Etsy store Archives - Suzanne Carillo

I’m not here to promote consumption or tell you that your life will be better with these “must-have shoes for the season”, that designer handbag or those on-trend jeans.

That is a marketing strategy designed to make you feel inadequate and fuel you with desire to shop for unnecessary items.

It is what social media thrives on.

I am here to break down preconceived ideas about used clothing and promote shopping secondhand first.

Sharing my thrifted treasures with you is my way of showcasing some of the great pieces just waiting for new homes and second chances. The bounty that awaits in your local thrift store will shock you.

Why not give it a try?

Your wallet, the earth and your conscience will thank you for it.

I’m tired of people suggesting they are helping the economy by supporting fast fashion and over consumption.

The status quo will never change if they keep feeding fast fashion retailers their hard earned cash. They are simply justifying their choices.

Wouldn’t they feel prouder knowing that they made environmentally sound choices by choosing to purchase secondhand first? Or shopping their own closet?

We can all try to do better.

Small steps towards responsible choices lead to big changes for our world.

In my mission to show you some of the fabulous pieces that can be found secondhand I’m sharing a few of the newest additions to my Etsy store.

Most of the pieces I show are vintage because my store specializes in vintage (pieces that are over 20 years old) however you can find many more pieces that are contemporary.

Vintage is the rare bird, secondhand stores are overflowing with modern pieces.

vintage neon art deco aline dress for sale suzanne carillo — Pop Art Maxi 90s Does 70s Size S/M

vintage 1960s hawaiian maxi dress tiki dress suzanne carillo — Vintage 1960s Hawaiian Barkcloth Maxi – 29″ Waist Medium

vintage geek hipster fashionista over 40 suzanne carillo — Vintage 1950/60s Day Dress Size M/L

draped olive green maxi dress suzanne carillo — Green Draped Maxi Dress S/M 27″-29″ Waist

I had to show off this super cool snake necklace I thrifted as it worked beautifully with this dress. It’s not for sale…yet. This will be the only time you will see a snake draped around my neck. Ever.

vintage 1970s maxi dress horses running novelty print country western — 1970s Handmade Kaftan M/L 32″ Waist

*Warning*

I’m wearing a very short mini dress below. Yes, I did feel like I forgot my pants, and no, I did not wear this out. Ha! These are only photos for my Etsy shop.

1960s vintage mini dress for sale — Vintage 1960s Mini Dress S/M

1970s vintage boho dress for sale suzanne carillo — Vintage 1970s Boho Dress Medium

vintage 1950s pink gingham fit and flare dress for sale suzanne carillo — 1950s Fit And Flare Gingham Dress Small 27″ Waist

I'm not here to promote consumption. 1980s vintage floral dress for sale suzanne carillo — Don’t be surprised! This is a 1980s dress styled contemporary. : P

80s vintage floral dress for sale suzanne carillo — Vintage 1980s Floral Dress M/L 27″ – 36″ Waist

There are a couple of pieces here that I am seriously considering removing from the shop after trying them on and seeing how much I liked them. That is always a risk. Can you guess which ones they are?

Linking up with Patti for Visible Monday, Turning Heads Tuesday and Fancy Friday

I haven’t been posting many of the new items available in my Etsy store on my blog because often it is just too hard to keep up. I try to post the items right after I list them on my Instagram if you are interested in getting first dibs. You need to be quick though. I hate it when people are disappointed when the piece is snatched up just moments beforehand.

Last week I decided to have some fun modelling some of the great dresses I have for sale right now. This is very dangerous as sometimes my temptation to keep a piece becomes greater than my desire to share my love of vintage with the world.