I spend countless hours every week looking for new finds for the shop but this week I decided to spend a little time looking for new finds for my own closet. I found some really amazing things and fell in love with two new vintage stores here in Seattle in the heart of Ballard a northern Seattle neighborhood.

I found the cutest 1940's jacket and suit here at Trove. I have yet to get a picture of me in it yet. Isn't this the cutest shop. The owner is a sweet heart as well

http://trovevintageboutique.tumblr.com/

I also ventured into Lucky Vintage today which is just around the corner from Trove. Lucky vintage has a large selection of men's wear as well whereas Trove is more focused on Women's wear. I found so many lovely things here today as well but sadly nothing in my size.

To be honest most of my personal vintage items are from Ebay. I love winning! I get a fair amount from fellow Etsy shops as well. I can typically find more things in my vintage size 16-18 online but was reminded today of how awesome it is to try things on and fall in love in a dressing room. 

Here are a few of my new online dress finds. I outta stop buying myself clothes, I don't have enough occasions to wear everything and when I do go out I tend to grab my same rotating favorites again and again. 

This wool and rabbit collared suit is in mint condition. It is so gorgeous, I need to make an effort to wear it soon before spring officially arrives.

This dress is lovely as well. It fits me like a glove and is made of the prettiest rayon chiffon. I love Chiffon, I just can't get enough of it. I can't stand the nylon stuff though. It never hangs right and feels so slippery.

After a long day of vintage shopping with my husband we decided that it was time for a treat. We needed a drink too. What to do? Go to Hot Cakes in Ballard for boozey shakes and hot molten chocolate cake. These shakes were so freakin good. Bulleit bourbon, salted caramel, homemade whip cream and a slight sprinkling of sea salt. Heaven.