December 14, 2009

Getting Ready for the Holidays!!

Hello there! Sometimes it's SO hard to think of the perfect to give someone.. wellll that's what gift certificates are for!!! 
And one from Sweet Virginia is especially special because it's not for a big bad chain store AAAND we have super cute things here for everyone (yes, boys too!)! p.s. we can ship to people who don't live here!




Enough of that, here are some nice things out in the shop right now...

1980/90's Aztec Patterned Oversize Coat & 1980's Bright Blue High Waisted Skinny Jeans...




1930/50's Camel Hair Coat w/ Tie Belt (not shown)...
1980's Red Plaid Sweater...
1960/70's Dark Green Corduroy High Waisted Skinny Trousers (has side metal zip!)...




1960's Brown & Black Wooly Coat w/ Gold Buttons...




1980/90's Leopard Print Sweater Dress... 



1960/70s Rose Flowery Carpet Bag (Paper Doll Vintage)...



I'm putting MORE things out right after I finish this post so there will be more pictures in a day or two! Holiday and wintery dresses! Sweaters! Blazers! Ahh!! Hope to see you soon!

Note* The shop might be closed for about a week during Christmas week and New Years, so get your shopping done this week!! Oh and if you come and mention the S.V. blog I'll give you 15% off your whole purchase! Happy Holidays!! 

December 4, 2009

1 Day 'til Winter Market... Coat Time!

Only 1 day before Winter Market! Come visit my booth and if you mention this blog I'll give you 15% off your entire purchase!

1960's Plaid Wool Zip Up Cape/Poncho...




1960/70s Red Plaid Wool Coat...




1960/70s Beige Wool Coat...



See you soon! 

Winter Market!!

Happy Holidays!! Maybe you have started your holiday shopping... maybe you haven't.. Wellll, this Sunday is a good time to start! There is a "Winter Market" at Public Assembly in Brooklyn from Noon-6pm. 

S.V. will be there along with Kristie, owner of Paper Doll Vintage , who works here at the ol' shop and sells her handmade jewlery (using vintage materials!!) and awesome vintage garments; as well as Alison, owner of Hot Trash Vintage, who will soon be working here and sells great vintage pieces from all eras!!

Here is the flier for Sunday (send it to all your craft and vintage loving friends, please!:-)




1950/60s Southwestern Knit Cardigan...




1980's Red & White Polka Dot Refashioned Dress...



Hope to see y'all this Sunday!


November 25, 2009

Happy Thanksgiving!

S.V. will be closed on Thursday, Nov. 26, and Friday, Nov. 27. 

Enjoy your Thanksgiving weekend and here's a few new things for you to look at until I get more pictures of all the coats, sweaters and boots we're about to put out!! <3>


1960s Plaid Scarf...




1980s Dotted Black and White Dress (Paper Doll Vintage)...




1950s Light Turquoise Dress w/ Grey Grosgrain Ribbon Belt...




1980/90s Brown Leather Lace Up Boots...




1980s Embroidered Flower Pumps (Gee Ginger Vintage)...




1980s Flowered One Piece Pant Suit w/ Pink Ribbon ties at Pant Cuffs...




1970s Navy Pleather Purse...




Beige Lace-up Justin Ropers...



Happy Thanksgiving!!

November 16, 2009

NY Mag and more things in the shop <3

Look! Our street was written about in New York Magazine! Yay!





1980s Red & White Bow Tie Secretary Dress...



1980/90s Teal & Black Striped Dress...



1960s Green Wool Beret (side)...



1960s Green Beret (back)...




1960s Green Beret (front)...




1980s Blue Dress with Big White Bow Collar...




1980s Dark Green & Black Leather Oxford Flats...



1970/80s Blue Woven Fedora...


November 5, 2009

Patterns...

Patterns can brighten a day...


1980's Black & White Polka Dotted Jumpsuit with 1970s with 1970's Tuxedo Jacket...



1960's Navy & White Mod Mini Dress...




1980's Bright Sweater Dress...




1970's Brown Leather School Satchel and 1980's Color Block Patent Leather Purse...



1980's Black & White Printed Pleated Dress w/ Scarf-like neck...



October 23, 2009

"Best Modern Vintage Shop" - Village Voice's Best of 2009 -!!

According to the Village Voice, Sweet Virginia is the "Best Modern Vintage Shop" of 2009!! Wow! Wow!







Thank you! <3


New Sweet Virginia Shop Girls/Vintage Sellers!!



Hello and Happy Halloween! Lot's of new things have happened at good ol' Sweet Virginia! 

New S.V. Pieces in the shop...


1970/80s Tuxedo Leotard Costume...



1970s Light Brown Corduroy Winter Coat...

  


1980s Little Black Dress with White Collar and Low Cut Back...

  


1980s Leopard Print Wrap Dress/Romper (remember "skorts"?)...


1970/80s Tan Leather Jacket...



S.V. has new vintage sellers/shop girls! 

Please welcome...

Marina ... from Gee Ginger Vintage! (Marina's beautiful mid 20th century frocks and day dresses are a rare find at such great prices, like this glittery sheer turquoise evening dress!)

    


Black Patent Leather Cutout Pumps...



1950s Purple Gingham Sleeveless Day Dress... 




Nicole ... from Journee Nicole Vintage! (Along with her collection of cute wearable vintage garments Nicole also sells her hand-knitted scarves, purses & hats, which are absolutely perfect for the upcoming cold months!)


1980s Turquoise & Black Paisley Dress...




Handknitted Drawstring Sack Purse...




Kristie ... from Paper Doll Vintage! (Kristie has a beautiful collection of vintage garments and jewelry and is also in the process of assembling her own jewelry line!)


1980s Ungaro Black & White Plaid Button Up Dress...

  


Vintage Rhinestone Earrings...



1960/70s Handmade Blue Velvet and Lace Bolero...



Vintage Metal Rose Bracelet...




They will be selling these pretty things in the shop along with some other local vintage sellers; Hot Trash Vintage and ReinVintBrooklyn! 

Here are some of those pieces...

1970/80s Ungaro Brown Striped High Waisted Trousers (Hot Trash Vintage)... 



1940/50s Navy with Plaid Interior Travel Case & 1930/40s Old Photos (ReinVintBrooklyn)... 


Hope to see you soon! <3