding since last year. Tons of sweaters and holiday dresses and a ton of coats....A TON. And I've got a backstock of jewelry to list too and I bought more today!

 A great purple multi strand, green and gold multi strand and a very cosmic necklace and bracelet set.

 small gilded rose wall hanging

   stunning cameo wall hanging

 3 tin leaf wall hangings, just in time for fall!

 2 piece handmade eyelet set

 swirling blouse with buttons up the back, part of a 3 piece set

 with this sheath dress

 and trapeze jacket

 beyond adorable 80s watermelon dress

 crazy bright 80s neon "jungle" top

 with extra large hood

 beautiful plaid blouse

 by Ladybird

 stunning olive cocktail dress with flirty hem

 by Eddie Nober, perfect for fall

 unisex child's jacket (3T)

 Gorgeous little kid's party dress

 with silver lurex, little buttons

 and a matching under dress

 cutest little drummer boy knit jumper

 embroidered little drummer.

 gorgeous purple leather pumps

 adorable little girl's hat in red and white with extra long ribbon, might save this one for easter ;)

 red bow vinyl clutch

 and now for more little girl's dresses...

 50s Nannette dress with lace trim

 50s Nannette dress with embroidered bow

 cutest ever embroidered eyelet apron dress

 little boat collar tent dress

 Aaaaannnnd I found the most adorable 50s sailor dress

 is this not the most adorable thing you've ever seen? Its SOOOOOOO cute! This one will be staying with me. Its just too cute to let go of (for now)

And this sweet little ruffle suspender romper. Too late in the season to list this year so it will be packed away for next summer (or for my personal baby clothes collection)