I love vintage!

About a year ago, I read a newspaper article in a waiting room about a local vintage seller. Much to my husband’s chagrin, I immediately went shopping and put a collection of vintage clothes on line. Since then I’ve gotten a thrill out of uncovering finds for my Etsy clients. What do I like about it? I’ve got an eye for it, I can keep prices low and still make a profit, and I especially dig the enviromental/anti-consumerism high I get from shopping secondlife.

Last month’s Blueprint featured a patch of cold weather coats, including

this sharp 80’s throw back.

The problem? It costs $695!

You can get the same look at my place for a fraction of the cost. Here’s my $45 pretty — ready to funk out with a row of buttons and black boots (see above), or ready as-is for classic stylistas.

In fact, I’ll make the deal even sweeter — tell me you’re a Magpie Girl reader when you order any coat between now and the end of the year and I’ll give you a $5 discount. Fly on over to Magpie Etsy.

I’m going to do a tiny pitch for the products in my etsy shop right now…so go ahead and change the channel if you have to.

I’m not sure what’s going to happen to my ability to sell and ship on line when I move to Denmark in January. So, I think you should all consider the next two months your last chance to shop for anthing that doesn’t fit in a standard envelope at Buy Magpie.

New in store are: a limited edition of make-your-own shrine kits, the remaining copies of my latest story-based zine, Fall, a couple of hand-embroidered toddler jackets ripe for gift-giving, and my last crop of vintage ranging from warm skirts to winter coats. Why not wander over there and take a look around?

Many thanks to all of you who have been supporting my experiment in etsyland!

Love,

Magpie

I’m pleased as punch to announce my first online offerings of vintage clothes over at Magpie Girl Goods. Oh, I do so get distracted by sparkly things! Come see my collection!

Special thanks to Tonya and Emily who modeled and photographed the evening away!

Yours,

Rachelle