DIY accessory: Peter Pan embellished lace collar

I love this DIY collar! The embellishments take the peter pan collar lace collar to another level. I am so doing this!!!
DIY accessory: Peter Pan embellished lace collar

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These websites can help you manage clutter while making cash, too – USATODAY.com

These websites can help you manage clutter while making cash, too – USATODAY.com

These websites help you manage clutter and make money, too

thredUP.com Order a free thredUP bag, fill it with outgrown kids' clothing and put it on your doorstep with outgoing mail. thredUP resells items to other moms in its online shop and pays you 20% to 40% of the resale value. Pocket the cash, or use it toward the next size up!

tinypay.me They keep selling stuff online simple. Fill out a quick form for an item you want to sell (either physical or digital goods) and you can share that page across social-media platforms such as Facebook. No account is needed; all management is done through e-mail, and payments are handled by PayPal.

Gumroad.com Create, share and sell your digital goods online — a great way to spring-clean your computer. Most use the site to sell things they've made: songs, albums, videos, photos and even T-shirts. You can sell just about anything that you can upload or link to digitally.

• STORY: Experts help sort through clutter

KarmaGoat.com List an item, set a price and pick a cause you care about. KarmaGoat forwards 85% of the proceeds to the charity you select, among them the American Red Cross and United Way.

Keepio.com Aficionados, unite! Find others who are passionate about the stuff you're trying to sell and easily offload those items. For example, that vintage bike? Find the perfect audience: a bike collecting community. You also can swap stuff.

neverlikeditanyway.com A place to break up with your used belongings. Get rid of stuff you no longer need at a "breakup" price. What's unique is that members shed the stories behind each item. This site takes a cute approach to selling the things you really never liked anyway.

Yardsellr.com Just like a yard sale but all online. Use your virtual neighborhood (Facebook friends, Twitter followers) to declutter. Connect with buyers based on interests (Barbie dolls!) so you can find online neighbors who want exactly what you have.

Shopify.com Create your own online storefront and sell all the high-quality goods you have. Shopify helps professionalize the process by customizing your store design, accepting credit cards and shipping goods — all with a few clicks of the mouse.

Zaarly.com Find people in your local community to buy your stuff. The coolest part: You can set up a phone alert to notify you when something you want to sell is requested by another member. Carry on with your busy life, and watch the buyers come to you!

TaskRabbit.com Want someone to get your spring cleaning done for you? TaskRabbit.com helps you find local people and pay them to, say, clean out the garage. Yuck.

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Impulse Vintage by impulsevintageshop on Etsy

vImpulse Vintage by impulsevintageshop on Etsy

HUGE SALE - 25% OFF EVERYTHING FOR 4 DAYS ONLY! 
FROM 5/7/12 @ 12:00AM MST TO 5/11/12 @ 11:00PM MST! 

INCLUDES DESIGNER AND BRAND NAME VINTAGE DRESSES BLOUSES SKIRTS SWEATERS GOWNS SUITS JACKETS SHOES AND HANDBAGS** 

Take advantage and have fun! 

Happy vintage shopping!

Brooke
IMPULSE VINTAGEMember of the Etsy Vintage Team



Brown Suede Boots / 70s Vintage / Country Western / Texas Brand

Early 50s Vintage / Mollie Parnis / Black Cocktail Dress

50s Vintage Gold Metallic Brocade Dress - Mint Condition

80s Vintage Blue Silk Peplum Dress w/ Hearts - Size: 8

80s Vintage Silk Full Length Skirt - Turquoise & Red

…and much much more!!!!

80s Vintage Blue Silk Peplum Dress w/ Hearts by impulsevintageshop

80s Vintage Blue Silk Peplum Dress w/ Hearts by impulsevintageshop

Awesome totally 80s disco party vintage royal blue heart pattern pencil dress!

* V-neck cross over bodice with snap button closure and vertical pleats
* Long sleeve with matching material button closure at cuffs
* Elastic waist
* Peplum that is flowy and is shorter in front and gets longer around back of dress
* Pencil shape "skirt" part of dress
* 10" slit at back center
* Has shoulder pads that can easily be removed
* Comes with matching ribbed banded belt that wraps around the waist with snap button back closure - not included in picture
* Knee length

BRAND: Saint Romei

MATERIAL: 100% Pure Silk

CONDITION: Great condition. Does have some random spots that I was unable to get out. Not very noticable due to bold color of dress.

SIZE: 8

MEASUREMENTS:
Length: 44"
Bust: 35"
Waist: 28"
Hips: 36"
Sleeves: 25"

The size guide I use for this shop is at
http://www.overstock.com/sizing.html

Thank you and please do not hesitate to ask any questions!

