Big Changes!

If you haven't noticed its been very quiet around here. Well we've been making HUGE changes. If you didn't notice the new name on the banner, we've changed to reflect the new direction of the shop. Bombshell Bettie's is now Bombshells and Babes Vintage. I just feel like its time to grow up a little bit. Corbin is really the inspiration to get things going and my husband, he asked me if I was "over it" or if I wanted to make a career out of it and I really thought hard. Do I want to try to sell vintage for the next part of my life? Or do I want to get one of those "career" things where I sit in an office all day. Well been there, doing that in the office. Its really not up my alley. Its not even that I want to be my own boss. I just want to love what I do and I LOVE finding and selling vintage. I want to be an inspiration for my son, I want to be successful for him but even if I fail miserably at least I tried, right?

I'm really excited. We're getting everything together and by next year we're hoping to be a real business and then in a few years hopefully a real brick and mortar shop. Probably not in Spokane, but wherever my husband's work takes him. I mean, everyone needs an IT guy so we'll probably have a lot of options. I also purchased bombshellsandbabes.com. It currently re-directs to my etsy shop but soon we'll have a link to the blog and the shop and maybe a couple of other things. I don't think I'm going to make it into an online shop. It just seems redundant to me to sell on my site and on etsy..and eventually in a shop too seems like a lot of juggling to me.

Also I've been stocking up the shop. Last weekend I went to Oregon to visit my dad (or so he could visit with Corbin, you know how grandparents are..lol) and we went to the Highland Games, I'll post on that later. Well I did manage to stop by a couple places and pick up a good amount of inventory and while I was away it appears that my local shops were stocking up their vintage too, I've been photographing non stop since we got back..well..what Corbin will allow each day before he gets too fussy or I have to go to work. I got a lot done on Saturday and a few done yesterday but we were finishing up the fence so I didn't have too much time to get things done. I still have more woman's clothes and all the children's clothes to photograph and ties..ties ties ties ties ties. There are SO many mid century and designer ties. If i bought them all I could have my own tie shop..seriously..ties are a big deal around here.

We also gave my inventory space a makeover!

 here  it is before, in the main room. The light was burnt out and there really wasn't enough space

 more inventory and decor and jewelry in back.

i kept i in two places, coats and sweaters in here because there wasn't enough room

 this is the other side of the room.. formerly the geek cave

 ..now inventory heaven! (even a place for my crinolines!)

 room for everything and then some. Its been organized by color/season since these pics.

And where the inventory was, will now become the photography space with lights and everything. Its going to look like a proper grown-up shop!

So yes, busy busy bees over here. Soon the whole look of the shop will change and you'll get to see all that new inventory. None of these photos have the new inventory. Its still upstairs being photographed and needs to be measured. There are some really cool pieces in there. Several as-is pieces that will be just $10! Plus the COOLEST 60s/70s Sailor jumpsuit!

I just had to share it, I think its my favorite piece. I also have 2 Lilli Ann suits coming a 50s knit sweater and skirt set, several 50s dresses, 60s mini's and SO MUCH MORE. Seriously..there is a lot. Plus all the kid's clothes. Feeling slightly overwhelmed thinking about it but my hubs has also stepped up and is helping me too. Its so so so appreciated. He is really excited and is really pushing me to get things off the ground. We've even employeed his mom to do all my back repairs..which I am beyond stoked for. Some of them (and I hate to admit it) have been in the repair section for over 3 years. 

Now the ball is rolling...eeeep! Bombshells and Babes Vintage.

Thursday Thrift

Its a lovely sunny day here (for once) and I was able to take photos today of some of the inventory I picked up this week. There are still a couple more things to shoot and then I still have the kid's clothes to do but here is nearly everything found this week. I will admit I bought a lot of cute nautical decor for the nursery this week too..teehee

 Bright and shiny silver swing rain coat...this is so "spy film" to me...love it

 a pixel print sun dress in a larger size

 men's (or ladies) rust orange cardigan

 cropped 70s faux fur jacket with "hoodie" pockets

 chevron stripe sun dress

 peach and gold dual strand necklace with that lovely moonstone sheen

 MOD patriotic brooch

 seagull brooch, I've got one just like it!!

 very large wicker beach tote

 3 men's designer ties. YSL, Hermes and Burberry (in that order)

A set of brass candle sticks..smaller than the ones already in the shop. They haven't been polished yet but they will be, before they're listed.

I picked up another little girl's dress and still havent photographed the hat I picked up last week. We've been busy working on the nursery..and having really crappy weather so I haven't been able to photograph anything this whole week. HOping to get caught up this weekend and release more items in the shop next week.

