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The Golden Age Of Couture

Oh, y’all… I CANNOT wait for this! I wish I didn’t receive email updates on The Frist’s exhibitions so far in advance.

The Golden Age Of Couture
Paris and London 1947-1957
June 18–September 12, 2010

The launch of Christian Dior’s “New Look” in 1947 marked the beginning of a momentous decade in fashion history, which Dior himself called a “golden age.” The couture houses of Paris and London, which had traditionally served wealthy private clients, opened boutiques and licensed their designs, thereby becoming global brands and household names. Through clothing (primarily evening dresses and suits), shoes, and photographs, this exhibition demonstrates how designers such as Dior, Balenciaga, and Chanel brought glamour back to Europe after World War II.

For more about the Frist Museum in Nashville, go here

The Final Walden Artisan Market THIS WEEKEND!

CCV, The Gilded Cage and Don’t Bless Her will have a collective booth at the very last Walden Artisan Market this weekend! Saturday and Sunday, October 3rd and 4th. We’ll be offering summer goods at 75%!!
The W.A.M is located at 1900 Eastland Avenue, across from the Rosepepper in East Nashville.
Saturday 9am-5pm
Sunday 11am-4pm

Can’t wait to see you there!

xoxo
carmen

Fanny’s Choice III Vintage Sale!

The first day of FALL is just around the corner and this is the absolute best time to stock up on discounted summer dresses and start adding new things to your cold weather collection! This sale will be packed to the gills with BOTH. Boots, jackets, sweaters, dresses galore, and everything in between. Don’t miss out!

This saturday Sept 19th
10 to 6
1101 Holly St. at 11th St.
Next door to Bongo Java East
East Nashville

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Sometimes I wish I’d have let the air our of my glow-in-the-dark inflatable chair and packed it away until now. I want another one. And my non-matching tie-dye pillow.

Oh, and my vintage chenille peacock blanket that my mother would hide when we had company. She always replaced that comforter with a plain pink one. Way to tramp on my style, mom.

Maybe I plain want to be 8 years old again. Can someone make that happen?

At Local Honey this week!

Closet Case Vintage is available at

Local Honey Vintage
1207 Linden Ave
Nashville, TN 37212-4611
(615) 915-1354
Monday-Saturday, 11-6

Tips on shopping Goodwill, inconspicuously: PART TWO

8. Don’t ever give out your number. Ever. Not even if he’s kinda cute. It’s not worth it. Pick up boys in regular places like bars and in rush hour traffic, for Christ’s sake. Not at Goodwill.

There are two men I’ve encountered in Goodwill on a semi-regular basis.
One always walks up and says “I just wanted to tell you that you’re the most beautiful woman I’ve ever seen”. Then he turns around and walks away before you can even mutter a “thank you”. I’m pretty sure he doesn’t even mean it. I mean, I’ve experienced this One-Liner man twice, so if I were in fact the most ‘beautiful woman he’d ever seen’, don’t you think he would have remembered that he’d already told me this?! He was spotted at the Gallatin Goodwill and the Mt. Juliet Goodwill, FYI. He gets around.

I’ve run into the second guy THREE times over the past two years. He has a long ponytail and likes to show off what he’s buying. Whether it’s a leather jacket or a mop, I’m always somewhat jealous. He remembers my name and what i do for a living, and always walks away with his tail between his legs because I won’t go out with him. He’s been spotted at the Gallatin Goodwill, Hermitage Goodwill and Rivergate Goodwill.

That’s all I got

x’s and o’s and shoes and clothes,
carmen

Closet Case Vintage at Local Honey, suckas!

This is what Shea from Local Honey says:

“Hey friends!

I have invited my lovely friend Carmen to
bring her Closet Case Vintage business into Local Honey!

The store will be offering more vintage than EVER!
Tons more amazing dresses, tops and skirts!
More guy stock!
Jewelry, shoes, and purses to boot!

and we are throwing a little party to celebrate!
Friday Aug 7
6-9 pm

Come enjoy a couple of free beers!
Peruse the new plethora of wearables
and welcome Carmen to the family!!!

See you there!”

Friday, August 7th
6-9pm
Local Honey
1207 Linden Avenue

Can’t wait to see everyone there!

xx,
carmen