North South Vintage

Let's Be Honest

2012-07-10T15:01:00.001-07:00

I'm back for the moment just to give a little update on what's been happening. I finally found out that instead of narcolepsy I have hypersomnia. Unknown cause and no real cure...hmmm The good news is that I've been prescribed something to keep me awake, so no more 16hr sleep sessions. Yay! I also started going to the gym which is a HUGE accomplishment AND I even managed to get a personal trainer.
Finally getting my shit together I hope. Unfortunately everything else has kinda suffered. Ebay listings have gone by the wayside and my house needs a serious cleaning!!! I'm also sick to death of this crappy blog. My true love is scouring the ends of the Earth for bargains on fabulous clothes and this blog doesn't seem to reflect this at all! LET'S BE HONEST...... I love reading about certain bloggers fabulous trips to far away places where they rub elbows with the rich, wear the seasons latest couture and all while living out of hotels and eating scrumptious food (and never gaining weight). I love it, I do but that's not me and it probably never will be. My hubby and I are hovering about middle class with a modest home in a small town (pop. is about 10k) The bars close at midnight and zebra stripes and rhinestones are what the really fashionable girls wear.
I have to drive 45mins to get my eyebrows threaded (will never wax again!) and also to see my hairstylist.
After 5 yrs of being here I've learned to love some aspects of my new life but sometimes it really gets me down. Having a lunch date used to consist of throwing on sky high platforms to meet the girls for a glass of wine at a new trendy place downtown. Now its more liking grabbing your old flip flops for the lunch special at Chilis. I'm lucky enough to have some vintage Chanel hanging in my closet but I don't see a Birkin anywhere in my future. I want some glamour, some glitz. I want to get dressed up for cocktails with the girls even if it is only to go to the hole in the wall bar down the street......

I want this blog to reflect that. Some of us can't make it to the latest gallery opening but still want some sparkle in their lives. Basically the blog is going to be about finding high fashion on a budget, furnishing a home with thrift store finds, figuring out this whole wife thing in a small town and other things that I can't think of at this moment. You can still check me out on Facebook to stay updated on the newest items in my ebay store and also see random pictures of my life on instagram....I'm under nsvintage cause my name was too damn long.

I'll be back soon and hopefully the blog won't be as sucky next go around.

xoxoxo-Rachel

Gone

2012-05-21T21:18:00.001-07:00

As some people may have noticed I haven't been on here in quite some time. I have had so much heartache and drama in the past month that all I wanted to do was sleep. which led to something interesting...but that's later.

A few weeks back I found out that a someone very close to me was struggling with a horrible drug addiction, i.e shooting up meth. That was bad. Then a week later an old friend whom I hadn't spoke with in a number of years overdosed in her jail cell and died after being arrested. To make matters worse her boyfriend who she had a 4yr old with committed suicide the next day. This left their child and her other 2 children without a mother. although these situations were slightly removed from me, they broke my heart. The world just seemed so ugly and I was just numb. Although it still saddens my heart, I am much improved and feel somewhat renewed. I have a habit of mothering my friends, trying to take care of their problems. There was and is nothing that I could have done to prevent this but I received some hope after finding out that the person struggling with addiction managed to get sober and has been for almost 3 months. It will be a long hard road ahead but it's a start.

Now off the sad stuff.......

I sleep a lot. Like a whole lot. Like 15hrs a day at my last count.

My therapist has been suggesting getting a sleep study done to see how much of my depression is tied to my horrible sleep patterns. I had been putting it off for awhile but finally went in to see a doctor about. After speaking with my doctor he came to the conclusion that I may actually have narcolepsy. I wish I would've had a camera because I burst out laughing. All I could picture was that chick from Deuce Bigalow with her hair tied back so she wouldn't drown in her soup.

I have my sleep study scheduled for this week so it should be interesting. I have to stay over night and also the following day. Sounds like fun.

I will be trying to list some things this week as I need to get back into the groove. And I'm broke as shit so that's a big motivator. Speaking of being broke......

Check out my fabulous new tattoo. Something I definitely didn't need but wanted oh so bad! I have always been a fan of Beetlejuice but while purusing Etsy I found an awesome print by Brittnay Smith at bsmithereens that I felt would make the most awesome tattoo. Check her out she is fabulous! And if you happen to live in Hawaii shoot her a message because she also does tattoos! Check her out on Facebook too!

