Vickie's Vintage Party Blow-OUT:Part TWO A Real Blow-Out!

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Part Two: A REAL Blow OUT!

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It's not even 10 am and already crazy in Vickie's Vintage.

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Zoe: (adjusting the manikin) This dress is gorgeous. It won't last long now that it is out here!

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Yara: The dress you put on the manikin is so beautiful,  but I need something less formal. Can you help me?

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Zoe: This has the same coloring, but with the lifted hemline it can be worn anytime, and it would look perfect on you!

Yara: Sold...perfect for this work awards dinner I am going to.

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Downstairs more customers enter. The shoe rack overflows with summer shoes..perfect for all the dresses flying out the door.

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Jaida: So many choices here. I'm so glad I stopped in. This will be the perfect neighborhood for us to start our new store.

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Dresses of every color under the sun or sea!

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Carly: We will be happy to hold your purchase while you continue to shop!

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Yara: So many shoes...I love all the choices, I really need some new walking shoes.

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I don't know which to choose though.

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Look at that Mermaid skirt...so fun and shimmery!

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Lanise: I can't choose EVERYTHING! DARN!

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Vicky: It's nice to meet you, Jaida. I hope you do a open another business in the neighborhood. The more the merrier!

Jaida: We hope to be open by Fall. I will be in touch with you, when we do! We have paperwork turned in for the last shop at the end of the block.

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There are still plenty of dresses for more customers.

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EL: How about this jumpsuit, they are very popular right now?

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Lanise: I just can't make up my mind!

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Lanise: This is a 'for sure' for Amy's wedding, now to find some shoes that will go with all three dresses! 

And it is only 11:00 am on the first day of the sale.

Carly: I'm starving Vickie. We've been here since 7 am, can Zoe and I sneak out and bring back some lunch?

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Vickie: Sure, El and I can handle this, maybe no one has read their emails about the sale. Just bring me back a big shake and a salad.

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Carly: Let's go grab some lunch and bring it back.

Zoe: Sure, it's quiet now that those customers are gone.

Outside the door.....

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Zoe: Uh, oh....you go get lunch, I will bring this gaggle of girls into the shop, but hurry back!

Part 3  Sooooooon...

A bit of info on the sources:

Vickies Vintage: Made by my husband and myself. New lighting is LED battery powered and one spotlight for photos. 

Fashions are almost all acquired from thrift stores, on thrifted dolls, or door prizes from online groups or from doll club. A few fashions have been purchased new. 

Dolls shown today are mostly thrifted: 

Carly was the first doll I ever ordered new (2017) was dropped and an arm recently shattered, so I did have to Ebay a used doll to replace her body with a perfect match. 

Zoe was long ago thrifted 2017 and re-bodied twice and now with the new articulated body. (She originally had flat feet-why with that gorgeous face it made no sense.)

Yara recently thrifted. I had to redoYara's hair (I think she may have been a trashed Extra doll). She got a new haircut and fluff with refreshed braids as a headband. I should have taken a before photo of this one, lol.

Lanise recently thrifted and given a haircut has the old articulated body(someone may have rebodied her?)

Jaida recently thrifted (possibly a made-to-move) She had a kids ruined strangulated straight hair, I braided her hair into four braids and wound them on top of her head. She may get a bit of makeup down the road.

El was a Mattel Looks doll purchased new when she came first came out in the series.

Have you found any great 

thrifted Dolls?

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Vickie's Vintage Party Blow-OUT:Part ONE BMR

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Vickie and the girls have the store ready for the BIG Party Wear Sale...

Come see what's going on!

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Vickie's Party BLOW-OUT!

All party wear 50% off

It's before opening, and a special shopper is perusing the upstairs.

BMR: Thanks so much for taking this early appointment, I have so many meetings today. 

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Zoe: It's so nice to see you Ms. Roberts...and that dress looks divine.

