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Dress: Vintage, new to me!
Shirt: Banana Republic (ages ago)
Belt: Thrifted
Tights and Socks: Hue
Shoes: Dansko

Ok, I think I managed to layer a dress over a shirt without looking like Angela Chase circa 1995. I'm not totally sold on it... but I'm getting there! Yesterday, I hit a bit of a vintage jackpot, I found two 50s (I think) dresses at the thrift store that fit me like a charm. And, trust me, I don't come in a typically 50s size. Sometimes paying a visit to an out of the way thrift store is worth the extra gas money! This is one of them, but the other is even more awesome and I can't wait to wear it soon. Maybe, tomorrow (though it is a bit summery)! Also, this outfit begs the question "is it ok for a grown ass woman to wear socks over tights but not under boots?". Whatevs, it was cozy and I am so over zipping up those damn boots every day! I needed a break!

Don't forget...

Today is the last day of the Thanksgiving weekend sale at Green Violet Vintage! Stop by today if you have your eye on something!


Sorry I've been MIA- I'm still on Thanksgiving break! An outfit post and some fun Texas vacation pictures are coming later today.

The Holy Grail of Thrifting!

So, I promise I will finish out this accessory challenge if it kills me. I actually wore a couple of blog-worthy outfits this weekend, I just was always running out the door with no time to take photos. I have done 5 out of my promised 7 accessorized outfits, so there are at least 2 more to come.

Anyways, I wanted to show ya'll this amazing dress I thrifted last week. I'm trying to pinpoint the date before I put it up in the shop, but it was just too good to keep to myself. Its a Holly Harp, who I think was one of the most interesting designers of her time. She defined the boho-chic look way back in the 60s (she may have even originated it), designing expensive and upscale pieces in light and flowly fabrics for stores like Bergdorf Goodman's. It always pays to know your labels, even if you think that in a pseudo-hippie-redneck-hipster town like Asheville you will never find them. Imagine my surprise when this dress was hanging on the racks of Goodwill between over-sized, floral, sacks from Walmart, Laura Ashleys from the mid 90s, and teenybopper sequined mini dresses from Forever21. It was like finding the Holy Grail, complete with a matching shawl!

Shop Update

I wanted to share all the fun, new stuff I've listed in the shop in the last week. Outfit photos coming soon, I promise!

60s Mustard Yellow Cable Knit Sweater (S or M)

70s Lace Bow Tie Shirt (S or M)

80s Thats so Eighties Dress (L or XL)

70s Bohemian Sweater (S or M)

70s Seventies does the Fourties Dress (S or M)

60s KCP Red Monogrammed Sweater (S or M)

80s I Love Pigs Shirt (S, or M)

60 Red Out on the Farm Vest (XS or S)

60s Mod Polka Dot Pattern Brown and White Swimsuit (XS, S, M)

50s Baby Blue Floral Floral Fabric (price per yard)

50s or 60s Blue and Green Floral Watercolor Vera Scarf

70s Red White and Blue Houndstooth Golf Pants (Men's 34 Waist)

70s Oatmeal Sweater Vest (Women's XL, XXL, or XXXL or Men's XL)

Vintage love!

I had a job interview today for a job I'm actually interested in- so we'll see how that pans out! If you still have your job, hold on to it with both hands. Its rough out there!

Well, I haven't treated myself to any vintage lately and have dutifully sold all the amazing things that I've wanted to keep, but I decided it was time to change that. One of my fellow Etsy sellers, the lovely Siobhan of Blythe Hopes Vintage, is having a 50% off sale and the price on this cute little dress was too good to pass up ($12)!! I am a sucker for dresses with sleeves, and I just love the square neckline. I can't wait to get it!


Be sure to check out the sale for yourselves! Pretty much everything in her store is marked down.

New at Green Violet Vintage!

I don't like to do too many shop update posts, I don't want to bore ya'll! However, there are a few new things up, including some great fall stuff, so I wanted to share. Here is what is new in the the shop!

80s Wicked Witch of the West Dress (S, M, L)

60s Brown Wool Swing Coat (M, L, XL, XXL)

70s Madras Matti Sport Dress (S, M)

70s Plaid Safari Shirt (M, L)

70s Perfectly Plaid Pleated Wool Skirt (S, M)

60s Tan Scalloped Cardigan (M, L)

80s Brown and Beige Polo Shirt (XL, XXL)

70s School Girl Dress (M, L, XL)

80s Pink and Purple Floral Polo Shirt (XL, XXL)

70s Winter Florals Shirt Dress (L, XL)

70 Western Floral Dress (L, XL, XXL)

New at Green Violet Vintage

I found TONS of fun things this week at the thrift store- I had to share with ya'll! These items are up in the store now and there are quite a few more to follow.

80s Peachy Keen Dress (L, XL, XXL)

80s Blue Bubbles Cross-Back Dress (M, L)

80s Falling Leaves Dress (M, L)

70s Disco Dancing Teal Dress (XL, XXL, Plus Size)

80s Baby Blue Blouse (M, L)

80s Red Flowers Tank Top (XS, S, M)

80s Corduroy Blazer with Elbow Patches (Men's M, L, 44 inch waist)

60s Birds of a Feather Dress (S, M, L)

The best thing I've ever thrifted!

I unearthed this beauty yesterday in the bins at the goodwill clearance center. Its quite the marvel of modern fashion. Its a tube top jumpsuit with a parrot pattern! Its so amazing that I had to share it with ya'll!




Fortunately for you- it doesn't fit me so its up in the shop now! And, there are plenty of other new things where that came from!

Cocktail Hour

It's cocktail hour at Green Violet Vintage- or rather, cocktail DRESS hour. I can't believe how many lovely cocktail dresses I found this week, from the 60s to the 80s! Some are up in the shop now and the rest will be up this week.

New Dresses!

I wanted to share the fun new dresses I've put up in the shop over the past few days. I've listed more than I'm showing you here, so if you like what you see pop on over and check it out!

80s Pink Roses Sheer Shirt Dress (M, L)

80s Bandana Day Dress (L, XL)

60s Madras Plaid Indian Play Dress (S, M)

70s Yellow Sunburst Dress (L, XL, XXL)