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Update: Brides Take Caution

The Rose Tree has responded to our Better Business Bureau with false statements. See the original post with photos and the full story here.   STATEMENTS: 1.) We were not informed we were buying a “stock-sample” headpiece and belt. They … Continue reading

09. January 2014 by elaine aka bean
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Brides Take Caution

Readers note: This is a special post concerning a specific issue that needed to be brought to the attention of brides. This blog isn’t about weddings, it’s about finding vintage items. Visit my other posts (to the right and below) … Continue reading

06. January 2014 by elaine aka bean
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Funky Monkey- New Orleans

After a year long hiatus…I’m back! I’m currently in New Orleans with some friends for a bachelorette shindig and today we explored Magazine Street, which is packed with awesome vintage, antique and thrift stores. We spent quite a bit of … Continue reading

23. March 2013 by elaine aka bean
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Gypsy: SoWa Vintage Market

Gypsy was probably my favorite clothing vendor at the SoWa Vintage Market. In my opinion, they had the nicest selection of women’s clothing, shoes and accessories–especially from the decades I tend to gravitate toward. Yesterday, Fall/Winter items were 40% off. … Continue reading

27. February 2012 by elaine aka bean
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Artifaktori: Davis Square

I recently posted about Artifaktori in Beacon Hill, so I felt it was only appropriate to head over to Davis Square and give the original store a spin. To my surprise, the two stores couldn’t be more different. Going to … Continue reading

09. November 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Artifaktori: Beacon Hill

I want to preface this article by saying that most of the items in the store are not under $50 (the “beans in a can” standard), however I feel that any thrifter values beautiful and unique clothing and will save … Continue reading

18. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Columbus Day Sale: Second Time Around

I found some really great deals at the Second Time Around in Harvard Square last night. Everything downstairs was 70% off and everything upstairs was 30% off. The sale will go through Monday (Columbus Day). They have several racks of … Continue reading

09. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Dispatches from Brimfield: Faded Frocks

Check out the Special Features tab (above) to see photos and learn more about Faded Frocks, a booth at Brimfield and online Etsy store.

18. September 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Daily Posts, Featured Stores, Flea Market, Style Flashback, Weekday Outing, Weekend Outing, Yard Sales | Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , , | Leave a comment

Thrifting NYC: Rags-A-GoGo

I took a trip down from Boston yesterday to see Cat Power at Webster Hall and decided to check out a couple interesting vintage clothing stores while I was in the neighborhood. This particular store I sort of stumbled upon … Continue reading

26. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Long Vintage Skirts=Knee Length Strapless Dresses

I have been doing this for many years now and I’m sure there are many others who do it too, but here’s the scoop on how to get a cute strapless dress for cheap. Go to the skirt section at … Continue reading

19. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
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Lil Bit of Needle and Thread Goes A Long Way

I purchased this 1950s, 100% silk dress from Dame for $5 last week. However, it was too big in the shoulders and the hem was torn. With a little bit of pinning, cutting and sewing the dress fits perfect. We … Continue reading

26. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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HURRY: Dame is closing!

I stopped by Dame in Jamaica Plain today and found out they’re closing their doors this Sunday. They have ALOT of really cute items (for males and females) left that are 30 and 50 percent off. Hurry before it is … Continue reading

21. July 2011 by elaine aka bean
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