Dethrose Vintage

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From now on all blog posts will be on my new blog Dethrose Vintage, www.dethrosevintage.blogspot.com

The transition is now complete. Dethrose Vintage is now up and running on Etsy and on Blogger. Please add me to your blog roll and follow Dethrose. New exciting things are coming!!

A day on the train...

Today had to have been one of the busiest days I have had in a while. It was full of errands and technology. Of course I started out with an Iced Latte from Cipolina, my new neighborhood coffee stop, and then I went onto the thrift store. It had been way too long since I went thrifting. Boy am I glad I made the time to, I found some amazing stuff, you'll get to see it up for sale next week at The Vintage Bazaar. Dethrose Vintage will have sooooo much new stuff to be shown there. Now onto the fun stuff, I finally got my new, first computer purchase of my life! So exciting, really I can't explain how attached I already am to this little Macbook. It's just so new and pretty, haha. I am beyond ecstatic with this purchase. But it doesn't stop there, I also got the new Samsung Vibrant phone today. I am slowly learning how to be a little bit more computer savvy but I am well on my way. Over the past 11 months I have been teaching myself how to do a lot on the electronics I have. I already love my camera and I am finally becoming more comfortable with that. My pictures keep improving, however, I must admit that I could still make do with a less extravagant camera.

After a long day of running around, I came across this little abandoned are where the EL runs over. I pulled over got my camera out and started shooting. I kinda love the way they turned out. Let me know what you think...

Striped Tube Top: U.O.

Vintage Tribal Print Skirt: Thrifted

70's Woven Sandals: Thrifted

Rings, Sunglasses, Silver Necklace: Thrifted

Hair Sash: Bow off of a dress I thrifted

Great, good, excited...

These are all the things I've been feeling over the past few days. Finally, everything is coming together and becoming quite exciting.

Every customer I have had at Dethrose the past two weeks have simply been the sweetest! You are all really taking advantage of the sale items and the new stock has been really well received. It really makes my day making my little packages to send off to you! So I am adding more and more this weekend but that will be it until thee 2nd week of September. I have the 2 really big sales on the 22nd and the weekend of the 4th of September. One of course is the Vintage Bazaar and the other is Vintage Heaven. Stay tuned for some special offers if you come to either one of these vintage sales.

I'm also anticipating the return of a really rad and lovely person to Chicago and when that happens I hope some really awesome photos and something huge for Dethrose will be taking place. That's all I can say right now but it's going to be something truly great!!

Oh! and the return of another lovely friend that has been on vacation for far too long! I'm so ready for his arrival and can't wait to have a blast!!! Mwah!!

Here are some of the new items I have posted yesterday and today! And don't forget to check out the items I have marked waaaayyyyy down!!

1. 1960's Vintage Saks Fifth Avenue Skirt (25w)

2. 1950's Vintage Cotton Candy Stripe Blouse and Skirt (Small)

3. 1960's Navy Viki Original Handbag

4. 1960's Tan Leather Parisian Handbag

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!!

Wow! Boy am I tired...

This past week was possibly the most exhausting week I've had in a very very long time. First I had been sick for about 3 weeks...yes, I know that is a very long time to be sick. The minute I started to feel better, boom, sick again because I was running myself in the ground, taking too much on at one time. Then, I went to NYC for my full time job, for those who don't know, I work for AG jeans and the company was awesome enough to send me to NYC for a week! Umm...sickness, who cares when you're invited to NYC for all expense paid trip right?! And yes, I know it's funny that I work for a denim company and you all only see me in vintage dresses and skirts. Hahahaa, I never wear denim anymore when I am off because I wear it 5 days a week, I love it but I crave diversity in my wardrobe at all times. But I have to say, that's why I love my work at Ag and Dethrose, I can be whoever I'm feeling everyday, I wear many many hats. Not only do I have a lot going on at my full time job, I also have my Etsy and vintage showcases. This is where I spread to thin. Basically working 15 hours a day and crashing for a mere 4 to 5 hours of sleep.

Now I must regroup, focus and learn to take time to myself and relax. I don't have another vintage sale til August 22nd, the Vintage Bazaar, so my time will be Etsy and finding time for my friends. Oh! and of course the new season of Mad Men. I must blog about that later;)

So if you follow my Twitter or Facebook, you know that I extended my Dethrose Vintage sale on Etsy til Friday at Midnight. That means you have 3 more days of the 50% off savings! Its been awesome so far and in return I have posted some more new items I've been waiting to show you!! These are not involved in the sale but oh my they're sooooo cute!! Go to Dethrose Vintage a check em out!!!

1970's Cotton Mexican Fiesta Dress (Medium) SOLD!

1950's/60's Cotton White Linen Dress (Medium)

1950's Pink Floral Baby Pink Cotton Saks Fifth Avenue Skirt (Xs-Small)

1940's Lil Black Dropwaist Dress (Xs-Small)

1960's Brown Ruffled Slinky Dress (Small)

1960's Black Raffia Woven Handbag

Only 2 days left of the 50% off Sale!!

