Eccentric Collector of Vintage Items and Maker of Eclectic Things...To Share With Others.
Hello and welcome to my shop.
"Have you ever wanted to introduce vintage into your wardrobe but felt unsure where to start?
Quite often people ask me where I buy my clothes and are surprised when I say "It's vintage!". Eschewing 'new' in favour of old, whether on a daily basis or just when you feel like it, is an option open to all and has surprising benefits. Curing your wardrobe from times beyond is like being your own designer and stylist rolled into one. Carefully picking and choosing items allows you to create your very own, unique style. Yes, this can be done with modern clothing but the palette is limited. I cannot recommend enough the pleasure that comes from going against the grain. Wearing vintage can make you look individual and unique without slavilshly following trends or spending money on expensive designer items. the ecological benefits are undeniable. The demand for vintage now means fewer clothes are being condemned to the rag mill or dumped in landfills.
To help you on your way, you will find an introduction to the styles of the 1920s up to the 1990s. The twentieth century saw the dawn of modern tailoring;no other century has seen such a drastic shift in women's wear. These silhouettes and shapes are still being emulated and carefully selected for its reference points, focusing on a number of factors such as silhouette, print and hemline, so that you can take this knowledge with you when searching for the perfect vintage outfit.
Good classic vintage style is timeless. The looks from these decades are completely wearable today. It doesn't matter if you want to recreate an entire look or mix and match your favourite items from each decade. There is no right or wrong, just lots of fun creating your own vintage style. It may seem daunting at first -but as you build your collection, you will learn what to look for and what to avoid; and before you know it, you will know what is right for you. Many of my personal shopping clients find that once they know about vintage cuts and shapes, they discover more about their own shape and find it easier to buy modern clothes." ("Style Me Vintage" by Naomi Thompson).
It is my deep desire to offer my customers, here on Etsy, a selection of appealing, tasteful, interesting and often rare or unusual, and affordable antique, collectible and vintage items. In addition to delivering an eclectic and diverse range of treasures by other other artisans and companies, you can also become the owner of my own creations. Currently, for sale, are my Canadian landscape and nature photographic prints, which are also available in my lovely 'Wonder-Walking' photography book, and in my newly published 30 something page poetry compilation (the photos here are pritned in black and white only) titled 'Between Midgard and Asgard'. Both can be signed and dated and both make exceptional gifts.
Financial contributions to help me with the expenses related to the upkeep of my shop (shop fees, shipping and packaging supplies, travel expenses, marketing material and advertising, bookkeeping, etc.) are more than welcome. If you wish to make a donation or to subscribe to my email newsletter, please contact me through my shop email or email me at houseofcarillion [!at] gmail.com. All donations will receive a receipt for tax deduction purposes and any gift of $25 or over will receive one of my free 8X8 photo prints.
Thank you for visiting, shopping and shopping at House of Carillion, which is the Sum of Style.
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LINKS:
1. ETSY SHOP:
http://www.houseofcarillion.etsy.com
2. PERSONAL SHOPPER SERVICE LISTING (ON ETSY): https://www.etsy.com/listing/109272489/personal-vintagecollectible-shopping
3. WORDPRESS BLOG/SHOP (COMING SOON): http://www.thesumofstyle.com
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