My tattoo was done by Bill Barrett at Royal 1 Tattoos and I couldn't be happier. Just got it done Friday so it's still really new.

Well, guess that's about it for now. xoxoxo

Don't Wanna

2012-03-29T15:19:00.000-07:00

Just listed my CHANEL goodies I've been talking about for awhile now. And I really don't wanna part with any of them! I know that is super selfish but I guess that is one of the hazards of selling things you like. I wonder, WHAT WOULD COCO DO?

My CHANEL goodies

She truly was lovely....

Cough Cough Sneeze

2012-03-21T11:52:00.000-07:00

I have been S*I*C*K for a week and a half....just finally getting over it, thank God!

Wanted to share some awesome items I received in the mail today. Does anyone else get super excited when the mail comes? Might just be me....hmm I buy things from everywhere and always look forward to mail time and today was no exception. Here's a few things that came today...2 for me 1 for you

xoxox

Mr Blackie checkin' out some new smells....mmmm Malaysia

Look how pretty the stamps are...

OoOoOoOo Louis Vuitton... Kinda over the top but I picture these with a simple white shirt, flat leather sandals and slouchy bag. Perfect for a day at the beach....just don't leave these unattended!

Now for my goodies...I had been stalking this piece for awhile and finally bit the bullet..thanks to
wickedmagpie.etsy.com LOVE the packaging!

The coolest ring ever.

My favorite piece has to be this Miu Miu bag I scored for $80 on ebay. It's an older bag but it is so on trend for A/W 2012 It's a velvet brocade with a lucite handle. I'll try to get some pictures up of my latest purchases and some more goodies for you. I've kinda been a little outta control on the shopping lately.........it was all on sale though so that makes it alright. xoxox

Tues & Wed

2012-03-12T23:30:00.000-07:00

Have a few items ending tomorrow and will be adding some new goodies this week. already added a KILLER Comme des Garcons dress. If you have balls you should get it..........xoxox

Calvin Klein Collection

Peggy Jennings

1960s/1970s EMILIO PUCCI

AKRIS

VALENTINO belt

Vintage ST. JOHN

I stalked this dress for awhile, convincing myself that when I lost weight this would be my going out dress. The losing weight is attainable but the growing of large balls needed to pull off such a dress is not. I really hope it goes to a good home because it is beyond awesome. If one of the 2 people that read this buy the dress please remember to send me a pic of you in it so I can post it!

comme des garcons

Lazy Monday

2012-02-27T16:10:00.000-08:00

Hope everyone had a great weekend, I sure did! Picked up some more CHANEL goodies for the shop, cut my hair again and added some new piercings that my mother is sure to *love. I dyed my hair jet black a few months back and of course now want to add some blonde to it. Also stopped by Royal 1 Tattoos in Fort Worth to have my monroe (lip) re-pierced but ended up getting a smiley too! (see below). I have been going back and forth about getting more piercings as I feel like maybe it's only for young fabulous girls and not near 30 ladies.
How do y'all feel about them? Yay or Nay.....xoxox

Ta Dah! Only see it peeking out a little.

Will be listing these earrings tomorrow!

*sigh Guess I'm just a short hair girl

Here's some fab piercing pix I stumbled across on we heart it.

Clear As Day

2012-02-22T19:13:00.000-08:00

For some reason I have recently developed an obsession will all things clear. I want clear jewelry, clear shoes, clear furniture! *sigh maybe not furniture but you get my point...It may have a little something to do with my new naked Chanel bag. Check out the picture below...I just bought the one with black trim...xoxo

I Heart Jenna

2012-02-15T21:42:00.000-08:00

I stumbled onto the most hilarious videos ever recently and had to share. I find it hard to believe that not everyone has heard of Jenna Mourey. Her youtube videos are gospel and you can check out her personal blog here. Her quirky sense of humor has really brightened some bad days for me recently and her adorable doggies add extra cuteness to the videos. Enjoy! xoxoxo

What Girls Do In The Bathroom

What Girls Do In The Car

What Girls Think About During Sex

People That Piss Me Off At The Gym

Sluts On Halloween

How To Get Ready For A Date

Swoon

2012-02-14T21:58:00.000-08:00

Here's a look at Alberta Ferretti Spring 2012...my tastes seem to be getting girlier. xoxox

No clue how I could carry off this look with a big 38F grandma bra underneath. lol

LOVE LOVE LOVE

Pictures from style.com

Beyond Ready

2012-02-13T20:33:00.000-08:00

I am sooooo ready for warmer weather. Spring is my absolute season although in Texas it lasts for about 2 weeks then turns to a blazing hot summer. None too familiar with A.L.C but am absolutely LOVING them! The clothes fit my style to a 'T'!!! Would you were these or are they too boring / not boring enuff?!

