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Monday, July 19, 2010

clover HEADS

And another great time shopping Crimson & Clover. 

Geez. It's becoming a bad habit. Every Friday for the last month or so, I've been stopping by the Crimson & Clover shop, "just to have a peek." Well, peeks turn into finds, and finding, well, that turns into me spending money. Not loads of money mind you, because this store has ridiculouly low prices on beautiful, pristine vintage and remarkably one-of-a-kind home made jewelry. I won't mention the two pairs of Ferragamos calmly sitting in a corner, taunting me with their thrift store prices. Bastards, Ferragamos. The least your perfect condition soles could do is be in my shoe size, but whatevers.
 
Last Friday, I met my home-girl Kerry D there to do a little "peeking." The place wasn't crowded, but full enough of some cool people. There was a Swedish vixen, an English lady and god-knows who else, all drawn to the C&C by the deliriously fantastic vintage selection  in this cute, cute boutique. Did I mention it was cute? Here, let me show you: 
 

WhatdItellya? Cute. 
Kara, one of the two lovely proprietresses of the place, is always warm and friendly. She let me take a picture of her, so I could show you how adorable SHE is. And her shoes. 

And speaking of adorable, how do you like Kerry in her new hat? 


Below: not quite the flattering photo of me, but I like the sign a lot. Kerry took over camera operations for awhile and got some good shots. There will  be more of Kerry's pics, over at her blog Fashion, Farms and Freedom



Wishing you all a very happy Monday, amigos & amigas!
                                                                                             xo. -Bella Q

19 comments:

jemina said...

OH HOW FUN!!! it seems like this store is the perfect source for my recessionista chic look, would you do it Bella the recessionista chic post, I know you will deliver :)), wishing you a fabulous monday darling, XOXO

myfloorisred.com said...

This shop seems amazing! Love Kara's shoes and tatoo too!

luciana said...

gorgeous pictures. Love it so much :)

Anonymous said...

I love that stitched art! So cute!

Anonymous said...

Nice post!;)

The Dolls Factory said...

Love it . You are red hair so it is perfect.

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theequinebovine said...

Sweet lil day..I vote we do this every Friday :)

natale eve said...

LOVE this shop.

C.C. said...

You ladies better take me for a shop there whenever I get my butt back to Sacto! xox

Hannah said...

Rockstar? I think yes.

Christina said...

i love that vintage lace jacket...so cute!
love your blog :)

the Citizen Rosebud said...

@C.C. : I'd love to take you there when you visit from kiwi-land!

@ Hannah: I like the way you think! I do think my amiga Kerry looks like a rockstar (she's gorgeous!)

@ Christina: thank you! I just checked out your blog and am now following. Let's just say we have a mutual (thrift store) admiration.

stylenuggets said...

Wow that store is a treasure trove of vintage. Buy the Ferragamos please- even if I can't wear them at least I know they have gone to a good home!!

the Citizen Rosebud said...

I wish! But they are tooo big! Two pair, one a classic flat w/ bow, the other a thong sandal WITH BOWS! Size 7.5, and 8.

A BRIT GREEK said...

Loving the pics doll! I've been going though the same window shopping phase which ultimately turns into a buy, naughty us!

p.s have you checked out my gal Vintage Mavens? - online vintage store -based in Miami but delivers everywhere!!

x.o.x.o
ps thanks for swinging by!

the Citizen Rosebud said...

you're a temptress Brit Greek! now I'm going to HAVE to check her out!

Missa said...

Mark my words, I WILL make it into this amazing shop one day!

Violet Folklore said...

Kerry D- cute as fuck! And you look darling in that sign photo girl!

Ah, you standing in front of my favorite rack at C&C. Ah. Ahhhh. And you are wearing white lace. Ahhhhhh.

Ps about your most recent post, you're a mathematical GENIUS!

the Citizen Rosebud said...

I heart you, Violet Folklore. Wait 'till you see Wednesday's post: ALL over that Kerry D like lint on a cheap suit. She is da BOMB!