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Drawping Da Bomb

8843037861?profile=originalI really don't know what this blog is going to be about...I just liked the title I came up with hahha! Anyway I just want to say, I am so glad to be here. I'm Ashley West and my sister, Lauren Stout, and I own a street wear line called gangfeather® We do not make the clothing we sell, we make the designs on the clothing! Each of us has a unique style. Both Lauren and I draw anything from realistic representations of life to highly stylized cartoons. Although Lauren tends to draw realistically wh

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2 BRAND new pairs of Ferragamo shoes….

That’s right not 1 but 2 BRAND new pairs of Ferragamo shoes.  The average price for BRAND new Ferragamo shoes are between $250-300 and that’s average because they can go up to $1,000+.  I’m always bewildered by finding BRAND new anything from a thrift store and believe me I’m always bewildered in a good way but Ferragamo?  WOW thank you thrift store GODS for watching over me and guiding me to this treasure troll of yumminess.  A heritage rich in creativity, inspired by beauty and sophistication,

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WEEKLY Re-cap of vintage luxury clothes….

It was a very short week because of my trip to see my parents in south Texas so I only have the Ferragamo shoes post and a post from fellow thrifter Susan.  I’m still blown away by all the luxury Susan was able to find in her small town in Texas local Goodwill.  Anyone out there that has found 6-8 pieces of truly luxury clothing please snap some photos & write me a brief description and I would love to publish it on The Thrifters Blog…  Friend me on Facebook and follow me on Twitter…. Keep keepi

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LOVEEEE  it when fellow thrifters email me with their stories & photos, you have no idea how that makes my heart sing….  Hearing from you, telling me that you found STYLISH recycled luxury items inside a thrift store and saving you mucho dinero is like listening to James Earl Jones read the phone book….. I could listen to that all day long.  Here is a letter from Susan: 

Dear Daniel

I wanted to send you pictures of my fabulous finds.  I live in a tiny tiny town in central Texas and if I can find

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I just couldn’t believe my eyes when I saw the Chanel label, still can’t believe my eyes…  It isnt’ everyday, every week, every month that I find Chanel inside a thrift store so you better believe when I do I               C-E-L-E-B-R-A-T-E !  I just kept thinking Coco would be so pleased with me for salvaging these classic black wool Chanel slacks from a thrift store so that I can blog about them and hold them up to high praise.  Yes yes I know there is also Burberry in this posting but I’m sor

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First let me say goodbye Whitney Houston and may you Rest In Peace .  My thoughts go out to her daughter and family.  Here is a brief re-cap of all my fashionable recycled luxury pieces I’ve scored this week.  Tadashi, Carmen Marc Valvo, Rebecca Taylor, J Brand jeans, Alberto Makali, Trian Turk, Theory, Kulson, Vivienne Tam, Valentino, Burberry & Chanel. So much ‘green’ eco friendly luxury out there just waiting for you .  Be STYLISH and shop green.  Friend me on Facebook and follow me on Twitte

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The First ever Cotton Candy Punk Couture Contest!!!!! I need more fans!! At least 400 by the end of the year! The one person who gets the most people to fan and at least purchase on garment gets two free Cotton Candy Punk Couture goodies!! Did I mention it will custom one of a kind goodies!! Get as people to fan and tag you one my wall for credit and the possibility to win fun prizes! Good luck and lets keep that number growing!!!

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lollie calendar & events

Have any little ones in your life? Shopping for them just got a WHOLE LOT EASIER!

 

The Memorial Day Sale at lollie begins tomorrow with an additional 20% off ALL mark downs. In addition, ALL Spring/Summer 2011 clothing is 10% off. The sale runs through Sunday.

 

If you check-in at lollie on Facebook, you will receive a coupon good towards 10% off a future purchase.

 

lollie is located at 1312 Chicago AvenueEvanston, IL 60201(847) 328-7303

 

JUNE EVENTS

June 12th Fly Danny, Fly Noon - 4PM

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Substance Wear Giveaway

Substance Wear, the luxury lifestyle brand offers Facebook fans a chance to win these amazing prizes:

A Multi Layer Pearl Necklace and a Metal Flower Head Stretch Belt
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If you are already  fan of  Substance Wear on Facebook, don’t worry --- you are still eligible for the contest!
How to participate?
• First go to Substance Wear’s Facebook Fan page.
• And click the “Like” button. You must have a Facebook account to do this.
• Don’t forget to leave a comment on Facebook page if you blog about this contes
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Paul&Shark iPhone and iPad App

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The brand-new Apps for iPhone and iPad that will allow you to join the Paul&Shark world are finally available!


You will be therefore able to easily glance through the catalogue showing the new collections, to find the nearest store and, if you are a Paul&Shark Club member, even to constantly verify your number of Miles awarded upon purchasing the Paul&Shark products.

Download iPhone App | Download iPad App

Paul&Shark Official Facebook FanPage 

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Veritas Fashion 50+ City Road Tour- Be A Part!

On March 10 2011, Veritas Fashion will embark on their “Into the Valley” Road Tour to bring awareness to and raise support for the community of Maai Mahiu,Kenya. Maai Mahiu is located along the major trade route between Nairobi, Kenya and Kampala, Uganda. This trade route, known by locals as the AIDS Highway, runs through some of the most densely HIV infected populations in Sub-Saharan Africa and is the home to 3000 internally displaced people. There are two children born every minute in Kenya,

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Fashion Industry on Facebook

Yes, I was a bit slow when it comes to catching the facebook wave. However, I guess it is better late then never. Finally, the Fashion Industry Network and Apparel Search have facebook pages.

Please keep in mind, just because we now have facebook pages for these two sites, it does not mean the pages will be very good. In all honesty, I do not yet know how to properly use facebook. In addition, I unfortunately do not have much time to actively work on keeping the pages updated on a daily or eve

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LeatherNXG - Buy Leather Jackets Online

LeatherNXG is online Leather garment store, where you can buy Leathergarments online. We proud LeatherNXG as one of the best online Leathergarment store, where Quality of the Leather Jackets is not compromisedwith price. This is how we are different from other online Leatherstores.

We specializes in providing, leather Jackets, Bikers leather Jackets forMens and Women, leather pants, leather Skirts, Leather chaps, LeatherHalters etc.

If you are a Biker jackets lover, LeatherNXG is place for you.
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