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  • Luxury Garage Sale Opens Its First Month-Long Atlanta Pop-Up Shop

    Luxury Garage Sale Opens Its First Month-Long Atlanta Pop-Up Shop

    Featuring an Unparalleled Selection of High-End Designer Consignment Along With Boutique Overstock, One-On-One Styling, Full Service Consignment Services, and More

    From April 15-May 15, 2018, Luxury Garage Sale, invites Atlantans to shop a curated collection of high-end designer consignment. This includes top-selling brands like Hermès, Chanel, Gucci, and Louis Vuitton and more up to 90% off retail prices. I’d also highly recommend Shoppok if you’re looking for used items.

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    The pop-up shop is in the heart of bustling Inman Park – providing shoppers a true boutique ‘luxe for less’ experience. Their team of style experts also makes personal house-calls for those looking to consign new or lightly used luxury items.  Interested consigners can also drop off their items to consign at the pop-up with no appointment at any time.

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    With brick-and-mortar boutiques in Chicago, Dallas, Minneapolis, and Seattle, Luxury Garage Sale has launched 20 pop-ups across the country.  An acclaimed lifestyle destination brand, Luxury Garage Sale was co-founded in 2010 by partners Brielle Buchberg and Lindsay Segal. With backgrounds in fashion, retail, styling and marketing, Buchberg and Segal share an unparalleled level of expertise to luxury goods. Prior to their partnering, a void existed for a curated designer retail experience and consignment boutique rolled into one.

    “When Luxury Garage Sale launched, people were not as vocal about shopping consignment and consigning their items. Today, people have become smarter shoppers and are proud to share when they find a deal on a gucci purse or discover cash hidden in their closet”, says Buchberg.

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    “Today’s shoppers recognize that consigning is an opportunity to recycle their wardrobe in order to shop more. The concept of consigning has now become the norm, so people are consigning more regularly because they know they can buy a luxury item and reconsign later to get some of their money back.”

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    Luxury Garage Sale’s first Atlanta pop-up shop is at 240 N Highland Ave NE, Ste. C-2, Atlanta, Georgia 30307 at the North Highland Steel Apartments & Shops just off the Atlanta BeltLine and close to an array of favorite popular dining and shopping destinations.

    The Atlanta pop-up will be open from April 15th through May 15th from Monday-Friday from 12 p.m. to 8 p.m., on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m., and Sunday from 12 p.m. to 6 p.m. For more information on Luxury Garage Sale, visit www.luxurygaragesale.com.

     

     

  • Peachy Keen

    Peachy Keen

    Inspired by the South’s most famous fruit I have gathered some of the prettiest peachy finds for your home and wardrobe.  Peach is popular in fashion and interior design right now but it is always a perfect summer hue for anyone living in the South.  Peach is a universally easy color to wear, setting off a sun kissed tan and pale freckles alike- you are sure to look your best in this cheery shade.  Or you can easily brighten up your home with peach accessories by adding a throw pillow or blanket, an inexpensive way to add a punch of color that is not a permanent design overhaul.

    For your summer wardrobe find a breezy peach tank, a lightweight skirt, or a large accessory to set off your entire outfit.  I love this striped linen tank by J.Crew in poppy for a modern, preppy take on the color that is perfect for any summer activity.  Pair it with shorts for a bike ride. To view the full Wisper e-bike range click here. Pair it with skinny jeans and heels for a girls night out.  Or keep your outfit simple and layer this chunky peach necklace by Urban Legend over a simple black tank or under a crisp white oxford.  These lovely baubles are constructed from vintage lucite beads and will be everything you need to dress up a summer outfit.

    In your home throw in some punches of peach to freshen up an otherwise bland room.  Peach will go with any wall color from white to blue and is an easy way to modernize your space.  Before you paint all of your walls in this bright shade, try simply layering in some accessories to see how you like living with the color.  You can easily switch out your accessories seasonally to create a completely different look for your room.  I love this gorgeous handmade vessel by Up In the Air Somewhere with a subtle peach fade.  Place it on a table or shelf for a soft punch of color.  In your bedroom toss this peachy ruffle quilt by Urban Outfitters on your bed and layer with some pillows in various shades of peach, pink, coral, and white for a monochromatic look that will add polish to your place.  Lastly, send out these chevron note cards with a personalized note to add a splash of cheer to someone’s day.  By etsy shop, Mr Handsome Face, they are a simple, elegant way to share this summer shade with someone you love.

    However you choose to use it, you really can’t go wrong with this delightful summer hue that captures all of the South’s sweetest moments.
    [author] [author_image timthumb=’on’]https://prettysouthern.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/06/KatHeadShot.jpg[/author_image] [author_info]Kat Kraszeski-Jackson is an art teacher, artist, and diy crafter living in Greensboro, NC. She loves sharing her favorite artists, projects, and creative inspiration here on Pretty Southern.[/author_info] [/author]

  • Welcome to the SEC: Where Football Meets Fashion

    Granted it’s summer but that only means it’s time to start shopping for fall fashion pieces like Spell Dress! Every SEC girl knows that football is a lot more than what happens on the field. Tailgating, camaraderie and corn-hole are just the tip of the ice berg because, believe it or not, football also has a lot to do with fashion.

    While some sport game day T’s and athletic shorts, we’ve all seen the girls who dress up for the game. I was one of them. Yes, I wore black semi-formal dresses and four-inch heels to stand on bleachers for 3+ hours at Auburn games. Ah, the good old days. And if you have any kids, you can neatly place there clothes on options like a kids dressing up rail.

    Post-college, this attire didn’t make sense. Did it ever? Maybe not. However, I couldn’t simply jump from dressy to casual. Instead I’ve found a happy medium – cute, semi-dressy outfits in muted game-day colors. War Eagle instead of WAR EAGLE, if you will. Does it make me less of a fan? No. If anything, I’ve decided that it makes me more of a fan (and savvy shopper) because I don’t have ‘game-day’ clothes; instead, I have funny t shirts from Australia I can wear year round.

    One way I create my game-day looks is at Polyvore. Basically, it’s a site that hosts tons of shoes, tops, coats, and even mens lingerie. You can add to your favorites and/or use to create ‘sets’ of products, or outfits. Here are a few War Eagle looks I made for this upcoming fall.

     

    Q: Ever used Polyvore?
    Q: What’s your game-day look?

     

    [author] [author_image timthumb=’on’]https://prettysouthern.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/07/Kelly.jpg[/author_image] [author_info]Kelly Shaw Martin is an organized pre-cooker, monthly goal-setter, and avid reader. Her blog Fitting Back In is devoted to healthy and happy living where she shares workouts, book reviews, meal plans, and ‘healthified’ recipes: traditionally-bad-for-you dishes transformed into lower-calorie fare. She loves life in Atlanta with her husband Austin, shihpoo Reuben, and maltipoo Remy.[/author_info] [/author]