Vintage Mavens

This Morning...

2012-02-16T14:52:00.002-05:00

This morning, I....

(1) Woke up to the sound of our neighborhood roosters (which is an oddly soothing sound).
(2) Wore a black lace tunic from my clothing line, and realized I love wearing the color black.
(3) Read Calvin & Hobbes and wondered if there is anyone quite as wonderful as Bill Watterson.
(4) Walked around the garden with Boo-Boo.
(5) Wondered if it was too early for me to have some ice cream at 10am.
(6) Took a quick stroll to the local market & bought some berries.
(7) Gave Jorge a kiss while he read his Kindle.
(8) Wished that every morning should be as wonderful as this one.

Happy Thursday Morning :) xo

Valentine's Day Walk.

2012-02-14T22:49:00.000-05:00

I know he reads the blog every day, so Jorge, you're amazing. I love you.

We went for a walk in an amazing little park today. It's tucked away right near my house. Gravel paths with arced trees.... it was the perfect Valentine's Day outing.

I wore our Walk The Runway vintage micro mini dress, our Camel Fringe Vest, Jeffrey Campbell shoes, and knee highs that I had to sloppily roll down because it was H O T out today. The rings are from Romwe. The backpack (which carried our Valentine's Day picnic) is a gift from ModCloth. The sunglasses were sent over from Proopticals.

There's still some time left to purchase anything you'd like from our store for 30% off in honor of Valentine's Day. Just use the code WELOVEYOU at check out (because we do!).

Hope today (and every day) is full of love. xo

Love, Vintage Mavens.

2012-02-14T14:02:00.001-05:00

Happy Valentine's Day!

Just a quick post to say how much I love you guys, and that you can take 30% off your Vintage Mavens purchase today using the code WELOVEYOU at check out..... oh, and you get this cute VM heart button, too.

I'm off to go for a walk in the park with Jorge (pictures to come). Hope your day is full of lots of love! xoxo

Vintage Leopard Blazer.

2012-02-12T11:42:00.000-05:00

These were taken Friday on a whim after I found this vintage silk blazer. Leopard print rules.

The belt is actually the coolest part of this outfit, in my opinion. It's a vintage chain link belt that has famous jazz musician's first names stamped on them. It's borderline gaudy, but I'm okay with that.

The top and leggings are from Romwe. The shoes are Jeffrey Campbell. And the jacket can be found here.

I'm only 2 people away from reaching 700 followers on BlogLovin'. It would be awesome to hit the mark by the end of the day! Thanks so much for following me, guys. I wish I could give each and every one of you a hug.

xo

New Arrivals.

2012-02-10T19:45:00.001-05:00

Just a small sampling of our awesome new arrivals that just hit the store. Also, I'm seriously obsessed with my new bone shaped hair clip from Hell In A Handbag. It's hand made and it glows in the dark. I don't think it gets much cooler than that.

Shop all of our new arrivals here. The weekend is upon us! Yessssss. xo

This Morning...

2012-02-09T15:05:00.003-05:00

This morning, I....

(1) Spent hours on the phone with different wholesale companies for a new project I'm working on.
(2) Drank two cups of coffee in my favorite geese mug.
(3) Sew some really rough samples of possible We Are Vintage Mavens dresses to send to my Mama.
(4) Took Boo Boo on a long rainy day walk and gave her a well-deserved treat.
(5) Went online in search of the perfect coin purse (success).
(6) Put my hair in a pony tail and took to down about 12 times.
(7) Organized our incoming vintage stock.
(8) Sang along to my favorite David Bowie record.

Happy Thursday Morning :) xo

Bitten.

2012-02-07T17:57:00.003-05:00

Some photos Jorge and I took a few days ago. One great thing about Miami is that there are endless bay front parks.

Can you even believe that such an amazing vintage belt even exists? I just listed it in the store and am already jealous of who gets it. The dress was listed in the store last night, but sold. The shoes (which I wear WAY too often) are from ebay. The bag is from ModCloth. The geometric silk scarf is on sale of $8 in the store.

You can check out all of our new arrivals here.

... oh, I also did a quick little 3 question interview for Nosyeux. Read it here.

Our Garden

2012-02-05T14:39:00.000-05:00

Welcome to our back yard garden! These photos were taken this morning, so sorry if I look a bit.... crazy.

There's really nothing better than a leisurely Sunday tending to your garden. Actually, Jorge gets all the credit for starting our backyard garden, which has expanded to include eggplants, three different kinds of tomatoes, cabbage, onions, peppers, and a million different kinds of herbs. Gardening is honestly the most rewarding experience. Plus, it's good for Mama Earth.

I am wearing the Vintage Mavens Lounge About Mini Dress (which is the most comfortable dress ever). Jorge is wearing a shirt from Filson.

I hope your Sunday is full of fun! xoxo

Muted Metallics.

2012-02-03T09:41:00.000-05:00

Three things I love to wear: sheer blouses, my black disco pants, and anything metallic. So I guess this would be one of my favorite outfits ever.

Jorge and I took these photos this morning. The blouse and coin purse are from Romwe. The pants are from American Apparel, and the jacket is vintage, and will be available soon in the store. The headpiece is from Anna Mixon (and I plan on wearing it a lot. So get used to seeing it perched on my head). The shoes are Jeffrey Campbell.

I've been lounging around the house lately throwing around some pretty ambitious ideas about Vintage Mavens.... one of which we have already started creating. Hmmm... what could it be....

The weekend is upon us! Let the fun begin.

New Arrivals.

2012-02-01T16:37:00.002-05:00

I just added a bunch of awesome new arrivals to the store. You can check out all the new fun prints, shapes, and styles here. Oh, and thank you to the lovely Anna Mixon for the chain link headband I'm wearing. I love it.

xoxo

Vivienne Westwood Shorts.

2012-01-30T12:59:00.000-05:00

I was organizing my disaster of a closet yesterday and found my Vivienne Westwood leopard print shorts (hashtag SWEET). I used to wear them all the time, and then just lost track of them.

The top is from Romwe. The sunglasses are from Proopticals. The backpack is from ModCloth. 75% of what I'm wearing was gifted to me - something I never quite get used to, but am so honored and thankful for.

