BFFs

Best friends are just that- THE BEST! This is a little story about the meaning of friendship...

I was driving to the shop the other day and the speed bumps were slowing me down just enough to see two old ladies walking down the sidewalk chatting away. Nothing out of the ordinary except that between the two of them, they diligently struggled to carry a HUGE blue plastic bag from the near-by thrift store. Their faces showed little sign of the heavy load they shared. So I kept driving, smiled, and wondered these 3 things:

1. Was the bag holding the treasures of just one (shopaholic) friend and the other was simply lending a helping hand?

OR

2. Was the bag holding the combined treasures of both friends & they each agreed to clutch a handful of crumpled plastic, determined to get it all home without a car?

&

3. What EXACTLY was in this bag that was making all their hard work worth the effort?!

Either way there couldn't of been a clearer picture of two BFFS making the ultimate sacrifice for an awesome shopping run! I'm just sorry to say I didn't stop for a picture to share.

Not everyone has a Sweetheart, but everyone has a BFF. Celebrate this Valentine's Day by buying one item for you and one for your BFF. The item of lesser value will receive 20% off, which will be refunded to your Paypal account. Enter BFF under "Message to Seller" to acquire this very special deal. Offer valid until Friday, February 5th, midnight (pst).

*Not available with any other promotion.

**Old Ladies in Pienza courtesy of ciaomishi.

newbies!

We are definitely looking forward to some warmer weather... pastels galore!

keep it classic, but never boring

We love a LBD just like every other girl, but sometimes it's worth it to turn those classic silhouettes into something a little more bold and daring. This girl is doing an amazing job of that. The polka dots and the color combination take her outfit to the limit, but not into 'what was she thinking?' territory. And that Marlon Brando motorcycle cap? PERFECT finishing touch.

*Photo courtesy of Garance Dore.

newbies!

Hey guys, we've got some new stuff that we're sure you'll love. Check it out!

shoe heaven

Guess What?! Swift is moving into shoe heaven territory! In a matter of months we'll be EXPANDING into two locations: Swift Vintage Boutique & Sewing Studio and Swift Shoes & Jewels. Still bringing you the best vintage for a modern girl but also adding affordable new shoes (since vintage shoes aren't the easiest to find in size 9)! So here's the very first post about our journey of making one store into two...

As a girl I dreamed in color, in fabric, and in the glossy surfaces of the most magical of shoes. It's safe to say I love shoes in the way of Dorothy and Cinderella. I adore the way they look, the way my feet look in them, and the way the right pair can do wonders for your outfit and your state of mind. So of course as a grown woman, my dream was to someday attend a shoe show, a secret meeting where all those wonderful heels and bowed beauties gather together in one place. Well I made it to shoe heaven, also known as TRANSIT, on January 18th at exactly 10am... and this is what I saw:

My all time favorites are by Jeffrey Campbell - so many styles to choose from, most of them retailing for $99! You'll be seeing these two styles in the shop by April: The Mary-Roks wedge ankle boot in perforated black suede AND the Norma 1940's inspired ankle wrap wedge! (both pictured)

Chinese Laundry is coming out with a jelly flat sandal with a velvet bow across the toes in bright pink, kelly green, and black. They are also releasing a jelly bootie in the spring, which we'll be getting for you in turquoise and black. (pictured)

In May, look for these BC styles: the suede cut-out flat, the woven oxford, and the lace up moccasin boot. They also have many multi-color heels that are Anthropologie-esque without the high price tag, which you might see as well.

So, here's to a new venture in shoes! Follow along as we post about our journey along the way...

xo

Carrie

*Top photo courtesy of the Jeffrey Campbell Blog.

free shipping friday!

Have you heard the news?! That's right, it's FREE SHIPPING FRIDAY. Here's how it works...

Starting now until midnight (pst) we are offering free domestic shipping on all items except coats and jackets. Coats and jackets are 1/2 off shipping. International buyers will receive a discounted rate of the domestic shipping cost subtracted from the international shipping cost. Total shipping amount will be refunded to your paypal account. Contact us if you have any questions.

What are you waiting for?! Start shopping!!

*discount not valid with any other offers

*Photo courtesy of Art Pixie

vintage: it's not always perfect

We've all been there. You pick up a vintage piece and your heart starts racing... you love it. But wait, what's that? A STAIN! Well, that doesn't have to be such a bummer after all. There are times when the piece is not salvageable, but sometimes you just have to look outside the box. Just like we did with this cardigan. We loved it's versatility, but there was now way we would wear it with a big fat stain in the front, so why would you? Luckily, it was in a spot where all we had to do was add a brooch and tah-dah... problem fixed. NO ONE would ever know there's a pesky stain behind those adorable gold leaves. So the next time you see a stain, or hole, or tear, think to yourself, 'How can I make this work?'. If it's on one of the sleeves, perhaps you'd still like that blouse if it was sleeveless. Or, maybe the bottom of a dress is damaged... how would it look as a mini?

*Dress available now in the shop. Brooch available soon.