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Yesterday, I was on a mission to buy something to read other than my eMac screen. I went to Barnes & Noble and found Alligators, Old Mink & New Money by Allison & Melissa Houte in the Collectibles section. I read something about the book on Ebay. A book about vintage clothing and thrift store scores? SOLD!

Allison Houte is the owner of Hooti Couture, a vintage boutique in Brooklyn, New York. She was a model for a decade and then realized her dream of selling something she wasn't wearing in front of a camera-vintage. A life long thrift store junkie, she shares her experiences with and fondness for vintage clothing that actually grew from emarrassment of wearing second hand clothes to school.

This book was a great light read. I laughed quite a few times at the familiar upbringing of these two fashionable sisters. I think it's the thread that ties all us vintage lovers together-finding the diamond in the rough. These women are my vintage kindred spirits. I most highly recommend this book to anyone who loves quality, fashion and the thrill of the hunt!

Yesterday, I was on a mission to buy something to read other than my eMac screen. I went to Barnes & Noble and found Alligators, Old Mink & New Money by Allison & Melissa Houte in the Collectibles section. I read something about the book on Ebay. A book about vintage clothing and thrift store scores? SOLD!

Allison Houte is the owner of Hooti Couture, a vintage boutique in Brooklyn, New York. She was a model for a decade and then realized her dream of selling something she wasn't wearing in front of a camera-vintage. A life long thrift store junkie, she shares her experiences with and fondness for vintage clothing that actually grew from emarrassment of wearing second hand clothes to school.

This book was a great light read. I laughed quite a few times at the familiar upbringing of these two fashionable sisters. I think it's the thread that ties all us vintage lovers together-finding the diamond in the rough. These women are my vintage kindred spirits. I most highly recommend this book to anyone who loves quality, fashion and the thrill of the hunt!

With all the holiday cheer and buy gifts for someone else, we thought it might be nice to treat yourself to a little vintage cheer! We have just updated the site with some fabulous Fall vintage pieces. We will be adding more items very shortly.

We are please to offer a vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL belt, BOHO suede boots, and a Genuine Crocodile 50's handbag.

Want to see more? Enter the SHOP!

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With all the holiday cheer and buy gifts for someone else, we thought it might be nice to treat yourself to a little vintage cheer! We have just updated the site with some fabulous Fall vintage pieces. We will be adding more items very shortly.

We are please to offer a vintage Yves Saint Laurent YSL belt, BOHO suede boots, and a Genuine Crocodile 50's handbag.

Want to see more? Enter the SHOP!

Have you signed up for the newsletter? You could be one of the first to be notified when we have updated the site! Sign up for the newsletter before the end of the year and get a special discount.