Vintage Meets Modern: Boho Style

This year, we have focused our flea market style and much of the shop on 70s bohemian styles, which we both love, and which are also hugely on-trend right now at modern stores. Spring and summer are the perfect times to bust out maxi dresses, floppy hats, high-waisted jeans, and crochet everything.  It’s also music festival season, and boho styles lend themselves well to outdoor fests because they are both cool and comfortable: what more could you want in an outfit?

Sometimes it's hard to find a good-fitting vintage piece, especially for curvier ladies! One way to get around this is to buy a vintage-style modern piece, like a maxi dress, and then pair it with vintage accessories:

The style of this printed maxi dress from rue21 is a steal! It’s flattering on every figure and super breezy for summer. We'd pair it with an orange suede vest (worn open), tooled leather belt, knee high lace up boots with a wooden heel and a funky fringed patchwork bag--all vintage!

70s styles are all the rage right now and it's easy for anyone to pull off these retro looks by mixing modern and vintage pieces.

Other easy trends for summer (and festival season!):

-palazzo pants, paired with a cropped tank, long vest, and lots of jewelry.

-jumpsuits, belted with a pair of strappy leather sandals and tons of bracelets and rings.

-floppy hats as a topper for just about any bohemian outfit (and they double as sunscreen!)

Take your modern styles and mix them up with vintage! Your wardrobe will thank you for it.

xo,

Amanda

This post sponsored by rue21. All opinions are my own.

Shop Preview: Boots and Belts

Today I'm sharing a few of my favorite things. In the fall, I can't live without a good B & B combo.  We have some pretty great pieces coming to the shop this week (and to District Flea this Saturday, if they don't sell before!)

If you follow me on Instagram, you already got a peek at a few of these. ;)

Belts, top to bottom:  Vintage Elephants Gold Chain Belt, 80s Tricolor Wide Leather Belt, 80s Gucci Logo Leather Belt, 80s Red and Gold Wide Leather Belt, Vintage Silver Swirl Stretch Belt

Boots, top to bottom:  80s MIA LEather Riding Boots, Vintage Two Tone Cowboy Boots, 80s Gianfranco Ferre Multicolor Boots

See something you like? Let us know if you have any questions! Blog readers always get first dibs.

xo,
Amanda

Modern Looks + Vintage Boots

Happy New Year's Eve! It's Amanda (and it's been a while!). We have been enjoying our holiday break, being lazy.  But sales have been keeping us pretty busy, and we're looking forward to lots of great things in the new year!

I am jealous of Jayme in Pennsylvania (as well as a lot of other bloggers) who has snow on the ground!  We had some snow that turned to rain and made things gross. If it's going to be cold, I'd at least like some pretty white stuff to look at.  I did some virtual shopping to create three snowy-weather looks with vintage boots from the shop (all 30% off until tomorrow). And in keeping with our thrifty theme, all the modern pieces are under $50 (most under $30 thanks to after-holiday sales and coupons!).

1. bohemian mini dress- $29.99, Tinley Road via Piperlime 2. colored tights- $28, Pretty Polly via RevolveClothing 3. slub knit cardigan - $49 via Dorothy Perkins 4. campus boots- $47.60

1. key print scarf -$10 via Old Navy 2. spaceknit sweater-$24.99, Tulle via Piperlime 

3. skinny cords- $36.99 via Gap 4. vintage hiking boots-$30.10

1. striped beanie-$24.99 via Gap  2. graphic tee - $16.99, Junk Food via 6pm.com 3. belted cardigan-$35 via Old Navy  4. coated skinny jeans-$29.99, BDG via Urban Outfitters,  

5. vintage riding boots-$45.50

Which look is your favorite for a cold day? I would love a good pair of campus boots of my own to wear with tights and dresses...

Happy almost-new-year, friends!

xo,

Amanda

Shop Preview: Big Black Boots

Oh yeah: my favorite thrift had all of their boots out last week. And I squealed a little bit.  While I didn't find the boots of my dreams, I did find a lot of great ones...and we already have some pretty cool ones in the shop.  I already have 3 (or 4) different pairs of black boots. So I'll share...

1. 1980s Classic Black Leather Pirate Boot, Size 8 (coming soon!)
2. 1970s Black Leather Knee High Boot with Wooden Heel, Size 6.5 (coming soon!)
3. Vintage Suede Mid Calf Boot with Gold Embellishment, Size 7
4.  Wood Heel Pirate Boot (folds down too!), Size 6.5 (coming soon!)
5.  Black Suede Edwardian Style Lace Up Booties, Size 6.5 (coming soon!)

If you're a 6.5, I envy you.  Honesty, the best shoes I find anywhere are almost always a 6.5. Is this because you are rare? Or because you are everywhere, you tiny-footed creatures?

We have even MORE black boots here, here and here (looove these).  Which pair is your fave?

xo,
Amanda

Shop Preview: Got the Boot

Just wanted to preview some pretty (and tough) new boots coming to the shop this week! So many classic styles, and for fabulous prices (try buying a fantastic new pair of leather boots for under $100.  You will be hardpressed to do so. But all of our vintage boots are under $100, and many are under $50!).

SHOP:  black buckle boot, black engineer lace up

I've been finding a lot of size 6's and a lot of size 8's (score...for me!). As always, let us know if you see something you love or if you have questions about a pair!

Happy Tuesday!

xo,
Amanda

Shop Preview: Big Black (and Brown) Boots

Boots are my favorite. When the fall weather hits, I keep my eye out on all of my thrifting adventures, hoping to stock the shop with the best in cute vintage boots.

See anything ya like? Give us a holler for first dibs or questions! ;)

xo,
Amanda

Vintage Collection Preview: Sweet Southwestern

Row 3 gray belt, fringed maxi dress, and cowboy boots in the SHOP now!

Items in Rows 1 and 2, coming soon...