Photo via Tialey Vintage |
The dress that sold definitely has a story. It was my sister's in high school, and a dress I had loved for a long time. Determined to wear the red velvet frock to a New Year's Eve party, I did some alterations. I took the dress in and added another layer of tulle to make it flouncy and bouncy. Except, I took it in with such a method that made it impossible to lift my arms. So when everyone else was dancing to "Shout!" I looked like T-Rex over in the corner with my arms stuck at elbow height. It didn't help that I went out on the town hopped up on Dayquil and suffering from a raging fever, but that's beside the point. The point: I hope the buyer really enjoys it!
But I want to point out my first Etsy vintage piece, which I just received last week. I snagged a rain/car/spring/anytime! coat from Tialey Vintage on sale for the low low price of $12.99. With my new commute, I had been on the lookout for a suitable raincoat, and had come up dry (ha!) at most of the thrift stores I visited. Thanks to the latest Tialey Vintage sale, I was able to get a great vintage piece for a thrift store price. Even if it's a little on the big side, everyone needs a trench. And better baggy than small. I gotta say, I think I look cute in this minty color.
You might say that I should be visiting local shops or vendors, but I think Etsy does great things for the vintage world. This seller may not have been around the corner, but I'm still supporting a small business owner and someone who really puts their heart into their work. In today's connected world, sometimes our neighbors are far away.
Oooookay, here I am in the coat!
Hey there, iPhone camera! |
Label: Super Napo
Location: Etsy!
Likewise: Skinny jeans and riding boots on a rainy day, or wear it over work clothes on a chilly morning. Really, this coat goes anywhere.
Looks better on the model, but I like it on me! Gotta love the collar. |
4 comments:
Looking good! :) Thanks for shopping with me. BTW, cute mascot!
Were you the tent with the lovely vintage slips at Fenton on Saturday?
Nope, but I suspect it was the lovely Open Eyes Press: http://www.etsy.com/shop/openeyespress
I want to do Fenton again but have a packed schedule for most of the summer....so I will be doing Etsy until I can get my tent out again!
Ok, the person from the tent looked like your photo so I wasn't sure. Will be browing on etsy!
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