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Showing posts with label Vintage. Show all posts

Meet Shareen Sarwar-Rubiera: Miami Stylist turned Vintage Maven and Entreprenuer!

Lucky for us, Shareen Sarwar-Rubiera is an AMAZING vintage lover who resides in our neck of the woods, Miami Beach. Shareen (pictured on the left) is the founder of Vintage Mavens, an online specialty vintage shop and blog. When you visit her site, you'll see Shareen modeling her favorite one-of-a-kind pieces while sharing her stories as an ever growing fashion stylist. A native New Yorker, Shareen has been a stylist for companies like Dolce & Gabbana and publications like Teen Vogue and Women's Wear Daily. After her success in the fashion industry, Shareen has turned into a "fashion historian who likes to recycle." You can shop through her unique vintage collection via her Ebay Shop or become an avid reader of her fabulous blog! If you're looking for garments that make a statement, then check out some of my highlights from Shareen's vintage collection below:

TOP: This Vintage Black Sequined & Beaded Oversized Bow Blouse is currently sold out on her website. BUT, it exemplifies the type of ultra chic pieces you can find on Vintage Mavens. Shareen's website has become an international sensation. Her latest giveaway, Chanel Nail Color, went to a winner from Australia! Make sure you check out her Facebook Fan Page for the latest on new inventory or giveaways.

Top Left: A Vintage Vibrant Rainbow Striped Top with Sash. Top Right: Vintage Tan Pinstripe Blouse with Peplum Waist. All of the rings featured in Shareen's photographs are also on sale.

Top Left: Vintage Leopard Draped Frock. Top Right: Vintage Sequined Rhinestone Cut Out Dress. I melted when I saw this dress! Most recently, Shareen was interviewed by The Miami New Times where she spoke about Miami's distinctive style. "I've seen a lot of cities where people just want to blend in. Other cities take themselves very seriously, under all those layers. Here [Miami], it's very like I'm going to get on my beach cruiser bike, put on some big sunglasses, and go to the beach" stated Shareen. This stylist knows about Miami's sazon!

Top: Vintage Hand Embroidered Native American Jacket with Inca Red Puff Sleeves. This breathtaking jacket is currently available via Vintage Maven's Ebay Shop.

Finally, my FAVORITE piece from Shareen's collection: A Vintage Black Brocade Dress with Lace Trim. Classic elegance at its best! All of the inventory found on Vintage Maven's Ebay Shop ranges between $20 to $125. For more information on Vintage Mavens or to see more looks, visit http://www.vintagemavens.blogspot.com/. To be truly inspired by fashion, one must never forget its history. Shop vintage and discover the beauty found in a timeless one-of-a-kind piece!

Lotus House Thrift Store in Midtown Miami

Last September, a new kind of thrift store opened in Miami to benefit the Lotus House Women's Shelter operated by the Sundari Foundation. Lotus House Thrift is location at 203 NW 36th Street (corner of NW 2nd Ave), bordering the edge of Midtown and the Design District. This special store specializes in designer vintage, like new and gently used clothing, furnishings, collectables and more, all at great prices for today’s cost conscious shopper.
The Lotus House is a shelter located in Overtown, Miami. This unique resource center opens its doors to 130 women and children annually. At the shelter, the women are nurtured and supported to help them achieve greater self sufficiency by building a better way of life for themselves and their children. The goal is to help them transition into a permanent home off the streets. Lotus House Thrift is actually run and staffed entirely by Lotus House guests and alumni. If you love to shop, why not give back to your community and help women who are seeking a better lifestyle themselves. Your contributions will fund services such as individual and group counseling, computer lessons, medical and mental health services.
Lotus House Thrift is open Monday through Saturday from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Shoppers may also drop off items during these hours. For more information about the Sundari Foundation, The Lotus House or Lotus House Thrift, visit http://www.lotushouseshelter.org/. Shop for a good cause and share this cool thrift shop with your friends!