HAPPY NEW YEAR SALE

Hope you had a wonderful new years eve, its that time again...

my annual 50% off Sale!

 Everything in the shop is included..nothing is excluded..not even the designer items or wedding dresses..its all half off and waiting for you! Prices good until midnight (pacific time) today, new years day. Prices will not be extended..remember this only happens once a year!

Here's to treating yourself in the new year. 

Cheers!

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!!!

Shop Update: NYE

I'm trying to get back in the swing of things here on the blog. I do my shop updates on Monday and i'm going to start posting up what is being listed as well. This week is all about the shiny, sparkly and sexy. Getting you ready for NYE!

 beaded, pearl and sequin blouse in raspberry pink

 eyelash tinsel sheath dress in ombre stripes from red to silver

 crazy sexy sequin tube top

 this sparkle knit mini dress is comfy and sexy

copper faux wrap dress with drape

 liquid sequin blouse with cascade of sequin flames down the front

 perfect polka dot 60s mini dress with rhinestone details

 gdaumn sexy plus size wiggle dress by carol brent

studded peplum 40s wrap dress..sooooo cute, also a plus size

iridescent tiered party dress by gunne sax in purple and black

that oh so coveted 80s sequin sheath, this one has an illusion neckline and cut out back!

Everything you see will be listed today (plus a few extras) and it will all be on SALE, 20% off until friday!

Happy New Year

Happy New Year everyone! I hope that 2012 brings you lots of new adventures, happy memories and plenty of Vintage goodies.

BBV is celebrating the new year with a 50% off Sale, I only have them twice a year so here is the first one of 2012!!! 

Clearing out the old (inventory) to make room for the new (goodies) 

also, check out BBV's new look for 2012

Sponsor BBV

Hello! You may have noticed I haven't had any new sponsors for a while. Well life got so busy I actually closed the blog to sponsors but I'm ready to open it back up again for 2012. Please see the "Sponsor" page at the top for more details but you can choose from a 200x300 ad for $20 a month or a 200x100 ad for $15 for 3 months.

NEW: Return sponsors get a special discount if they return for January 2012 and a crazy discount if they sponsor for a 3 or 6 month block...

Iron Orchid Vintage, a long time sponsor will be returning 

as well as a new sponsor...

Soul Rust Vintage (currently on vacation)

So that leaves only 2 more $20 spaces & 10 more $15 spaces for new sponsors if you're interested...

Top 5 Sales of 2011

Over the year I sell hundreds of different pieces of vintage clothing, shoes, jewelry, handbags and baby clothes of course..well I'm going to provide my top 5 favorite items that have sold this year in each category. Starting with Clothing..

DRESSES

 1. I've always loved the dramatic drape of this dress, soft rose champagne color. I wish I could find one in my size.

 2. This Jonathan Logan dress took in my opinion way too long to sell, its got that gorgeous belted cummerbund, v neck and back and a nice full skirt..it did eventually find a loving home though.

 3. The Judy Garland Frock. My first and probably only "collector" piece in the shop..it went to a private collector who has it on display and loves it :)

4. The saffron color of this dress is a killer, It didn't even last a day in the shop. So beautiful!

5. I love this little cupcake dress, pale green chiffon, lace bodice and bolero. So sweet and the woman who received it just loves it and that is really whats my favorite thing about selling vintage.

SEPARATES (skirts/sweaters/tops)

 1. Deep mustard hand knit fisherman's sweater..I'm pretty jealous of whoever purchased this.

2. I know this is a set...but I just fell in love with it. Made by Jantzen its got a full skirt and fitted vest. I can just picture someone wearing this for christmas

 3. The "Fish Scale" skirt..the volume on this skirt was crazy!

 4. Embroidered cashmere cardigan with beautiful red flowers..saved this one for a long time..sold within a day.

5. The "cowboys and indians" skirt with teepee and fort print. One amazing novelty print!!

COATS/BATHING SUITS (seasonal)

 1. Bright magenta wool jacket with beaver collar. You can't beat the color of this jacket.

2. Fox collar plaid jacket, I wasn't the only one who loved this coat...it sold really fast.

3. This truly stunning coat was only in the shop for about a day, white mink collar and all over acrylic fuzzy fur...I haven't seen one like it..so beautiful!

4. This white 60s "bond girl" bikini took forever to sell...I was in love with in from the moment I saw it. great full coverage bottoms and halter top..so so so sexy!

5. Leopard print bikini by jantzen. 50s style bombshell..this is actually the second one of these I found...sometimes I'm so lucky!

SHOES/BOOTS

 1. 60s leather mary janes with wood heel. I love these. Went to a woman for her wedding!

 2. White leather ankle boots with a nice low heel. They go with everything and went fast.

 3. OTK white leather boots with lace up backs. It seems I have something for white shoes.

 4. 40s french neon canvas platforms. Perfect for the beach, never been worn.

5. Just sold yesterday 5in pumps with arch pattern that reminds me of a giraffe. 

JEWELRY/HANDBAGS

 1. Sparkling tear drop earrings, I really hope these made it to a wedding.

 2. 40s black corde half moon bag with twisted lucite handle

 3. 80s chandelier earrings in vines with peachy crystals. They're so pretty.

 4. Over the top, maybe...but I love the large scale of these :D!!!!

5. Lovely scalloped edge fabric clutch with eyelet pattern and wood handle. Featured in many treasuries, I can see why.

BABY

1. Infant dress & diaper cover, never worn. So darn sweet!

 2. Whoa...Don't you wish this was an adult size? Child's MOD dress made in finland. Stunning!

 3. The little mermaid sweatshirt, original 80s release. I could swear I had one of these too!

 4. Sold the week before I found out I was having a boy darnit! Such a cute sailor suit. Au Revoir. I'm sure there is an adorable toddler wearing you right now.

5. Floral bubble pants with suspenders...these went to a friend and her daughter looks SO cute in them :)

Now for those "I wish I hadn't sold that" as a vintage seller, we've all got those pieces we regret selling...well here are my 5..

 1. Leslie fay watercolor dress with original ribbon belt...seriously, why did I list this?

 2. I debated listing this. The perfect cocktail dress with mermaid hem and built in crinnie. It was a little big..but it would've been worth it to have it taken in. Oh well..

 3. Its very hard to find a princess trench in my size. I loved the details of this one..dont know why I thought it was a good idea to list it.

 4. I know what you're thinking...a MOD dress? really? yeah. I've always loved the style but they're usually too tight in the hips..this one was just right.

5. I should've pulled these from the shop, adorable overalls for baby. He would've looked so cute in these.

What are your favorites? Did you buy one of my favorites? Do you have a favorite in my shop right now?