Longchamp Le Pliage

I am smitten with these Longchamp Le Pliage totes! They are huge, nylon with leather accents, durable, waterproof, and foldable. These are perfect for summer and my upcoming trip to Nashville! I just need to decide on a color... Which one would you get?

Especially cos my summer shoes will be these (once I get my tax return)...!

Belated Shop Update, Sale, and Giveaway!

I listed a few new goodies over at Slubird, but then I got really sick...so of course I forgot to let you all know about it! D'oh. I also have a ton of goodies that hopefully I will shoot and list within the next week or so.



Annie Oakley Brown Leather Like Belt With Silver Buckle, Mermaidesque Hot Pink Shell Stretch Belt



Think Positive Set of Four Yellow and Silver 60s Glasses, Night At The Opera Black Velvet Bracelet Sleeve Coat



Midnight Blue Straw Pillbox Hat With Velvet Ribbon and Net, Navy Blue Velvet Cap With Netting and Grosgrain Ribbon

All of these goodies and more is 20% off with code 111SALE at checkout! Hurry, this sale will only run through Sunday.



Also, do you want to win a $15 gift card to Branchbound? You do?! Then you should enter the giveaway I'm hosting at MousevoxVintage's blog! This also runs through Sunday.

Cheap Thrills

Rule of thumb, of course, is to invest in classic pieces that can be worn season after season. In general I agree with this, though I've been lucky enough to thrift some high quality pieces very inexpensively. Nevertheless, sometimes a girl finds a trend that really catches her eye or feels a few new pieces might perk up the existing ones in her closet. Being the natural bargain hunter I am, I've compiled a few goodies to spruce up your wardrobe while being kind to the ole wallet (everything here is $20 US or under!).



left to right... Curtain Tights from Hansel From Basel, $18; French Dots Slipper Socks from Sock Theory, $10; Bow Diggity Tee from Modcloth, $19.99; Fashion Chain Necklace from Old Navy, $14.50; Cheetah Print Oxfords from Forever 21, $19.80; Contrast Color And Metallic Striped Skirt from Forever 21, $17.80.

Shop Update: Hats, Housewares and More

I'm finally listing all the hats I've had stock piled forever (some of these hats I bought in high school!). One of these sold already, and another super awesome one sold at Vintage Heaven before I listed it.



Adolfo II Ivory Felt Cap with Gold and Rhinestone Encrusted Bow - SOLD, Georgi Gray Wool Brimmed Hat with Netting and Feather



Red Satin Princess Cap With Venise Lace and Long Veil, Betty Blue Velvet Bandeau 50s Cocktail Hat



Adolfo II Black Straw Topper With Netting, Feather and Bow, Sherlock Holmes Black and White Houndstooth Detective Hat



Ivory and Pale Pink Dooney and Bourke Leather Handbag, Black Brazilian Leather T-Strap Slingback Heels Size 7



Gal and Doll Clear Highball Glasses With Red Lettering, Five Japanese Ceramic Handpainted Penguin Mugs



Set of Three Coral Floral Snack Coasters, 50s Silver Metal Shell Ashtray or Container





I'm also giving away this navy quilted purse at Lulu Letty's blog! Enter to win, and there might be a coupon code in it for you. I have that exact purse in black, too, that will be going into the shop soon.

Another Branchbound Update and Happy Customers!

I've been stock-piling these gems and making more faster than I could update, so now you are getting flooded! That's okay, my poor little vintage shop is being abandoned until I do Vintage Heaven and see what's left. On that note, if you are eying something you should snatch it up now! It might be gone after the sale.

Anyway back to the jewelry! All lovely earrings (I had a comb listed but it sold already!):



Jia, Adair




Nila, Fiana




Aithley earrings in blush pink, Aithley earrings in brick red

What do you think of me modeling my creations? Yay or nay?

And, before I forget, Branchbound has two awesome blog reviews from happy customers!

InkedBubbles purchased the Lilyue necklace that was in my shop for so long. I'm glad it's so well loved!

Sasha from Astral Boutique had so many kind things to say about the custom dyed earrings I made her. Doesn't she look awesome in them?

Birthday Wish List

I still feel like a kid when I start counting down the days until my birthday (four!), not to mention when I compile lists of "Ohhh I want that...for my biiiirthday!" That being said, it's not too late to get me a gift (or two...):



Clockwise from top: striped bag from ikabags, 50s tulip dress from Small Earth Vintage, Four Seasons stemless martini glasses from Marywibis, 50s ivory lace dress from Adelaide's Homesewn, neroli jasmine lotion from The Body Shop, Anchors Aweigh oxfords from Need Supply

Good (Shop) News, Everyone!

Now that I have the internet back I can finally share all my good shop news with you! Firstly, I have at long last added my new headbands to Branchbound! Take a look:



Avye, Adiel



Madelief (Sold!), Braith

Madelief was sold to no other than Karen of Small Earth Vintage! I'm so excited to see pictures of her in it! Not to worry, though, I plan to make some similar styles of headbands with those circles. Any colours you'd like to see? Also, the Adeil headband is made of white lace I have a lot of so I can dye it almost any colour. It's perfectly customizable!

I have also reached 100 sales in my vintage shop! This calls for a celebration...stay tuned! ;)

And, last but certainly not least, I have some great news...

Slubird Vintage will be selling at Vintage Heaven in Chicago on July 3rd!

Vintage Heaven is an event where different vintage vendors set up shop in a gallery space in Wicker Park. I know a few people who have done it and loved it, and the people who run it are super nice. It's Saturday, July 3rd from 12-6. If you are around I would love it if you stopped by and said hello!

Shop Update: Early Summer

I'm starting to bring out the summer goods here at the ole shop, particularly with the strappy sandal pumps and this AMAZING wiggle dress. Seriously, it's one of my favourite finds ever. I have to try it on before it goes to a new home. I've got a couple of lovely silk things here, too, and I have a few more odds and ends I've photographed that I plan to list tomorrow. I'm trying to update like mad so most of my stock is up before I move.



Etienne Aigner Ivory Leather-Like and Basketweave Shoulder Bag, Oxblood Woven Brazilian Leather Oxfords Size 10.5



Emerald Green Silk Short Sleeve Pocket Blouse, Chestnut Brown Italian Leather Arrow Doctor Handbag



Cornsilk Satin Scallops Blouse, Bluebells Floral 60s Two Piece Shirt and Skirt Set



Femme Fetale Sexy Black Cutout Bandeau Cocktail Wiggle Dress, Pastel Plaid Oxford Button-Up Shirt



Silk Rose Red Shortsleeve Blouse, Summer Nights Brown Vegan High Heel Woven Sandals Size 7