For Our Local Prospect Heights Patch Readers and Friends

Print out and present this coupon in store to receive 20% OFF one item.

Happy Sunshine!

xo,
1 of a Find

SALE SALE SALE!

In honor of the Manhattan Vintage show (going on today and tomorrow) we are having a sale!

Everything in the store is 20% off! (excluding 1st dibs items and the sale rack). AND if you spend over $100 you get a free piece of our sale jewelry! Talk about a great way to start the weekend!

If you're interested in attending the Manhattan Vintage show come into the store and pick up a postcard that will knock off $5 of your admission fee. Swing by our booth and say hello, the show is at 125 West 18th Street in Manhattan. For more details check out their website www.manhattanvintage.com

xo

From Runway to OUR Way Part 1

Who doesn't have their list of lust worthy designer items that are painfully out of their price range? I can barely look at a computer before I start surfing the web for shoes I can't afford and most likely can barely walk in. But wouldn't life just be so much better with a closet full of unwearable shoes?!? Okay, most likely no, it would not be, but with our Runway to OUR way guide, you can have it all! Style and enough dough left over to pay the rent.

Here we go!

You seen Lanvin Spring 13 RTW yet? Check it. It's black, and white, and geometric all over.

Don't got a few grand to drop on your next LBD? Not a problem. Check out this super chic vintage mini with white sequin and beading detailing:

$155

Next up, MIU MIU. I've never met Miu Miu I didn't love. For the past couple seasons they've been throwing glitter on all things footwear. Pour example:

Miu Miu Pumps $590

 Now peep these:

1 of a Find Vintage Pumps $85

They are almost identical!

And check out this Art Nouveaux-y printed blouse:

Miu Miu $790

 The look for less:

1 of a Find $125

Stay tuned for part 2!

xo

Monster Mash

Who's excited for Halloween? ME ME ME ME ME!!!!!! So excited in fact, that I took the liberty of preparing a little costume inspiration pour vous. Get into it!

1. Boudoir Bardot

For some reason this dress just screams blonde bouffant to me. Paint on a cat eye and if you're feeling extra risqué, hem it into a mini!

Miss Elliette Pleated Sheer Dress $115

2. Black Widow 

Sure you may have worn a cute little puffy spider costume as a child, but it's time to re-VAMP. This sexy number has a beaded cobweb across the front. All this designer piece needs is some dramatic eye makeup, a pair of killer heals, and you're ready to hit the streets. 

RICHILENE Spider Web Dress $185

3. Daisy Buchanan, but of course. 

The movie is set to hit theaters next may- just imagine how many Daisys there will be next Halloween! Beat the crowd and set the trend. You're welcome. 

Dropped Waist Water Color Dress $135,
HOBE 60's Costume Pearl & Crystal Necklace $55,
Silver Mink Collar $42

4. I Dream of Jeannie

Ok, it's not her exact outfit, but it's pretty darn close. All you need is to make yourself a little red cap et VOILA!

Silk Sheer Genie Set $225

Bonus Points if you only wear gold pasties under the sheer top! 

Friday FALL Inspiration

It's Friday. It's the last weekend of summer. How you feelin'? I can't lie; while I'm quite embarrassed at the lack of pigmentation my skin has accumulated the last few months (I'm basically see-through), I just can't WAIT to layer on my tights and sweaters. I'm sorry all you beach babies, but Autumn is calling and I'm picking up the phone!

To get in the harvest spirit, I revisited all my favorite FW 2012 RTW looks. If there's anything I'm Ready To Wear right this moment, it's every look from APC. Pass me some cashmere socks, vintage Ferragamo loafers, and a plaid wool suit and you'll hear my heart sing from Prospect Heights to the Upper West Side. I'm tellin' ya!

In honor of our love for Fall, come take up to 70% off your favorite 1 if a Find pieces!

xo

Love the history of threads....

The KYOTO costume Institute

The Perfect Leather Shorts

Ever wonder what a vintage shop girl who is heavily influenced by Cher Horowitz (of Clueless fame) does in her down time? Duh, tries on everything in the store! All for your sake, of course. Welcome to your quickie

How To Guide of The Perfect Leather Shorts! 

Here's how to style one pair of shorts into three different looks.

The First look is a mating of uptown and downtown. Let's call it MIDTOWN! 

Look number two is obviously feeling some BOHEMIAN BOUDOIR Vibes. 

And last but not least, what OVER-GROWN BABY is complete without her fruit embroidered pink cardi and mini Louis Vuitton purse? Not this one!

Come on in and let's make some 1 of a Find outfits together!

xx

SALE SALE SALE

We're getting ready to bring in tons of new stuff! Help us make room!

xo

This Is Just The Beginning

Hey Dudes, are you ready for some new duds? You're in luck! We just got a whole slew of new inventory in the store. Floral skirts? Check! Nautical summer dresses? We gotcha covered. Dying for an awesome python skin belt to accessorize your LBD? Well, we have TWO! His and hers, or hers and hers, or his and his, what's cuter than a couple that accessorizes together? NOTHING THAT'S WHAT.

We're going to be bringing in many more 1 of a Find pieces through out the summer, this is just the TIP  of the iceberg. Sail on in to get first pick on all the new gems!

XO, Maylis

MAY THE FORCE BE WITH YOU

Sorry Star Wars fans, that's the only quote I know from the movies! HOWEVER, while my SW trivia may be pathetic, I'm not completely good for nothing. READ ON FOLKS!

Always dreamed of living out your Princess Leia fantasies? Ladies and gentlemen, now's your chance! I give you, the PERFECT Leia dress:

Braid up those buns, grab your laser gun thing, and you're pretty much golden! I can only imagine how many romances are born out of those Star Wars conventions. What better way to immortalize your interplanetary love than to walk down the isle Leia-style?

Don't forget your honey moon attire!

xo, Maylis