Monday, April 02, 2007

Inspiration Board


It began in high school as my love for fashion developed, I started cutting up magazines and making books full of inspiration. This grew until later in life I created a whole bullentin board of inspiration in my apartment.

I know many of you out there also participate in inventing a world of inspiration for your home, art, and fashion styling. The lucky ones are those involved in the fashion industry whose entire office walls are covered in inspiration.

"The Vintage Society" will feature many inspiration boards to create the opportunity to see outside of your own ideas and look to the world for more. I am planning on also having event nights that will involve creating your own inspiration boards that will be hung and featured inside the store. As girls who love fashion we will mix our ideas together to bring about a whole unique look.

So if you aren't creating inspiration boards, I encourage you to start. Pull out those old magazines that you have stashed under your bed or clogging up your book shelves and begin to inspire yourself to new things.


















Images courtesy of LebonbonmulitcoloreWardrobe_Remix, additional images from google images

Friday, March 30, 2007

Just the Beginning

This is my first blog and I am excited to begin the story that will be unfolding for the next year. I am in the process of getting all my ducks in a row to open "THE VINTAGE SOCIETY". So far it has been very exciting and also very scary. Starting your own business is a huge responsibility and its not all fun and games.

The last few months I have been in my research phase: Reading books, interviewing store owners, meeting with graphic designers, looking at spaces, etc.

I have started to buy some inventory as well. Going to Estate Sales, Garage Sales and thrift stores to see if I can find some great items. I HAVE!!!!!!!!! I am already excited to put them in the store. I have also been recontructing many dresses and they have been turning out so amazing!

I plan on posting photos and keeping you informed of my journey. The goal is to be open by April of 2008, so keep your eyes and ears open.

Thanks for taking this journey with me!