Austin Vintage

March 14, 2013, 14 Comments

The main reason I tagged along on Patrick’s business trip to SXSW was because I’d never been to Austin and the city seemed to offer up a decent amount of vintage shops to check out. I checked out four areas of Austin, leaving out at least two good sized shopping areas due to time, proximity,…

Merry March Expo

March 3, 2013, 16 Comments

This weekend brought one of my favorite things…the big Palmer-Wirf Antique Expo! There was so much to see and so much to buy, for the first time, it almost felt, dare I say it? Overwhelming. And I’ve never felt that way about Expo ever before! I’ve been going to Expo since I could walk! No…

Another eShakti Experience

February 27, 2013, 15 Comments

Not too long ago, I was contacted by eShakti again to try out something from their new Spring/Summer collection. And, oh, what a collection it is! I certainly had a hard time selecting something! Ultimately I chose this darling heart blouse… Unlike last time, where I stuck with a standard garment, this go-round I opted…

The Foundation

December 1, 2012, 9 Comments

Recently my dear friend Angelica introduced me to what has become one of my new favorite shops in town. The Foundation: From Billie to Bettie. It’s a little shop located at 4831 SE Davision here in Portland that sells everything (and more) that I included in my Vintage Must Have Foundations Series (Read more on…

Why Hello There, Pink Aluminum Tree

November 23, 2012, 15 Comments

First off, I hope all of you (US readers, that is) had a lovely Thanksgiving! And if you’re out shopping today, please be extra careful and courteous. Last weekend Patrick and I attended the Plucky Maidens Junk Fest, a small but well worth while antique show. I’m always inclined to attend shows and shops I…

Find Your Perfect Fit at eShakti

November 20, 2012, 9 Comments

Just prior to leaving for California I was approached by eShakti, an on-line clothing company that produces semi-custom garments. I had never heard of the brand before and did some digging. The website offers up both 9 to 5 wear as well as special occasion wear and there is something for everyone. I can’t tell…

Hats and Suits, Oh My!

October 29, 2012, 7 Comments

Three times a year a massive antique show rolls into town. The Palmer Wirfs Antiques and Collectables Show! Basically my whole year revolves around these events. They are the first things to go into my calender each year, and if you got something happening that weekend, I’m sorry, but I’m not attending! Yeah, it’s that…

Common Vintage Misconceptions

September 21, 2012, 12 Comments

Wearing vintage day-to-day can create a lot of questions and comments from various people…friends, acquaintances, and even total strangers. I tell people where I shop, and there is often a flurry of comments regarding such places and vintage clothing itself, many of which are simply untrue… Vintage Smells Many people think that because something is…

Vintage Ventures

June 18, 2012, 4 Comments

Today I received a mix of news. First, the bad news…I received a text message from my friend Lyndsie, located down in Eugene, that one of our favorite vintage shops, Puttin’ on the Ritz, suffered a horrible fire. We have yet to hear if their entire inventory is lost, and what this means for the…

Vintage Quartette

June 14, 2012, 5 Comments

Yesterday Sara, who I met at the Fur & Feathers luncheon, came down from Seattle to get together with a few of us vintage gals for an afternoon of shopping! Also included in our group were Solanah and Cassandra of Dear John Vintage. After a tasty lunch at Kenny & Zuke’s, we popped over to…