Archive for June, 2011
Hot time in the old town tonight…..
Sweltering summer heat already folks! Time to take a cool break and stop by SusyQtiques for your cool summer fashions. Racks are full of summer dresses…long and short…skirts, shorts, tops of all kinds. Even sweet sweaters for those cold air conditioned places where we all hang
I went on a buying trip last month so the racks are kept full by all the treasures I have found. Every time I go to the shop I bring more…to replace all that you have been buying!
Jumpsuits keep coming back so look thru the long dress rack…that is where they are hiding
Summer is the perfect time for those vintage separates…sweaters, blouses, skirts, slacks…mix and match to your hearts content. Adding those pieces of vintage to your present day wardrobe is like adding a bit of bling to a black dress.
Speaking of bling…check out the front register case…full of bling. Lots of thermaplastic jewelry from the 1950/60s. Rhinestones and crystal aurora borealis Rings, necklaces…and lots of bracelets for those bare summer arms. More upstairs in room 7 also.
Room 7 is a bit in chaos at the moment…getting new shelves and getting rid of some…tight quarters for a while.
The men’s section has been going great guns..thanks guys! Lots of 70′s parties it seems this year! Although it is harder to find Men’s Vintage…I try my best and the selection is always good. Looking for a tux and don’t see it …email me. I have lots on storage…just not room for all of them!
Prom season is coming to an end but that does not mean the long dress has to disappear from your wardrobe. Nope…lots of cute maxi dresses for every day wear…all in room 7.
Lingerie and ethnic pieces have been very popular this spring…you can find these in room 8. HATS…oh my gosh have hats been flying out of the shop. I bring more in every week. It is going to be a hot and sunny summer…get that hat to shade your lovely face and add sparkle to any outfit.
This Friday is First Friday in old town Leesburg. The Black Shutter Antique Center is open until 9. We have a flutist for entertainment. I will be working the day shift but not the night shift….like I usually do. WHY you ask……well it is opening night for The Women. The iconic play about…you guessed it WOMEN. It is the FASHION play of a life time and I have been working for months gathering and creating close to 70 costumes. SOOOO if you like theatre and you like 1930s fashion….check it out at www.pwlt.org Performances are at the new Hylton Performing Arts Center in Prince William County.
Have a great JUNE…talk with you next month!