One of My Favorite Parts of Thrifting is Trunks Full of Old Photos!
It can take some patients but the rewards are well worth the time
I Hope You Enjoyed Them!
Saturday, December 8, 2012
Friday, November 9, 2012
Fall Holiday Dresses!
I love this time of the year!
Fall has my heart,
Good Food, Family and Getting Dressed Up!
Gloves, Tights, Boots and Over Coats
I Pulled Some Of My Favorite Holiday Dresses
These Dresses are Great For Thanksgiving, Christmas or New Years Eve!
SOLD
Wednesday, September 12, 2012
Im Up To My Ankles In Boots!
Its hard not to fall madly in love with boots
If I could find could only sell boots, I would
I love them, all of them,
But my fall fav has to be ankle boots
Sold
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| Black Leather Lace-Up Boots Size 7 - $32.00 |
I really like the lace up boots with floral dresses and sheer pleated long skirts
Slip-On boots are fun with just about anything but I pair them with jean short cutoffs
SOLD
Heel Ankle Boots look crazy hot with skinny jeans and leggings
Monday, September 3, 2012
Happy Hour
Happy Hour Never Looked So Good!
My favorite things in my kitchen collecting is cocktail decor
Tumblers, Pitchers, and Shot Glasses add so much to a brunch party or cookout
Having a cool accessories in your home bar can really set the mood
Wednesday, August 29, 2012
Where to Find Vintage Clothing? Part 2
Vintage is Truly Everywhere!
I should know, I buy vintage everyday for my online store
You may have to get a little dirty in the hunt
But when you find something unique its well worth it!
#1
My favorite places to hunt for vintage clothing are the local flea markets
I go from town to town attending weekend flea markets in the South-East
I like looking for vintage at flea markets mostly because of the people
You will meet the most off the wall characters at a flea market
Most of the items sold at a market are sold by the owner
So sometimes you can get a good story behind the items
Also I have been going to flea markets since I was a child
#2
Another great spot to shop for vintage clothing are church stores or thrift stores
This is the most obvious place
We all go to them around Halloween and find crazy crap from our parents hay day
But there can sometimes be some valuable items in these stores
I don't have as much luck with the clothes in these stores since most items are donation
People tend to keep rare clothes from the 20's 30's 40' and 50's
But I find great handbags, jewelry, and home goods in these places
#3
Finally, Estate Sales
These sales are conducted by a company hired by the families and loved ones
These sales are listed in the local papers
They are usually on the weekends and start super early so get there first as I always say
This estate sales are a great place to find vintage clothing due to the nature of the sale
They are more private and less picked through
Also these items are what don't make it to the thrift stores
So you can really find very early ears and special events garments
Such as wedding dresses, communion dresses and things pass down from generation to generation
Hope This Helps, Happy Hunting!
Tuesday, August 28, 2012
Where to Find Vintage Clothing
Where to Find Vintage Clothing?
I get asked this question all the time due to my occupation of owning a vintage clothing store
In this day and age replicas or "vintage style" have taken over the true vintage world
I can not tell you how many times I am hunting for vintage clothing and find a Forever 21 tag on something that looks vintage.
It can be tricky to identify and age a true vintage garment.
My first piece of advice is to look for a Union Made tag
Most garments made from the 1960's and earlier had a Union Made tag.
Also fiber content can be a dead give away
Polyester, Cotton and Silk are most common for vintage clothing
Blends of these fibers together may mean it is a newer garment
But my favorite way to identify true vintage garments is by looking at the designer tag
Fonts used on the tags can tell you more than you may think
The style of writing used on clothing tags can help you identify the ear of the garment
Here are some great examples of eras with distinct front styles
The 1920's and 1930's
Art Deco Era
The 1950's, and The Early 1960's
The 1970's
The 1980's
I hope that these tips help you on your quest on where to find vintage clothing!
Monday, August 20, 2012
Friday, July 13, 2012
This Weeks Amazing Find! Vintage Art Nouveau Jewelry
This Weeks Amazing Find Is Not My Find
But My Boyfriend Ben's and My Sister Rosey's!
But My Boyfriend Ben's and My Sister Rosey's!
This First Piece is a 1950's Whiting and Davis Serpent Three Coil Bracelet That Ben Found
Whiting And Davis Made This Bracelet in A Single Coil
Or Like Shown Here in A Three Coil Style
And In Silver Or Gold Tone
These Bracelets Can Range In Price Form Around $100 And Up For The Single Coil
And Around $200 And Up For The Three Coil
I Am Putting This Piece In My Personal Collection
As I Collect Whiting And Davis
But Here Are Some Links That I Found With This Bracelet For Sale
From Ruby Lane
This Next Amazing Find Was By My SiSter Rosey
This Antique Gold Art Nouveau Bracelet She Picked Up In NYC
These Pieces Are In My Collection
But I Pulled A Few Art Nouveau Jewelry From The Website
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Sunday, June 24, 2012
Refreshing Look For this Summer
I Love That 90's Floral Pattern Is Back! You See It In The Denim, Dresses and Skirts
In Celebration of This I Put Together a Little Something That Combines 80's And 90's
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About The Owner
- Youthanize Vintage
- I graduated from FSU with a degree in Apparel Design and combined my love for vintage with my love for dress making in youthanizeing vintage garbs. I have always had a passion for the eras before me since I can remember. The daughter of my father who collects and restores old classic cars and my mother who filled her home with the most fascinating antiques, I guess it just seemed natural.