Friday, February 4, 2011

featured seller friday : calistamiakoda

Today's featured seller is Caitlin from Calista Miakoda. I discovered her pretty etsy shop after stumbling on her pretty blog. She has some really great vintage pieces in her shop & I love love the shop photos. Also she is offering my readers 15% off all items in her shop until Valentines Day! Just enter prettylittlevintage at check out. Enjoy our little chat below...

Your shop photos are amazing, I love background! Where do you draw inspiration from when taking photos for your shop?

Thank you! Most of my inspiration comes from browsing through vintage fashion magazines that I’ve collected, a few vintage fashion blogs that I read, and I always get great tips & ideas from my photographer uncle {jalexanderphotography}.

1980's sheer purple paisley pattern dress

When did you decide to start selling vintage?

I decided at 12 years old that one day I would open a vintage clothing and antique shop, and I’ve been collecting ever since. {I opened my first retail store 7 years later!}

1960's orange floral romper

What has been your favorite vintage find?

Some of my most exciting vintage finds have been a pair of vintage Ray-Ban cat eye sunglasses {I got them for free at the end of an estate sale}, two vintage Gucci purses {I found them both at flea markets in Florida years ago}, a flawless sterling silver and leather handbag from the 1800’s {probably one of the oldest things I own}, more recently I found an antique lion door knocker that I absolutely fell in love with {all I need now is a house!}, and two vintage bathing suits {for $2.50 each and they fit me!}.

1950's floral house dress

You also have a really pretty blog, tell me about it...

I started my blog a few years ago and then never really did anything with it, but in the last year I’ve been dabbling in photography and needed a place to share it. So I began posting regularly and in the last few months it has morphed into more of a vintage fashion blog. Once you get into it, blogging is SO addicting!

vanity fair nightie dress

Where else can we find you (blog link, facebook, etc).My blog: www.caitmcgrath.blogspot.com
My etsy: www.calistamiakoda.etsy.com
My photography fb page: www.facebook.com/home.php#!/pages/Caitlin-McGrath-Photography/121245184601448

1960/70's orange & green floral top

Anything else you would like to share?First, I want to thank you for picking me for an interview! Second, I would love to offer any of your readers that stumble upon this interview 15% off any purchase from my etsy shop until Valentine’s Day. Just enter prettylittlevintage as the coupon code during check-out.

Thanks Caitlin! You really shop check out her shop, Calista Miakoda it is pretty adorable!

Have a nice weekend :)

xo,

Brittany

Wednesday, February 2, 2011

let's get personal...

That's me up there. & you're going to be hearing more about me very soon.

hi there.

I don't usually write much personal stuff on my blog - & I am thinking I want to change that. When I ponder all the blogs I read everyday one of the reasons I like them so much is because I feel like I know the person writing.

Whether is be waiting for Naomi from Rockstar Diaries to have her damn baby already (!!) or jealously following Elise of A Beautiful Mess's stories of being a new shop owner - I feel like I know them & want to know what is up with their lives.

So I am going to try & learn from the best & post more things about me.

What do you think?? What makes you read certain blogs religiously??

xo,

Brittany

Saturday, January 29, 2011

last night...

I had on one of my favorite 80's style hats. With my favorite patent leather mary janes. & a brand new scandalously sheer top.

I took some pictures.

xo,

Brittany

extra pretty dresses...

I love posh girl vintage. The shop is amazing & filled with some fabulous vintage dresses. Their wedding dress section is extra pretty!

Take a peek at my favorites below...

Head over to there & check it out...I promise you won't be disappointed!

xo,

Brittany

Friday, January 28, 2011

featured seller friday : handz

Hi there :)

This weeks featured seller is Jan from handz on etsy. His shop is filled with vintage inspired goodies - most notably some pretty sweet prints. I do believe one would look perfect in my apartment!

Take a peek at my interview with Jan below, along with some of my favorite items from his shop handz.

Where do you get your inspiration from?

When I moved to my own flat and started to read some blogs about interior decorating I began a huge fan of mid century modern furniture and scandinavian design - this is my main source of inspiration.

kiss me right under my mustache print

When did you start designing?

Immediately after high school - I started work at a local agency.

i love you more than chocolate eye chart print

You have some vintage Scandinavian items for sale in your shop, tell me about them...

Those are items I get for myself but actually have no space for them at home so I'm selling them, Im more of a collector that vintage trader, selling those precious item is always bit sad for me but it is nice when they could make someone else happy.