A.L.C Spring 2012

My Fave!

Good Bye Whitney Houston

2012-02-11T17:23:00.000-08:00

I literally just found out Whitney Houston passed away today. So sad. I remember trying to sing along with her as a child and growing up amazed by her voice and incredible talent. She had a voice of gold and will be missed.

Hello Dolls!

2012-01-30T18:37:00.000-08:00

Whew! I have been super busy having a whole lotta 'me' time lately. A few milestones have passed for me already this year and just wanted to let you know a little about them. My hubby and I celebrated 8yrs together at the beginning of this month. Since my hubby was drunk and I was high (we're good now though) when we first started dating we think the official date is somewhere around the 2nd of January. I also celebrated 1yr of blogging so thank you to the 5 people who read this thing. Also I am officially now one month into being a vegetarian and I've never felt better. Can't wait to see what else the year has in store for me! Hope all is well in your year so far too! xoxox

Oh Coco!

2012-01-03T17:27:00.000-08:00

Added some lovely Chanel pieces to the shop today! Expect some more to be listed this week. OoOoooOoOo I'll be picking up some new pieces Thursday! xoxox

Change

2011-12-31T19:46:00.000-08:00

Hello dahlings! Hope you all are out enjoying yourselves, partying like the world is about to end. I,on the other hand am sitting at home in front of my computer drinking champagne out of a red plastic cup. Hmmmm Not so glamorous. I just recently finished reading Skinny Bitch and highly recommend it. I have definitely let my weight get the best of me these past few years !ugh! and REALLY need to get my shit together. I don't want to say it's a resolution or even a diet plan but just a change in my overall being. The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over and expecting different results. Unfortunately I've been doing just that for quite some time.

Yeah bitches, this is really what I have in my little red cup.

I'm listing my goals for the New Year and thought I'd share them with you. What are yours? Do they differ radically from mine or are we all just the same? xoxox

#1 Stop being so fucking anti social.
I have a bad habit of imagining all the fabulous things I want to do and never doing them.

#2 Do not dwell on the past.
I get so caught up in the good things that have happened that I forget about the good things waiting to happen.

#3 Have more sex.
Anti depressants killed my sex drive. I'm ready to resurrect it.

#4 Believe in my own sexiness.
It's there, I just can't remember where I left it. Must invest in stripper pole.....

#5 Trust.
Sooooo hard.

#6 Cook at home.
I know people do this....

#7 Eat less meat.
Goodbye bacon.

#8 Eat more veggies.
Hello broccoli.

#9 Work harder.
Most people don't think ebay is a "real" job but it is. I want my shop to be awesome.

#10 Sleep less.
The more I sleep the less life I have to live.

Of course these aren't it but the champers is kicking in so now I must go. See you next year...

Happy New Year

2011-12-30T22:17:00.000-08:00

It seems everything has zoomed by me this Holiday season! I hope that everyone is ready for the New Year because I can't wait. I don't know if anyone actually reads this thing but I'm going to be more 'me' on here and work on bringing you even better finds if you happen to shop from me. I'll also be adding some weight loss tidbits cause I know I gotta get my ass in gear! Hope your New Years is fun filled ! REMEMBER: Don't drink and drive!

xoxoxoxo

Complete Overkill

2011-12-25T22:58:00.001-08:00

Complete Overkill by rrrolivera featuring shiny belts

Floyd vintage shirt
£1.95 - truffleshuffle.co.uk

L Wren Scott high waisted skirt
$1,045 - stylebop.com

Black pantyhose
$8.90 - windsorstore.com

Christian louboutin heels
christianlouboutin.com

Chanel bracelet
$1,400 - madisonavenuecouture.com

Chanel earrings
atelier-mayer.com

Chanel engraved cuff bracelet
fashion.1stdibs.com

Fendi silk scarve
€110 - pret-a-beaute.com

Madewell skinny belt
$40 - madewell.com

Dorothy Perkins shiny belt
$9 - dorothyperkins.com

TODDLAND SHIRT HAPPENS TEE
$28 - swell.com

Muse: Renee Perle

2011-11-30T22:19:00.000-08:00

One of my favorites!

