Fanny’s Choice Sale in East Nashville
Vintage Novices & Experts Alike: This is The Sale!

Posted by on Dec 10, 2009 in Fashion

DSHV LOGO Fannys Choice Sale in East Nashville <br>Vintage Novices & Experts Alike: This is The Sale!

This is a blog where the pictures truly tell the story. Libby Callaway, one of Nashville’s most formidable fashion icons, is hosting a multi-vendor vintage sale in East Nashville, with her own Diamond Star Halo Vintage shop displaying some impressive finds.  For those of you not familiar with Libby, she is a local stylist, and vintage shop owner/enthusiast, whose talent is called on by everyone from local publications, to super star photo and video shoots.  She is also the former fashion writer for the Nashville City Paper and the former fashion editor of the New York Post.  Of note, I credit Libby with introducing me to one of my favorite blogs in the entire world: Atlantis Home. Thanks again, Libby!

Why buy vintage from Libby: well, simply stated, this is one gal who knows her clothes.  Most items have listed where they were found, so you might see Paris, London, Oregon, New York.  In fact, the collection spans four continents.  She is so renowned for her ability to find great vintage that even the Today Show did a piece on one of her shopping trips four years ago.  All of her pieces are ones that she herself would wear.  To see some of her work as a stylist, check out www.libbycallaway.com

libbyJEWELRY BOX Fannys Choice Sale in East Nashville <br>Vintage Novices & Experts Alike: This is The Sale!

I'm drooling here. Most of Libby's jewelry is on the large size- just the way I LOVE it!

libbyBEADED SUEDE BOOTS 125 Fannys Choice Sale in East Nashville <br>Vintage Novices & Experts Alike: This is The Sale!

For $150, these boots will get you compliments for years.

Here are the details on the Fanny’s Choice IV Sale:

When: December 12, 10A – 5PM
Where: Fanny’s House of Music in East Nashville at 1101 Holly Street on the corner of Holly and 11th
What: This sale will be incredible with over a dozen dealers throwing up tents, selling everything from Victorian blouses, prom dresses and high-end couture.  Last October’s event, called Franny’s Frocks, drew as many as 500 shoppers.  This is one happening event.

Why vintage? OK, I love vintage clothing and here’s why: no one, and I mean no one, will ever have the same thing on you do.  It’s a great way to add texture, depth and interest to your wardrobe at a relatively low-cost.  Just as you add a fine antique to a room to add an element of sophistication and intrigue, so goes vintage clothing.

Probably my favorite vintage outfit of all time is a black sequined number I purchased on the way back from dropping my daughter, Lucy, off at camp in North Carolina.  I knew I was going to the CMA awards in New York; I knew I wanted to wear black; and I knew I wanted something different.  The dress was gorgeous, fit like a glove and as the others wore their boring little black dress, mine was a complete knock out.  Even the phrase “knock out” sounds vintage!

Here is a quick plug for Libby’s vintage business, Diamond Star Halo Vintage: Her collection, again spanning four continents, includes more designer pieces like: fur coats, beaded bustier and matching jacket, black velvet Mila Schon, Bill Blass cocktails dresses, metallic clutches and a trench coat by Christian Dior, and items from the following designers:

  • Bill Nlass
  • Halston
  • Oscar de la renta
  • Donna Karan
  • Dkny
  • Malcolm Starr
  • Christian Dior
  • Aquascutum
  • Bally
  • Ungaro
  • Escada
  • Isaac Mizrahi (collection from his first run!)
  • YSL
  • Dior
  • Valentino
  • Mila Schon
  • Hanae Mori
  • Sonia Rykiel
  • Geoffrey Beene
  • Charles Jourdan
  • Walter Steiger

OK – That’s it!  Ladies and Gents, I am going to get a hall pass from the hubby and head to East Nashville on Saturday!  Don’t forget to stop by Marche’ for the best latte’ in Nashville served piping hot in a Parisian inspired bowl. Yum.

And remember, other Vendors (Local Honey, I love that store, is one of them!) will be on hand to provide plenty of variety.  Most vendors accept cash or checks.
libbyYSL TRENCH 900 AND SIGN Fannys Choice Sale in East Nashville <br>Vintage Novices & Experts Alike: This is The Sale!

YSL Leather Trench. $900- You know that would be about $7,000 new today....

libbySUEDE JACKET Fannys Choice Sale in East Nashville <br>Vintage Novices & Experts Alike: This is The Sale!

Suede Jacket.

libbyASIAN GOWN Fannys Choice Sale in East Nashville <br>Vintage Novices & Experts Alike: This is The Sale!

She's killing me with all the great jewelry.

libbyHALSTON Fannys Choice Sale in East Nashville <br>Vintage Novices & Experts Alike: This is The Sale!

Halston man's Velvet Tuxedo jacket

libbyYSL MAXI SKIRT Fannys Choice Sale in East Nashville <br>Vintage Novices & Experts Alike: This is The Sale!

YSL Maxi Skirt, $100

libbyLILLIE RUBIN DRESS 125 Fannys Choice Sale in East Nashville <br>Vintage Novices & Experts Alike: This is The Sale!

This vintage Lillie Rubin is adorable and just $125

libbyTRI COLOR SUEDE SMOCK DRESS AND ATMOSPHERE Fannys Choice Sale in East Nashville <br>Vintage Novices & Experts Alike: This is The Sale!

Tri Color Suede Smock Dress

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2 Responses to “Fanny’s Choice Sale in East Nashville
Vintage Novices & Experts Alike: This is The Sale!”

  1. Okay…just love that I learn about new things from you guys!!! It's my early morning reading. Cool store.

  2. thestyleexpress.com says:

    Absolutely great stuff. Knew about Libby but haven't seen her great stuff. Thanks!

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