
by JoAnn
Last week I spent some enjoyable time talking 70′s fashion with a customer. She brought several things in to sell and she could remember where and when she wore them. I do believe that for most woman clothing represents the history of our lives. An article of clothing can take you right back so clearly you [...]
Filed under: autumn, Fashion, Vintage Clothing
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by JoAnn
You have to check out this blog!!!!!!! Welcome to Deluxeville. Fabulous and all things vintage. Mary, the terrific girl behind this terrific blog, is a customer of mine and she is a true vintage fan. She wrote about me in her blog (here) and I was so thrilled!!!! I spent a lot of time reading her [...]
Filed under: Antique Stores, JoAnn's news, Media, Vintage Clothing
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by JoAnn
It does’nt get better than this!!!! My good friend Julie McLaughlin picked me up last Sat. at 8 am. to go to a HUGE community garage sale. As anyone who knows me will attest to, this is about the only activity I will get out of bed for that early. I’m a night owl plus. [...]
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by JoAnn
Wow, it’s a steamer today! I know it’s not a hot flash because every one else is hot too. It’s a lot cooler in Vintage JoAnn than outside! Lots of fans and shade to keep things comfy. I shop way too much and of course as usual have TOO MUCH INVENTORY. If you need cute [...]
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by JoAnn
Last month a very attractive young couple stopped in and and I enjoyed their visit. One of the items they bought was a bright green halter dress, form fitting and dripping with long fringes, like a 20′s flapper dress, even though the dress is circa 1970. She looked absolutely fabulous and they left but not [...]
Filed under: costumes, Fashion, Models, Vintage Clothing, vintage dresses
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by JoAnn
Today was busy!!! I didn’t make all that much money but the place was buzzin’ with friends and some customers with familiar faces. I got so involved with chatting with everyone that I still haven’t priced a huge pile of goodies that are piled on the love seat waiting to be displayed.
Filed under: coats, hats, Jewelry, Red Hat Ladies, Vintage Clothing
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by JoAnn
Last week was our one year anniversary for Vintage JoAnn. I had sent fliers and e mails to every one I knew and my store mailing list advertising sales, discounts, and coupons.
Filed under: autumn, Events, men's vintage, Vintage Clothing, vintage dresses
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by JoAnn
Although my shop has always been primarily woman’s vintage clothing, I am getting more and more great guys coming in looking for things. Needless to say, that’s just another shopping opportunity for me!!!! The requests have been for skinny 50′s ties, saddle shoes, bow ties, both large and small, hawaiian shirts, old bowling shirts, vintage [...]
Filed under: Fashion, men's vintage, Vintage Clothing
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by JoAnn
I just got accepted into the Vintage Fashion Guild and I’m very excited about it! Please check out their website, you will LOVE it!!!!!!!!! This will be a wonderful resource for me to have contact with other vintage dealers and collectors of vintage fashion . I am always trying to learn as much as I can, [...]
Filed under: Fashion, Vintage Clothing, Vintage Fashion Guild
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by JoAnn
I just got back to the shop after having a great experience. Rick babysat the store for a few hours while I was a vender at the Queens luncheon at a local restaurant in Red Lion today. Roxie Woolridge , who heads a local Red Hat Ladies chapter invited me. She and her posse of [...]
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