Hot Hair: The Fiercest Natural Hairstyles (Essence Mag)

Essence hit the streets of New York City to find the coolest new ways to rock curly, coily and kinky tresses. From intricate, twisted updos to halos of fluffy curls, check out these sexy, chic, natural wonders.  Read more: Hot Hair: The Fiercest Natural Hairstyles

Credit: Darryl Calmese Jr.

Beyonce wears Vintage in her video....FLASHBACK!!!

I just saw this video, (Why Don't You Love Me) by Beyonce again this weekend for the 100th time...its not a new video but its the first time I really noticed how many vintage pieces Beyonce wore. I love any and all things vintage and its groovy to see vintage on the tube. I posted this video before but I had to post it again because the threads are just that DOPE!

Dear VV Brown, I'm a FAN!!!

Vanessa Brown, aka VV Brown, began her career as a singer, songwriter, performer, multi-instrumentalist and producer singing backing vocals for Madonna and the Pussy Cat Dolls.

She has the best vintage, retro, eclectic, eccentric style ever with smokin' pipes to match!!!

Check out her video...this girl is a STAR!!!

NEW (old) ARRIVALS!!!! Have you joined the Eco-Centric Vintage Boutique fan page yet???

Ujamaa (oo-jah-MAH): Collective economics

To build, maintain, and support our own stores, establishments, and businesses.

Maybe Amber Rose might like this one... (LOL)

This one is so fly, remember wearing crests on the pocket of your clothes in the 80's? If this was my size I'd wear this with a big chunky belt and slouch boots.

This one is the show-stopper!! It belonged to a boutique owner back in the 1970's... The orginal sale tag is still attached!! It reads, " 6-20-70" $17....How cool is that???? Too bad its only a Size 4 which means I can't SQUEEZE into it!!

CLICK LINK TO SEE THE OTHER ITEMS:::::

http://www.facebook.com/pages/Eco-Centric-Vintage-Boutique/187805377900623?v=photos

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SHOP LOCAL TODAY!! Visit the mom and pop stores and show your support for the struggling business owner. Keep your money in our comminities!!

Coming Soon::::Eco-Centric Vintage Boutique!!!

This dress inspired my decision to sell Vintage pieces like this one featured above online. Initially I purchased this dress from a high-end consignment shop for my daughter. I don't know what I was thinking, since its sheer my hubz said ABSOLUTELY NOT! I guess I figured she could wear a cami and/or a slip under it but he said no among other dresses like this one. The other dresses sold on eBay super fast so I decided to start selling vintage pieces on the side. So far business is booming on eBay....It was an older Caucasian lady that encouraged me to do this. We are both regulars at this particular consignment shop and met at an Estate Sale. She said, "Honey you have an eye to be such a young thing..people will pay you to do what you love." I love finding a diamond among rubbage..I ordered my mannequins and my plan is in motion. I will start a Facebook fan page where I will announce each new listing so stay tuned for that. Everything will be listed on eBay and payed via PayPal for secure transactions. I always wanted to have my own little boutique that served wine, fancy tea, coffees, gourmet danish and biscotti to my shoppers...You never know what the future holds. I may be able to parlay this vision into a nice little side-gig situation!! LOL!!

(This dress is available for purchase)

Wordless Wednesday

Christmas colors and a Vintage Coat fresh from the cleaners ...Me::: Eco-Centric :)

Charlie Brown Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving Yall!!

Happy (belated) 65th Birthday Ebony!!

Ebony Magazine turns 65 and celebrates by emulating vintage magazine covers. Celebs like Nia Long, Lamman Rucker, Journee Smollet, John Legend, Omar Epps, Samuel Jackson, Tariji P Henson, Mary J. Blige, Usher, Regina King, Yolanda Adams & Blair Underwood grace the 65th anniversary celebratory issue of Ebony magazine. Mary J. Blige is wearing the same exact outfit that Diana Ross wore many years ago.

I LOVE IT!

Source: www.ebony.com

I need an INTERVENTION!!!!

I spend so much time in this store, its crazy!! I just bought a vintage Chanel scarf (that smelled like moth balls LOL!) for .99 pennies....whoever is pricing this stuff doesn't have a clue of the value of these pieces. Bless their heart. Their loss is my gain!! What can I say, the stuff is donated?? LOL! *shoulder shrug* Sorry.. Happy Thrifting!!

Sew'd UP!

On a recent Thrift-o-thon I saw these antique sewing machines. I've always wanted to sew my own clothes for many reasons...(1) I have so many ideas swarming around in my head (2) I like being original, I loathe having on the same thing as someone else! (3) MUCH Cheaper!! (4) If I'm good (which I'm sure I would be *wink*) I could make it a source of income... I'm always thinking of ways to save money and make money. These two machines were beautiful and in mint condition! I wrote down the info so I can browse the net and find out how much they are worth. I want to make sure they are not overpriced. You have to watch out...some thrift stores are just as expensive as buying the item new. We shall see...I want these beauties so bad!! Aren't they gorgeous??

NINTENDO POWER on my back!!!!!!!!!

Don't I look spiffy in my RETRO Vintage Nintendo Power jacket??? As you can see I'm in the thrift store. It was $1.00 bag day so whatever was on these particular sale racks that you could fit into 1 bag was only $1.00 dollar. Unfortunately, this jacket was not on these selected racks but I paid $5.49 for it anyway...I can't wait to wear this bad boy. I could drop some pounds to fit in it comfortably since its only a L/XL. I wasn't leaving without it, even if it was a S'MEDIUM!!! LOL!

Pardon the rear end view...I wanted yall to see the back of my jacket!! LOL!

Another "JEM" to add to my collection!

I KNOW I am not the only one who used to LOVE to watch this show. JEM was more edgy and punk rock than those little Barbie's. Don't get me wrong, I love Barbie too but I loved how fierce these ladies were. I found this book for .99 cents and it was 30% cheaper with my membership card. I saw a JEM book go for $70 something bucks a while back on eBay...My retro book and video collection is gonna be a gold mine! WATCH. LOL!