Local Loveliness
Wednesday, September 28, 2011 at 7:55AM I was touring around Etsy yesterday TRYING to find something cool for The Candyman for our second anniversary, which tradition says is cotton. We are following tradition. I don’t want to get something predictable, like a t-shirt. Or clothes of any sort. I want something cool and yet it can’t be over $50 (budget, budget budget). I found this killer Dias de Los Muertos quilt wall hanging thing, but it was WAY over the limit. *sigh* Any ideas would be more than welcome…
Anyway, I started shopping under the “local” function and ran across a very cool vintage shop cleverly called ReInVintage. It has 15 pages of things that I simply love. Perhaps you will too!
For the brides:
Early 1900’s iron, rope and silk purse. $88
Vintage white gloves with scalloped edge detail. $24
Vintage kitten heels. $30
Pour moi:
1930’s Black, yellow and silver dress with suede waistband. $385
(I ‘d wear it sans petticoat)
1950’s De Lisa Deb Heels, $64
(And yes, I think I just might wear these with that dress! Though in reality, prolly not unless I want to cut my toes off to fit into them!)
Vintage handbag, $28
(Perfection!)
I just love when I can shop (window or otherwise) local, don’t you? What’s your favorite local haunt? Share the link if you are so inclined! I love exploring new finds. Of course, local does not have to mean Charlotte in this instance. Share your local love worldwide (that’s right, T30SB is in 150 countries! WOOT!).
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Those shoes!!!!
So I'm a lurker and I've never commented before but I read quite frequently...my husband and I are also following the traditional list (but we have a $30 limit which can be VERY difficult) and for cotton a couple of years ago I got him some really nice cotton handkerchiefs. I know it sounds kind of lame but he liked them a lot and uses one every day. They also have some very unique ones out there and I like that they are a bit old fashioned. But it probably depends on the guy:-)
I think the vintage handbag has my name written all over it. Too bad I don't live in Charlotte. Even more too bad that you're not still in Nashville. :(
@Carly - That's a GREAT idea. But alas, I don't think The Candyman is a hanky kinda dude, but then again, he surprises me all the time with that kinda crap.
@Kristin - You can purchase on her Etsy store! All the pictures are linked, you. Just clicky and it will take you right there to purchase!
Hmmm yes, I'm trying to think of something to - two years... aaagghhh. The hankies are a cute idea - maybe something else monogrammed? Cotton drawstring sack for gym gear? Monogrammed gym towel? Gawd, I don't know.... I'm just as stuck as you are! Maybe stretch the concept and try other fabrics? I did think of a rash shirt for swimming/snorkeling as our summer is coming.
@Tracy - Workout gear? BAHAHAHAHAHA! As if The Candyman worked out. Yes, great idea - if he was a gym person. SEE HOW HARD THIS IS?!?!? Gah. My husband is so not normal.
Holy camolies! That dress with those shoes. Oh, I am so jealous of your tall frame right at this moment.