Portland Style

Some styling I did for HELLOvintage - my shop will be up again soon folks! Right now all I can do in Portland is layer layer layer...it's a dry winter - so we're taking advantage of not having to wear a rain coat errr day.

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Can't Stop Won't Stop ///

HELLOvintage's  Classic Red and Black Buffalo Flannel Shirt keeps getting added to treasuries. It is a pretty cute picture of CT, and a pretty cute flannel!

Thanks for the love Karen!

So cute to be included in this Treasury. That really is the perfect plaid shirt.

Makes me miss last summer's camping adventures...time to make something happen.

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HELLOvintage///Into the Trees

It's always nice to be included in such things. My Buffalo Check Flannel would be so cute styled with that sweet packpack (yes, i say packpack). ♥

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HELLOvintage///1956 DIY Upholstery Manual

 

I just posted this really cute 1956 DIY manual in the shop. Oregon State University has an Interior Design program which I'm hoping this manual was part of...though it may be affiliated with the now defunct Home Economics major.

If you're into recovering some of that furniture you found at Goodwill with "really good bones" I'd pick this lil guy up. Soft cover, full of black and white photos and really helpful.

*THIS ITEM HAS SOLD*

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HELLOvintage///WE'RE OPEN!

The shop is open! 

Keep checking in for new items posted daily!

What I Wore///OPEN SEASON

 

A shot of me from The Mercury's OPEN SEASON fashion show by Amanda Smith.

I wore my hair in a crown of braids which did not fully encircle my head. So I lined up 3 little bobby pins to keep down the loose end that ended up right over my right temple. I love how it was almost how I would use bobby pins if I was just pulling my bangs to the side. 

Necklace is hand carved by Jorie of Anntorian. LOVE. You guys have to check out her vintage shop. It's off the hook. (And yes, that is me on her entry screen wrapped up in one of her beautiful hand woven scarves). 

Vintage lace tank with and olive green French bra underneath,

Highwaisted A-line full skirt - hits just below my knee and looks like a PAINT BY NUMBERS PAINTING. It's pretty much the most amazing thing I've ever thrifted. 

I'll def have lace tanks and beautiful summer skirts in my shop soon!

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Perfect Vintage Oxfords

Can you believe I picked up these beauties at Gwill? Hardly worn and the perfect medium brown. I love the leather wrapped tiny platform toe. 

I might have let out a little scream when I saw they were a size 8 (they're never my size!). Perfect new work shoes for under ten bucks. Sorry folks, these hotties are all mine.

BOOM

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HELLOvintage///TO DIE FOR Designer Bathrobes

I have to share with you guys one of my BEST finds ever. 

This is a Pierre Cardin Southwest patterned full length hooded robe. 

Holy beejeezus.

 The is basically a couture snuggy my friends. Isn't the pattern f*&^ing AMAZING? I nearly died when I found it. It's in nearly mint condition. Reminds me a little of the booty buddy from urban.

And yes, it's for sale. I'll show you the Christian Dior robe I found next!

Love, Katey

HELLOvintage///The Inspiration Behind The Store

I've always wanted to start my own business. To be a creative and do what I love to pay the bills. I have nothing but amazing things to say about my amazing day job! I work for a company that is fully a part of American manufactured design. With rad business ethics and a killer aesthetic - this is where I want to be. But as an Aquarius I'm constantly dreaming. Dreaming of being an Interior Designer which I am slowly but surely making happen...dreaming of starting a vintage store which I'm slowly but surely making happen (WOOHOO)...dreaming of producing my own decorative designs...dreaming of traveling...dreaming of having my own store front by the time I'm 30... and UBER dreaming of going to the Ace Camp taught by the uber talented blogger Erin Loechner, the voice behind one of my favorite blogs, Design For Mankind. 

This camp focuses on wrangling your career aspirations and working towards a plan to bring them to fruition. 

It is this June and financially it's going to be tight to come up with the $359 needed to attend.  I want to make this happen - but while investing in starting a business doesn't leave funds for extra activities.  Even if they are the activities that help move a girl along her chosen path. But - invest in one's future, yes? It's important. 

So I'm rallying for support. I need to raise the $359 to go take part in this amazing opportunity. And I will be fully honest and say I could use all of the help I can get. My new vintage clothing and home goods shop, HELLOvintage opens in May. But if you are local I am more than happy to set up personal shopping experiences (and tea and cookies) for anyone in the area. 

For those out of the Portland area I the men's and ladies' clothing up on my Flickr NOW (and more and more all the time)! If you would like information on a specific item please contact me and I will give you measurements, price and shipping costs.

Your purchases will go towards me attending the Ace Camp this June (and help me follow my dreams). 

I truly appreciate all of the support received from family, friends and bloggers. This is an exciting time and I am thrilled to share it with you. 

Love, Katey

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HELLOvintage///LADIES CLOTHING PREVIEW

Ladies clothing is up on my Flickr for PREVIEW! 

Feel free to contact me if you have any questions about particular items. I'm happy to pre-sell items and can offer you detailed measurements and pricing. Portland pick up is available as well! 

I will be constantly adding new pieces until the store opens in May.

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HELLOvintage///sneak peek

PENNY LOAFERS

via a new favorite, Tomboy Style

HELLOvintage///MENSWEAR PREVIEW

TADA! HELLOvintage Menswear Preview is here!

Check out the rest of the shoot on my flikr.

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HELLOvintage///the photographer

Looking a lil haggard after such a long day - the shoot is complete. Phew. 

It was so fun to be behind the camera yesterday. If I could style and shoot everyday - man, that would be the life. I was exhausted by the time the shoot was over so my house looks like crazy town - but it was fully worth it. I just keep feeling better and better about what I'm seeing from yesterday's shots. 

Loving and appreciating my beautiful friends who offered their time to help get my business up and rolling. You are integral to how successful this venture will be. 

Love, Katey

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HELLOvintage///Tomboy Style

Tomboy Style is killin' it. The floppy wool hats, the plaids...they're right on my level.

HELLOvintage - coming May 2011.

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HELLOvintage///photoshoot

We had a great photoshoot today!  I'm so excited for you all to see!

 Here's a cute little screen shot of CT. 

Coming Soon!

Tuesday Tidbits///

1. I eat Stonewall's (VEGAN) Jerquee every day. It's the perfect midafternoon high protein, energy boostin schnack. NOM NOM

2. Haters gonna hate, but even Bosco likes Stonewall's - he didn't leave my side once I opened the bag.

3. Ass kicken biznass shoes with a side of bell bottom.

4. So much time preppin - getting the Etsy shop details complete. Header, check.

Male Models///Oh HELLO

You'll see this boy in some rad HELLOvintage wares pretty soon. Isn't he a cutie? I think he has the best hair on the planet. There aren't many people you can use the word 'coif' when describing their hair...I think he has the perfect coif. 

Schwao!  way too close of my dear friend CT and me.

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HELLOvintage///sneak peek

I spent a lot of last evening organizing and choosing, choosing and organizing. There are a lot of options and I am only posting the best. 

There are so many loose cottons, springy stripes, classic well worn plaids, lace and florals. I have some RAD bags in suede and florals. Oh and then there is the interior decor: Gilded frames, mustard, floral and plaid picnic blankets and some beautiful hand woven throw rugs. YES, I said it, hand woven rugs! BEAUTIFUL!

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HELLOvintage///SHOP UPDATE

The shop has a facebook page (follow this link or just look to the left, there it is again)! 

This will be a great way to stay updated on shop news.

LOVE!

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