We have been getting a lot of love from the press lately. Just this week, The Huffington Post and Refinery29 both came out with blush-worthy articles about my Modcloth feature and our previous blog post on our namesake tunic. Yay :)

Have an awesome week, guys. Dust off those Monday blues!

Vintage Mavens + ModCloth

2012-01-25T14:25:00.001-05:00

While on our cross country buying trip last month, I was contacted by ModCloth to see if I would like to be their Blogger of the Moment. Needless to say, I was incredibly excited at the opportunity to work with one of my favorite online websites. On occasion, you can find me browsing through their amazing selection of clothing while at the office (I've built up quite an extensive Love List to prove it!). Check out my ModCloth interview here.

The best part about being chosen to be Blogger of the Moment? I get my very own namesake dress! The Vintage Mavens Tunic is an absolutely stunning piece, with delicate black lace overlay, bell sleeves, and a pretty scalloped edge.

Jorge and I went out early this morning to shoot the Vintage Mavens Tunic on the beach, which I've missed since I moved to the Miami mainland. I decided to pair it with a vintage metal chain link belt and an Anna Mixon head piece. The leopard print jacket is available at my shop. The lovely black purse was a gift from ModCloth.

I've added some cute vintage pieces to the store, and am working tirelessly on some exciting new projects that I hope to share with you all soon! Stay tuned <3

New Arrivals.

2012-01-22T15:57:00.000-05:00

Just a few of the new vintage pieces I've put up in the store today. I'm pretty much in love with the animal print caftan. I can imagine myself wearing it with my brown combat boots.

See all of our new arrivals here.

xo

Brights.

2012-01-20T14:31:00.000-05:00

Some more photos from our road trip. I just love huge statues of animals.

I'm wearing a vintage dress that will be available in my store soon & sparkly tights from American Apparel. Check out the store tonight for some new arrivals! Also, our $15 sale is still going on. Check out what's left here.

Don't forget to sign up for our Boy Meets Girl giveaway. xoxo

Boy Meets Girl Giveaway!

2012-01-17T17:40:00.001-05:00

(Photos courtesy of Boy Meets Girl)

I'm very excited to announce that Vintage Mavens has teamed up with Boy Meets Girl to offer 2 lucky readers a chance to win a Campus Candy tee and a matching Silver Screen lace panty <3

To enter:
1. Follow Boy Meets Girl on Facebook & Twitter
2. Follow Vintage Mavens on BlogLovin'
3. Leave a comment on this post with your e-mail address so I can contact you if you've won.

Contest ends Thursday, January 24th. U.S. residents only. Good luck!! xoxo

Poughkeepsie View.

2012-01-10T18:23:00.000-05:00

We visited the town of Poughkeepsie while in New York last week. Jorge and I couldn't pass up the chance to shoot on the huge pedestrian bridge, which was sprinkled with joggers, walkers, and tourists when we were shooting.

I adore windy days. If I could, I'd shoot all my photos under the conditions we found on the bridge.

I am wearing an oversized knitted vintage jacket from the store. The pants are American Apparel. The shoes are Jeffrey Campbell.

I got back into Miami last night after a 2.5 week long trek across the states. Jorge and I had an amazing time, but we're happy to be back home. The VM office has never looked so warm and inviting. Plus, I got a lovely little flat screen TV as a Christmas present from Jorge so I can watch my favorite episodes of Star Trek while working. Yay :)

I'm very excited to share my vintage finds with you guys over the past couple weeks <3 Visit the store to see our new arrivals. xoxo

South of the Border

2012-01-08T12:31:00.000-05:00

Best part of road trips? Roadside attractions. Anyone who rides along Interstate 95 through South Carolina is sure to know what South of the Border is - a delightfully tacky town filled with oversized cartoon-ish statues of dogs, gorlllas, ice cream cones and more. We shot two different outfits here, both from a collection we will be launching on Vintage Mavens next month.

I'm wearing a vintage embellished fringe top (coming soon to the store), a thrifted black cardigan, American Apparel tights, and Jeffrey Campbell shoes.

We leave back to Miami tomorrow. I'm pretty excited to get back.

I've added some more vintage to the shop. Check it out.

xo

New York Rubble

2012-01-05T13:55:00.000-05:00

Greetings from New York. The weather is freezing, but we've gotten amazing luck with our vintage shopping here (I'm talking vintage CHANEL kind of lucky).

Jorge and I finally got a chance to do a photo shoot in my hometown of Newburgh, New York. I lived here from when I was 12 years old to the time I graduated high school. These photos were taken in a small park near my home. The sweater (which is appropriately named the Hometown Girl Sweater) is from the store. The sunglasses were a lovely gift from Proopticals.

I got an incredibly sweet feature on Khabor.com, a Bengali online news website (Bangladesh is where I'm from). If you don't have the Bengali script in your computer (and I'm assuming most of you don't), then it'll come up as crazy symbols and nonsense, but I thought I'd share the link with you anyway. It's probably the feature my parents and I are themost proud of <3

I've posted some new items in the store, with more to come tonight. xoxo

South Carolina Circus.

2011-12-29T20:17:00.000-05:00

I've quit my blog and joined the circus.

No. I'm kidding. We found these two elephants sitting outside of a firework shop in South Carolina along our road trip. I think I'd be a pretty terrible blogger if I didn't stop to take some pics.

I'm wearing a fully embellished cropped jacket, which can be purchased directly through me. Contact me at shareen@vintagemavens.com for more information. The pants are American Apparel. The coral ring is my grandma's and the talon ring is from Filthy Magic.

The road trip has been amazing so far - we've stopped in Georgia, South Carolina, North Carolina, Washington DC, and Philly. We've picked up some AMAZING vintage and met some great people along the way. Next stop, my hometown of New York.

Don't forget to take advantage of our super $15 holiday sale, going on now at the store. I've also added some new items too.

Happy Holidays From North Carolina

2011-12-26T11:48:00.000-05:00

This is the holiday outfit I wore yesterday for Christmas with our family in North Carolina. It was surprisingly warm for December, so I sported my vintage candy-cane printed babydoll.