Oh and there is a 35% off weekend sale running in the shop Saturday and Sunday so if you're not into watching the super bowl..you can go save some $ on vintage, instead. ;)

Shop Update: Last of Autumn

Those autumn items keep popping up in my inventory but I'm SO ready to show off all the pretty holiday items I've accumulated this year. I tried to push out the last of the autumn items today. Lots of autumn hues and warm browns, rusts and mustard. Cozy items are up, now.

 Autumn Acorn - novelty print leaf dress

 Renoir - copper tulip art deco style earrings

 Camel Coat - the perfect princess trench w plaid lining

 Ermine Dream - genuine brown ermine caplet

 Patchwork Thumper - cropped 70s rabbit fur jacket

 Little Wookie - faux fur ski jacket for the kidletts

 Forest Creatures - handknit wool sweater vest with embroidered animals

Baby Swiss - handknit cardigan in the perfect butter yellow

There are also a few renewed listings waiting for you at a new reduced price and there are new handmade items available as well. So please, enjoy the new items and get shopping :)

Shop Update: Warm & Cold

This week I went for a mix of warm neutrals and crisp blues. That perfect late autumn/winter feeling. We got our first snow today, although i must admit i was disappointed by the lack of inches I'm sure there will be more than enough to go around soon.

 Blue Moon - midnight blue trench coat w plaid lining

 Equestrian Traveler - tapestry horse duffel bag

 Aqua Dream Girl - 40s handknit dress (as is, very cheap)

 Orvis Oatmeal - chunky winter sweater with front pockets

 Brown Rice - 70s knit dress with lace dolly collar

 Little Drummer Boy - 70s knit jumpsuit by health tex

 Cozy Wrap - softest beige classic wrap jacket, lining flaws, low price!!

 Dew Drops - 60s screw back earrings with bright blue rhinestones

 Emma Domb Gown - gorgeous pale blue flocked chiffon gown. I am loving this for a winter wedding!

 Soft Sailor - warm acrylic baby sweater with boat

 Multi Metallic - 70s knit maxi skirt

Multi Grain - 70s geometric knit sun dress with ribbon detail

Aren't they fantastic. It was actually quite a large update. Thats 2 so far this week. I'll probably be adding another one monday or tuesday where you'll see more holiday items instead of "basics". And I'm still waiting for my light so I can take pics of the coats I bought this week. Silly weather being all gloomy.

Enjoy your weekend.

Thursday Thrift

Today was not very lucrative in the dress/sweater division..but I did find a whole mess of jackets and coats for the shop...and who doesn't like that? From classic 50 open swing coats to cropped 70s rabbit fur. Then of course you know I was shopping for the little bean, well i guess he's not so little now..how about string bean. Found him some classic 70s jumpsuits and overalls. Plus he got a present from grandpa in the mail too. :)

 50s wool navy wrap coat

 50s simple hot red wool jacket

 creme wool jacket

 with rhinestone buttons

 minty green sheath dress

 with matching jacket, perfect for a spring wedding

 late 60s/70s heavy wool jacket

 with fantastic plaid lining

 classic 70s princess trench

 also with plaid lining!

 70s cotton velvet blazer

 great color to it!

 black 70s disco dress with draped back

 in silver and gold metallic

 adorable horse tooled wallet with stitching and initals M.C.

 awwwww stinking cute red velvet baby pinafore

 gorgeous beige chiffon dress with blue lace

 awww smocked set with little pink boats

 Gorgeous speckled wool jacket with velvet detail.

 hand embroidered mustard wool vest with a little tree?, squirrel and dog

 adorable 3-6 mo tie waist baby tunic

 super cute frosty jumpsuit by healthtec

 sweet little navy boy

 sorry for the crappy pic, 80s baby tux...seriously adorable!!!!

 i think i might keep this one for my little boy.

 so cool, handmade story doll of little red riding hood

 complete with wolf in grandma's clothing

 bigger girl's heart cardi with bows

Thats it for shop items this week, now to show you whats new for the little one.

 rocking horse cardigan & striped shirt set, fisherman's sweater, adorable blue pea coat, gray cable knit hoodie

 navy blue jumpsuit, plaid jumpsuit, corduroy jumpsuit and rust corduroy overalls

 hand embroidered

 A sweet little shorts set from grandpa and a baby blue set of overalls with padded squirrel knees. Great for when he's crawling around!

See all these and much more heading to the shop soon, i hope you saw this past week's update. Now we'll be getting into jackets & lots of fantastic holiday cocktail dresses.

Also to honor the vets there is a veteran's day sale happening today and tomorrow in the shop. Veteran's use code IMAVET at checkout for an extra 10% off!