Seven Days of Swell: Day Three

I finished all my tagging last night for the Mighty Swell sale this weekend. It feels so good to have everything all facing the same way, looking nicely & ready to get moved into the space tonight. I have categorized my items as:

Apparel: Approx. 100 items from $5-$18
Jewelry: Approx. 20 pieces from $2-$7
Scarves: Approx. 10 pieces from $2-$10
Purses: Approx. 15 Pieces from $5-$9

Also: Fedoras, Hats, Gloves, Hankies, Slips & Belts!
Grand total of 175 pieces.

Check out an album of some of the items I am bringing to the sale HERE!

Today: The High Waisted Pencil Skirt with a Tootie Frootie Necklace!

Seven Days of Swell: Day Two

Well, the week is already flying by. I am hoping to get all my pieces loaded into the shop tomorrow! Yay, too excited! Top Drawer Vintage's sneak peek photos are up on Mighty Swell's Facebook page. I am lurking them & hoping to get some 'likes' and good comments. Sarah (photo) & Audrey (model) did such a great job. I am so proud of the photos and hope the pieces are received well.

Today: The Checker Print Bombshell Dress

This piece does not read bombshell at all on the hanger but Audrey rocked it! I added the red belt to make the dress pop a bit.

Also, be sure to check out Jill's Mighty Swell blog post at Spoils of Wear. She gives basic info on the event and also gives a little background on all the shops who are vending at the sale! Thanks Jill!

Coupon Deals for Rainbow Foods 4/25-4/30

Be sure to stack these online coupons at Rainbow Foods  with possible coupons from last weeks paper!

Kellogs Cereal:
$1.99
$1/2 Printable Coupon
=$1.50 ea.

Hillshire Farm Lunchmeat:
2/$6
$1/1 Printable Coupon
=$2/9 oz. Package

Yoplait Yogurt:
10/$5
$.40/6 Printable Coupon
=$.46 ea.

Johnsonville Brats or Links:
$3.99
$1/1 Printable Coupon
=$2.99 ea.

Stouffer's Meals:
5/$10
$1.10/3 Printable Coupon
=$1.78 ea

Seven Days of Swell: Day One

So, this Saturday and Sunday (10-7pm) is the Mighty Swell Spring Sale <-----LIKE ME!
In honor of this exciting occasion, I am dedicating each day this week to a section of my participation in this event!

Today: The Plaid Jacket.

Thank you to Sarah Meyer of Sarah Meyer Photography & Audrey Nycklemoe, our model.

This sweet little number came with a coordinating pink skirt, it is absolutely fabulous and absolutely hilarious! I love vintage! See you at the sale!

Top Drawer Vintage Fashion Preview Spring 2011

The Happiness of Being a Vintage Obsessed Super Mom

My son makes the best shopping partner. Everytime we go out I am amazed by what a good boy he is and how much fun we have together in the store. Granted getting around takes twice as long & I always before to pick up what I absolutly need first in case there is an unusual meltdown. Which is unusual but it can happen. Usually, we have about an hour and a half window before I start asking him "are you getting wiggly David?". Which means, is it time to go home? I am going to miss just the two of us towing around town. I can't even imagine shopping with two but I will learn!

I have been excitedly stocking up for this Spring's Mighty Swell Sale. I have aquired so many more amazing pieces and I can't wait to share them with all of you. Any leftover items will be listed in my Etsy Shop of course. I have really let that baby run dry over the last few months! Here are a few bags and belts I picked up this afternoon:

1. Cream Quilted Metal Chain Bag - Similar

2. Red Bow Clutch - Similar

3. Cream Pleated Clutch - Similar

4. Navy Quilted Clutch - Similar

5. Blue Belt - Similar

6. Grey Belt - Similar

7. Tan Stretch Belt - Similar

8. Metal Stretch Belt - Similar

Last night my photographer and good friend Sarah Meyer came by with a new model Audrey. I am so freeeekin' excited at how the pictures turned out. Seriously, best pieces, best model, best photographer. I have big dreams with these girls. I swear my mind goes about a mile a minute when I see the results of such hard work. Of course, I am a sucker for beautiful vintage. I just can't wait for you to see it. Here is a little peeky at the photoshoot yesterday:

Sarah Meyer shooting for Top Drawer Vintage.

As you can see my blog has taken several makeovers in the past few weeks. I find myself wanting to talk about more than vintage in my blog. As a super happy stay at home Mom, I feel like sharing my triumphs and dissapointments that come with raising my son and running the household. I am trying to incoorperate a lifestyle into my blog. Being that I can be good at working from home, doing what I love, raising my children & taking care of my husband. I am blessed it is a choice I have and being a homemaker is the right choice for me. It is what makes me happy. And, if on the side, I can be a vintage enthusiast and style amazing shoots and meet amazing MN fashionistas (here, here, and here). Then life is daaammmmnnnnn good.

Obsession: Floral Print

1. Floral Maxi Dress $48.00
2. Floral Mini Dress  $17.80
3. Floral Short $14.80
4. Floral Sunglasses $10.50
5. Floral Oxford $22.80
6. Floral Satchel $66.00

Just like a little leopard, I love a little floral! This season really gives us some room to step out of the box and showcase floral in accessories as well as clothing.

I picked up a pair of floral drawstring shorts this evening from Marshall's! Hoping to pair them with some black tights and a soft tee.

How do you wear your floral?