Denim and Dethrose

For all of you that know me, you know I manage a designer denim store Ag Jeans. Now while I love the denim there and thinks it fits better than any other denim brand out there, you rarely see me in denim. Even though I wear it on a daily basis. So while getting ready for work the other morning, I decided to give you a peek of what I dress like on a daily basis to go to work.

Denim: Adriano Goldschmied (AG Jeans)

Sweater: H&M

50's Sunglasses: Kokorokoko

Necklace: Beads are thrifted and gold leaf is a pin that I got at an estate sale

Floral Headband: H&M

Woven Sandals: Thrifted

This weekend was hands down the best weekend of the summer. I won't give you all the dirty details but work is better than ever. And you know what makes a job even better? When you are finally recognized for all the hard work you do. And what's a better way for your company to say thank you?? All access passes to Lollapalooza!!!! Oh My Goodness! Friday was amazing with the Strokes! Saturday was fantastic with Phoenix and let me just tell you Sunday with Arcade Fire was unbelievable. I'm someone who is moved by music in a big way. It sets the tone of my day, it inspires me to do more and it encourages me. So Sunday night's show was very close to me. Yes, I cried but as I looked around, I wasn't the only one. I can't thank my Job enough for giving me the opportunity to have been there.

On another note, Dethrose Vintage just added some new items and had hard markdowns on the old. The discounts are already in account and are noted SALE. 50% off before Fall 2010 isn't too shabby!! Can I just tell you how great and balanced I am finally feeling with Ag and Dethrose. And the balance of Inventory in Dethrose right now. I'm excited and I hope you all are too!!!

Don't forget to mark your calendars! August 22nd at 12 to 7pm at Congress Theater, The Vintage Bazaar!!

Denim Days!!

I have been on a huge denim kick as of lately! I seriously have been scouring the thrift stores for every piece of denim. And I work in a denim shop!! As some of you may know, I work at AG jeans. I know, I know, I never wear jeans right? Well, I do love denim but I have to be in jeans everyday for work so when I'm off and out and about I always side step the denim. But lately, with all my shopping and catching up on my magazine subscriptions, I noticed how much I love the denim being shown this year. AG has some amazing cuts and styles coming out, so I'm stoked for that of course. But, Chloe, A.P.C., Current Elliot and Stella McCartney all have really fantastic pieces being shown!! Can I afford those? Absolutely not. So I take on the local thrift stores and estate sales to find the perfect pieces to achieve these designer looks. Here is one that I found a couple weeks ago that is pretty much a dead ringer for the A.P.C. Madras I love!

I have the hardest time finding denim skirts that look cute on me. This weekend was my lucky thrifting experience! 2 denim skirts that fit like a glove and an awesome vintage denim Levi's jacket. Not only did i find thrift treasures, I went to H&M and actually walked out with a load of cuteness! Including the outfit I wore to my Bonanza Vintage sale today! So for the next few weeks I will be alternating my new found denim with different pieces. Here are a few ideas so far. (Skirts and Jacket are all thrifted along with sweater and white dress)

This is my Bonanza Vintage attire!! 

Dress: H&M

Jacket: H&M

Tights: Anthropologie

Boots: Thrifted

Juniors Cropped Sweater: Thrifted

Belt: Thrifted

*This skirt had an awful belt attached, so I removed it and stitched it up and added my own belt:)

Hat: Vintage swap

Vest: U.O.

Skirt:Thrifted

*This skirt was to my ankle(and Im a tall girl!!) so I had to cut it off. Debating on hemming it or letting it fray....your thoughts??

 

Vintage Juniors Levis Red Tab Jacket: Thrifted

White Little Girls Vintage Slip: Thrifted

Yellow Crinoline: Anthropologie

Now for 3 of the many things I got at H&M!!

The ultimate jacket, made entirely from recycled materials, so plush and girly!! The recycled denim puff sleeve blouse, so soft I could wear it everyday. And my new staple, the tiered denim dress. Love, Love, Love, Love!!