80s Hawaiian Floral Strapless Halter Cotton Summer Dress - M | Market Publique

80s Hawaiian Floral Strapless Halter Cotton Summer Dress - M | Market Publique

by Jade Fashions

Fun, flirty and versatile cream, black, green and red floral cotton dress has thick straps that can go over the shoulder or can be unbuttoned from back and turned into a halter! Bust has inner lining for extra support as well as vertical darting. Has sweetheart neckline, v-shaped darted seam at hip area and full skirt. Back of dress has elastic bunching and a zipper closure. Knee Length. Made in Hawaii.

BRAND: Jade Fashions
MATERIAL: 100% cotton
CONDITION: Excellent Condition! Does not have normal signs of wear. No stains, tears or holes.
SIZE: Medium

MEASUREMENTS: 
Length: 42"
Bust: 36"
Waist: 27.5"
Hips: 38"

The size guide I use for this shop is at
http://www.overstock.com/sizing.html

Thank you and let me know if you have any questions!!!

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Contests | MissesDressy.com Blog

I won! I won! I finally won something! I am so excited!!!

Congratulations to Brooke Nicosia, our latest winner for our great contest with StyleSays at MissesDressy!
Brooke shared pictures from the MissesDressy alum on StyleSays and wins her choice of a $300 dress from our Ships Today section. Which would you choose?
A big thanks and shout out to StyleSays, if you haven’t checked out the site yet, it’s time to take a look…. share all your favorite fashion finds!
And stay tuned to the MissesDressy blog as we have a new contest coming your way soooooooon!

80s Vintage Black Sequin Dress / Mini by impulsevintageshop

Sexy 80s Vintage Black Sequin & Beaded Mini Dress by NITELINE - Della Roufogali

Beautiful and sexy black mini sequin stretch dress that crosses around neckline and chest. Straps have clear rhinestones and gold seed beads. Has back center zipper closure. Perfect cocktail prom or evening dress! 

DESIGNER: NITELINE by Della Roufogali 
MATERIAL: 100% Polyester 
CONDITION: Excellent condition! No normal signs of wear and all sequins, beads and rhinestones are accounted for.
SIZE: 6 Petite

MEASUREMENTS: 
Length: 34.5"
Bust: 34"
Waist: 26"
Hips: 36"

The size guide I use for this shop is at 
http://www.overstock.com/sizing.html

1960's Vintage Straight Knee Length Black Skirt - ILGWU Label - $22.00

Women's 60's straight knee-length skirt made out of black fabric with 2 different woven vertical stripes. Although made in the 60's, has a center back nylon zipper closure with black button and has the brand label "Trimmings" sewn (on inside of skirt, of ccourse) on left side of zipper and lot, size, and wash instructions sewn on right side of zipper near hem. No inner lining, Has four thin belt...

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70s Vintage Orange Boho Hippie Maxi Dress by by impulsevintageshop

70s Vintage Orange Boho Hippie Maxi Dress by by impulsevintageshop

70s Vintage Tangerine Orange Bohemian Hippie Prairie Floor Length Dress by TRIVIA by Charm of Hollywood

Check it out at Impulse Vintage Shop or Market Publique!

Amazing Early 70s Vintage bohemian hippie orange maxi floor length dress :) It is in excellent condition and a great example of 70s fashion. 

* Empire waist
* long bell sleeves
* crocheted lace trim around neckline, cuff of sleeves and vertical trim creating 3 panels
* orange vertically wrinkled material that is textured - similar to linen
* Back center zipper closure
* floor length

BRAND: TRIVIA by Charm of Hollywood

MATERIAL: 50% Cotton, 50% Polyester

CONDITION: Excellent condition! This dress has been very well preserved. The bottom part of hem looks a little dirty, probably because it is floor length.

SIZE: Label says 7/8 BUT it is more like a 

MEASUREMENTS: 
Length: 57"
Bust: 31"
Waist: Full
Hips: Full
Sleeves: 24"

Early 80s Vintage Black Velvet Dress Gown w/ by impulsevintageshop

Early 80s Vintage Black Velvet Dress Gown w/ by impulsevintageshop

Early 80s Vintage Black Velvet Dress Gown w/ Gold Puff Sleeves - Avant Garde Inspired - By Karen Lucas for Niki 

Beautiful, extravagant, avant garde 80s vintage over-the-top black velvet gown with very large, exaggerated shiny gold puffed sleeves. Looks like they are made of wide gold shimmery ribbon and is attached to the dress with thick elastic. Has a v-neckline, a front left off-center 26" slit, and a back center zipper closure. Also has boning (or stays) near the sides, on both front and back) at bodice. Gown as some elasticity and made to fit body. Floor Length. 

