August 4, 2014

Clothing and handbags launch in my Etsy shop + a special coupon code discount


When this year kicked off, some eight months ago now (hard to believe, I know!), I wrote a post detailing many of the different things that I planned to do in 2014. Two-thirds of the way through the year, I can very happily and confidentially say that I've made progress on every front, very much including the sixth entry on the list: trying new things and pushing myself outside of my comfort zone.

One of the biggest happened just a few days ago, when I launched my YouTube channel and started sharing videos with all of you there (the feedback for which has been incredibly supportive and I really, sincerely want to thank everyone who has left me a comment or sent me an email about it - you guys have had some fabulous ideas for posts as well, which I also hugely appreciate!), and earlier this year, in May, another major new happening was when when my Etsy vintage shop opened its doors.

Now, nearly three months since that happened, I'm flat out giddy with excitement to share with you that, on top of vintage jewelry, hats, gloves, accessories, compacts, and ephemera, Chronically Vintage is now stocking vintage clothing, stockings, and handbags as well (and shoes will be following very, very soon, too!). Below are four of the garments and four of the handbags that are on the virtual shelves there as we speak!



From top left to bottom right: 1960s ladies plaid cotton blazer | Circa 1960s pink plus size dress with matching scarf | 1940s sheer ivory and gold tie neck blouse | 1950s green wool floral print wiggle dress





From top left to bottom right: Vintage black velvet 1940s/1950s box purse | Vintage black and gold metallic thread brocade purse | 1940s black crochet handbag | 1950s brown marble swirl lucite handbag



There isn't a time in my life, no joke, when I can't remember wanting to sell vintage items, especially clothing and accessories, so I'm over-the-moon elated that fashions have joined the team, so to speak, in the shop as well.

To celebrate this fact, I'm offering all my readers a special coupon code that will save you 15% off everything in my shop for the five days (today until the night of Friday August 8th). There's no minimum order and you apply this coupon code to absolutely anything you purchase from me between today and the 8th.




Use coupon code Fashionlaunch15 at checkout

to save 15% on everything in store!



The vintage fashions and handbags I’m selling have all been sourced from around my province of British Columbia are just some of the many I'll be continuing to list in the coming weeks and from here on out.

One point I want to mention is that I vow stock as wide a range of different sized clothing as possible. If, like most people, you have a waist size bigger the 23 inches, you're in luck, because my shop has, and will always have, a range of different sizes, from XS to plus size and everything in between. We, as the gorgeous ladies we are, come in all manner of shapes and sizes and it's deeply important to me that I provide fashions that as many people as possible can avail of and enjoy wearing.

A quick second point that I'd like to slip into this post, and this applies to everything in my shop, not just clothing, is that I offer super low combined shipping on order where two or more items are purchased at the same time. I can't do anything about the base postal rate, I'm afraid, as that's what Canada Post charges (I don't make a profit on my shipping at all), but I can offer you super low rates on each additional item you add to your order from me to give you the most bang for your shipping dollar buck.

Happy shopping and thank you, everyone, as always for sharing in all of the exciting beginnings I've been experiencing this year - very much including the launch of clothing and handbags in my Etsy shop. Here's to plenty more super cool firsts still to come in 2014 and beyond!

27 comments:

  1. I was so excited to see that you're carrying vintage clothing now! If you ever find a pair of seamed stockings in a size 9 or 10, please let me know as I would most likely be interested.

    Cheers!

    Brigid
    the Middle Sister and Singer

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet gal! There is so, so much more clothing coming in the second half of the summer and from here on out and while I don't currently have such a pair of stocking, I will keep my eyes opened for one for you. I keep a running (written) list of vintage items that I know folks are looking for and will put seamed size 9 or 10 stockings down with your name right now.

      Have a beautiful Monday!
      ♥ Jessica

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  2. Gosh, my head is spinning with all those news and innovations. Where on earth are you finding all that energy? Your wonderful blog is going from strength to strength and I hope and pray that is will fill your life with even more sparkling confidence and fun.

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    1. That is immensely beautiful and sincerely appreciated, dear Sascha, thank you deeply. Truth be told, I am pretty knackered some days, but more than energy often, it's a matter of finding enough hours in the day, especially since I am still, and always, a homemaker as well, plus I do (at least) several hours of work a week for my husband's side business (on top of his 9-5) as well. It's a balancing act for sure, and sometimes I'm better at it than others, but so many of these areas of my life are new this year and I'm sure as time goes on I'll get better at making sure they each get their fair share of my attention without the others (necessarily) suffering at all because of it.

      Hugs & heartfelt thanks,
      ♥ Jessica

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  3. oh how exciting! i'm beginning to think that 2014 has been quite the year for you, Jessica, with all the fun, new things you have going on! such beautiful and promising pieces already, i can't wait for for more. you go gal!
    -Abigail

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  4. Congratulations, Jessica! I'm a bit behind but wow, two exciting things in one day!

