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Instant Vintage 78’s 3rd Annual ‘Guys & Dolls Vintage Pop-Up Shop’

Last weekend, Instant Vintage 78 hosted their ‘3rd Annual Guys & Dolls Vintage Pop-Up Shop’ in Washington, DC at Penn Social! They successfully turned the entire bottom floor of Penn Social into a vintage shopping mall and the pieces were priceless!
Hosted by Fashion Designer and Stylist KAS, with sounds by DJ Amen Ra, the vibe for this year’s pop-up shop was all things ’70s and there was even the infamous peacock chair on site for photo opps!
The vintage and hand made vendors who participated are as follows: Be Spoke Not Broke, Kurated By Kizzy Evae, Revolution Vintage, 1 Image, The Rough, Terminology, Love Allie, Keeper’s Vintage, Carpe Luxe Vintage, 3 Shades Chic, Melli Belli Craft, Kas Lifestyle & Instant Vintage 78
To stay in the loop with Instant Vintage 78, visit www.instantvintage78.com to subscribe and receive updates on the latest vintage finds and future events.

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Photos & Video By: J2Design

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Savers Thrift Store Sneak Peak Shopping Event

Savers Thrift Store  opened in Owings Mills on Thursday, June 11, 2015.  The store invited me to a sneak peek event on Tuesday, June 9 , 2015 and provided a gift certificate to jump-start my shopping spree.

The challenge was to see how far I could stretch the gift certificate at a thrift store.  I love thrifting and finding quality items for a good price, so course I was up for the challenge!  The store was decorated in true event style with balloons and associates helping shoppers.

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Glitter Blouse Purchased from Savers

Savers was also well-organized and provided a great shopping experience.  I found several items to enhance my summer wardrobe.

I like to mix low – end and high-end merchandise to create a unique style.  For example, I would pair my louboutines with a lace skirt found at a local consignment shop.  Fashion’s about self-expression and not the amount of money your spending.

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Tangerine and Sea horse Shorts Purchased from Savers

To view more items at Savers visit my Instagram Account:  kwest1908

As background if you’re not familiar, Savers is an international thrift retailer with more than 330 stores across the U.S. and Canada, and each store has more than 100,000 items on the sales floor at any given time and gets 5,000 new items every day.

It’s a perfect place to find quality items at low prices, especially if you’re shopping for clothing or home décor that can’t be found anywhere else. The new store is located at 9800 Reisterstown Road, Owings Mills, MD 21117.

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Glitter Blouse and Denim Shorts Purchased from Savers
Items from Savers: Bohemian Inspired Blouse
Bohemian Inspired Blouse Purchased from Savers
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Guys & Dolls Vintage Clothing & Accessory Pop-Up Shop

Guys & Dolls Vintage Pop-Up Shop
Guys & Dolls Vintage Pop-Up Shop
Guys & Dolls Vintage Pop-Up Shop

Washington, DC (Monday, July 7, 2014) – On the heels of their successful event in 2013, the ladies of Instant Vintage 78 bring to you the “Guys & Dolls Vintage Clothing and Accessory Pop-Up Shop” event to the Nation’s Capital. This one-of-a-kind pop-up shop will be held at Penn Social, which is located in the Chinatown area of Washington, DC on July 19th from 12-4 PM.

This event will feature top vintage and retro dealers and boutiques from MD, DC, VA and Philadelphia. The vendors that will be featured are: B4 Kizzy Evae, BeSpoke Not Broke, Bourgeois & Rebellious, Brown & Williams Clothiers, Catch 22 Boutique, Craft Culture Co., Haute Crave Boutique, Instant Vintage 78, Mahogany Bleu, Pixie Kitsune, Rag Dollz Collective, Sophisticated Phunk Vintage + more to be added. The items that will be on site are one-of-a-kind articles of clothing (for men & women), jewelry, shoes, housewares, luggage, accessories and more. There will also be a stylist on site who will offer ideas to patrons on how to incorporate a statement piece to your everyday wardrobe and how to pull together various looks for different times of day.

Not only will this pop-up shop be about fashion, but it will also scream fun! Your Saturday afternoon will be filled with old school jams that will be spun by DJ Amen Ra as you enjoy signature cocktails and drink specials. In addition, there will be swag bags given to the first 75 guests, a “Best Dressed in Vintage” contest (winner will receive a prize), Soul Train line, throwback photos, games and more!

The “Guys & Dolls” pop-up shop is sponsored by Facon Magazine and Shop Love DC. Penn Social is located at 801 E St. NW, Washington, DC. To join the conversation or to see who will be attending the “Guys & Dolls” pop-up shop, please use the official event hashtag #VintageGuysAndDolls on all Social Media platforms.

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How to Shine Like a Star!

Everyone wants to look like a celebrity! The Glamorous world of stars seems to be a dream waiting to be realized. However, we may not be real life celebrities but we could still look like one.

In our case, have to learn how to achieve a glamorous look on a limited salary.  But hope is not lost, I will be giving you a few amazing tips for you to look like your favorite celebrity without hurting your wallet! There is definitely no need for you to have a makeup team and a handful of fashion experts in order to look your best. Cut on your budget in half and still shine like a star!

  1. Make sure that you are in up-to-date with what is the frenzy now. As much as possible, keep yourself in touch with the different fads. Research on the internet if possible. However you should also keep in mind what is abreast in terms of trends in your location.
  2.  Remember , what would looks good on others may  not look good on you. Dress for your body size, personality and age! Use your assets and flaunt it!
  3. We all know that fashion trends come and go according to the fashion life cycle.  Wedges were so popular in the mid 70’s but are considered to be a hot summer trend now. And, if you are budget conscious then one of the best places that you certainly might shop your way out are the thrift stores of vintage stores.
  4. Get the perfect accessories for your looks. No matter how simple your clothes appear, with the right accessories, everything can look glam up!
  5. Lastly, purchase undergarments that fit you perfectly!  Wearing the wrong undergarment can destroy the whole outfit because it distorts your assets. Go for classic basics and you will never look bad in anything you’re wearing!

Ladies, looking like a celeb doesn’t really require thousands of dollars!  Simply try to look for some items that are tailored for you. Create that star feeling within yourself and get the latest tips on fashion trends now! Remember, be a star in your own simple ways!