My in-laws have a gorgeous house in the woods, so Jorge and I brought the camera & their gorgeous labs (Winnie & Chester) along for a walk through their backyard and shot some photos before sitting down to an amazing Christmas dinner.

I hope you all have a wonderful, safe, and Happy Holiday <3 Next stop - South Carolina.

Lots of love. xoxoxo

PS - I'm putting up some new listings tonight, so you can check the store later to see some gorgeous vintage pieces <3

Bon Voyage!

2011-12-23T18:18:00.001-05:00

It's that time of year again! I'm going on our annual Vintage Mavens cross country buying trip. We've packed our bags and left Miami to seek out vintage shops from across the U.S. (I'm currently blogging to you from North Carolina).

Every year, we launch our annual pre-holiday vintage sale. It's one of our two annual sales where you can score AMAZING vintage pieces for as little at $12. This year, it received some great publicity from Refinery29, who listed us as one of the "shops to love", and included us in their newsletter for Sale of the Week. Read the review of our sale here, and then hop over to the shop to get some great finds for yourself.

These are some photos we shot right before we left town. I'm wearing a black and gold lace jacket and a peplum silk mini dress from the store. The gold cuff is from Romwe.

We'll be blogging from the road, so check back with us soon!

Happy holidays, loves.

Vantage Point.

2011-12-19T16:52:00.001-05:00

Sorry I haven't posted in a while - it's been crazy here, and I'm trying to prep the store for our two week buying trip. Plus I've taken on a pretty demanding freelance styling position for the week. In over my head. For sure.

Jorge and I got the opportunity to shoot with this amazing Zeiss 21mm lens. We usually shoot telephoto, so using a wide lens gave us a chance to try different angles and vantage points.

I'm wearing a vintage llama cape and a vintage Laura Ashley mini dress from the store. The boots are thrift. The cuff is Romwe.

Oh, and a big thanks to The Trend Boutique for naming Vintage Mavens one of their favorite blogs.

xoxo

Bowie.

2011-12-11T20:25:00.000-05:00

Why is it that the weekend always goes by faster than the rest of the week? It's one of those mysteries of life.

I got a lot of emails about how much people liked the post I did with my dog Boo-Boo last week, so I thought I'd introduce you guys to the newest member of our family, Bowie (named after the best musician in the world. Obviously). She's kinda perfect. And she likes to sleep under my desk all day at the office, which is super cute. Two doggie posts down, one more to go.

I'm wearing a black dress and sweater from the store, and a pretty detachable tulip collar from Romwe.

We've been busy planning for our annual buying trip, which means I've been busy getting things in order before we leave. It'll be nice to drive around for a few days and to spend the holidays with my family.

I just posted some new items in the store - check it out, ya'll!. xo

Color Block.

2011-12-08T19:07:00.001-05:00

I finally got my hands on a copy of the Ocean Drive Magazine I was in. I wrote a little review on a Bulgari purse & the ever-popular geometric trend.

I had a bunch of back-to-back meetings yesterday. This is what I wore - the jacket and skirt are from my store. The top is an American Apparel dress worn as a top, and the shoes are Jeffrey Campbell. The rings are the usual pairs from Romwe.

Oh, and also! A big big thank you to A Brit Greek for the wonderful post about us! xo

Boo Boo.

2011-12-06T23:11:00.000-05:00

My life pretty much consists of three things: Vintage Mavens, my husband Jorge, and my three amazing dogs (not in that order).

This is Boo-Boo. She is my best friend. She joined me at the office yesterday. Here are some pictures. I am wearing our Old Man Winter sweater, a thrifted dress, and American Apparel knee highs. The rings are from Romwe.

I feel pretty lucky this week - Vintage Mavens has been getting some love from the press. I mean, we made the very first Refinery29 Miami feature EVER! It's probably one of the most flattering, blush-worthy features I've ever gotten. Yessssssss. You can read it here.

Also, the Miami Nice Pop Up Blog listed our We Are Vintage Mavens lace mini as one of their Christmas gift guide picks. Click here to read more.

I'm gearing up for the holidays, so don't forget to join the Vintage Mavens mailing list for some stellar holiday sales. Plus, if you have a sec, take a look at our new arrivals I posted this morning.

This Just In ♥

2011-12-04T17:15:00.001-05:00

Sorry for the short break from posting - I've had the flu for the past week, and have started to feel better this weekend. There is nothing I hate more than being sick. Meh. I did have the opportunity to attend the Vogue Art Basel party on South Beach. It was pretty amazing.

Anyway, I have some shoot ideas lined up for this week so I'll be putting up some photos soon. In the meantime, here are some of the new arrivals I've put up in the store.

xo

Duet.

2011-11-29T20:17:00.000-05:00

....And now for something different. If you follow me on Twitter, you know that I was ecstatic about Alexandra Roxo coming to town. She's an amazing filmmaker/photographer whom I've had the pleasure of doing a few shoots with over the past two years. She has become a great friend of mine <3

Jorge, Alexandra, and I took a trip down to the Everglades last week and snapped off a few photos during sunset. Here's what we got. More from this series next week.

Vintage Mavens + Refinery29

2011-11-27T19:27:00.000-05:00

I was running around town with Jorge today finishing up some last minute errands and shooting video of the murals that have gone up for Art Basel. The dress and blazer are both from the store.

I am incredibly excited to announce that Vintage Mavens has teamed up with Refinery29 to offer one lucky reader a $150 gift certificate to our store. To enter and to read a bit more about the giveaway, click here. Good luck!!

PS - just stocked the store with some awesome vintage pieces. check it out <3

Honeycomb.

2011-11-25T17:21:00.000-05:00

I love Miami right before Art Basel. You could be walking to meet a friend at lunch and run into this gorgeous, gigantic white honeycomb structure. It really is amazing.

The dress is from American Apparel. The boots are from ebay. The bracelet is from Filthy Magic. The rings are from Romwe.

My store is having a little Black Friday sale - you can take 25% off your purchase with the code BLACKFRIDAY at checkout. My official stance for the holiday season is, if you're going to shop, SHOP INDIE, and support independent artists - not big corporate chains. So... even if you aren't shopping Vintage Mavens this holiday season, shop on etsy, ebay, or your local small business <3

Hope you guys had great week. xo

Dream State.

