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Congratulations to the Winner of my Giveaway

2011-11-25T16:07:00.002-06:00

Thanks everyone for all their comments, likes and follows.

My 2011 Holiday Givewaway Winner is

Grace Johnson Koehler

from Arizona.

She is a fellow etsian. Be sure to check out her store for gorgeous vintage lingerie:

http://www.etsy.com/people/desertgraceboutique

Congratulations, Grace! I will contact you for your mailing address shortly. :)

The winner was determined by a random draw powered by random.org. I had promised a surprise gift for 2nd and 3rd runner up : Linda of http://www.etsy.com/shop/worn2perfection and Nicole of http://www.etsy.com/shop/popgoesmyvintage will get a pair of earrings from me.

Thanks again everyone!!!

Tangerine Vintage 2011 Holiday Giveaway

2011-11-18T19:00:00.001-06:00

Sorry I am running a little late here today. I had to set up at Randolph Holiday Market for this weekend and took a bit longer than planned.: )) Here we go now:

And finally the moment you all been waiting for:::: DRUM ROLL:::: Ladies and gentlemen I present to you the beautiful bracelet I am going to giveaway for 2011 Holiday Season (this is actually my first).

Here is a Gorgeous Goldtone Bracelet with Navette Cut Blue Rhinestones straight from the 80's.

In order to win this baby, I am asking you to comply with the following 3 steps:

1) VISIT MY SHOP Tangerine Vintage http://www.etsy.com/shop/tangerinevintage for vintage jewelry and/or Tangerine Style http://www.etsy.com/shop/tangerinestyle for vintage clothing and hats. Copy and paste the link for the item you like and leave a comment about it on this blog. Make sure to enter your name and a contact info: either your e-mail, facebook or twitter ID, for me to be able to contact you in case you win.

2) FOLLOW ME Like my Facebook fan page using your personal account and not your business page account and follow me on twitter. (look to the right of this blog post for all the buttons you need for doing all this)

3) SHARE THE GIVEAWAY on your personal Facebook page and promote. Feel free to leave your fan page link here.

All comments will be approved by me before they post so, you won't see it right away. This will enable me to make sure you followed all the steps. All the names that qualify will enter the raffle. The winner will be selected randomly using Random.org and will be announced on Nov. 25th at 3pm CST. The second and third runner up will also get a free gift from me. It is a surprise!

Good Luck to you all and Thanks for sharing the love!!!

Update about my Holiday Giveaway

2011-11-17T10:13:00.003-06:00

I am so excited that I have finally figured out the details of my Holiday Giveaway. I will announce it tomorrow, Friday Nov. 18th at 3pm CST!!! WooooooHooooooo!!! No, no, no, I am not telling you what it is!!!!! You have to wait until tomorrow!!! The winner will be selected by a random pick powered by Random.org next Friday, Nov. 25th, aka BLACK FRIDAY!!! Nope, I am not telling you what it is!!!!!! No No No No Nooooooo!!! (if you say it to many times, it sounds like On On On On On. LOL!!!)

Ok, I can tell you this much: It's a sparkling bracelet!!!!!! YAAYYYYYYY!!! Wait until you see the pictures!!!

Stay tuned!!

xoxo

pinar

Today is 11.11.11 According to Gregorian Calendar

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We are all fascinated by numbers. Even more fascinated by them if they are aligned in a particular order. Prophecies, conspiracy theories, disasters, apocalypse, they are all expected to happen on a certain day where the numbers are repetitive or sum up to a certain total. Humans love encoding and deciphering numbers. It's in their nature, we want to believe in something. We have to remember thought that calendars are man made. The date you are interpreting to be 11.11.11 corresponds to many others on any other observed calender. According to http://calendopedia.com/ there are seven calendars currently in use in the world today.

