Fresh Vintage Loves

Glenn Close is

2012-02-26T22:24:00.000-08:00

so flippin' gorgeous!

oscar outfit 2/27/12

CREDITS: Jason Merritt/Getty

Another Vintage Dress Makeover!

2012-02-23T12:50:00.000-08:00

Here is the original, a cute, polka-dot 70s dress in navy & white.

Has lots of holes around the waistline and the elastic was shot anyway...

After a lot of seam ripping, chopping, pinning, sewing & buttoning...

This lil midriff two piece will be fun to wear in the Spring & Summer!

(Please say they sun IS going to come back!!)

Do You Tumblr?

2012-02-20T20:56:00.003-08:00

Here is moi!

http://freshvintagesteph.tumblr.com/

Recycled Vintage!

2012-02-20T18:06:00.000-08:00

I recycled a HUGE muu muu into this sweet lil sundress!

I effed up the waist a lil bit but I can hide it with a belt, haha!

it's such a cute, lightweight polyester that I couldn't resist!

ESPECIALLY with those red and white polka dots <3

Mardi Gras & Old Navy Haul!

2012-02-18T15:50:00.000-08:00

Happy Mardi Gras!

Despite the rainy weather we kidnapped Mimi and hauled the family out for the big parade!

I sought dry shelter in the Old Navy there and did some damage to my ON account :)

anyways look at these sweet accessories I scored!

the bag was $17.99, the slip on Oxfords were $13.99,

the yellow toe Ballet flats were $22.50 and these super cute,

sheer, polka dot ankle socks were $2.50!!

grabbed an amazing tomato red slouch sweater or $10

and a super cute stripey tomato tank for $9.50!

Bye Bye Platinum Blonde:

2012-02-18T15:35:00.000-08:00

...Hullo Strawberry Ombre:

straight

curly!

HVD!!

2012-02-14T11:27:00.000-08:00

Happy Valentine's Day!

Found this sweet 80s Slouchy Crop Sweater at Goodwill the other day...

paired with some UO HighWaisters and Target booties!

Mom called me Waldo but it's ok, she's my girl ;)

Early Valentine's Dinner...

2012-02-14T07:29:00.000-08:00

...Sunday night.

Pale Pink & Bright Orange <3

Great outfit!

2012-02-11T15:42:00.000-08:00

MUST find white blazer!

Blazer: Silk “Laetitia,” $495, Maje, 212-775-8330. dress: PVC paillette, $278, A/X Armani Exchange, armaniexchange.com. Pumps: Napa “Lady Jane,” $590, Sergio Rossi, 305-864-3643. envelope clutch: Suede “Lina Cord,” $205, possenyc.com.

(thanks Lucky Mag!)

SPRING 2012 Free People Wish List:

2012-02-11T14:24:00.000-08:00

I love this polka dot bustier dress!

Not crazy about the other colorways tho...

Pastels! Gingham & Cut offs....

Lacey Black Crop Top...

with high waisters and cardis!!

I love this warm red Ruffle Dress,

and socks with heels! too cute :)

Soooo pretty with booties and bright lips!

Love this Champagne Sequin Dress!

Fun To Look At!

2012-02-11T13:58:00.000-08:00

I won't lie, I love me some Gossip Girl fashion!

Lucky Mag's slideshow of GG's Top 100 looks was pretty fun to peruse!

The Booth Got a Makeover!

2012-01-17T14:45:00.000-08:00

Finally sweeping away the last of the Holiday hustle!

Got to work on the vintage booth for a couple of days!

Here are some shot of the new look!

Brought in a lot more dresses, skirts, jewelry, gifts & more!

Please stop by if you are in the Panama City, Florida area!

Dye Job: My White Keds!

2012-01-17T14:27:00.000-08:00

I'm such a sucker for little white Keds.

They can be pretty adorable throwbacks!

But I'm tired of the getting dirty and it's January SO

I introduced them to a little Black Rit Dye...

and this is what I got!

a yummy grape purple tone!

can't wait to wear them,

they take FOREVER to dry!!

Ballet Flats...

2011-11-16T13:51:00.000-08:00

I want bright bold ballet flats in every color under the sun!!!!

Here is my Christmas wishlist...I'll send you my shipping info...<3


Kensie Girl Kite in Aubergine

Kensie Girl Kansas2

BC Limousine in Plum

Gabriella Rocha Wajid in Ice

Rocket Dog Tonic in Navy

Steve Madden Kortship in Purple Suede

Gabriella Rocha Neve in EVERY color!!