2011-11-22T17:14:00.000-05:00

Jorge Rubiera, you really do take the most awesome photos.... Which is why this post is so long (sorry). We took these today near the beach. I was absolutely exhausted. But I love these pictures. They look like they're from another dimension.

I put up some more vintage in the shop, including this pretty silky blouse. The hat and studded boots are from ebay. The leggings are from Romwe.

The ever-gorgeous Anu Lill, Editor-in-Chief of Cosmopolitan in Estonia wore a Vintage Mavens dress to the Cosmo Glam Fair. Doesn't she look diviiiiiine?

Can't Buy A Thrill

2011-11-20T15:46:00.000-05:00

We went to the beach again today. I love shooting in windy weather. Jorge shot some really great photos of some stray cats that hang out on the beach. But those are for another day.

I started a section in the store where you can purchase stuff I wear on the blog - like this vintage sheer maxi overlay.

Thanks for all the get well wishes. The toe is about the same, but I did get to wear my new studded black combat boots from ebay.

I put some more sweet treats in the store. Take a look!

Congrats to Eileen from California - she's the winner of the Shabby Apply giveaway.

I have some amazing news coming up - VM is collaborating with a very big fashion website soon. Stay tuned!

xoxo

PS - 10 points to anyone who can guess which album this post is named after (without help from the 'net).

Psychadelic Ladybug.

2011-11-18T18:34:00.000-05:00

Still can't wear heels because of the toe. I love my boots though.

Jorge and I shot these photos on South Beach. This dress is currently at the store - it's hemline is a little wonky, but I think it adds to its charm. The knee highs are from American Apparel. The rings are from Forever 21.

I could rule the world and still wear seriously wrinkled dresses. I'm a mess <3

Just added a heap of amazing vintage to the store, so check it out! Happy weekend guys!

PS - Our Shabby Apple giveaway ends tomorrow. Sign yourself up!

Shoreline + Horses

2011-11-16T14:24:00.001-05:00

Sorry about the short hiatus from blogging. It's been one thing after another. I stubbed my toe pretty badly while playing with my dogs the other day. No heels for a long time - doctor's orders. You'll be seeing me wearing these boots a lot more often. Can't say I mind. I would choose comfort over "fashion-driven-pains" any day.

Thanks to Romwe for this amazing horse jumper. I love anything with animals on it, and this is no exception.

The stubbed toe isn't going to stop me from shopping and adding vintage pieces to the store, so make sure you check in from time to time. I've added some cute things to the sale section, too.

Don't forget to sign up for our Shabby Apple giveaway. It ends soon!

Oh! Also! We've reached 600 fans on Bloglovin!!! Thank you guys so much <3 I wonder if I can make it to 700 by the end of the year.... :)
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UPDATE: I forgot to mention the Romwe giveaway winners! We announced them on our Facebook page last week, but they are Kate M. And Cellia R.!! Congrats, ladies! No doubt you have both placed a hefty order on Romwe.com. <3

Gold Feather Necklace Giveaway!

2011-11-12T08:16:00.002-05:00

I'm very excited to announce that we've teamed up with Shabby Apple to give away a gorgeous gold feather necklace! (To my international friends: sorry, this giveaway is open to U.S. residents only).

Entering is easy:

1. Like Shabby Apple on Facebook .
2. Follow Vintage Mavens on BlogLovin.
3. Leave me a comment on this post with your e-mail address letting me know you've entered.

That's it :)

If you want to up your chances of winning, you can apply for extra entries by:

1. Follow Shabby Apple on Twitter. (+1 extra entry)
2. Follow the Shabby Apple blog. (+1 extra entry)
3. Following Vintage Mavens on Facebook. (+1 extra entry)

The winner will be announced next Saturday, November 12th, so spread the word!

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An Apple A Day

2011-11-09T11:13:00.004-05:00

I knew as soon as I listed this vintage romper in the store, it would sell within minutes, so Jorge and I shot these pics earlier this week on the pier. I brought my evening snack with me - I always carry an apple with me. You never know when it'll come in handy.

The jacket is vintage and in the store. The deer necklaces are from Forever 21 (an amazing find, if you ask me). The sunglasses are from ebay. My nail color is Mellow Yellow by Sally Hansen.

It's the last day to sign up for our Romwe.com giveaway - we are accepting entries until 7pm tonight. Winners will be contacted tonight.

Oh, and I put up some cute vintage dresses in the store last night. Check it out <3

PS - Happy Birthday, Carl Sagan. You often make me wish I was a scientist.

While We're Young.

2011-11-06T19:07:00.000-05:00

(Sometimes when I'm picking a title for my posts, I randomly select a record from our collection and pick a song from it. This one is off of a Johnny Mathis album. Just thought you'd like to know.)

Downtown Miami at sunrise. It's pretty.

To be honest, I'm not doing justice to the gorgeous Romwe mini dress I'm wearing. It was particularly chilly this morning and I wasn't about to let my sweater go. What you don't really see in the pictures is its gorgeous rounded collar. Very Alexa Chung.

The shoes were a size too big (which you can totally see in some of these pictures), but I wore them anyway. The rings are from XXI. The necklace is from there as well. The sweater is thrifted.

I spent the day shooting some pretty sweet vintage dresses for the shop. Take a look, if you please.

Don't forget to sign up for our Romwe giveaway, which ends in two short days. xo.

Weather Report.

2011-11-03T12:13:00.002-04:00

Though I hate getting up at 5am to get ready for a sunrise photo shoot, they are always worth it. Jorge and I had a pretty early day. But there was good coffee involved, so it wasn't so terrible. And the pictures we shot on the beach came out quite nice. (I know what you're thinking - this girl reaallly needs to learn how to edit down her photos! ... and I agree with you. I'm working on it)

The dress is vintage from my store. The galoshes are from my mom. The rings are from Romwe. The nail polish is "borrowed & blue" from Essie.

Don't forget to enter our awesome Romwe giveaway for a chance to win an $80 gift certificate to their website.

