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Toast to Tosca--throwback thursday!!

So I've temporarily abandoned this blog--I started back up with school and I was trying to finish all the cataloging for the shop so I've just been busy busy. Anyway, I had a fun idea for this blog that would be a great way to tribute my shop to the owner of all these clothes!! I have these boards at my house that were made for the lady(Tosca) that passed away who's clothing I'm selling and on these boards are pictures taken of her in specific items that I'm selling. So as a little twist to throwback Thursday I'm going to share some ultra throwbacks! =) Not only will this be fun, but it will also help authenticate a few of the items in my shop as Vintage and give my customers a glimpse at the wonderful woman who took such great care of these pieces they are receiving.

Throwback Thursday #1
Tosca in 1972 wearing the dress below sitting in a 1970 Cadillac

To find dress go to: https://www.etsy.com/listing/103546832/early-70s-vintage-one-arm-ruffled-black

What is amazing is that the slip she is wearing with the dress in that picture she kept on the hanger with the dress I have the dress and the slip for sale together as one item. =)

**DISCOUNT!! For my first shift of seasons I am offering a coupon code on ALL ITEMS in my shop Use code: STAYWARM05 for 5% off any purchase!!! **

Have a GREAT labor day weekend! I'll post soon again =)

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