The Gregorian Calendar is used around the world for business and legal reasons Today is 11.11.11

The Chinese Calendar is used is south east Asia

The Hebrew Calendar is used in Israel and by Jews around the world Today is 14 Heshvan 5772

The Islamic Calendar is used by Muslims around the world Today is 14 Dhul Hijja 1432

The Persian Calendar is used in Iran and Afghanistan Today is 20 Aban 1390

The Ehtiopian Calendar is used in Ethipoia

The Balinese Pawukon is used in Bali

The above mentioned calendars are still in use in our day. There are many others that are no longer used but still continue to stir conspiracy theories around the world.

here is a link to the calendar converter on web:

http://www.fourmilab.ch/documents/calendar/

more info on calendars:

http://www.webexhibits.org/calendars/calendar.html

Almost a Milestone @ 99 Sales

2011-11-10T17:59:00.007-06:00

Super excited to be so close to a big milestone: my 100th sale @ Tangerine Vintage, 13 days to my shop's one year anniversary. This sure deserves a giveaway. As a token of appreciation, I am gifting this pretty "Antiqued Gold, Heart Shaped Shield Brooch" to the buyer of the 100th sale @ Tangerine Vintage.

Happy Shopping!!!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/tangerinevintage

Grand Opening of Tangerine Style

2011-11-09T22:48:00.007-06:00

Dear Friends,

I've been MIA for a long time and I hereby make my comeback!! It's about time to get organized and write my blog on a regular basis. I actually love making entries. There is so much to talk about, but first I want to introduce you my new shop TANGERINE STYLE, the clothing and accessory department of Tangerine Vintage. Click herehttp://www.etsy.com/shop/tangerinestyle. It opened end of July but never had a Grand Opening for it and now is the time. Please visit and comment and most importantly SHOP!! Spread the word and love. kisses to all.

North Shore Flea July 27

2011-07-30T00:15:00.008-05:00

It has been 6 shows since the North Shore Flea Season Opener. July 27 aka the lucky 7th, to me was, by far, the best one. Don't get me wrong, we have fun at each and every show, cause it is our girls' night out. But this time seemed to me, like we started having an established customer base, with lots of familiar faces. The expected storms left us fewer in numbers. But "Lucky 7" showed it's miracle and the rain passed us by. Julee of a Touch of Vintage was with us, too. Great dealers had great product. I feel lucky to be a part of such a wonderful vendors' community. Unfortunately, I won't make it to the next 5 shows, cause I'll be in Turkiye first and Brimfield after that. I am hoping to make it to the season closer on Sep 14th. Thanks to everyone and especially to Melissa Sands for making this fabulous event possible. I am gonna miss you all.

A Touch of Vintage, Estate Chicago and Tangerine Vintage Trio

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Melissa Parks of Megilicutti had super cute merchandise

antique sterilizer (I want one)

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C'est Moi

Kim

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Paul Degen is a great guy and he is getting married this weekend.

Congrats Paul and his beautiful fiancee!

and this lighthouse came home with me along with a globe and an antique stereoscope :)

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End of the night: Kim posing with the gigantic Norge wall hanging

asta la vita y'all!

Oh, before I go, this weekend is Randolph Antique Market, so be sure to make your way over there. I had a peek tonight during load-in, there are some awesome awesome stuff to be revealed to daylight and you don't wanna miss it. See ya!

Barrington Arboretum Antiques and Garden Market

2011-07-26T08:32:00.008-05:00

Last Sunday me, as Tangerine Vintage and my partner in crime, Kimberly Oliva of Estate Chicago were exhibiting at Barrington Arboretum Antique Market. It is a mini show in the heart of the Arboretum Mall in South Barrington, held only 3 times a year next one being on September 18th and it is probably the most visually enticing show in the Chicagoland. I saw some great displays and love to share them with my fellow followers.

Here are some takes from our booth:

DeLizza Juliana Demi Parure, Amber Art Nouveau Czech Glass Necklace and Miriam Haskell Pearl Necklace

Czech glass jewelry and Irice Glass Perfume Bottles

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It is always a pleasure to have Diane Landry around with her great displays and fabulous taste. Check out the following shots from her booth:

Don't you love vintage signs? I do!

Diane was sharing her booth with her friend Lisa. I loved the dice filled bowl and the letters

The following gorgeousness is by the owner of the Arboretum Antique Market, Ms. Karrin Olsson-DaBoll of Steeplechase Antiques

Those Victorian Booties and the Footstools are to die for

a real Elkhorn

Those jars are amazing

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This is the Fountain right next to us, which is refreshing when it's hot. We have experienced all types of weather that day. Rain and Storm in the morning, cool and windy in the late morning, hot and muggy in the afternoon. Oh, Chicago, we love you!

