The Foxy Blanche Post

Gabe ... CcV's Retro Gentleman

2012-01-23T10:52:00.004-05:00

Gabe was interviewed by Consignment's cousin Vintage (CcV) for its "For Retro Gentlemen" segment.

In a gamification world enclosed within an unbelievably awesome workspace, Gabe shows CcV some classic Members Only jackets while educating us on some amazing sci-fi history. With a look similar to Austin Powers, Gabe definitely puts the "R" in retro ... with a rocker feel to him.

Gabe is the co-owner of the Super Group which is an interactive marketing agency that blends creative ideas with the latest technology to drive entertaining and memorable new media promotions.

Watch the video and let us know what vintage pieces you like of Gabe's the most.

If Gabe reaches 50 comments by February 28th, he'll select a lucky "commenter" to win a $25 gift card/certificate to the resale store of their choice on February 29th! (leave your name and email address when commenting)

Don't forget to VIEW, COMMENT and SHARE with others by February 28th - before MIDNIGHT!

2012-01-15T19:57:00.001-05:00

Consignment's cousin Vintage has been highlighting some current Retro Gentlemen that appreciate many things of the past but it's time we love on the men who wore a lot of what we rock now when they were new.

So, with that being said ... who do you think is hotter? Dubois or Brando?

50 comments by January 31st = $10 for a lucky commenter!

Adam ... CcV's Retro Gentleman

2012-01-01T14:40:00.000-05:00

Adam was interviewed by Consignment's cousin Vintage (CcV) for its "For Retro Gentlemen" segment.

With a close resemblance to his father's 1970s photos and a loft deliciously draped in antique finds recommended by his Mom, Adam attributes his love for vintage items to his parents. Adam takes CcV on a tour of his awesome loft while hipping us to some lost jewels of the '90s.

Adam works with Mowgli which is a company that specializes in Gamification. Mowgli will soon release Songster which is a Facebook game that allows users to create their own songs! I tried it in beta and it is a lot of fun.

Watch the video and let us know what vintage pieces you like of Adam's the most.

If Adam reaches 50 comments by January 31st, he'll select a lucky "commenter" to win a $10 gift card/certificate to the resale store of their choice on February 1st! (leave your name and email address when commenting)

Enjoy a backstage pass to Songster which is still in beta.

Don't forget to VIEW, COMMENT and SHARE with others by January 31 - before MIDNIGHT!

Shawn Deangelo ... CcV's Retro Gentleman

2011-12-15T00:00:00.000-05:00

Shawn Deangelo was interviewed by Consignment's cousin Vintage (CcV) for its "For Retro Gentlemen" segment.

Actually born in the A, Shawn Deangelo expresses his increasing appreciation for the art of shopping resale. An educator by day and night, this retro gent loves bowties, moonlights as an amateur pianist, is an expert in bringing folks together for a great cause and assertively encourages more bicycling and less driving in the city.

Watch the video and let us know what thrifty pieces you like of Shawn Deangelo's the most.

If Shawn Deangelo reaches 50 comments, he'll select a lucky "commenter" to win a $10 Visa Giftcard on January 1st!
(leave your name and email address when commenting)

For more info on Shawn Deangelo follow him on Twitter at @ShawnDeangelo and CcV @consigncvintage.

Don't forget to VIEW, COMMENT and SHARE with others by December 31 - before MIDNIGHT!

Matt ... CcV's Retro Gentleman

2011-12-01T14:59:00.000-05:00

Matt Chamberlain was interviewed by Consignment's cousin Vintage (CcV) for its "For Retro Gentlemen" segment.

Matt discusses his love for Rag-o-rama and Value Village as places he likes to shop for consignment and thrift items in Atlanta and how he grew to love the resale genre of clothing while living in Orlando.

Watch the video and let us know what thrifty pieces you like of Matt's the most.

If Matt reaches 50 comments, he'll select a lucky "commenter" to win a $10 Visa Giftcard on January 1st!
(leave your name and email address when commenting)

For more info on Matt follow him on Twitter at @Matticus2345 and CcV @consigncvintage.

Don't forget to VIEW, COMMENT and SHARE with others by December 31 - before MIDNIGHT!

Hamzat ... CcV's Retro Gentleman

2011-11-01T20:02:00.000-04:00

Hamzat Sani was interviewed by Consignment's cousin Vintage (CcV) for its "For Retro Gentlemen" segment.

Hamzat discusses where he shops for vintage and/or thrift items and how he grew to love this genre of clothing.

Watch the video and let us know what vintage accessories and/or clothing of Hamzat's you like the most?

For more info on Hamzat follow Hamzat, on him Twitter at @Ham2dacheez and CcV @consigncvintage.

Making CcV better!

