CHICAGO Store Spotlight: Salvation Army

About 2 months ago, I had the pleasure of visiting a close college friend (more like a sister) of mine that happens to live in Chicago. This was my second time visiting the Windy City and though my first time was filled with seeing more tourist sites, this time around I was determined to explore the thrift stores!!!

Well, the 1st thrift store happen to be not too far from Midway Airport (I had only been in Chi Town for an hour, and already found a thirft store) and we went to many more over the weekend, and oh, let me tell you, I was in Thrifting Heaven! For some people the smell and all the racks may be a little overwhelming, but for me, I do not mind it especially when i know hidden beneath all of that could be a designer piece of clothing for barely nothing or that item that I've been looking to add to my wardrobe! And it's also a little sentimental for me, I've been going to thrift stores since I was a little girl with my Grandma.

Well, see the details below on one of the many stores I shopped and the Luv Jones Find!

Store Name: Salvation Army

Location: 2270 North Clybourn Avenue, Chicago, IL

Phone: (773) 477-1771

Store Hours: call store for exact hours

Return or Exchange Policy: No 

Credit Cards Accepted: Yes

Average Price: $7-$15

Assortment: Men's, Women's and Kid's Clothing, Shoes & Accessories

Must Have Items: Labels-J.Crew, Banana Republic, The Limited, Carmen Marc Valvo, Christian Dior, and More; Casual & Dress Pants; Winter & Spring Coats; 2 Piece Suits; Books

LUV JONES FIND: A CREAM CARMEN MARC VALVO 2 PC SEQUINED PANT SUIT (PANTS NOT SHOWN) 

*Styling Tip*:Since this blazer is such a statement piece, keep the rest of the outfit simple yet sexy...pop with a colored belt or shoes..and dare to wear as a mini dress
 
enjoy!
luv jones

Printed Around The World

Printed Around The World by myvintageluvjones featuring tribal tops

Holiday Relaxation...Happy 4th of July!!!

Striking in Stripes

 (Dress-Taylor, avail at Lord & Taylor; Pumps- Jessica Simpson; Necklace & Bangles- H&M; Earrings- Ebay)

With the insanely hot weather that we've been experiencing lately, it has also provided a challenge in what to wear to work (especially, when you have a conservative dress code...a little exposure of the shoulders never hurt anyone!).

So, with me being the bargain hunter that I am, I could not pass up this strinkingly striped dress by Taylor (sadly, it's not vintage or thrifted, but still FAB & over 50% off the orig price). Once I saw it, I started to visualize how I would style it...my Jessica Simpson Royal Blue suede pumps would be perfect. But I'm not a fan of being matchy matchy so I had to throw in something unexpected....so in comes the neon accessories (oh how i am right on trend with the stripes & neon, and still somewhat work appropriate..a pashmina will cover those pesky arms while i am inside the office).

Enjoy :)

luv jones

Inspired

(Pants-Zara; Pumps- Boutique 9; Blouse-Kate Hill, Lord & Taylor;Cuff Bracelet-Pink Accessories Store, NYC; Blazer-Thrifted; Earrings-Ebay; Scarves-Thrifted)

One of my favorite celebs is Solange Knowles. I think that all around she has great style, along with an awesome personality! In regards to her style, I love her knack for mixing prints & colors, and just making everything look so cool & effortless. So I decided to take a little style inspiration from her and put together a work appropriate outfit!

Enjoy! 

luv jones

In the Jungle

(Dress- Thrifted; Earrings- Ebay; Belt- Strawberry; Bangles- Forever 21; Pumps-Boutique 9; Lipstick-CoverGirl Queen Collection)

As an avid thrifter (or better yet addictive thrifter), I have many thrifted pieces of clothing that seem to get lost in my closet just like the item above. I bought this dress awhile ago and never got around to wearing it until a couple of my friends and I decided to have a "Totally 80's" theme day.

 I could have easily have went the route of brights, or neon colors, but I decided to think outside of the box, and go with what a working woman (hopefully in the fashion industry) would have worn. I'm sure someone out there wore this dress back in the 80's and if not, at least I would have worn it (with my collar popped, shoulder pads & red lipstick!)
 Enjoy!
luv jones

NYC Store Spotlight: No Relation Vintage

Good Day My Fashionable Friends!

Today is Store Spotlight Day where I will let you in on one of my fave stores, be it vintage, thrift or a new boutique! And we start with NO RELATION VINTAGE IN NYC. This has become my absolute fave vintage store in NYC. The prices are cheap for a NYC vintage store which I can't complain about and they happen to have a sister store in Brooklyn! I hope you will check it out!
Enjoy :)
luv jones

Store Name: No Relation Vintage

Location: 204 1st Ave (btwn E. 12th & E. 13th) 

Phone: 212.228.5201

Store Hours: M-TH 1-8pm; Fri 1-9pm; Sat 12-9pm; Sun 12-8pm

Return or Exchange Policy: No 

Credit Cards Accepted: Yes

Average Price: $15-$30

Assortment: Men's and Women's Clothing, Shoes & Accessories

Must Have Items: 70's & 80's Dresses; 80's Tees & Tanks; Vintage Adidas;  Leather & Fur Coats & Jackets; Men's Button Down Shirts; Western Inspired Boots; Sequined Clothing

LUV JONES FIND: A VINTAGE MULTICOLORED SEQUINED BLAZER

*Styling Tip*: If you want to keep it simple, then pair with a solid colored tee or silk blouse, and form fitting bottoms  to balance out the blazer OR if you want to be bold, then you can wear a printed top and/or bottom, just stay within the color palette of the jacket (blue ,pink, gold, etc)