it's a roo vintage xmas

so here i am, in the middle of holiday madness, stressed about how i'll ever find the right presents for everyone on my list...shopping for myself. the problem is not me, it's the fact that the dear stuchly sisters of the roo vintage have a sick sense of taste and thrift like goddesses. forcing me to buy their delightfully priced wares online, allowing me to expand my wardrobe without having to brave holiday shopping traffic (and for ridiculously affordable prices).

check out my most recent purchases:

and, this insane fur coat:

i love them both dearly, and feel like a goddess whenever i'm dressed in my gold, and long fur.

unexpected treasures make the world go round

I received my blazer in the mail today from Roo Vintage, and I am in LOVE. It is perfectly tailored to my body, and I'm pretty sure that I won't take it off ever again. I love love love love love it.

BUT. Not only did the lovely Lisa from Roo Vintage send me the blazer, but she included this little treasure, as well:



A BEAUTIFUL silk YSL mini scarf/handkerchief! When I unveiled this unexpected gift, I just about died. She knew of my severe YSL obsession and sweetly, thoughtfully included this with my blazer.

The whole thing completely made my day...I encourage you ALL to shop away at Roo Vintage. It's run by wonderful, stylish women who treat their customers like gold.

And now I'm off with Brandon to our friend Jill's art show. So excited! Check her stuff out on Etsy...she's a wonderful artist who does some delightfully kitschy pieces.

blazin with the roo

I've been searching for a fabulous slouchy blazer that will easily transition between all four seasons, and that has some good length to it. I have a shorter tux jacket that I like, but, as I said before, I love things that are oversized.

I've found one! I just bought this Burberry blazer from The Roo Vintage, and I'm pretty excited for it to arrive.


Isn't it lovely? I like that it has a straight lapel, one button, and that it's navy, because I love navy and black together. I'm pretty stoked...and it went for only $30 bucks! It really doesn't get any better than that.

Lisa and Michelle are sisters who started The Roo Vintage, and their thrifted finds are ridiculous. Michelle's a professional model and Lisa's a fierce stylist...together they're an amazing team. Great fashion, great prices...a magical place for new treasures.

It's my summer goal to shop more vintage. On recent shopping trips, I've been hitting walls and not a lot seems to interest me. I feel like everything looks the same and I'm bored with a lot of what's out there right now. Summer is not my favorite season to dress for, as people who know me will tell you. I prefer big coats, lots of layering, and opaque tights. I hate sweating. So I figure recreating my style and sticking to more non-commercialized shopping will be a good challenge and a way to combat my disdain for summer attire.

Comment and send me your favorite online boutiques! I'm always always always looking for people and places that are offering something different.