Tag Archives: boutique

Fashion Project

Posted on September 1, 2014 by Leah

fashionproject by fracturedradiance on Polyvore Fashion Project is a new-ish online secondhand clothing retailer with one important difference from other companies in its market: 55% of proceeds go to charity. The company focuses on well known, mid to high end … Continue reading →

Posted in Retailers | Tagged boutique, charity, fashion, fashion project, good cause, secondhand, secondhand clothing retailer, thredup, thrifting, website | 1 Comment

Platinum & Rust Lookbook Sneak Peek

Posted on June 17, 2014 by Leah

I’ve been busy hanging out with my dear friend, Mary, who also happens to be an excellent model. Yesterday we headed over to a lovely nature area in Charlottesville to shoot the Platinum & Rust lookbook for my updated shop … Continue reading →

Posted in news | Tagged boutique, business, charlottesville, lookbook, photography, Platinum & Rust, platinumandrust, portraiture, secondhand, summer catalog, vintage, website | 4 Comments

spring cleaning sale at platinum & rust

Posted on March 20, 2014 by Leah

Celebrate spring (and the Persian New Year) with Platinum & Rust‘s Spring Cleaning Sale. Everything’s 20% off until March 31st, so get shopping.

Posted in news | Tagged boutique, etsy, grunge, march, persian new year sale, platinumandrust, shop, shop update, spring cleaning sale, vintage clothing, womens clothing | Leave a comment

end of winter sale

Posted on February 19, 2014 by Leah

Click the image to shop Platinum & Rust‘s vintage sale.

Posted in Retailers | Tagged boutique, clearance, coupon code, end of winter, etsy, platinumandrust, sale, vintage, womens clothing | Leave a comment

12 months, 12 goals: shop local

Posted on February 3, 2014 by Leah

Shopping locally contributes to ethical living in several ways: 1. by supporting local businesses, you contribute to your local economy and culture, 2. you reduce fossil fuel usage and waste since retail items are shipped in bulk to the store … Continue reading →

Posted in Essays | Tagged 12 goals, boutique, charlottesville, downtown mall, fair trade, low vintage, personal, shop local, small business | Leave a comment

what i’d wear

Posted on August 27, 2013 by Leah

sources: top, dress, kindle case, vintage boots, earrings I love to linger downtown after work when I get the chance. I cross the road to a quiet park and read on a sun-dappled bench. All items featured are ethically produced, … Continue reading →

Posted in Styleboards | Tagged boutique, connected fair trade, conscientious consumerism, fair trade, fall style, online shopping, people tree dress, peter pan collar shirt, vintage booties | Leave a comment

old stock, new photos

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Leah

Spent the afternoon modeling clothing for the store. Now you’ll know what (almost) every piece looks like on a real person.

Posted in Retailers | Tagged 1990s, boots, boutique, collection, dress, ethical, etsy, grunge, model, online shopping, second hand, thrift, vintage, water lily thrift | 1 Comment

shop update: colored denim

Posted on February 22, 2013 by Leah

Another small update at Water Lily Thrift with three pairs of printed/colored denim in the season’s best shades, a black and white secretary dress, and leather and suede oxfords. Click the screen shot to shop!

Posted in Retailers | Tagged black and white dress, boutique, etsy, floral, high waist, mint, online shopping, oxfords, printed denim, sale, shop, thrift, vintage, vintage shopping, water lily thrift | Leave a comment

A-Thread: shop & effect

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Leah

athread A-Thread‘s business model relies on giving back: 5% of all sales go to charity. And through their Shop & Effect program, customers are able to choose which cause to support with their purchase. Of course I want to support … Continue reading →