Goldy Locks....

Check out this baby! Snagged her off of craigslist for 25 dollars! She's going to be a beauty in my new office! I think the white frame needs a bit of repainting.....debating between Chrome or White. Thoughts?

MidCentury Modern 0 Vintage Clothing 4

Dom was working second shift this week so he indulged me by letting me drag him around to a few vintage stores around U Street. Our initial target was Ruff & Ready Furnishings, but it turn out they are only open on Saturdays and Sundays. As was our second target, Millenium Decorative Arts. We were able to check out the fabulous Goodwood, which "yelpers" everywhere have been raving about since my arrival. It was fab! And totally out of my price range, I made a mental note to my older, hopefully slightly wealthier self that this is place to take note of. There was a white leather chair that I attempted to put in my handbag prior to leaving the premises.

Anyhoo...I did have the good fortune to stop into Junction Vintage which is a fabulous vintage clothing store. They have a great selection of items, and the girl working there was great! I told her that our furniture mission had been a fail. And she proceeded to give me the in's and outs of the vintage furniture stores in the area. She even revealed #asupersecretstealofadealfurniturespot. It is on my to do list to follow up on this lead, and will be revealed at a later date! Rule number #1 of thrifting, make friends with those who do it for a living. They know things!

After a walk through the botanical gardens and a fabulous lunch at the Native American Museum with my honey. I dropped him off at work and continued my hunt. I went down to Georgetown where I visited Random Harvest which had some truly beautiful shabby chic meets Hollywood regency pieces. It was a great place to be inspired, but I was definitely out of my price league. Same story at Susquehanna Antique Co., they carry mostly old world antiques which are alittle too frufru, fancy schmacy for my style. To each their own...

Luckily, the day was not a waste. Since I was in the area, I HAD to stop by Second Hand Rose, the mecca of high end D.C. vintage shopping. They've been in the area for over 30 years and they have a wealth of designer labels from every era. They also have a killer sales rack. I didn't have much time left on parking but I did manage to grab this houndstooth Elle Tahari Blazer for $10 dollars, it's original price in the shop $169. It is definitely vintage, fully lined wool blend. It is in PERFECT condition. A girl can never have to much hounds tooth right? Now where is my $10 mid-century modern table??

Collecting my own version of pirate gold....

Anyone who knows me, knows that I dig a good deal, especially when it comes to vintage items. On Friday, I decided to get myself out of the house (letting Dom catch up on his zzz's after the night shift) for the sole purpose of going to look at antique/thrift shops. I was actually on a mission for mid-century modern furniture but these things never quite turn out like you plan.

My first stop Bethesda Flea Market, held on Wednesday, Thursday, Friday. It was cold, and there wasn't much there in terms of furniture. But on my way back to my car, I ran across this tiny little thrift shop that was gold mine! You can visit too if you're are up Bethesda way! All items except those in the two lower rooms are half price on Sundays, and discounted 10% on Monday!


Now I know that some people have some pre-concieved notions regarding "junk" shops. For me it's more about following my pirate tendencies and treasure hunting. If it's not your thing than you will never understand, but if you dig a good bargain and some vintage gold then let me know and we can be mateys. I love the fact that you never know what your going to find, and that keeps me coming back for more.

My retro booty from this trip is as follows:

One fab wrap party dress with gray and white stripes, double wrap bow, and fabulous layered skirt. Tag reads: Remedy: Made in NYC unlike most. Looks vintage, but I couldn't find any info online about. Total steal for 10 dollars. Might be coming to a wedding near you!

One fantastic vintage skirt suit. Fab puffed sleeve with shoulder pad, bow tie, and skinny belt. 100% silk, blue with orange diamond design. Made by Maggy London Petites (Jeannene Booher). Not sure of the year but I found several Maggy London suits on Etsy in the $40-$60 dollar range. My steal....$12.  The bow is my favorite part!

The third and final steal of the day is a gorgeous wool blazer, fully lined, 3/4 inch sleeves, with gold buttons, and a lot of sass! This piece has already made it's d.c. debut. Made by Point of View, very Ralph Lauren. I doubt it's vintage, but still fabulous. I dig a good blazer, I am certain I have way more than I need but when you pick one up for $8 you can't really complain, right?

 

So the moral of the story is I came home without furniture, but who needs it when you have fabulous outfits to wear out? Somehow I don't think my husband is surprised.  Anyone up for thrifting?