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Closing Slubird Vintage

After a lot of reflection on the subject, I've decided to close my vintage shop.



I have loved buying, photographing, listing, and finding amazing new owners for all the pieces I have encountered, but with the overwhelming success of Branchbound with Heartsy and the Chicago Cultural Center, as well as my day job's long hours, I can't devote the time to my vintage shop anymore when I'm not making the sales I am at Branchbound. It has taken top priority in my life for now. I still love vintage and will always have a place in my heart for it, but I think the past few months it has become more of a chore than an interest for me. I can always open another shop some day (who knows, maybe I'll list the occasional item at Branchbound?), but right now my focus needs to be on my other shop. I also plan on selling some of my unlisted items on consignment with Rachel of MouseVox Vintage, who is kind enough to work with me while I make this transition.

The part I'm sure you'll be happy about is I'm having a store closing sale through June 12th. Everything is already half off, so grab whatever you've been eying cos soon it will be gone.

Thank you for all the support you've given me and my vintage shop! I would have never have lasted this long without you all giving me the drive to continue.

Branchbound on Heartsy

The day has finally come...my Heartsy deal is up! It's up today for VIPs and tomorrow for everyone else. After Friday this deal will not be available, and my vouchers could all sell out before then, so be sure to snatch one up soon if you are so inclined! It's good for 3 months and can be used towards shipping. You can even split it up for different purchases if you like. Use my referral link by clicking on the above graphic and you'll get $5 after your first voucher purchase, too!

I've been awful about updating the blog with all the new goodies over at Branchbound these days, here's a sampling (maybe you might want to use your voucher on one of these?):

Wardrobe Remix for 05.10.11

silver earrings - my mother's
striped tee - Old Navy
denim shorts - Target
orange sandals - Urban Outfitters



It's in the mid-80s today and I am ecstatic. I'm hot and soooo happy! Shortly I am having margaritas and Mexican food. Partly to enjoy the weather and partly to celebrate my big news...

The Chicago Cultural Center will be selling Branchbound jewelry very soon!

This is an amazing opportunity for me and my shop and I am over the moon! My dad posted the news on Facebook before I got to, ha. Also I have a Heartsy deal coming next week, I'll be sure to post it! Busy busy month for Branchbound.

I'll leave you with this AWESOME photo of me and Seymour. Look at his mouth, haha.

Wardrobe Remix for 04.30.11

gold lace bird earrings - Branchbound, made by me
coral linen wiggle dress - vintage, Etsy
nude chevron tights - Target
tan t-strap wedges - DSW

Saturday and Sunday I sold my Branchbound line at Vintage Heaven Chicago. These photos are from Saturday at the start of the first day. Michael so nicely took my outfit photo- I needed to pick a dress that had at least one pocket and this one did indeed have one pocket. I've seen this dress in blue, I'm tempted to pick it up, too. I also donned a pair of my bird earrings, as you can see I made them in many more colors...

Frock N Roll

A few new things in the shop this week. I'm also pleased to announce that Branchbound will be selling at Vintage Heaven this weekend in Chicago's Wicker Park neighborhood. Here's the flier:



Come say hello and check out my new...hats! Yes, I started making hats! Let me know what you think:

New Spring Shoes and Handbags

New shoes and purses in the shop, just click the photo to check them out! I'm 5 sales away from 200, too, so use code GETMETO200 to save 10% until I reach my 200th sale!

Wardrobe Remix for 04.09.11

Feather or Haute Dress - ModCloth
army green tights - UO
BC Shipwreck wedges - 6pm

Saturday it was sunny and mild, so Michael and I went downtown for a bit of shopping. I'm fighting off a cold, but was determined to enjoy the nice weather this weekend. I wore this dress in Nashville but neglected to snap a picture. I really love the cut and pattern, and I definitely need more white dresses in my wardrobe.





Family portrait! Also, Michael tried to get Seymour to be cool like him.

Wardrobe Remix for 03.28.11

Jonathan Logan sailor dress - Small Earth Vintage
polka dot tights - Target
tan t-strap wedges - DSW
striped purse - Target via eBay

photos care of Rachel





My last day in Nashville the sun finally came out, and Rachel and I had been really bad about taking outfit photos so we wanted to find a good spot. Rachel thought we'd stop by a mill that was being converted into stores, and upstairs it was empty with this amazing skylight. As you can tell, these images are pretty much perfect.

I am excited to be wearing this dress from Karen I got in late October, and since I wasn't partial to it with a sweater I've been waiting for it to warm up so I could wear it. I think Karen was actually wearing one of my headbands at the same time I was wearing this dress! ♥

Also, let me tell you about this ring. I had this exact ring for about a year before I lost a stone (green, my fave) a few weeks ago. I went to the Nashville Flea Market and a vendor had this ring so I bought a new one! Hooray! Also, you can see my sweet manicure.

New Jewels (And Headbands, too)

I'm making things faster than I can list them these days. Expect even more earrings, rings, birds, and shoe clips in the near future at Branchbound. Click on any of the images to go to its listing.

My vintage shop's 20% off sale is running through this weekend, too, be sure to pop over.