Saturday, June 30, 2012

Hello Etsy, Goodbye Pennies

I've been having some trouble finding decent vintage dresses on eBay, especially in the plus size category. The day I discovered Etsy, I breathed a sigh of relief, "Ah, so that's where they've been hiding!"

Home of all things vintage and homemade, Etsy has been around six years or so, but it's fairly new to me, and navigating it has been heart-stoppingly exciting. Who knew there was a women in Canada who makes baby booties to look like spats? Or a jewellery maker who reveres David Bowie's face as much as I do...



In the picture I teamed it with my luscious 80s inspired City Chic blazer. Now I can keep The Goblin King close to my heart. 

I'm overwhelmed by the talent out there. Not to mention the array of unusual vintage pieces I've come across (and bought). Some of them will be the focus point of upcoming blogs, no doubt. 

What makes the Etsy experience so sweet, is the condition in which the items arrived. Nearly everything I've received has been beautifully wrapped and ribboned, usually with a handwritten note of thanks. Just gorgeous.

Have you checked out Etsy yet?