North Shore Flea Season Opener

2011-06-17T21:46:00.007-05:00

We got rained on for another season opener this year, while still recovering from Randolph Street Market's season opener last month. Yet, I am confident that North Shore Flea is bound to be a huge attraction for the Wednesdays to come, this summer. I loved it!

Diane and Edna trying to stay warm and dry

I looked like a crazy lady after putting on those layers to beat the chilly weather

Shot by Melissa Sands during early set up in my booth

Leslie Kane and the young vintage lovers.

My 2 best customers were under 10yrs old!

Looking forward to next Wednesday and keeping my fingers crossed for no rain!

Randolph Street Market Season Opener

2011-05-26T09:16:00.005-05:00

It's already here, the long awaited Season Opener of Randolph Street Market is this weekend! I am so excited. Every year, as we say hello to summer with Memorial Day weekend, we indulge ourselves into the vintage marvels of the Randolph Street Market. People travel from around the U.S. or even from around the world to shop for the fabulous Antique and vintage finds. Be sure to visit us: there is music, there is food and most importantly you'll be having a great time traveling back in time. Here is Randolph coverage from WGN News for a sneak preview:

Vintage Bazaar

2011-05-26T08:49:00.005-05:00

This post is two weeks over due, but better late than never.

Vintage Bazaar was a huge success. We enjoyed ourselves so much that we wish it was every month. We will have to wait until September. The premises, an old warehouse in Pilsen, was a gorgeous space: open brick walls, unfinished wood floors and beams. Definitely an inspiring space with great big windows that let in tons of natural light. These shots were taken before the early buying started. Once the doors opened we couldn't even touch the camera, as our booth was filled with people bumper to bumper. We loved it! I was so impressed with my partner Kimberly's on the spot video interview with Northwestern University News. Who knew she was so prepared. I wanna send a big Thank you to Katherine and Libbey, the awesome organizers of the Vintage Bazaar. Great Job everyone! Can't wait till the September Show.

Shots from our booth before the doors opened

To our best luck we also had the kitty corner from our booth to showcase more of our Deco and Mid Century Merch

Me-proud and happy

Fabulous Kimberly of Estate Chicago

Ah yes, Kate Middleton was in our booth and bought this fabulous feather hat from us. Isn't she beautiful?

Fresh back from Istanbul ~ Straight to Modern Vintage

2011-04-16T20:49:00.008-05:00

Hello Everyone! I am back to Chicago and back to my blogging. YAY! I've missed it. I know you've missed me, too. *wink, wink - happy face* Even though I have been blogging for a short while, I have been recognized by some cool people I didn't know before and received compliments. I am soooo flattered! This is very rewarding for me.

Like I said, I just got back to Chicago from Istanbul and I meant to continue blogging there but the blogspot.com was shot down because "some really bad people" were streaming the highly monopolized soccer games thru their blogs, and -of course- the prominent cable company had to kill it all together. Just ridiculous! What about the ordinary people like me who strive to write about their experiences? Anyways, I sure will feature some of the great things I saw at the Grand Bazaar, at a later post. Stay tuned.

I am so happy to be at the Modern Vintage this weekend, together with my friend Kimberly of Estate Chicago, fabulous dealer of Vintage Jewelry. She has collected quite a few new gorgeous jewels while I was gone that I was drooling over. I have also been drooling over many many other beauties by other dealers that I will feature in future posts. I am writing this one really quickly just so that I can share my excitement with you ans YES you should definitely come visit us tomorrow!! You won't regret it: Fabulous pieces, great prices, expert dealers and delicious empanadas by two handsome Argentinian guys! Who could ask for more? Here is a sneak peek to wonderfulness. Believe me the photos don't them justice. Come see it with your own eyes! See Ya!!!

Gorgeous Models

Kimberly's Mom's Prom Dress from the 60's-a size 0

Fabulous Kimberly!

Fabulous Jane!

Come get your hat for the Kentucky Derby, the Royal Wedding or the Easter Egg Hunt.

