My Favorite Vintage Shop Find

on March 25, 2009 at 7:00 AM

african bead necklace Some of my in-laws live in New Orleans. The hubs and I even got married in the French Quarter. I love it there -- it's on my top five places to visit.

When I was visiting in February, my sister-in-law Alice and my friend Kim both suggested I check out Retroactive, a vintage shop just a block away from my mother-in-law's house.

Retroactive lived up to the hype. I wanted so many things there and I bought this necklace.

The shop owner told me it's from Africa circa 1950s. I bought it for $40 and it's my most favorite piece of jewelry I own (beside my wedding ring).

Vintage shopping is a great way to find one-of-a-kind items. I know KnoxvilleDoula has a collection of vintage raincoats found in thrift stores. I think I need to get myself to Tennessee and she can give me the scoop on great shops to visit. Plus my niece's name is Tennessee, so I'm sure I could find some really cute things with her name on them.

Update: KnoxvilleDoula posted some amazing photos from an all vintage store photoshoot in her Journal. Check it out!

Tell me about your favorite vintage find!

About the author Michele Zipp

loves vintage and will defend skinny jeans to the death though she is highly superstitious and "death" is probably a bad word choice. She has a touch of the hoarding disease and enjoys sleuthing, the worst reality shows, and wearing high heels, even at the playground. She's an AP mom of twins, slightly crunchy but with a pedicure.

Filed Under: bargains, jewelry, shopping, style

Comments (4)

crittermomma

on Mar 25, 2009 at 10:42 AM

Ooooh. SO pretty and very unique. A great find. My best find is always old photos. I love the ones with children and pets.

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KnoxvilleDoula

on Mar 25, 2009 at 12:00 PM

Michele, PLEASE come here!! I would take you to all of our many, many thrift stores and vintage shops!! We would have a blast beyond compare!! :)

Just yesterday, another Cafemom, Monicasbelly, and I did a makeover and photoshoot -- featuring some of my vintage items, including the spring coats! Watch for photos!!