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BMR: Well, you know Vickie's is always my first stop when I'm in Chicago. I need something for two events, so this will be perfect for one.

Zoe: This satin bag matches, too. 

BMR: I want to try this on the stairs, I'm a speaker so I will have to negotiate stairs and it's been a long time since I've had to maneuver this much skirt.

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BMR: Phew, made it down the stairs.

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BMR: Vickie thank you so much for opening early for me...I appreciate this. Oh, is that what you picked from my other event? That's bold?

Vickie: Of course and perfect for an outdoor concert event...I'm sure I can find you a lightweight jacket. Just try it on and see.

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Vickie: I think this jacket will be too small...but I have a different one in the back that will work. 

Zoe: This Pink dress just sold online, she's picking it up this afternoon-already paid for.

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Vickie: If you could please take these up for Ms. Roberts to try on while I look for the other jacket.

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Upstairs Zoe changes the manikin with a gorgeous gown.

Zoe: Phew, doors aren't even open yet and so many sales.

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Vickie: See, you look gorgeous, concert worthy and comfortable! 

BMR: you were right, the jacket was too small. 

Vickie: Here,  just slip this one on.

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BMR: How the kids say...Jammin' This will be perfect! I'll wear this, could you please deliver the rest to the GrandView. I'm meeting Richelle there to go over my condo designs. 

Carly: Certainly, Ms. Roberts! And you do look smashing!

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BMR: Well, thank you ladies, I see you have another happy customer ready to try some cute dresses on.

Shopper(right): Oh, yes, I have four weddings to go to this summer, so 50% off is perfect for my budget!

Coming Soon: Part 2

Have your Dolls found any bargains?

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Fabulous Finds: March 2018 Dolls/clothes

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These dolls and clothes are from my March 2018, Craigslist furniture bundle for $15.00. 

I don't normally hang on to TNT's or dolls with sticky legs. But this group was in very nice shape and worth some TLC. So everyone got a clean up---and freshened.

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This adorable gal is an original Totally Hair Barbie 1991? Her hair was trashed, as you can still be seen in the bangs. I combed an entire brown bunny worth of tangles off her, and braided the rest. 

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And Totally Hair Ken (the Hair Dresser) 1991? was in original shape, with a tons of DEP still in his hair. I just combed it loose a bit and gave him a washcloth cleaning. 

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Their original outfits are all freshened. Her set turned out pretty well, but I did trim the bottom about an inch. I dipped her braided hair in VERY hot water for a count of 12 seconds, and then plunged it into ice water. A little kinkier than the original crimped setting, but at least it looks nice. She will be on the do not play with shelf....lol. He looks great though as is in his original set, just lightly combed.

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They are a pretty great looking couple for the 1990's.

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These two girls needed a freshen up and a light comb out...!

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This Barbie  is a United Colors of Benneton 1990 (I have the pink socks, just didn't like them with this). 

Warning---I washed the outfit in hot water and oxyclean---and all the red flocking disappeared along with 28 years worth of dust. Clearly, this girl had been on display for a long time. 

I'd rather have a flockless outfit and no dust. So I will be keeping her as is.

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She has an adorable face with ruddy cheeks! 

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Teen Time Skipper in her original clothes (1988) her hair got a slight trim. I think the Skipper on the right is a Tropical Skipper from 1988 and she is wearing a version of a Skipper- So Active Fashion #7981,1985.

Also in that set were a Tropical Ken and Barbie, but their suits need some work, so pardon  their clean naked bodies.

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Tropical Ken,Barbie, and Skipper---waiting for their suits to be prepared. (1988)

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Here a couple of more  girls from the same lot. Nothing real special here, all TnT's.

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But, I had all the pieces to this great outfit (Western Fun fashions pack) from the stash. I have to track down the scarf, that might have went with this!  It had no bag. It's really in perfect shape after a good wash.