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UPDATE: Just wanted to let you guys know that this look was featured along side two other lovely bloggers on MTV Style.

Romwe Giveaway!

2011-11-02T18:52:00.000-04:00

I'm super excited to announce that Romwe has offered two lucky Vintage Mavens followers $80 gift certificates to their amazing store! To enter:

1. Visit Romwe.com and register under the "sign in" tab on the top left of the screen.
2. Follow Vintage Mavens on Blog Lovin.
3. Leave me a comment on this post with your name and email address.

(For an extra entry, sign up for the Vintage Mavens mailing list too)

That's it! Easy as pie. We will choose two registered entries on 11.9.11 - so go and tell your friends! xoxo Good luck!

Ice Cream!

2011-11-01T14:28:00.004-04:00

Jorge and I had the tasty privilege of visiting Azucar Ice Cream Company last week. If you are in the Miami area, do yourself a favor and stop in. On top of boasting an incredible menu of flavors (lemon basil, a banana/peanut butter combo called Elvis, and champagne grapefruit to name a few), the owner Suzie is the friendliest person you'll ever meet.

I'm wearing a vintage fringe vest and vintage mini skirt and Romwe rings. My sunglasses were a gift from my friend Mia. The nail polish is called Gum Drop from Revlon.

Check in with the store later today - I have some incredible vintage items I'm putting up. xo.

PS - I now have a new found respect for girls who can really rock bangs (I'm talking to you, Shevah!). It's much harder than I thought. I look like a boy from most angles.

Don't Let The Bunny Fool You. I'm Carrying Skulls In My Pocket.

2011-10-30T10:06:00.000-04:00

Happy Halloween. I know this isn't the most "Halloween-y" outfit ever, but I couldn't wait to wear this jumper from Romwe. The shorts are vintage, and though you can't see it, they have a high waist and are all-around adorable. I'm putting them up in the store later today.

Happy birthday to my mom!!!! Her birthday falls on Halloween, and my sister and I never hesitated to skip trick-or-treating to celebrate with her. An easy choice.

Hope you guys have a really fun Halloween <3 This last pic is for you. xo.

Leopard Scarf + All Black

2011-10-27T18:26:00.000-04:00

I have this black tulle petticoat that I have been meaning to style with. When Romwe sent over this gorgeous leopard print scarf, I though it would be neat to add volume to the look. The skirt & bodysuit are both from American Apparel, the tulle petticoat I got from ebay, and the coral ring was a present from my grandmother <3

I like this location. I think I'll shoot here more.

Check out our new arrivals at the store. I'm working on putting up more items as we speak. xo

Laces + New 'Do

2011-10-25T14:36:00.001-04:00

No, it's not a wig. I thought it was time for a change. Who cut it? Jorge. Is there anything he can't do?

I've been wanting to put white laces on my Campbells ever since I saw one of my favorite bloggers, Laura from Ponyhunter, sport them a while ago.

The top is vintage, and I just cut out the arms and ran it through my sewing machine. The pants are some basic leggings from Romwe & the gorgeous hand bag is from them as well. I think I got the sunglasses from an event I went to on South Beach.

New arrivals at the store - check 'em out here.

Through The Looking Glass.

2011-10-23T12:13:00.000-04:00

||Vintage romper, Vintage Mavens. (sold). Retro ring & gold cuff, c/o Romwe. American Apparel tights. ||

Wonderful photo location, isn't it? Couldn't believe it was only about a mile away from my house. That's the one good thing about getting stuck in terrible Miami traffic. It forces you to stop and really take a look around you. It's a gorgeous little park with a fountain, garden, and pebble-lined path. Reminds me a bit of Alice in Wonderland.

The floral romper sold last week, but I managed to snap a few photos of it before it did. The bag is from Romwe - I've been looking for a pastel hued bag for weeks, and this one was perfect.

This weekend was quite relaxing - lots of long walks with the doggies, tons of sci-fi movies (my fave) and bottomless cups of coffee. Hope your weekend was enjoyable too!

Oh, also, Feather Magazine has an interview of mine on their website right now. Check it out.

Our In Love With Fashion giveaway was announced on our Facebook page yesterday - congrats to Alexa W. from the UK! Next giveaway being announced soon...

It's Only A Paper Moon

2011-10-20T20:11:00.000-04:00

||Vintage mini dress, Vintage Mavens. Black spike bracelet & bird claw ring c/o Filthy Magic. Retro ring & gold cuff, c/o Romwe.||

The rain clouds finally cleared last night and we got to see the moon for the first time in a few days. It didn't even look real. I was quite happy to have the sun back this morning as well. Sunshine goes will with my morning coffee <3

Some photos Jorge and I took the other day, featuring one of my favorite vintage dresses from the store. I loved the big stone pillars and mossy trees.

I've been busy putting up some amazing new vintage finds in the store - check out our new arrivals here <3 Also, there are only two days left to enter our giveaway! Hurry, hurry! Enter :)

Til next time, xo.

When It Rains...

2011-10-18T14:00:00.001-04:00

||We Are Vintage Mavens polka dot dress. Black spike bracelet & bird claw ring c/o Filthy Magic. Retro ring & armor ring, c/o Romwe.||

We are currently in the midst of a series of rainy days here in Miami. Not so pleasant to walk around in, but AMAZING for taking pictures in. As Jorge put it, "Thank you, Mother Nature of supplying us with a soft box." Needless to say, we've been shooting outdoors a lot while the rain continues. These pictures were taken at a park near our house. With pumpkin latte's waiting for us in the car in between shots, it was a perfect rainy day.

The dress I'm wearing is one I designed myself and my mom constructed by hand. There are about a million ways to wear it, which I love. We have made this dress the Vintage Steal of the week. You can get 25% off this dress, and free U.S. shipping ($9 shipping for our international friends). Use the code SEEINGSPOTS at check out.

Hope you all are having a wonderful day - xo

This Week's Faves ♥

2011-10-17T23:36:00.002-04:00

Just a quick little post on some of the new arrivals I put up in the store last night. I'm pretty in love with the vintage caftan and the floral print creme romper.

Visit the store to see all our new arrivals <3

Oh, and also.....