Gabriella Rocha Ady in Berry

Nine West Lemon in B/W Polka Dot!!!

Dolce Vita Lucca in Orange Red

le sigh, I need more money!

New Project!

2011-10-25T14:30:00.000-07:00

So I was shopping/chasing my 17-month old around Dillards last month,

perusing the super cheap Summer sale shoes and my daughter

hands me these:

Adorable Jessica Simpson round toe, fat pumps for $19, IN MY SIZE!

Naturally, I thanked her for being a baby genius and bought them.

Now what to do with them???

I've considered sanding and dying them,

but after all the glitter shoes I've seen lately, a la Miu Miu:

Versus & Marc:

and knock offs by Charlotte Russe (see shoe post below)

and THIS AMAZING DIY from Burda Style,

I'm going to bling the heel out in rainbow glitter!

After pics coming soon!! <3 <3

Who Knew??

2011-10-25T13:39:00.000-07:00

Charlotte Russe had such cute shoes!!

I doubt they'll last very long...

but BUY ONE GET ONE FOR $15.50?

um, HELLO!

I'm interested ;)

Here are a few of my favorites:

YUMMY!

Happy Shopping ;)

Honestly, WTF!

2011-10-25T13:22:00.000-07:00

I Love You!

Here's another fabulous DIY from HWTF <3

A gorgeous little Peter Pan Collar, made by you!

Inspired by Louis:

& featured in Lucky this month!!

A New Batch of Fall Vintage has Arrived!

2011-09-30T14:09:00.000-07:00

I finally have some photos of all of that fun 70s vintage!!

Coming soon to Fresh Vintage!

Vintage Revival!!

2011-09-08T12:18:00.000-07:00

I have such great friends! It is always special to me when someone offers up their family's vintage treasures...letting me put new life into them! what kind of life did they have before...and who will take them on new adventures?! will it be you....? just look at these beautiful prints!! ♥ ♥ ♥

Stay Tuned to see what I do with this batch of beauties!!

DIY Jester Jackets anyone??

2011-09-07T14:30:00.000-07:00

So quick and easy!

And most of all, versatile!!

I thank Stylehive's DIY section for this easy how-to!

"There are so many ways to rock cardigans this fall and this easy DIY project lets you pick your palette and be the designer."

Click here for step by step instructions!

Vintage Sassafrass!

2011-09-06T14:25:00.000-07:00

So I had a bit of an attitude the other day...

and was messing around with Photoshop-

ended up concocting these little postcard prints!

Grab them at Fresh Vintage!

I Can't Wait For HALLOWEEN!

2011-08-31T11:32:00.000-07:00

This great Etsy shop gets me in the mood...

frighten

New Shop Photos!

2011-08-30T15:23:00.000-07:00

Had a very successful thrifting mission yesterday!

Found a bevy of delicious jewel-toned pieces and a lot of fun dresses to chop up and upcycle!!
Most of these goodies can be found in my Etsy shop, Fresh Vintage!

Oh. And one freaking AMAZING Unicorn clock...

Here are some photos!!

Upcycled & Embroidered 80s Dress!

Jewel Tones of 80s Goodness!

Vintage Vanity & Handmade Hair Clips by Lindsey!

Vintage 80s Belts & Handmade Headbands by Lindsey!

Mo Belts!

His Highness.

Weekly Round Up! New FV Listings:

2011-08-23T13:27:00.000-07:00

Check out the newest vintage goodies at Freshvintage.Etsy.com!!

Black & Red Floral Dirndl

80s Floral Peplum Dress SOLD!

80s Rainbow Slash Midi Skirt

80s Vicky Vaughn Colorblock Dress

80s Floral Print Wiggle Dress

80s Leather & Lace Skirt Set

80s Tie Dye Ankle Length Romper

70s Purple Party Gown

Acid Wash Denim Dress

Pink Lace Mini Dress SOLD!

80s Backless Lace Mini Dress

Pretty 80s Blousy Dress

80s Pink Floral Shorts

Crazy 80s Tribal Shorts

60s Vintage Silk Stripe Dress

80s Taffeta Formal SOLD!

Long 80s Ruffle Formal

Sexy 80s Polka Dot Pin Up Wiggle Dress

Vintage Gunne Sax Halter Dress

80s Frilly Pink Gown

I'm Not Even Kidding...

2011-08-14T10:00:00.000-07:00

I dreamt about this lip gloss last night:


Nars Lip Gloss in Wonder, a sheer mandarin orange with gold shimmer!