Can you believe this was taken in the 1930s?! It looks so now...

Renee Perle, a Romanian Jewish girl became the first muse of famous French photographer Jacques Henri Lartigue after moving to Paris. These photos were taken in the 1930s and are as relevant today as they were then.

Black Friday

2011-11-25T21:16:00.001-08:00

Black Friday by rrrolivera featuring a layered dress

Comme des Garcons layered dress
£1,209 - farfetch.com

Giambattista Valli lace up high heels
$639 - barneys.com

Alexander McQueen zipper bag
$1,616 - couture.zappos.com

Chris Habana glass jewelry
$42 - karmaloop.com

Catarzi trilby fedora
$40 - asos.com

Golf umbrellas from Umbrella Heaven
umbrellaheaven.com

No. 5

2011-11-23T16:02:00.000-08:00

Oops..I'm a day late on this one! Yesterday was my 5th wedding anniversary! Yea! we haven't killed each other yet! I was revisiting my wedding photos and thought I might let you have a peek as these are almost all I have left....Yes indeed, my dumbass lost my memory card with ALL my wedding photos and numerous other ones. Over 500 to be exact :*( Anyway here we are, hopped up on wedded bliss......xoxox

I catch hell for it all the time but my ring has had a few upgrades,,hehe. My hubby broke his and we STILL haven't replaced it.

Supposed to be a pic of my fab hair'do but look at my hubby's face. PRICELESS!

Oh the perks of living in Florida.....tan legs year round

tattoo shot

Not too shabby xoxox

Gobble Gobble

2011-11-21T20:26:00.001-08:00

Gobble Gobble by rrrolivera featuring cropped skinny jeans

Dorothy Perkins pink cable sweater
£32 - dorothyperkins.com

Current/Elliott skinny flare jeans
$337 - my-wardrobe.com

Goldsign cropped skinny jeans
$280 - net-a-porter.com

Jeffrey Campbell over knee boots
£185 - harveynichols.com

Steve Madden lace up boots
$165 - heels.com

Zara flap messenger bag
$36 - zara.com

H M leather bag
£70 - hm.com

Chan luu jewelry
£214 - farfetch.com

Marc by Marc Jacobs brass earrings
$48 - net-a-porter.com

Holiday Gift Guide: Books

2011-11-21T17:02:00.000-08:00

It's pretty much a given that most of us are planning (or dreading!) our Christmas lists right now. Hopefully my little gift guides will spark some imagination this season so your loved ones won't receive another candle, tie or fruitcake! I LOVE books and have numerous tomes stacked all around my house. My husband is the same way...when I met him those were the only items he owned! I poked around on some of my favorites sites and found some books that are sure to at least illicit a giggle and a smile.....xoxo

needsupply.com

The photo says it all...perfect for the pet obsessed.

needsupply.com

Have an art fanatic secretly obsessed with celebrities? Look no further, this book will have you guessing at the identities of 100 politicians, chefs and film stars. The answers are included but drawing their faces is up to you.

needsupply.com

How many of us have sent a text we wish we could take back? This book is a collection of hilarious texts between parents and their children.

anthropologie.com

Explore the philosophies of Chanel and her guide to living life on your own terms.

anthropologie.com

For the children in us all.

barnesandnoble.com

I stumbled upon these books and they have skyrocketed to the top of my Christmas list. They seem to be selling out on a few sites where I found them originally but good 'ole Barnes and Noble came to the rescue!
I've included a brief summary from their website about them. This one is sure to be an interesting read!

Occasionally a book is published that reveals a subculture you never dreamt existed. More rarely, that book goes on to become a phenomenon of its own. The 2004 publication of the Russian Criminal Tattoo Encyclopaedia was such a phenomenon, spawning two further volumes and alerting a fascinated readership worldwide to the extraordinary and hermetic world of Russian criminal tattoos (David Cronenberg, for example, made regular use of the Encyclopaediaduring the making of his 2007 movie Eastern Promises). Now, Fuel has reprinted volume one of this bestselling series, whose first edition already fetches considerable sums online. The photographs, drawings and texts published in this book are part of a collection of more than 3,000 tattoos accumulated over a lifetime by a prison attendant named Danzig Baldaev. Tattoos were his gateway into a secret world in which he acted as ethnographer, recording the rituals of a closed society. The icons and tribal languages he documented are artful, distasteful, sexually explicit and sometimes just strange, reflecting as they do the lives and traditions of Russian convicts. Skulls, swastikas, harems of naked women, a smiling Al Capone, medieval knights in armor, daggers sheathed in blood, benign images of Christ, sweet-faced mothers and their babies, armies of tanks and a horned Lenin: these are the signs by which the people of this hidden world mark and identify themselves. With a foreword by Danzig Baldaev, and an introduction by Alexei Plutser-Sarno, exploring the symbolism of the Russian criminal tattoo.