.....starting tomorrow, we are introducing a new weekly promotion called Vintage Steal. Every Tuesday, we'll be announcing one item that will be promote for 25% off for the week. It might be one of my hand-made original designs one week, and a vintage piece another week. Stay tuned to find out which item will be promoted tomorrow <3

Thanks for all the lovely comments. I love love love reading them. xo

Shadowplay.

2011-10-16T13:24:00.000-04:00

||Vintage dress, Vintage Mavens. Thrifted men's sweater. Bird claw ring & black spike bracelet c/o Filthy Magic. Gold cuff & armor ring, c/o Romwe.||

Here are some photographs Jorge and I took yesterday. This rusty gate is right across the street from our office, so we hopped over in the afternoon to shoot. Honestly, I think the accessories make this dress look like a million bucks. A big thank you to Ria at Filthy Magic for the stunning black cuff and bird claw ring - I wear them every single day. You can find the dress in our store.

It's been the kind of week where you wish there were two of you. There simply aren't enough hours in the day. I wish my shadow would pop out of the wall and offer to lend a helping hand.

Hope you are all having a relaxing weekend. Thanks so much for all the comments and love <3 We love you right back. xo

Kick Up My Heels!

2011-10-14T20:12:00.000-04:00

||Vintage green rose top, Vintage Mavens. Vintage leopard belt, Vintage Mavens. (sold). American Apparel skirt.||

So much to be happy about today! The weekend is finally here, and I'm excited to kick back and relax with Jorge and the dogs. Also, one of my outfits was chosen as Teen Vogue Fashion Click's look of the day. Yay!

I've been gravitating towards the color green lately, which is probably why this vintage green rose print top is one of my favorite items in the store right now. I paired it with a basic black skirt and a vintagel leopard belt I found a few weeks back.

The Fall bug has bit me, and I'm happy to report that my house is full of pumpkin spice scented candles and special Fall-flavored coffees. How has the season been affecting you all?

Love you guys, thanks so much for all the comments! They make my day <3

This Week's Faves ♥

2011-10-13T21:00:00.002-04:00

Jorge and I just wrapped a photo shoot for the store, and couldn't wait to share some pics with you guys. We've been finding some amazing items in the vintage dress department - floral prints, rich metallics, and bold colors.

I also couldn't wait to put on my amazing new gold studded black cuff, care of Filthy Magic. Be prepared to see it all week - it's not leaving my wrist.

Be sure to check out all of our new arrivals at the store <3

Streaky Lights.

2011-10-12T17:28:00.000-04:00

||Vintage Mavens men's sweater, Vintage Mavens. Rings & bracelet c/o Romwe. American Apparel disco pants.||

I'm back in Miami <3 New York was loads of fun - family, friends, shopping... it was a great break.

Love these pictures Jorge took the other day. Long shutter speed + cars driving by = awesome. Plus I got to try out my mint colored nail polish, which was the perfect backdrop to show off the gorgeous rings and bracelet that Romwe sent over.

I threw on one of my favorite pieces from the men's collection, since Fall has finally hit Miami. You can see it in our men's section at the store.

Thanks for all the lovely comments! Can't wait to go see all of your blogs tonight <3 Love you guys!

Press Call.

2011-10-12T16:27:00.000-04:00

1. Ocean Drive Magazine, October Issue, Trends Contributor.

2. Societe Perrier Website, Better Know A Blogger, Miami Edition.

3. Miami New Times Blog.

Just wanted to share some recent press clippings with you all. I was one of the fashion contributors to Ocean Drive magazine this month, along with lending some insider vintage tips to Societe Perrier and the Miami New Times Blog. Also on the press roster is the ever-popular men's website Urban Daddy, who wrote an article about our vintage men's collection.

I couldn't be happier <3

If Wishes Were Horses...

2011-10-10T11:24:00.000-04:00

||Thrifted Dress. Jorge's vintage jacket (similar one for sale in the men's section of the store.)||

Greetings from New York! Just flew in for a few days to see family and friends. I was hoping for some colder, Fall-esque weather, but it was in the 80's yesterday with no signs of cooling down. While I'm here, I'll be working on a few more designs for my clothing line and plan on spending a majority of today browsing fabric shops. I am completely in my element and brimming with excitement.

Here are some photos Jorge and I took before I left along Biscayne Bay at sunset. I'm wearing a thrifted floral dress and Jorge's vintage jacket. I suppose I was channeling my inner California girl that day.

I added some new listings to the store yesterday, which you can check out here.

... oh, and don't forget to enter our giveaway!

I'm off to get my coffee fix. Love you guys! xo

G I V E A W A Y - In Love With Fashion

2011-10-08T09:49:00.000-04:00

||All images c/o InLoveWithFashion.com||

It's giveaway time, ladies <3 I'm happy to announce that we've teamed up with the UK company I nLoveWithFashion.com to offer our readers a chance to win a dress of their choice from their gorgeous collection.

To enter:
1. Follow our blog on BlogLovin or click the "follow" button above to follow with Blogger (you can do both for 2 entries).
2. Become a fan of In Love With Fashion on Facebook.

Once you've entered, just leave a comment below with your email address and you're in the running <3 Last day to enter is October 22nd.

Happy weekend, my loves. xo

Falling In Love With Fall.

2011-10-05T15:51:00.000-04:00

||Vintage poncho, Vintage Mavens. Jeffrey Campbell shoes.||

Well, Fall has finally hit Miami and I am THRILLED. I love being able to wear something other than a vintage mini dress and flats! Yesterday, I took my computer out into our back yard and worked from home while the doggies played. With a slight breeze and a pumpkin spice latte in my hand, it was absolute heaven.

With Halloween approaching, I finalized my costume (most of which I already had as props from a past photo shoot). It's pretty amazing, and it makes me wish that it was socially acceptable to wear costumes all year round and not be labeled a complete weirdo. But for now, I suppose cute vintage ponchos will have to suffice :) This one is currently for sale in the store.

How cold is it where you are? ... and more importantly, what are you guys going to be for Halloween?

xoxo

This Week's Faves ♥

2011-10-04T10:35:00.000-04:00

Just a suuuper quick post of my faves of the week from the store. My favorite? The cat printed sweater <3

It's an AMAZING day outside today, so I'm going to go indulge in pumpkin spice lattes, costume shops, and anything else October-related.