2011-10-16T10:40:00.000-04:00

What do you think of the Consignment's cousin Vintage site?

What do you like and/or how can we make it better? Constructive criticism is welcomed!

We have some awesome ideas we plan to manifest from now through next summer and your opinion matters.

Our goal is to increase your use of our re-sale store directory ... let us know how to do that.

-Foxy Blanche Jagger

What 2nd Hand Fun Did You Have This Weekend?

2011-10-08T00:38:00.000-04:00

I know you will have some great 2nd hand fun this weekend. Whether it is attending a "Throw Back" party, attending a garage sale and/or hitting up a great 2nd hand store.

If you are looking for some Atlanta yard/garage/estate sales to hit up, check out Consignment's cousin Vintage (CcV)'s ATL Garage & Yard Sales page for some resources.

I look forward to your comments.

-Foxy Blanche Jagger

Men Going from Shabby to Sexy ...

2011-09-27T12:44:00.000-04:00

Don't you love when men give a damn about how they look? Check out this article from GQ magazine to see how they redefine fine for some college dudes. Come on fellas! Get inspired.For some great places to look for 2nd hand threads, check out CcV's For Retro Gentlemen page.

Foxy Blanche went Cincinnati Thrifting for CcV

2011-09-25T22:32:00.001-04:00

I went to see my family in the Queen City ... Cincinnati that is. Okay, so in Cincinnati (actually Kentucky) there is the king of all Gap Outlets. I got some great finds that I'm pretty proud of. A lot of Old Navy, Banana Republic, Gapkids and Gap stores shipped damaged and unsold sales items to this huge location ... it is a bargain hunters dream.Also, I went to a Goodwill my Grandma and I love to go to and it was half off of pretty much everything! I got some awesome t-shirts and jeans (5 t's and a pair of jeans) for under $15.Let me know if I should post photos!

Re-inspiration Store has Re-located

2011-09-18T22:08:00.004-04:00

Hey recycle junkies - your recycle consignment haven has moved from Huff road off of Howell Mill in Midtown to N. Highland Ave in Virginia Highlands this summer.

Once in the outskirts of Atlanta's re-sale industry, it is now stabilized in Atlanta's re-sale main vein. They have some great items made of recycled goods, so if you have a creative hand and want to consign some items or would love to furnish your home with some amazingly, reconfigured items ... check the Re-inspiration Store in Virginia Highlands today.

http://www.reinspirationstore.com/blog/moving-on-up/

Atlanta Yard Sale Fun

2011-08-06T19:12:00.003-04:00

Hello Ladies and Gents,

I know it has been a tremendously long time since we touched based but let's keep in touch more often now.

Consignment's cousin Vintage has been consistently keeping you in the loop about what's been going on with the Atlanta Yard Sale scene. How hope to get some yard sale hosts on the blog to talk about how wonderful their yard sale was or will be.

Happy thrifting and yard sale hopping!

CcV Store of the Month: Attic Treasures

2010-09-30T22:10:00.010-04:00

This is a thrift store in Chamblee that is so nice, we had to review it twice!

Attic Treasures is the first CcV STORE OF THE MONTH that we had a chance to take a live tour of. Experience our tour of this Chamblee thrift store, go on a shopping spree of your own at Attic Treasures and blog about it here.

CcV Store of the Month: Untamed

2010-07-31T09:20:00.007-04:00

The Atlanta University area is known to be a collegiate fashion haven. The once studio bound vintage boutique, Untamed, is now a convenient source to the world for delicious vintage clothing and accessory finds.

Untamed also presents Adorn which is a fabulous accessory line of unique pieces.

Visit them today at www.untamedonline.com and leave a comment here on the Foxy Blanche Post.

CcV Store of the Month: The Re-Inspiration Store

2010-05-01T19:57:00.003-04:00

Instead of just featuring stores for a week, we are now glorifying a featured re-sale store for a month.

Kicking off this extension is The Re-Inspiration Store in Atlanta. This is an Atlanta consignment store filled with innovative gifts and home decor made of recycled materials.

Visit them today at 810 Huff Rd NW, Atlanta, GA 30318 and leave a comment here on the Foxy Blanche Post.

CcV Store of the Week: Twists of Life

2010-04-02T11:35:00.005-04:00

With the discovery of their name brand items and random nick nacks that'll help you around your house, Dallas, GA's Twists of Life re-sale store will not disappoint your thrift fetish.

Visit Consignment's cousin Vintage for more information on this Dallas, GA thrift store, shop there today and then review it here.

March 6th BASEMENT SALE: Highland Row Antiques

2010-02-27T12:03:00.004-05:00

From vintage furniture to old school clothing, Highland Row Antiques is a Virginia Highlands vintage store on North Highland Ave.

