Wednesday, August 31, 2011

Weird Wares: Party Down

Get wild vintage style!

Be the host with the most by picking up some
kitschy housewares to spice up the spread at your next party.


Recipes and Rule Books
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Glassware and Guest Records
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Kooky Shot Glasses
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Last but not least, for a very special occassion...
The Most Functional Knitting Project of All Time
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Monday, August 29, 2011

Trends We Love: Vintage Vagrant

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See these styles and more as we stock up five days a week
bringing you the finest vintage pieces for fall!

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Tuesday, August 23, 2011

Let the Fur Fly

As quintessential as the little black dress, every girl should have a fur coat in her closet!  And what better way to add fur to your wardrobe than to buy it second hand? 
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Check out our ever-growing collection of furs, starting at just $48 and up for faux and $78-98 for the real deal.

Saturday, August 20, 2011

September Vogue and the Hot Fall Trends You Can Totally Score for Less

The long awaited September Issue is here! 




Every year, Vogue celebrates the arrival of fall fashion trends with 800 pages of intricate patterns, innovative textures, and striking silhouettes from top designers around the world.  While I love carefully turning each glossy page to be sure I don't miss anything, I can't exactly afford to spend hundreds of dollars on a sweater.  Luckily, most designers work from vintage inspiration, so although I can't get the real deal I can still get the look without emptying my wallet.  Here are some of the trends I'm definitely going to emulate by shopping vintage.


POLKA DOTS

Stella McCartney
Marc Jacobs

COUNTRY ROSES


Lanvin
PETER PAN COLLAR


Louis Vuitton




SHEER CHIFFON
Alberta Ferretti


SIXTIES MOD
Balenciaga


These are my top five fashion "do"s that I can't wait to see hit the streets come fall.  Pick up this month's Vogue for tons of ideas for your fall wardrobe and start your hunt on a high note by visiting us at Retrospect! 


Thursday, August 18, 2011

Inspired By Kittens


Sass up your gait and your gaze with a little
inspiration from your feline friends!

Give yourself a little lift with kitten-heeled ankle boots,
slingbacks, and pumps.




So simple yet so sexy, the cat-eye is always a beauty "do". 
You can achieve this look with a dramatic liquid liner in just a few simple steps.


1.  Choose a black liquid liner with an easy to apply felt tipped marker.  My personal favorite is Maybelline's Lash Stilletto Liquid Liner.

2.  Gently hold the skin over the outer corner of your eye taut.  Starting in the inner corner of your eye, draw a thin line as close to the base of your lashes as possible.

3. When you reach the outer corner of your eye, continue the line slightly upward.  Let the liner dry.  Add a second coat if desired.

4.  Finish this look by coating your lashes with two coats of black mascara.