shop gal

Yea!
 I have an opportunity to write a guest post for EffortlessAnthropologie. I thought I'd share it with you first :)

We all have dreams  that we hope will come true.

My dream was always to own my own clothing store.

I had no idea that dream would come true so fast.

Two years ago I started making jewelry from vintage junk I found at antique stores, started collecting vintage clothing and now I am one-third owner of the vintage clothing and home store FOUND.

My friends Susan, Kelley and I each play a different role in the store (Now stores! We just opened our second location)

Susan – refinishing guru she handles all of our upholstery pieces, painted furniture and smalls.

Kelley – anything and everything industrial and smalls for the home.

Me (Abby) – All vintage clothing shoes and accessories.

I scour high and low for the cream of the crop vintage.  I go to estate sales, flea markets, barns and garages to find the unique one of a kind item that inspire a lot of Anthropologies looks.

We’ve been told many times that we are like Anthropologie but real J

We get asked quite a bit how to wear vintage. It’s a lot easier than you think!

The key is to mix in one statement vintage piece with your current modern piece.

Pick a vintage party dress and mix it with some funky tights and modern shoes.

I love the SterlingKitten Heels with the shimmer and petite bow would be icing on the cake.

I also love to grab a cotton house dress and pair it with a unique cardigan, like the RibbonedRocket Cardigan 

I think my closet is about 50% Anthro, 25% Jcrew and 25% Vintage.

There are two major similarities I see between vintage and Anthropologie. Details and Patterns.

Details. I love how Anthropologie and Vintage have girly unique details. Ruffles, sequins bows…okay Abby slow down. Check out the details on a few party dresses I have in store right now.

Colors. I love the bright and bold prints and colors that both vintage and Anthropologie incoroporate into their clothing.

I had to grab every piece of the Charlotte Taylor line for Anthropologe. Got it all on sale, except that darn Ants dress! I’ve been watching Ebay for my size!

One of my favorite pieces I have in store right now is this amazing knit tulip shift dress.

I don’t know what I love most about it; the color, the pattern or the fact the tag says “made in Rome”.

Do you have a favorite piece of vintage? How do you like to mix in vintage into your everyday wardrobe?