The Big Move.

In preparation for the sale, we had our fit model head over (also big spender for the sale) Carla Weisner.

She modeled about 13 looks... and bought 8 of them. Thanks momma Weisner.

Carla is wearing a vintage black blazer with a beaded collar and a Cache bodysuit.

Day 1....I can not tell you the amount of times these racks fell over..

Day 2...the home goods section is almost gone....

Thats a wrap!!!!! Jam & Goo Bear worked really hard today.

The moving sale was a success... $1,000.00 and a few Coronas later..

It's time to hit the road!!!

While Jam is preparing for her big move- i'll be driving across the country.

Next stop- Phoenix, Arizona

Vivere Grandi,

Ivy

Bought & Sold.

With a decade of thrifting under my belt I've learned the value of
others trash. All of these pieces were found in goodwills and second-hand
stores throughout Ohio. After hours of rummaging.. and wondering through
isles.. these are some of the beauties i've found..fixed..polished.. and resold.

Purchased- $4 Sold-$38

White leather shorts. Purchased-$6 Sold-$35

Beaded top. Purchased-$8 Sold-$38

Purchased + new zipper -$30 Sold-$90

Jean crop jacket. Purchased-$4 Sold-$25

Paige Denim leather vest. Purchased $12 Sold-$35

Purchased-$6 Sold-$38

The art (and profit) behind thrifting. 

A single idea or a sudden flash of thought may be worth a million dollars.

Do what you love... and you'll love what you do.

Vivere grandi,

Ivy

Models- Bethany Osborne McDaniel & Missy Strong

Photographer- Darren D'Altorio

Selling the dress.

It's hard to part with anything beautiful! But I am cleaning out my closets and everything must go. By the end of this week my vintage finds will have found their way onto the racks of a new home. C'est la vie.

 

Model is Missy Strong. Photographer- Darren D'Altorio.

This one I like the most, everything about it is amazing. The beading is truly something to be appreciated. There is so much adventure behind this picture. We shot in an abandoned house in the middle of nowhere, on a sunny afternoon in Ohio. I'm not one for jumping fences so thank god the worst part was crawling through the window.......come to think of it... I'm not sure I ever did try the front door.

Vivere grandi,

Ivy

Open the box:

"A box without hinges, key, or lid, yet golden treasure inside is hid." J.R.R. Tolkien

              I'm back in Ohio for a week and I've already managed to hit 3 of my favorite thrift stores! After being in picked over Los Angeles for a little over 8 month's its absolutely amazing to come back and find the treasures left behind. 

I hope you all find treasure! <3

Vivere grandi,

Ivy