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Thursday, September 27, 2012

Ethnic Mexican Dress.......







I love anything ethnic!!!! I love to take anything ethnic clothing and incorporate them into my wardrobe.  I find it so interesting to research other cultures and their clothing and figure out how I can wear them.  I enjoy the similarities and the differences.  I found this beauty a few weeks back and had to snatch it up.  I didn’t have a size in it so I was taking a chance by eyeballing it and hoping  it would fit……….well it did and I am sooo excited about that.  I was also happy because a month ago I saw a beauty just like this in a thrift store in Santa Barbara in green but I didn’t buy it.  I felt that they were asking way too much for it so I passed on it.  Now as usual I obsessed on it all the way home and for days afterwards.  They I walked into my local thrift store and found this!!!!!  Yayyyyyy!!!!!!!!   I wanted to give it a more fitted look so I added a vintage belt and wedges and this amazing vintage tooled bag and off I went for my day of more thrifting!!! 


Dress...............Thrifted/Vintage
Belt.................Thrifted/Vintage 
Shoes..............Target
Bag..................Thrifted/Vintage


For these and other great Vintage finds visit my store @http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChevysVintage 

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Office Ready........





I have never really worked in an office..........unless you consider my small stint at a bank.........so I have never really had to wear what you consider business wear.  I have always worked in retail in either a major dept store or a small boutique.  By working in these places I was able to wear more creatively free clothing........usually whatever they sold in the store or department that I worked in.  There were always dress rules but never really as strict as they would have been if I worked in an office.  This week I am trying to put together vintage outfits that would work in both a retail environment as well as an office.  

In this OOTD I choose a Vingtage 80s rayon pink and grey striped dress.  It is perfect for a office because it is pretty conservative but fashion forward enough to wear in a more creative workplace such as a boutique.  I paired it with wide grey belt, grey mesh hose and grey pep toe shoes.  I know that seems like a lot of grey but it really worked well together.  I added a medium size envelope clutch in black just to break up the matchy matchines .......lol. 


Dress............Vintage
Tights............Forever 21
Belt................Forever 21
Shoes.............Target
Clutch............Thrifted

For this dress and many other please visit my store@ http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChevysVintage

Monday, September 24, 2012

Summer to Fall OOTD





With the first day of Fall upon us I decided to show how to transition a spring/summer dress to a Fall look.  I took the amazing bright almost neon yellow vintage shirtdress.  All I did was add black textured hose, a dark belt and black heels.  By adding dark legwear to a summer dress really brings it into spring.  I could also add a dark blazer or jacket as the weather gets cooler to really give it a Fall look.  Now mind you I was only able to keep the tights on for the time it took to take the pictures because it is still way to hot during the day here to wear tights........... but I really wanted to show a summer to fall look so I dealt with if for about 15 mins.......:) 

Hope you all have a wonderful week.......thanks for stopping by!!


Dress.........Thrifted Vintage
Belt...........Attention by Kmart
Bag...........Vintage Kate Spade 
Tights........Forever 21


Visit my Etsy store for more great vintage finds.
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChevysVintage 

Saturday, September 22, 2012

Vintage and New........




With Fall here I am slowing transitioning my wardrobe.  I am wearing more closed toed shoes and thinking of putting on some leg wear.  Since it is still in the 80s here I am still wearing short sleeves so I paired this thrifted silk vintage tank top with this new Anthropologie cotton skirt and Aldo wedges from last summer.  Just think it will cold in less than a month :-/



Tank................Vintage
Skirt.................Anthropologie
Wedges.............Aldo


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http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChevysVintage  

Wednesday, September 19, 2012

Vintage 80s Remix

I found this Vintage 80s rayon dress at the thrift store about a month ago.  I was one of the hottest days of summer and all I could think when I saw this dress was FALL!!  I pictured it with tights or boots and a sweater.  It is still to warm for that now but I will be wearing it that was soon........well if I don't sell it first :-/ ..........anyway it was a midi dress and I really didn't like that way that it fit on me so I pulled it up and tucked in to shorten it and added this wide belt.  I think the shorter length suited me better and made the dress more modern.  I added my sky high orange platforms and off I went for the day.......I think it turned out to be a great outfit!!!   Maybe I will wear it midi length when I pair it with boots............so many options!!!!!











Dress...........Vintage 
Belt ............Forever 21
Heels...........Sway
Bag..............Vintage 



To find this dress and many other Vintage Finds visit 
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChevysVintage  





Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Flashback!!!!






