Tuesday, December 9, 2008
More Vintage Finds on eBay
Monday, December 8, 2008
Vintage Jewelry
Elite Repeat
Elite Repeat is located at 1336 Randolph in St. Paul.
Here are some tips for shopping at Elite Repeat:
Printed on each price tag is the date the item came to Elite Repeat. After 31 days, that item will become 10% off, 41 days 20% off, and 51 days 30% off.
Also, there are Two Huge Sales each year. The last two weeks of January and the last 2 weeks in July, everything in the store is 50% off!
Elite Repeat is open 10am-8pm Tuesday-Thursday, 10am-5pm Friday-Saturday, and closed on Sunday and Monday.
You can check out their website at http://www.eliterepeatstpaul.com/
Sunday, December 7, 2008
TurnStyle
The great thing about consignment stores, rather than thrift stores, is the partnership between the store and the actual seller. The seller or the original owner of the item receives a percentage of the sale. If items do not sell, normally in a 90 day period, they must be picked up by the seller or they become legally owned by the store. This partnership normally fosters a store that has quality products.
TurnStyle sells Women's and Men's Clothing and Accessories, Children's Clothing, as well as Furniture and Home Accents.
Check out a store near you at http://www.turnstyleconsign.com/
Saturday, December 6, 2008
OPITZ!
Opitz Outlet, sells upscale name brand apparel, shoes, accessories and domestics at 70% off retail. The type of merchandise you would find in an upscale department store. The merchandise comes from major manufacturers, distributors and retailers. Some items may have flaws or defects. Others may be off season, discontinued items, "odd lots", production problems or sample lots.
Address: 4320 Excelsior Blvd, St. Louis Park, MN
Open: Monday-Wednesday: 12-8pm, Thursday-Friday: 10am-8pm, Saturday 10am-6pm, Sunday 12-5pm
I suggested signing up online to receive emails and listings for their upcoming designer events!
Shopping In Minnesota
I found some great tips for shopping in Minnesota at www.thebudgetfashionista.com
Shop downtown - Downtown Minneapolis boasts two of the best outlet stores in town- Off Fifth, the Saks Fifth Avenue Outlet; and Last Call, the Neiman Marcus Outlet.
Check the temperature and plan accordingly - There are two seasons in Minnesota: cold and colder. Check the weather before coming, and dress accordingly.
Head uptown - Scandinavian sensibility meets urban flair with a wide range of boutiques and great restaurants (Figlio is a favorite). Stop by Ragstock, a vintage seeker’s delight, located a block west of Hennepin Avenue on Lake Street. If you have time visit their warehouse location downtown.
Visit the Mall of America - MOA, Don’t expect to find high fashion - but you will find an IKEA and four Gaps.
Bring your checkbook - Minneapolis is one of the only places left where the stores will take a check.
Pick up a copy of City Pages - This alternative paper has the most comprehensive listing of activities in the area. Plus, it’s free. Also check out the Minneapolis Star and Tribune.
Go to Target - It’s big. It’s red. It’s nationwide. Visit the store in its hometown.
No sales tax - The great state of Minnesota levies no sales tax on necessities such as clothing and groceries, leaving you more money to spend at the Mall.
Don’t miss the local malls - Minneapolis has great local malls. Visit Southdale, in Edina - the first enclosed mall in America.
You can find the article in its entirety at: http://www.thebudgetfashionista.com/archive/shopping_guide_to_minneapolis/
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Vintage Style in Minnesota
Check out their Holiday Fashion spread featuring many of these wonderful stores at http://vita.mn/story.php?id=35496789.