BRAND: Karen Lucas for Niki / ILGWU - (International Ladies' Garment Workers' Union)

MATERIAL: 69% Acetate, 16% Rayon, 15% Nylon

CONDITION: Great condition! There are a couple small spots where the velvet has flattened near bottom 

SIZE: Label says 12 - runs small!!! Fits more like a size 8/10

MEASUREMENTS: Length: including shoulders: 63", Length: from bottom of v-neckline: 45", Bust: 36", Waist: 30", Hips: 36

The size guide I use for this shop is at 
http://www.overstock.com/sizing.html

  Impulse Vintage

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KEV!NOU // BLOG « KEV!NOU

Stuck in a rut? 5 ways to propel your life forward.

Are you at a place in life where nothing appears to be moving? Worse still, does the situation appear to be getting darker with every passing moment? Or perhaps, you are at a crossroad where every possible option appears to be simply just a choice between a step towards the devil or the deep blue sea?

The great poet Robert Frost penned the beautiful poem “The Road Not Taken”. In the final few stanzas he wrote:

“Two roads diverged in a wood, and I
I took the one less traveled by,
And that has made all the difference.”

Many times, all it takes is a change in mindset that will propel us to sweet success. Below are some perspectives in which a change, in any of the 5, may lead you to better outcomes.

1. COURAGE

We all recognize acts of courage when we see them. Our spirit cheers in acknowledgement. While we can recognize it, performing it may be a different matter altogether. You see, acts of courage require us to dig deep and, very often, do something which we may not be comfortable with. Acts of valor require us not only to hold on to the cup that is entrusted to us, but to also run with it until we reach the finishing line.

Many try to find courage by introspection and often deemed themselves as not valiant enough and unworthy of being a champion in life. But maybe it is because the answer is not from looking inward; but rather to look at what you have at the very present moment, and consider how you can change the situation for the better; day by day, bit by bit.

2. RESPONSIBILITY

To propel our lives forward requires us to accept a daunting truth. And that is no one is responsible for our life except us. The term “responsibility” can be broken up into 2 words “response” and “ability”. With any given situation, we all have the responsibility to “respond” with the very best “ability that we have.

In other words, in order to propel our lives forward, you have to live in the here and now. Past mistakes are regrettable but they are over! Move on! Future fears are nothing more than figments of imagination until they come to pass… which may not even happen! Just because you made a mistake in the past does not mean you will do it again. You have the ability to prepare and respond in a better manner… and therefore expect a much better outcome!

3. APPRECIATION

“What you appreciate, APPRECIATES – Anon”. Similarly, what you depreciate, DEPRECIATES. What do you hold dear? What do you constantly think about? Is it your family, or your business, or your job or other relationships? More importantly, in what manner are you thinking of such things?

4. TEACHABILITY

Sometimes, downtime may be an excellent time to reflect, re-strategize and to plan in expectation for a bigger and better harvest. In these circumstances, often the key factor in turning these downtimes into opportunities for us to emerge stronger is to have a teachable spirit.

Ask yourself these questions. Am I open to other people’s ideas? Am I able to accept my error when pointed out? Am I willing to show a temporary period of ignorance to gain a deeper understanding?

5. HOPE

Think big and reach out for your star! Draw, aim and shoot at a goal which, while it should not be impossible, should be within stretch targets. Push yourself! You will be surprised with the hidden potential you have!

Zig Ziglar said, “Your attitude, not your aptitude, will determine your altitude”. Your attitude in any situation or problem will directly determine how well you fare in it. Hold on to that positivity and hope! At the end of the day, that may be all it takes to turn that flickering flame from afar into your flaming glory in the not so distant future!

This article was specially written by, Dr Darren Chua. Darren grew up in sunny Singapore, where I lived many years ago. He was trained as a doctor (MBBS Singapore) and a researcher (MSc Singapore) plus he is a Certified Behaviour and Career Consultant (CBCC). His initial dream of becoming a brilliant neurosurgeon was burnt when he was faced with a near fatal stroke at a tender age of 24. Now, he is on a mission to share a story of hope and courage!

He has been awarded Young Outstanding Singaporean 2011 for Personal Development as well as Successful Entrepreneur 2011.

Darren is a motivational speaker, social entrepreneur, mindset coach and an educator. He runs a few successful businesses including DC Motivation and Potter’s Clay Education. He can be reached at http://www.dcmotivation.com

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