These are the last two full days to take advantage of the 50% off sale at Dethrose Vintage!! Log on to your Etsy and finish up your Summer wardrobe or start that Fall one. The more I get rid of the more new product I can post!! Here are a few items that are my personal favorites....

Handbag was $28/Now $14

Shoes Were $24/ Now $12

Dresses (left to right)

Brown Ruffle Was $48/Now $24

Purple Floral Was $48/Now $24

Picnic Was $45/Now $22.50

If you live in the Chicago area this weekend is the always fun and eventful Wicker Park Festival!! Come out and listen to some great music, eat some great food and shop some amazing Vintage!! Stop by Vintage Heaven at 1550 N Milwaukee 2nd Flr at Heaven's Gallery and shop Dethrose Vintage and save 50% on the spot!!

Dethrose Vintage 50% Sale

I was going through my entire vintage collection last night and I realized that I have way too much new product that I have yet to show any of you. And I am still sitting on so much older product that I have also yet to show you. So I thought, something has to be done about this ASAP. So what better way than to have a huge 50% off Sale?! There are so many things to be celebrated right now, tons of press coming in, a new Name and Image and other suprises to come this summer. Help me celebrate and get excited about all of the awesome things and events that have come upon us this summer and shop Dethrose Vintage this week through July 31st and recieve 50% off!!

Sale begins today and ends promptly at Midnight July 31st. 50% off everything (excluding just a couple of the new items I've already posted listed as SUMMER) Just simply contact me via Etsy or email me at dethrosevintage@gmail.com.

All through out August there will be 100+ new items to be added to Dethrose Vintage so please stay tuned!!

Thank you for all your support and much love to all of you!!

The time has arrived...

It is my favorite time of year, ok yes, Summer but more importantly, Mad Men Season 4 premiere!!! I have been anticipating this all year long. It is literally my favorite show of all time. Well written, beautifully directed and the costume, Janie Bryant is a genius.

When I started watching this show, I honestly didn't expect much. There have been so many shows that have tried to do this and could not seem to get it right. The costume is always off, the timeline is missing important details, all in all its just wrong. Then Mad Men came along and got everything right. The writing alone would make up for any mistakes. Symbolism done right and the dialogue is not overdone. Thank you to AMC for developing a much needed brilliant show. And as much as you want to scream at the chauvinistic men and the weak willed women, you see their flaws and begin to relate to them in ways unexpected. As much as you want hate Don Draper and his frivolous behavior, you pity him and realize why he is the way he is. These characters have come so far and have changed so much in the 4 years of their lives with Sterling Cooper, I can't wait to see what 1964 and 1965 will bring to them.

I do have to thank Janie Bryant for being one of my favorite costume stylists for bringing such inspiration to Sunday nights. She has made men and women everywhere want to dress better and reminded us of what true style looks like!

Here are some sneak peek photos of the Season upon us!!

The women looking absolutely breathtaking!

My personal fashion icon, Betty Draper.

A Bazaar, Timeout and ....

I unfortunately have been under the weather all weekend and most of the week so I have not been able to do all of what needs to be done with my new Blog that will be starting soon. I have decided to leave this blog behind and start a blog on wordpress.com. It will simply be dethrosevintage.wordpress.com. No posts as of yet, still working out all the kinks, but very very soon!

As I have mentioned, Dethrose Vintage is celebrating its launch with a 25% off sale storewide, on all merchandise including Sale!! I have so many new vintage items, I have to make room for it all. And if you are in the Chicago area August 22nd, I will be having an x-large booth at this seasons Vintage Bazaar!! I am so very excited and can't wait to see the turnout, considering last year there was a line around the block and I sold half of my store!! One can only hope this will be the same dream come true this time around. A big thank you to Katherine and Libby, the 2 lovely women who make this amazing pop up flea market happen. It is literally the most fun I have ever had!! So I hope to see you all there!!

Another celebration is to be had, Dethrose Vintage was featured in the Chicago Magazine Timeout! I didn't tell anyone about it because I wanted to wait till it came out. Well today was the day. I am super happy about it and I really want to thank all the lovely people from Timeout, Kevin and Nicole were oh so very awesome and so welcoming!! So click Here to read the article and thank you all for your support:) Love ya all!!!

More awesome things to come from Dethrose Vintage....

BIg Sale to Celebrate Dethrose Vintage!!!

HI everyone!!

Please log on to etsy and go to Dethrose Vintage and take advantage of the 25% off Sale!!

Everything, clothing, accessories, absolutely everything is on sale!! Just simply send me a message on Etsy and I will adjust the price to reflect the discount and reserve it for you. I need to move a lot of merchandise so I can finish posting the wonderful finds from California!!

Here are some photos from Pasadena I still have not gotten to post:) enjoy your week!!

1940's Rayon Floral Dress-Knee Deep Vintage

Navy Vinyl 60's Handbag- Thrifted

Leather 70's Wedges-Thrifted

Accessories-Thrifted

My sister took me to this awesome little park where we took as many photos as possible.