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    1. Thank you very much, lovely Jen! There really has been a major whirlwind of activity going on here as of late - with even more coming down the pipeline (such as selling my vintage goods at some sales around the Okanagan and beyond) in the coming weeks, months and so on. 2014 is a year of making big things happen for sure on my end! :)

      ♥ Jessica


      ♥ Jessica

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  5. Clothes, yippee!

    I must mention that I own that Chaus blazer in a slightly different colourway, and as loud as it looks by itself, it is VERY wearable (I've even worn it with white shorts). *radio announcer voice* "I encourage readers of Chronically Vintage the blog to head over to the Etsy shop and buy themselves a nice plaid blazer...but better hurry, there's only one!"

    Seriously though, that's one of my favourite pieces of vintage.

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    1. What a glowingly awesome endorsement of that fab 60s blazer, dear Goody, thank you very much! I tell yah, it was hard not to tuck it away in my own closet. It's so fun, versatile and surprisingly figure flattering to boot - as you know! I'm curious, what colour palette does your version feature?

      ♥ Jessica

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    2. More red white and blue with a bit of yellow.

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    3. Lovely!!! Sounds like it would be the perfect topper for a 4th of July outfit.

      ♥ Jessica

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  6. Love the blouse and the green dress, going to pop over for a peek now!

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  7. How exiting! All the best with it! I am sure, you will have some exquisite pieces!
    http://balearaitzart.blogspot.com.au/

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  8. I've had my eyes on that gold sheer blouse for ages, unfortunately I cannot make the boobs shrink to fit it! I might have a little peak and see what other treasures you have xx

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    1. Aww, thank you, sweet Bex. I'm sorry that that beautiful sheer 1940s blouse is too small in the bust. I will let you know immediately if I ever find another in my vintage searches with more space in that particular region.

      Tons of hugs & heartfelt thanks for your support of my shop,
      ♥ Jessica

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  9. I think it is so cool that you have set yourself so many goals and already achieved so many of them. Congratulations, dear. I am in love with several of your dresses, I think we also share the same taste, but unfortunately they are too big! And it is not often I experience vintage dresses to be to too big, so in a strange way, it makes me happy. I look very much forward to seeing what pops up next in your lovely shop. I haven't had time to check your Youtube channel yet, but look forward to doing so. Wishing you a lovely day, dear. :)

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    1. Thank you deeply, dear Sanne. I know what you mean about that making you happy in a way. Those times I've encountered the same thing in other people's shops, I've felt the same way because it means that there are options out there for gals of all kinds of sizes, not just mine (and/or those smaller than what I wear).

      I really appreciate your fabulous support, thank you again so very much!

      Tons of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  10. Oh my goodness, you have such a great selection! I am endlessly impressed with you--you are achieving so much. I can't wait to go and browse your shop a little more!

    Congratulations on all of your new endeavors!

    Cheers,
    Jenny

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    1. Jenny dear, you are immensely kind - and fabulous for my morale - thank you very much!!!

      Tons of hugs,
      ♥ Jessica

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  11. Hello Jessica!
    Beautiful clothes, dresses and blouses.
    Tons of hugs, Cris.

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  12. The lucite bag is delightful! Congratulations on adding clothes and handbags to your shop!
    (Sorry for so many comments today, I fell a bit behind on blog reading this past week.)

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  13. you picked real treasures for your shop my dear!
    and you photographed them in a very professional way. i bet they sell like sliced bread :-)
    (as we say here)
    hugs!!!!

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  14. That '50's wiggle dress is divine!

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  15. Your shop is growing.
    I am ever so proud of you. You have your own space under the sun, and it's a fabulous place to visit. So many magnificent things, and so much inspiration - it's what you offer with every single item.
    I absolutely adore the black velvet box-bag. I think it's an essence of a lady.

    Keep working hard, Jess.
    You're doing great!

    Marija

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  16. i'm so excited for you and your shop. clothing and accessories are a wonderful addition to CV shop. i love how sweet that pink 50s linen dress is. :)

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  17. Congrats on the shop Jessica, I have just opened it in another tab :)
    I have to say that I am so happy for you, you're getting the things you want done. Go girl !

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    1. Thank you very much, sweet Lorena. This has definitely been a summer - and year - of getting things done, as you very aptly put it. I knew that I wanted to head into and them embrace the start of 30s on a super productive note, full of new adventures, and so far 2014 has really lived up to that goal. I can hardly wait to see what the last few months of it will have in store (literally and figuratively speaking alike! :)).

      Big hugs & many thanks for your blog comments yesterday,
      ♥ Jessica

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