Too Early

2011-11-19T15:21:00.000-08:00

It's a little early to be giving myself Christmas gifts but somehow I always find an excuse. Scored an amazing bag on ebay for a sinfully low price, received my anniversary present early (as in last month early) and stopped by my local nail salon for a mani/pedi...............OoooOo and scored some AMAZING clothes at an auction earlier today. Amazing as in an ALAIA dress that's identical to the one in the FIDM museum's permanent collection!!!!

Love my new anniversary present, rock crystal and rubies <3 from the 1950s

wedding ring from Jared, nail polish is OPI in some orange color(I forget)

Yeah I know that's overkill on my left hand but until I figure out how to take pictures of my hands with my mouth this will have to do.

My new to me 1970s Gucci blondie?

closet sneak peek

Can you guess who designed this HEAVY beaded jacket? It'll be listed next week along with the answer. I might bake you some cookies if you guess correctly! Not really people, cookies are like crack to me.

Here's the ALAIA, I'm also getting the full length version in black!!!!!!!!!! Remember folks..paypal does bill me later! xoxox

Big Leg Woman

2011-10-30T18:53:00.000-07:00

One of the many things that is so fantastic about Fall and Winter is the amazing selection of boots that can be found online and in stores. The shitty thing about it is I have super size calves (16in around baby!)which makes my choices in the boot department dwindle down substantially. After searching tirelessly last night for a knee high boot with a calf size bigger than 13in around I found something to make me smile and quit cursing women with long slender legs.... I found that a few well know companies actually have extended calf size boots! -----------Well holy hell,who knew!
Everyone's favorite shops, J. Crew and Madewell carry extended calf sizes in a small selection of boots. I found that searching for extended calf sizes online also produced a sizeable amount of boots, mostly found at zappos.com. Although it may take some time to find just the right pair at least I know there is some hope. Frye carries a few pair that come in a larger than average calf size and I'm contemplating buying and just getting them stretched. I found that it's an inexpensive service at about $10-$40. I'm still trying to figure out which pair to get but I've narrowed down my choices......

My J.Crew picks

Emmett Boots

Miller motorcycle boots

My Madewell picks

Watchtower boot

Archive leather boot

My Frye picks

The Frye Campus boot is an iconic style and at 15.5in around is completely doable for stretching.Hell yeah!

Campus boot

Sadly though, while looking for boots I found one that I would kill to have and of course, it's only 13in around in the calf....WTF Is it possible to have part of my calf shaved off?! xoxo

Jenna cap toe lace up

'Tis The Season

2011-10-28T19:24:00.000-07:00

Well, it's almost the season anyway! Ugh. Sometimes the thought of the Holidays just makes me wanna hurl. I try not to be a downer around the Holidays but it seems as though it comes earlier every year. So with that in mind, here's some more stuff for you to buy from me. Subtle, huh? LOL I never know until I try.....
I've added some lovely things to the shop and will continue to do so on a more regular basis considering the time of year. I still can't believe it's almost November! Whether you're looking for high end or some unique cheapie gifts check out my shop. xoxo

YSL poured glass earrings MINT!

1990s CHANEL crystal belt

1990s CHANEL 78" crystal necklace

YSL Russian peasant vest

These next pieces are bad ass!!! If I was thinner and had smaller ta'tas these would never leave me! The last suit is pictured on Loulou de la Falaise in the Yves Saint Laurent book!

1970s YSL trench

Loulou de la Falaise on right wearing IDENTICAL suit from the late 1960s!!!!!

1960/1970 YSL safari suit

Sparkle and Shine

2011-10-08T16:16:00.000-07:00

Just listed some more fabulous dresses and couldn't keep them to myself! xoxo

In the shop.......

Richilene

1970s Oscar de la Renta

Christian Dior