 When I saw this dress it took me back 20 years to the 90s.  I had sooo manyof these dresses back then.  It was the early 90s and the floral dress with a denim jacket or vest was the thing to wear........I loved the long maxi dresses to cover my for thin at that time body......I think I had one in every color and every type of floral print. So when I saw it I had to pick it up..........I decided against being totally retro......and choose not to add a vest or jacket .....Instead I added a wide belt to give my waist more definition and leather wedges.  It is simple but cute and comfy......

Below is a photo of one of the actually dresses that I owned in 94......ignore how tiny I was ...even after having 3 kids........or where my hand is on my hubby's behind........lol.......

I have added the dress to the shop so it is up for grabs. 

Enjoy.........









Us 1994








 
















Dress...........https://www.etsy.com/listing/109768673/vintage-90s-brown-mine-floral-rayon-maxi.
Shoes...........Marshalls
Belt..............Forever 21
Bag..............Vintage 


Monday, September 17, 2012

Fall.............




Fall is quickly becoming my favorite time of the year...........especially where I live.  See we don't really have a "Spring" here. It is usually still very cold and when it does finally warm up.........about mid June........it turns hot quickly....  So Fall is perfect.  It is warm enough to still wear summery things but cool enough to wear long sleeve, boots, jeans and things like that.  That nights are cool and the days are warm.  I love love love it.  I also love the leaves changing and all the fall fruits and veggies!!

Today I wore yet another wonderful Vintage thrifted find.  I love this sheer ethnic print dress. I paired it with a belt from Forever 21 and a vintage bag.   I can wear it with sandals now and then in about a month pair it with boots!!!!    I am still trying to decide if I am going to add it to the store since I love it so much.  My hubby says I can't keep everything so we will see how this turns out.  

 Dress ...........Vintage Thrifted
 Belt...............Forever 21
 Shoes............Qupid
 Bag...............Vintage Thrifted



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Friday, September 14, 2012

Vintage 80s.........

I am so loving reliving some of these 80s beauties.  Since I am of the 80s era it is really kind of cool to be able to rework these dresses to give them a modern feel.  I love being able to reuse clothing and make them current.  I mostly add modern accessories to the look and tweak a few things and I have a look that works.  As the weather cools down I will add a cardigan to be able to wear into the fall months. 








 


 Dress......... http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChevysVintage
 Shoes......... Kmart Attention
 Purse.........  Purse
 Belt...........  Thrifted 



Thursday, September 13, 2012

Mad Man Thursday......



The season and the weather are finally changing.  I am not sure how I really feel about that........not exactly looking forward to the cold weather........but I am exciting about wearing Fall colors and BOOTS!!!  

This outfit is actually one of my favorite Vintage finds.  I love the "Mad Man" feel about it.  Seems like something that Joan would wear.........or maybe Betty before she got fat!!!  

This dress has a Vintage Ethnic feel that I just love........as much as I hate to part with it I will be adding it to the store soon!  Hope you all have a wonderful day!


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Wednesday, September 12, 2012


OOTD........Thrifted Vintage Dress!!

 





  I love this dress.......when I saw it at the thrift store it reminded me of an Anthropologie Dress........which I absolutely loved!!!  I love being able to find treasure for a minimal price.  I plan on wearing this into the Fall season...........  

Dress............Thrifted
Purse............Just Fab
Shoes...........Target......last summer 




New Items in the Store!!!!!


 
 https://www.etsy.com/listing/109234455/1980s-rayon-floral-maxi-dress?ref=v1_other_2



 https://www.etsy.com/listing/109235095/vintage-80s-floral-maxi


Many more items in the store.........please visit often......I add new wonderful things daily!!!
http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChevysVintage









Tuesday, September 11, 2012

Vintage White Jumpsuit.........










This Vintage 1980s jumpsuit is a find!!!  It is made of rayon with a floral background..........so very chic.   The size is a vintage 12 which fits like a modern 6.  This is a great piece for spring and summer but will easily transition to fall and winter with a great leather biker jacket and booties or for a more chic look throw on a blazer and heels.

$24.99 with free shipping!!
Contact me @ chevysvintage@gmail.com for any info.......

Also for more great vintage finds......... check out my store Chevys Vintage on Etsy  @  http://www.etsy.com/shop/ChevysVintage