I almost bought this last month with this awesome Summer palette:

Cap Ferrat Trio in

Icy sea foam / Silver green / Icy turquoise

But they were out of stock!!

I need to order them online and I'll probably try this one too:


Tarina Tarantino Sparklicity Bronze Palette

SPARKLES!!!

Drool-Worthy

2011-08-12T11:47:00.000-07:00

This whole Free People collection makes me drool...

Luckily Florida pretty much has an endless Summer,

so I can just about wear these year round!

(Which is convincing ammo for spending that much money...

they're "investment" pieces! Riggght?)

Here's to an endless Summer!

I Want These!

2011-08-10T12:29:00.000-07:00

Real Bad.


Marc Jacobs 70s Flares!! Yes Please.

To be honest, I thought these looked fun (albeit very un-practical for ME)

when I saw them in my new Anthro catalog on a model...but seeing them

this close is just a little scary. HA!

cute.


scary??

As always, my Anthro catalog was accompanied by it's slightly cheaper and way cooler sister mag, Free People...aka my favorite. brand. ever...and their vintage is awesome, great visual inspiration but the prices are waaaay out of my league ;)

oh i would love thee, Sheer Dots Tunic.


how cute is this?! Shrunken Stripe Pullover ensemble...i lovvvve layering!

and back to the boots in the first picture...but in dark brown please!

NOW GET JEALOUS.

and try not to drool....

<3Vintage Loves<3

ahhhhhh, suck it up and keep hunting ;)

Case of the Mondays....

2011-08-09T09:55:00.000-07:00

NO time to blog yesterday,

had my hands full with this little lady:

I tried to get her to blog for me but it didn't work out ;)

BUT I did take TONS of pictures of NEW vintage goodies!!

Here's a little preview:

coming soon to Fresh Vintage on Etsy!!

Teeny Weeny Obsession With:

2011-08-06T17:21:00.000-07:00

Princess Buttercup's Wavy Locks and Bare Complexion

My Kid Is Asleep....

2011-08-06T14:47:00.000-07:00

So I played with spray paint and then sat in bed with an ice cold

sweet tea, cupcake liners & pom poms, needle & floss...

The hubs even got to play some video games!

It's the little things people, the little things...

Anyways, this little treat is some simple, cheap & easy garland decor

for some blank wall space in my booth....

And the letters will be some juicy tomato red signage!

Finished pics coming soon!

Cardboard Letters from Hobby Lobby, only 99 cents a letter!

add some spray...

Crafting in bed can be dangerous...don't lose the needle!

A few plumes of paper & poms...all super cheap from Hobby Lobby!

Why Didn't I Think of That??

2011-08-06T13:58:00.000-07:00

These are so cool. I think. Everyone loves a bad kid...

And it's hard to think of teens in the 50s-who are our elders today-as the bad ones...

Lecturing us about tattoos and drinking :)

Well Touche. right back atcha.

I found these great prints in Larken's Etsy Shop. Check'em out!

Get Social, Bitchez

2011-08-05T10:42:00.000-07:00

You should totally LIKE my FVFB page.

Then my social life would be validated.

And I'll look "cool" and stuff.

Yes, this was a real game in 1961...

New Photos of my Mini Vintage Store...

2011-08-05T09:17:00.000-07:00

Here are some updated photos of my little booth at our local antique mall...

these items are not for sale in my Etsy shop but if you see something you like just let me know!

hootie hoo!

lotsa boxes & cases...

spaghetti ball lamps! my pride and joy but unfortunately too fragile for my wild, couch-diving toddler!
that's also a vintage record player and some great art from Etsy @ Marmeecraft

my messy dresser, still trying to decide on a sign for above...

saddle shoes, ice cream & polaroid camera--what more do you need?

hand-dyed gloves, antique hair brush, tin trays...

Empowering Vintage Photo of the Day:

2011-08-04T08:24:00.000-07:00

what the HELL are you staring at?

Peaches a Plenty!

2011-08-03T20:42:00.000-07:00

I'm quite partial to peach...coerced by corals...tempted by tomato reds!

For Sale Here

For Sale Here!

SOLD!

For Sale Here!

Thrifting Conquests of Late...

2011-08-03T10:39:00.000-07:00

ready to be dyed, chopped and sewn!

but some are going straight to Etsy <3

A Collection of Summer Inspiration...

2011-08-03T10:25:00.000-07:00

Floppy Hippie Hats...

Bare Exposures!

Beach days with your best gal pals...