Love you! xo

Flares of the Sun.

2011-10-03T16:37:00.002-04:00

||Vintage mini dress, Vintage Mavens. (sold) Forever 21 rings. Jeffrey Campbell shoes.||

Have I ever told you that I love lens flares? It's true. In pictures, in movies... anywhere, really. We shot in Coral Gables the other day, and Jorge caught some flares here and there. The location was pretty - vines, trees, and a stone wall covered with gorgeous snail shells.

I know it seems like I've gone "baby doll bananas", but I've been finding some really incredible ones lately! I found this dressl a few weeks back. It has some seriously stunning detailing, like the suede paneling and the sheer overlay. Honestly, who doesn't love a great vintage baby doll? Anyhow, I just placed it in the store, along with some other sweet vintage finds.

How was your weekend, guys? Mine was spent drinking foamy latte's, driving around with the windows down, and taking long walks with the doggies. Pretty relaxing.

Thanks for all the comments! Love you guys! <3

Jagger.

2011-10-01T20:21:00.001-04:00

||Vintage mini dress, Vintage Mavens. (sold). Alex & Chloe Coco necklace. Jeffrey Campbell shoes.||

I found this vintage dress last week, and promptly named it the "Jagger Mini Dress" because it kinda makes me feel like a rock star when I wear it. I usually don't opt for fitted dresses, but there's something about the shape of this that I love. I suppose if I started a band (which I've already decided I would name Lady Death Strike), I would wear this dress on stage. Anyway, it's up in the store now.

I got an email from a reader the other day asking me how I got that gnarly scar on my knee. Uh, well, I was in Las Vegas with a friend and fell off the sidewalk. Yes... I am that clumsy. I remember I was supposed to come back to New York and start my job with Dolce & Gabbana and I couldn't even walk. What a nightmare. But now I love my scar. I like telling little kids that I got into a fight with a bear.

I hope you all are having an awesome weekend! .... and thanks so much for all the lovely comments! Love hearing from all of you guys! xoxo

Red Romper

2011-09-30T21:19:00.001-04:00

||Vintage romper, Vintage Mavens. (sold) Bag c/o Romwe. Thrited jacket. XXI flats.||

Happy Friday, everyone! Had a great start to my weekend today. Jorge and I visited an awesome little vegan cafe called La Vie En Raw right up the street from the office. It's a little place tucked away in Coral Gables, and offers a great selection of raw vegan foods. This time, we tried the ravioli & pizza (both delicious) and had a chance to chat with the super friendly owner. I'm excited to go back and try they're smoothies and juices! If you live in the Miami area, you can check out La Vie En Raw here.

Sorry for the disheveled look for today - I seriously haven't gotten a chance to buy a decent steamer and it's driving me nuts. Like, seriously crazy.

Any plans for the weekend? Love you guys <3

Baby Doll.

2011-09-28T13:30:00.001-04:00

||Vintage Gold Dress, Vintage Mavens. (sold).||

Some snap shots of me in a golden baby doll vintage dress visiting some of my favorite spots around my neighborhood (the fruit stand on 5th street, for example). Jorge shot them using our multi colored flash lomography camera (which we have been using a lot lately). In Miami, naturally.

Also, I just put together a pretty sweet vintage sale in the store. Check it out!

A friend of mine just launched a really awesome website called Gladeland.com about Miami locals. She even has a little feature on me in there too! Yay!

Thanks for all the awesome comments, you guys. I love reading them and I love visiting all your lovely blogs <3 Love you! xo

This Week's Faves ♥

2011-09-27T17:06:00.000-04:00

Here are a few favorites from the store this week. I've been purchasing a ton of velvet, brights, and golden hues for the store lately. My personal favorite is the gorgeous hand made blue paneled dress. A serious vintage find, if you ask me.

Also, we are about to have a huge sale! Starting tonight, I'll be adding some pieces to the "sale" section of the site. Be sure to check it out for some serious vintage steals.

Which dresses do you guys like? I'd love to know! xo

OPTICA.

2011-09-26T17:53:00.001-04:00

||Vintage Leopard Dress, Vintage Mavens. (sold). Glasses c/o Proopticals. Tights c/o Romwe. ||

As most of you know, I don't wear glasses, but I couldn't refuse these adorable frames which were given to me by Proopticals. They kinda made me wish I did wear glasses!

Another film series highlighting my neighborhood in Miami. Jorge and I drive around with our Lomography camera and take quick, candid shots of things that interest us. I love it - much more interactive than my usual photographs.

This vintage leopard tux-style dress is one of my favorites in the store right now. I also added some other cute dresses, as well as putting some accessories on sale. Check it out here.

Are you guys looking forward to this week?

Love you guys. xo

Alexandra Roxo in Vintage Mavens!

2011-09-25T19:27:00.000-04:00

I was incredibly happy to see that my friend & filmmaker, Alexandra Roxo, wore one of my original designs to New York Fashion Week!!! How gorgeous does she look in the We Are Vintage Mavens cape dress?! So honored that she rocked our dress to NYFW parties and film screenings <3

We love you, Alexandra!

Through Our Eyes.

2011-09-24T18:19:00.001-04:00

||Dress, c/o In Love With Fashion. Vintage patchwork purse, Vintage Mavens. Shoes, Jeffrey Campbell.||

This is my neighborhood in Miami - chickens roam the streets, 90% of signs are in Spanish, there are gorgeously rich colored buildings at every turn, and nothing is ordinary. Though I'm not usually wearing pretty dresses (this one was a gift from In Love With Fashion) and heels, it's a pretty accurate portrayal of my neck of the woods here in Miami.

Jorge and I had to get a bit more creative with this week's photos since our camera has been sent away for maintenance. The result: shooting with a film camera with a multi colored flash option. This has become my most favorite photo shoot ever. I would choose it over my normal "head-on-shot-in-the-street" photos any day.

What do you guys think? Ever get tired of your routine photo shoots? What do you think if this candid series here?