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A few of the additional clothing pieces I found, all in great condition and freshened. Lots of play and display left in these pieces. I will be looking for the rest of the pink safari outfit--a gold lame??? camisole and trying to figure out what the rest of the pieces are from. 

Thanks for looking!

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Black Friday Week in Vickie's Vintage and a surprise guest.

Vickie's Is super busy, and...a special customer shows up.  BMRobers: Really, Vickie, I love what you have done with the shop. It looks fabulous. My niece, Lara, has kept me up to date on all your efforts and the recent Skeleton Ball. And, she is my property manager for BMR Corporation here in Chicago. I hope your new lease is satisfactory. Vickie: Oh my, you are my new landlord. Everything has been fabulous, the heat and electrical have all been repaired. Thank you so much. barbieoldnewgreenredo . Lara:I'm glad to hear that Vickie. Your business, picked right back up despite the close down and all the problems. That coat is gorgeous, I hope I can borrow it, Auntie B. barbieoldnewgreenredo barbieoldnewgreenredo Vickie: It sure did, this weekend has been crazy, This is the coat I set aside for you as you had requested, Ms.Roberts. It's an original and in great condition. barbieoldnewgreenredo BarbieMR:I will just have to try it on...oh it is perfect! Thank you Vickie for thinking of me, and setting it aside. It really fits well, and the perfect length. So many fashions are too short for me nowadays. barbieoldnewgreenredo Vickie:How about this little red cocktail dress that just came in. I haven't even had time to press it. Barbie:Oh, that would be perfect for the holidays. I will take that, too. Vickie: Well, let me just get these wrapped up for you. We appreciate your business and being a great landlord.  Zoe:That was a huge sale you made Vickie. Who was that with Lara? Barbie: What a day, that was our new landlord, Barbara of BMR Corporation and Lara is her niece and the property manager. What a day, and still more customers are pouring in the doors. barbieoldnewgreenredo Zoe: Thank you so much Monnie, here is your receipt.  Monnie: The shop is so crowded, I didn't think it could be busier than during Halloween.  Zoe: It's been crazy----have a great day!

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Monnie: I sure will, I will be back after payday!

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Sindy and Raquel are busy hunting through the merchandise.

Raquel:I just have to have these pink boots---!

Sindy: Great selections in everything. I was afraid Vickie's wouldn't reopen after that mystery and the close down.

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Lara: I love this swim suit, such a new take on a classic. I can't wait for my vacation after Christmas. 

Zoe: Yes, we got a whole line of samples from a designer here in Chicago...they are fabulous with their vintage vibe.

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 Lara: Vickie, be sure to call the office if you have any issues. We want to promote this block to improve the entire neighborhood.

Vickie:Thank you both----and we sure will. Hope to see you soon.

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Barbara M R:Happy Holidays, Vickie. And I will be sure to drop in, when I'm in town again.

Vickie:Thanks Ms.R, we are so lucky to have such good customers and landlady...thank you again for helping us to open for this weekend.

Meanwhile in the back of the store....

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Barbie: I think I might have to have that pink dress, it is so adorable. One can't have too many pink dresses? 

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Barbie: Was that THE Barbie, checking out before me....?

Vickie: That was my landlady and yes, THE Barbie...the one we all want to grow up to be.

Barbie: Wow!

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Sindy: Was that who I think it was?

Vickie: Yes, great selection, Sindy. Thanks for shopping at Vickie's Vintage.

Sindy: Great clothes Vickie and celebrities, too!

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Vickie, Zoe, and Carly all say,

WHAT A DAY!

And it's not even DECEMBER...yet.

(next decorating for Christmas)

All the opinions and photographs on this blog are my own, unless otherwise stated. 

 I have not been paid or reimbursed in anyway for my opinions

 or products shown, or from where I shop. 

The dolls shown are from my own and the Grand's collection as are the clothes, 

which are vintage, or made by myself. Occasionally, I falter and buy something new.

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