Holland-based store GoodOldFashion combines street style with carefully selected vintage pieces. Lotte Maas runs GoodOldFashion and handpicks each item for the shop. She then works with photographers to create unique product styling and inspiration for her shoppers.
GoodOldFashion currently carries a great selection of seasonable outerwear including a classic beige trenchcoat featuring bold red plaid lining, and an always-hip black leather jacket.
If your winter wardrobe is starting to feel a bit boring, check out some unique pieces like the the bright green velvet sweater, the vintage Wrangler denim top in a comfy boyfriend fit, and the dark plaid button-down blouse.
GoodOldFashion also offers lovely vintage accessories! We love the strappy, peep toe turquoise pumps and the striped brown leather shoulder bag.
The Daily Dream is run by graphic designer Angela Britton and offers fun, colorful prints on vintage encyclopedia pages.
Angela has been a graphic designer for a number of years, and has always had a love for old illustrations. By creating antique-inspired prints on weathered paper, Angela combines these interests. The Daily Dream delivers its unique vintage prints worldwide, and is currently offering 25% off all orders. For details on the discount, check out the shop’s promo page.
Angela recently took time to tell us about her process: “We take old lithographs and images and alter them, or make new illustrations and give them the vintage treatment.” These images are then hand painted onto old encyclopedia pages or other homegoods. We think the prints look great framed alone, or placed together in groups.
A couple of our favorite from the shop include the cozy looking nest in reeds print and the assorted seashell print. Prices start at £24.00.
Congrats to Anicase on a today’s mention on Daily Candy, which calls their adorable animal-shaped iPhone cases “a call to action you’ll want to take — 10 percent of net profits is donated to protecting endangered species.”
New York City-based company ANICASE creates uniquely molded 3-D iPhone cases with designs based on endangered species. Made for the iPhone 4 and 4S, the $20 protective cases feature neat depictions of the snow leopard, giant panda, and other species near extinction. Ten percent of the shop’s net profits directly supports these endangered species and their habitats through conservation and public awareness efforts.
ANICASE emailed us saying, “We realized the increasing number of endangered species disappearing from our planet and value the importance of bringing awareness home. We want to empower individuals to make an effort to conserve these species in need.”
Special information about these endangered species is located on the inside of each case. Details include the remaining populations, locations, and the harmful risks facing each species, providing real connections and shareable facts about the species. We learned that the goliath frog is endangered due to the pet trade and that only 450 Siberian Tigers remain in the wild.
Show ANICASE additional support on their Facebook and at @myANICASE.
Since launching in May 2011 (about 9 months ago), we’ve added coupons, Facebook storefronts, SoundCloud integration, shipping groups, embeds and more to Goodsie — and the planned product roadmap for 2012 and beyond is even more ambitious! To accommodate this feature growth, we have released a redesign of the Goodsie admin, live today.
Our goals were to open up the visual canvas, streamline the navigation and focus the experience. We’ve increased the interface viewing area by 50% and every section of the site can be reached in one click via the new navigation menu. The new design should make the admin area feel more organized, balanced and clear.
As always, we welcome your feedback and are available to help with any questions or issues.
If you’re in the market for vintage clothing this year, make sure to check out Ahka Vintage shop. Founded by two sisters in Sydney, Australia, Ahka Vintage aims “to be an eco-friendly punch in the face to mass production” by offering a large, incredible collection of vintage dresses and separates.
Some featured dresses from the store include the blue jungle-themed Leaf Print Dolly Retro Dress, the Patterned Frill Dress with cute shoulder button detailing, and the classic Chocolate Polka Dot Dress. Ahka Vintage currently has great pieces on sale, too, like the Black Floral Romper for $25 and Cream and Gold Cocktail Dress newly listed at $45.
Storeowners Lara and Tura run a fashion blog that features outfits created with cute pieces from their shop. “We like to promote sustainable, modern fashion, and like to show our readers and friends how to use vintage garments to create a style that is unique to their personality and lifestyle.” Stop by the blog for inspiration, and find more from Ahka Vintage on Facebook and Twitter at @AhkaVintage!