Shop their Monthly BASEMENT SALE Saturday, March 6, 2010 and blog about it here at the Foxy Blanche Post.

628 N. Highland Ave, Atlanta, GA 30306

highlandrowantiques.com

404.815.8830

CcV STORE OF THE WEEK: Once Upon A Devah

2010-02-01T13:06:00.004-05:00

Could this be a Marietta women's consignment shopping haven for the 80s clothing maiden? You be the judge.

Visit Once Upon A Devah at 145 N. Marietta Pkwy, Ste B, Marietta, GA 30060. Let us know what you think and if you purchased anything.

Scarlett Loves Rhettro in Midtown Atlanta

2009-11-15T11:06:00.005-05:00

Come and enjoy the appetizer, the main course and dessert when it comes to vintage and thrifty clothing and furniture finds in Midtown Atlanta with Scarlett Loves Rhettro.

As the latest CcV STORE OF THE WEEK, Scarlett Loves Rhettro carries nick nacks that catch the eye, retro furniture that will illuminate any room as well as vintage women's and men's clothing and shoes that turn heads.

Scarlett also hosts the 50% Off Loft on the 2nd floor for those looking for some funky retro stuff for some super duper affordable prices.

A Very Vintage Halloween w/ PLRG and HBCV Saturday, Oct 24

2009-10-23T11:58:00.006-04:00

Have some Vintage Halloween fun with the Poor Little Rich Girls and their special guest, Hearts and Butterflies this Saturday, October 24 12pm-6pm.

Treats will be handed out and prizes will be awarded to the people rocking the best retro threads. So dress up, best festive ... be vintage. It is held at the Poor Little Rich Girl boutique in College Park, so visit CcV home page for more info.

Poor Little Rich Girl and Hearts & Butterflies is featured on the ATL Vintage Stores page.

Stylish Consignment Grand Opening Saturday, Oct 24

2009-10-23T10:59:00.004-04:00

Fellow UGA alum Tierra Destiny is hosting the Stylish Consignments boutique grand opening this Saturday, October 24 10am-4pm.

This Lilburn consignment store for women is a refreshing addition to the Gwinnett county consignment and resale clothing and accessory community.

There will be prizes awarded and various other fun things, so show your support and make Stylish Consignments your new resale clothing and accessory home beginning this weekend.

Stylish Consignments can be found on Consignment's cousin Vintage's ATL Consignment Stores page and Oh yeah, blog about it here!

Get Ready for ... A Clothes Encounter Saturday, Oct 17

2009-10-12T10:55:00.004-04:00

Finally a consignment sale in Atlanta that caters to the luxury, yet deal seeking ladies at heart. A Clothes Encounter is an Atlanta consignment sale that couples cocktails with consignment shopping so fabulously.

So, after you purchase your tickets and shop at this Atlanta luxury consignment sales event, blog about your cocktail sipping, giftbag toting and "so you" accessory and clothing purchasing here at The Foxy Blanche Post.

Purchase your tickets today for this Atlanta Fall luxury consignment sale scheduled for Saturday, October 17th (4pm-8pm) at A Clothes Encounter.

Hearts and Butterflies in Jonesboro

2009-09-17T07:32:00.005-04:00

Hearts and Butterflies Collection Vintage (HBC) is a Jonesboro vintage clothing safe house that realizes women come in various sizes within the fashion rainbow.

Hearts and Butterflies has vintage clothing and accessories for every fashion hue
out of their vintage clothing booth in the Tara Discount Mall. This Jonesboro vintage clothing and accessories enclave is nestled in booth L-7 to be exact.

HBC is participating in a SideWalk Sale Sept 18-19, view the CcV homepage for more info or join the Field Trip to HBC on Saturday, Sept 26 at 1pm by hopping on the Evite and blog about your experience afterwards here at The Foxy Blanche Post.

Attic Treasures Thrift Shop in Chamblee

2009-09-02T07:16:00.002-04:00

Erase the guilt of shopping during a recession by indulging in the bargains
hosted by Attic Treasures Thrift Shop in Chamblee. Your dollars are bettering someone in need.

The more pieces you purchase to get a head start on next summer's wardrobe enhancement, the more you are doing to make sure children can go to college
or a person gets the help they need to rehabilitate.

Poor Little Rich Girl: CcV STORE OF THE WEEK

2009-08-15T20:48:00.004-04:00

Closing out the month of August, we present to you a College Park vintage store that succeeds at bringing out the stylish woman in women of all ages.

Poor Little Rich Girl is a delightful vintage clothing and accessory shop in downtown College park and is our CcV STORE OF THE WEEK.

On Friday, August 28 from 12pm to 6pm, Poor Little Rich Girl is having a trunk show.

Everything on their porch will be $10.

Don't Miss Out!

Visit www.myspace.com/plrg1 for more information.