Close up look: BANTHRICO LINCOLN BROUGHAM

This is not your ordinary piggy bank. This is for the grown-ups who love the look of vintage cars. The wheels spin like a real toy car and there is a metal stopper in the bottom. I love this old school car!

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Close up look: MY FIRST SALE!

I got my first sale on Sunday! I was so excited I couldn't sleep. I kept thinking about ideas on how to package my items. Here's what I worked on all day Monday before I went to the post office =) How do you package your items?

I shed a tear for my beloved vintage and prepared them for their new home.

My thank you card design. Of course, I had to blur out my customer loyalty coupon code. =) The card design is small, but it packs a wallop! The card itself is printed on a heavier piece of paper and the 4 inserts are printed on just regular computer paper. Contact me if you want to promote your shop as one of the inserts in my thank you card.

Here's the end result! All the inserts are neatly arranged inside and tied with a bow. You wouldn't guess what I used to tie it up - DENTAL FLOSS!

One last hug before you leave me.

=( goodbye vintage! enjoy your new home!

Close up look: GEM CROSSBODY BAG

Enough with those skirts, for now. Here's a close up look of one of my favorite purse finds. 100% leather. Made in Brazil. Pure fabulousness. Take a gander at the weave and braid of the leather. ABSOLUTELY mouthwatering! I can already see it paired with a boho maxi dress or with high waist shorts, a floral top, and sweater combo. Perfect for holding essentials. I can fit my huge wallet, phone (droid), small Moleskine notebook, a pen, Burt's Bees lip balm and cuticle cream without losing them in the notorious black hole of an oversized purse.

GEM CROSSBODY BAG: Front and back view is identical.

GEM CROSSBODY BAG: Detail of texture and strap.

GEM CROSSBODY BAG: Detail of zipper label.

GEM CROSSBODY BAG: Interior

GEM CROSSBODY BAG: Side profile while unzipped.

GEM CROSSBODY BAG: Bottom view

GEM CROSSBODY BAG: Detail of strap

GEM CROSSBODY BAG: Overall view

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Close up look: MEADOWBANK HIGH WAIST FLORAL PRINT SKIRT

High waists and long skirts are in for Spring! Here's a close up look of another skirt for sale in the T.O.V. shop. I was attracted to this skirt by the colors and the unusual print. The print consists of this S-like swirl pattern with splashes of florals. The colors are vibrant and deep. Think: regal and feminine. Bring out the lady inside of you and meet up with some friends for a bit o' tea n crumpets or vamp it up and visit the nearest sex museum and unleash those naughty thoughts you've been suppressing. Feeling prudish? Download Rihanna's S&M and put it on replay until you're ready to come out of your shell , preferably with a daring leather bra. Did I mention innerwear is hot as outerwear?

Meadowbank Label

Close up of print

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Close up look: DVF HIGH WAIST ROSE PRINT SKIRT

I love all the skirts that I have picked out for my shop, but this is defiantly in my top 5. This 80's skirt has class, style, grunge and can be very sexy. It has pretty modest coverage (I'm 5' 4" and the bottom falls just below my knees), but paired with the right top - you can tease. Only wear miniskirts? No problem, tailor it however you want after you purchase it, of course. Trust me, though. You won't want to fiddle with it's original state once you get hold of it. Perfect for hanging out with the girls, heading out to the city, or going to the supermarket (if that's what your inner diva's into).

Diane von Furstenberg Label

Close up of Rose Print

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