Love you all! xo

Aztec Caftan

2011-09-21T16:35:00.001-04:00

||Vintage Aztec print caftan, Vintage Mavens. (sold). Tarnish horn bracelet. Jeffrey Campbell shoes.||

Here's an outfit I wore last week right before shooting some vintage for the store. I have always loved mini caftans - it's such an effortlessly cool silhouette and shape. This one can be found at the store, modeled by my lovely friend Anna.

In other news, I'll be working on putting up some more listings (both men's and women's) in the store over the week, so visit the website for first dibs on awesome vintage wear. I've also been enjoying a lot of quality time with Jorge and the puppies. Pretty happy these days.

What do you guys think of caftans? Awesome shape, or not your style?

Love you ALL!

Tell Your Boyfriend....

2011-09-19T20:37:00.000-04:00

Vintage Mavens carries menswear now! We just added our first six vintage menswear pieces to the store - and we'll keep adding them all week. My husband/photographer Jorge is as much of a vintage lover as I am, so it only seemed natural for him to start a small men's section within the store (yes, that's him modeling the clothes - doesn't he look so handsome?!).

Now, your super stylish boyfriends can shop vintage too! Go to VintageMavens.com and click "MENS" to shop <3

xoxo

Silhouettes & Sunsets

2011-09-18T13:11:00.001-04:00

|| Vintage Horse Print Jacket, Vintage Mavens. (sold). Jeffrey Campbell Shoes.||

This jacket is by far my favorite item in the store right now. Everything about it falls in direct line with my personal taste - the gorgeous silhouette, the mini hemline, the abstract caveman-like horse print, the horn buttons... I seriously adore it.

We finally got a chance to do a quick shoot at sunset - it seems as though we always just miss that "magic time". The window for sunset is quite narrow, so it usually involves some planning (and any of my friends will tell you, I am not planner).

Jorge got back into town yesterday, so I've been doing a lot of relaxing & spending quality time with him and the doggies this weekend.

Oh, and I also wanted to say a big THANK YOU to Vega of Vintage Complex for the lovely blog post about VM! It was certainly the cherry on top of my weekend <3

So how is everyone's weekend going? Thanks so much for all the lovely comments - love love LOVE hearing what you guys have to say! xoxoxo

The Tropics.

2011-09-17T10:31:00.000-04:00

||Vintage Mini Dress, Vintage Mavens (sold). Spiral necklace, Vintage Mavens. Golden necklace (worn as a hand piece), Vintage Mavens. Horn bracelet, Tarnish. Shoes, Jeffrey Campbell. ||

I've started to notice that my friends on Facebook have been posting about summer's end, cold weather approaching, and dusting off their warm sweaters for this week - not here! Us Floridians are still experiencing unrelenting heat. Well, that's not entirely accurate. This morning, I did feel a slight breeze while getting the morning mail...

Taking the summer heat into account, I wore this vintage babydoll dress the other day while attending a meeting downtown. I'm actually quite tall (about 5'9) and the length of the dress was perfect for me. Plus, the shape and hemline make it a great summer dress <3 It was available in the store last week, but got snatched by a lucky Australian girl.

Pretty excited today, because Jorge returns from his trip to Boston. Not quite the same without him here.

Well, I'm off to put up some more items in the store - be sure to check in & see our new arrivals!

What do you guys have planned for the weekend? I hope some exciting & fun things! Love you guys! xoxo

Smile For The Camera

2011-09-15T11:22:00.001-04:00

||Vintage Mini Dress, Vintage Mavens (sold). Vintage Blazer, Vintage Mavens. (sold). Forever 21 Rings. Jeffrey Campbell Shoes.||

I realized there are a million photographs of me, but not many of Jorge (my photographer/husband). I thought this shoot would be a good opportunity to take photographs of each other! We had loads of fun, actually. I think I snapped off some nice ones of him, too.

I am wearing the Charlotte Mini Dress and Autumn Blazer from the store.

Also, thanks for all of the lovely comments! <3 I love you guys!

Post Teens

2011-09-14T10:27:00.000-04:00

These are some photos we took the other night at Fox's Lounge in Miami to see Post Teens perform. All in all, a very fun night. It's strange seeing my face on the blog without my orange lipstick on!

My husband Jorge (that's him with me in that photo there) has been working hard to start a vintage men's section in our store - so start telling you handsome, stylish boyfriends about it! It should be up within the next two weeks at VintageMavens.com.

What do you guys think about us launching a small vintage men's store?

We Love Our Mavens!

2011-09-14T09:42:00.001-04:00

How amazing does Caroline of OHSOCARO look in her Vintage Mavens sweater?! I was particularly amazed when she told me that she takes her own photographs (not an easy task)... but with photography inspiration from Patrick Demarchelier and Annie Leibovitz, this girl has obviously got an eye for beauty & composition <3 Gorgeous, Caroline! Thanks for sharing! xo

Do you have a photograph of yourself in your favorite VM piece? I'd love to see it!

Ask The Dust

2011-09-13T10:14:00.000-04:00

||Vintage cut-out mini dress, Vintage Mavens. Vintage tribal jacket, Vintage Mavens. Romwe messenger bag. Tarnish bracelet. Jeffrey Campbell shoes.||

I've gotten pretty enthralled by the book I've been reading lately, hence the name of the post. If any one out there is looking for a good read, John Fante's Ask The Dust is pretty amazing. It's good to adjust your eyes to something other than a computer screen sometimes. I have to actually schedule reading time into my list of things to do, or I can very easily sit in my office all day long, staring at millions of pixels.

This is what I wore the other day after wrapping a Vintage Mavens photo shoot. Love the vintage black mini dress and the tribal jacket. Both are in the store right now.

Are you guys reading any good books right now? I'd love to hear!

This Week's Faves ♥

2011-09-12T14:53:00.001-04:00

Hope you all had a great weekend! Mine was spent watching documentaries, reading a wonderful John Fante novel, and watching some great local bands play around town.

Here are a few favorites from the store this week. Jorge and I just photographed tons of vintage that will be placed in the store this week. Yay, exciting <3

How was your weekend? Do anything fun & exciting?

PS - Thank you to all of you for the sweet comments on the blog lately. They make my day!