I am giving the very rare, "didn't buy anything" 5 star award to this teeny tiny shop of my clothing dreams. I have only been in here two times - both completely by accident. Once on their soft launch (had no idea) and then today, during their grand opening weekend (also... no idea).
So why did this little high end consignment haunt garner the fab five so quickly? Hint: I am easily won over with booze and hilarious dance moves. Voila:
1. They offered me wine. And red wine. In a clothing shop. They should get 5 stars for just being so ballsy, seeing as though I nearly took down a display with my overstuffed purse walking into the place completely sober. I did not partake in said wine but it was a nice gesture for their opening weekend.
2. One of the owners was standing in the doorway dancing. That's actually what made me stop. Because it was that uber cheerful, don't give a heck who is watching sort of dance and for that, you stop and give props.
3. The owner then DANCE BECKONED ME into the shop. Heck... i'd give the five stars just for that. I was epically amused. And what an awesome intro to the pair that run this place!
4. The stupidly cute red peacoat outside.
5. The Diane von Furstenburg dress in mint condition for $85.
6. The Diane von Furstenburg dress in mint condition for $85. (it's worth two mentions, trust me) Alas, I did not have time to try ON this number and I very much doubt it will be there upon return but GGAAHH.
7. The pair of knee high leopard print Louboutin's they had in during my first visit (though, I would almost deduct a star for being a size 7. Some little women have size 8 feet and parading these beautiful specimens before her is downright cruel... they weren't here the second time so i'm not even going to tease you with the price.)
8. The fact that both times, within 5 minutes of entering the store, I found at least two items I wanted to purchase and had to physically and mentally force myself to leave, knowing that i'm a horrible liar and "it was Chanel at 80% off!" would not serve as a legitimate excuse to miss a business meeting.
In my first two quick jaunts around this spot, they don't seem to be carrying an exorbitant amount of plus size stuff. Though it's consignment, so i'm sure it comes and goes. Will definitely snoop this a little more when i'm next in the area.
And they did mention the DvF was originally owned by a Real Housewife of Vancouver... which actually made me like it a little less. But hey, they have a TV show so they have money to buy pretty pretty things... if they then want to sell those pretty things to me for a fraction of the price...perhaps I should not judge so harshly.
But all in all, i'm excited that I stumbled upon this place. They have a good eye and unlike a lot of other "high end" consignment spots, seem to really try and keep prices reasonable. And as their website will attest to - these ladies know their sh*t when it comes to what's what in the fashion world. Definite fan.
Dear Diane... we will one day meet again. And that day will be magical. read more