Posts from July 2012

Doppelganger – Extended Sizes!

July 28, 2012

I always say, no matter what new designer piece is out there, you can always find a comparable in your size or price range–you just have to be creative about it and think outside the box!  Here are some of my Plus Size Vintage pieces from My Shop compared to designer pieces.

On the left is a Leather Pleated Skirt by McQ Alexander McQueen which retails for $1,660 and comes in sizes 0-12. My Plus Size Vintage Black Pleated Skirt is being sold for  $25 and is a size 24W.

The Verushka Lamé T-Shirt by Marc by Marc Jacobs retails for $433 and comes in sizes XS-L. My Plus Size Vintage Metallic Blouse is being sold for $18 and is a size 22.

The Marc Jacobs 3/4 Length Polka Dot Skirt on the left retails for $568 and comes in sizes 2-12. My Plus Size Vintage Black & White Polka Dot Midi Skirt is being sold for $25 and is a size 22/24.

Modern Vintage

July 27, 2012

I have been a very very busy bee! I bought 9 yards of this wonderful vintage fabric yesterday and had to make something a.s.a.p. for my upcycle store! This was the result (I actually made 2 of the same to sell at the store–I may actually keep one though!):

This skirt is so fun–I just want to twirl in circles!
I feel that I now have enough pieces to launch my upcycle store up. Originally, I was going to keep it at the same Etsy store as my vintage clothing, but I have since decided against that. I feel that they are two separate ideas and should probably be two separate, but similar entities. Who knows, I may change my mind again next week!
Most of the pieces I am creating are vintage inspired, but have some or all elements that are upcycled. All pieces are plus size (as of right now). This skirt waistband stretches from 32″ all the way up to about a 50″ waist. With the full hips, it can fit a wide range of sizes (around 1X-3X).

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