Satin Glass Perfume Bottle by Irice

Entry to our Booth

by Nicole Hughes of Bombshell Shocked

Visitors and Swing Dancers

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The ever stylish, cool mom and jewelry designer Lisa Warick Strecker of Blast From The Past Designs, visited our booth in Elgin Show. She designs amazing jewelry using vintage pieces. You can see her jewels and like her page http://www.facebook.com/bftpdesigns. She looked funky as usual, in her colorful sweater, green fur scarf, her own design necklace and hipster booths. Oh, and of course, her Swaby Purse! (http://shernettswaby.com/). You go girl!

Here, Lisa is trying to take a sip from her Vitamin Water but every time she reaches for it, I hold the camera to her face. Come on Pinar, Let the girl drink!

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I don't know much about the Swing dance. I have danced tango and latin dances, before. But there was something fascinating about this couple's dance. The way they moved and communicated without eye contact, gave them and interesting sensuality. I though they were real sexy together.

Favorites

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This is how I would envision Spring 1950 in Paris to be, just beautiful..

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Curious Armadillo Purse

Satin Shoes with silver embroidery

Hats Hats Hats

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This hat display was just like looking at the window of a milliner's shop in the 20s. Just amazing!(I noticed the pop can a bit too late) I love the dramatic faces of the mannequins.

notice the elegant glass hat holder

She is so dramatic

So peaceful and happy.

Men's Hats

Diane Landry Booth

This Feather Hat went with Kimberly's outfit and complexion, perfectly.

This hat was made Princess Di's Milliner

Joan Maxwell's Booth

Fabulous Dealers at Midwest Vintage Fashion Show

2011-03-01T17:19:00.001-06:00

I already knew some of the fabulous dealers in Elgin Midwest Vintage Fashion Show from Randolph Street Market. And I met some new ones. Here they are and their wonderful merchandise.

JOAN MAXWELL

www.joanmaxwell.com

As we were touring the upstairs before the show started, we saw Joan's Table and we were drooling over it. Later, we had the pleasure of meeting her in person. She is a fine lady who has been doing this for 20 years. She looks like a Parisian and you can tell her high level of taste by looking at her merchandise.

PURE VINTAGE CHICAGO

Melissa Sands

http://www.purevintagechicago.com/

Melissa is a sweet lady. She is the Director of Randolph Street Market. She also is a collector and a dealer of Vintage Fashion.

JENSTYLE

http://www.etsy.com/shop/jenstylechicvintage

Cutest Girl Ever! Jen always brings tons of joy and smiles wherever she goes. Here she is flashing out some of her Spring Fashions for me while she tells me that she doesn't want to be in the picture. With that pretty smile, I'd wanna be on the cover of Glamour! You can track Jen's Styles by looking for her signature pink hangers visible from a distance. What a great idea. I just love her!

MARY BROWNING

Dealer of Gorgeous Antique and Costume Jewelry

Our lovely neighbors Mary and Bill Browning were so nice that they even allowed us to expand our 6 foot booth just a bit further. We really appreciated that. We were drooling over her jewelry.

Miriam Haskell-Egyptian Revival

I was told this is from Turkey, my country of origin, Joy!

A Weekend of Excitement - Cat's PJs Vintage Fashion Show

2011-02-28T10:54:00.000-06:00

Cat's PJ's Vintage Fashion and Jewelry Show was just amazing. What a thrill to be surrounded by so much gorgeousness. Every piece was a work of art and a source of inspiration in itself. I am o lucky to have been there, thanks to my friend Kimberly Oliva of Estate Chicago. She and I showed out latest finds in our 6 feet booth taking advantage of every inch of our booth space. We had so much fun together, we made friends and even made some money. Perfect combination! Working can really be fun if you love what you are doing.

The opening night was a ball. Our booth had a prime view to the band and after having a few drinks in us we started dancing and singing. Everyone was in such a good mood and so lovingly dressed-up. Here is the parade of characters:

She was the cutest! I fell in love with her Kate Spade typewriter purse. The rose on her cardigan her purse and shoes played so well off of each other.

The owner of Vintage Underground on North Ave in his steampunk accessories.

This lady made her dress, it is a replica of a 1800's dress. Her accessories were all antique. We loved her.

Vintage Underground-I think he is the daughter- So young, so chic!

I loved the furry orange coat!

This young lady did a great job at working different eras together in her own style.

Cutest couple

And another one..