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September 27, 2006
A Fine Vintage
No one shops a thrift store better than you. Okay, maybe Sienna Miller, but she has a staff and a bankroll, while you have an overloaded stroller and five minutes 'til meltdown. Now that you're a busy mom, do you really have time to dig, sift and haggle for the greatest retro duds?
Sounds like you have a lot in common with Heather Peterson, thrift store genius and creator/designer of Girl Charlee, an online site that offers kids' clothing made from vintage and vintage-inspired fabrics.
Peterson collects vintage fabrics and trims from all over the world, tests them for strength and sews them into delightful and timeless baby and toddler clothes that often follow the original patterns from the fabric's heyday. Her line includes puff-sleeved tops, embroidered tees and gorgeous gauchos.
In addition to the Girl Charlee line, the site carries a host of hard-to-find designers with a similar vintage appeal, offering plenty of options for the boys as well. Among the featured brands are Ja Ja Babywear, Spike & Ella, Kumquat, Kids Wear This and Eden's Bouquet. Everything is made in limited supplies, so your little one won't look like anyone else at the park (that is, if you hurry). And most importantly, all fabrics are pre-washed to ensure that they'll withstand the rigors of serious play time.
And as any thrift store-loving parent knows, fashion will only take you so far. It's substance that really counts.
Available online at girlcharlee.com.
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