Ophelia’s Apothecary & Oddities offers handmade and organic bath, body, and face care products. Storeowners Deborah and Heather started out making body butters and beauty concoctions, and eventually opened a small online shop. They told us that “around Christmas of 2009 we decided to buckle down and use the holiday as a launching pad to try to get the brand really going, and it worked!”
Among Ophelia’s products are indulgent body scrubs and exfoliators. The Sea Salt & Shea Luxe Body Buff is blended with vegan pure cane sugar, blueberry and apricot seeds, and sweet almond oil. This creamy scrub comes in a variety of fragrances, and the bergamot and violet scent is sure to provide much-deserved relief!
One of the newest product lines in the store is pure mineral makeup. These organic, hand blended foundations, eyeshadows, and blushes provide beautiful smudge-proof, crease-free wear. Pair the moisture-rich Eye Shadow Primer with the light, golden shimmer of no.347 Bubbly Champagne Eyeshadow for a versatile for day to nighttime look.
If you’re looking for one-of-a-kind vintage homegoods, Ophelia’s contains a special Hearth and Home collection. We love the 1950s Orange Candy Dish, made from handblown Czech glass with a lovely golden flower inlay, and of course the charming vintage Hoot Owl Salt and Pepper Shakers!
The shop is currently offering 35% of all orders for Valentine’s Day! Simply enter code “love35” at checkout to receive the promotion.
Ophelia’s also has a monthly newsletter with information about new items, special promotions, and discounts for subscribers. You can join the mailing list with the shop’s “Contact Ophelia Here!” link.
Montreal-based jeweler Marie-Louise Beauchesne designs earrings, necklaces, and rings inspired by her travels. “I worked in advertising and in the tourism industry for a couple of years to finally realize that I wanted to live my dreams to the fullest, and be a full-time artist,” she told Goodsie.
Designs for the shop’s IZALCO Collection come from Marie-Louise’s trip to El Salvador in 2007 and 2008. The Collier Izalco Necklace is the signature piece of the collection, and contains a striking 4 karat gold plate.
Crafted with gold, silver, and lava stones, the elegant pieces express the elements of El Salvado and Mayan artifacts. We love the combination of angles in the sterling silver Collier Zest Necklace, and the authentic patterns in the hand sculpted Bague Artefact Ring, listed at $135.
Valentine’s Day is coming up, so we gathered a variety of lovely products from Goodsie-powered stores. Delight your one and only with a unique and charming gift this holiday!
Mercier Beaucoup has a great collection of Valentines’s Day cards. Give the Anatomy of Love card to your biology babe!
The shop is also offering one-of-a-kind gold heart necklaces by Brita Olsen Jewelry, fit for any jewelry-loving trendsetter.
The handmade Red Heart Hoops from Thriftlover offer a bold, yet simple statement of affection.
“Be My Valentine, Please!” card from Spark And Pepper almost guarantees a “yes” reply!
Planning on sending love letters this year? The XOXO Pocket Journal from Stuff Kara Made is a great way to keep your precious pages safe.
Instead of giving regular chocolates, try a Bracelet Box of raw chocolates from Tory Marsh. These delicious treats come in both vanilla salt and coconut cayenne varieties!
The Loving Rabbit postcard from MimimiCards is perfect for any animal lover you admire.
We think the giving the Sweet Mint Heart-shaped Mini Soaps from Dreyma Studio is a great way to let your sweetheart feel fresh and smell lovely!
Last year Diana Bradbury started a thrift-blog called Thiftlover to chronicle her thrift store adventures and to connect with fellow vintage shoppers. This year she opened a Thriftlover store to sell her amazing finds and beautiful handmade jewelry. We were excited to learn that Diana hopes to grow Thriftlover into her own fully-stocked thrift store down the road!
Most of the products in Thriftlover are from Diana’s current location of San Francisco, and her hometown of Reno, Nevada. A few featured items include the beautiful Green Speckles earrings, handmade with vintage beads, the $20 tan Stamped Leather Purse, and the Grey Suede-ish Ankle Boot Heels.
If you share a love of thrift shop goods, head over to the Thriftlover Tumblr and submit a photo, review, or story about your own thrifting feats!