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jjv: joules jewels vintage
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The official blog for Joules Jewels Vintage (JJV), an online Etsy store based out of Chicago, IL. Read about trends in fashion and music around the world that inspires JJV. See exclusive photos of new vintage items, online sales, special promotions, coupon codes and trunk shows in Chicago and across the 50 states that feature JJV!
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SHOPPING & DEALS: Nerdwallet is here to save the day! JJV’s NERDY sale!

Yesterday I had a little meeting with Jake, the creator of Nerdwallet, at their headquarters in SOMA. Nerdwallet is a startup that began with just two normal dudes who wanted to help people find a be...

1 day ago

SHOPPING: Treasure Island Flea and new Items in the shop! This weekend’s HUGE #haul!

This weekend I brought the vintage pleasure at Treasure Island Flea with my homeslice Petra from The Second Rvivl who treated the crowds with her gorgeous apartment therapy. We made a great team! We ...

2 days ago

SF EVENTS: Two Events One Weekend & More Upcoming @FleaTI

Many of you probably got an e-mail or tweet notifying you that I was going to appear last weekend at Alameda Point Vintage Fashion Faire and the very new Concord Antique Faire. Well, it was a blast! ...

25 may 12

SPOTTED: SF Street Fashion Handpicked

So I have been snapping photos around the city here and there of fabulous San Franciscans who have mad style. Two fab ladies at my fave spot, The Homestead. LOVE these two. His mustache is so amazing...

02 may 12

FRIENDS & SHOPPING: @hellobosco & JJV Love Eachother (Paris Edition)

More vintage direct from Paris! This time featuring my homegirl BOSCO straight from Atlanta. Prepare to be amazed. The headpiece was made by me- and is not for sale…sorry ladies! *Side Note: If...

25 apr 12

TRAVEL & SHOPING: JJV Has Vintage Direct From Paris!!!!!!! + Friday 13th Sale!

Yes, I said it! Your wish has been granted. I hand picked DOZENS of pieces for your pleasure from several areas in Paris this week. I think you are going to be thrilled! All items are either made ...

10 apr 12

TRAVEL: Going to Paris!

That’s right people! I’m finally going to Paris! We are swapping homes with a couple there and will be there in 2 days! I’m bringing 3 cameras with me (not including my iPhone ha...

30 mar 12

APPS: Weave. The Best Business Task Manager Tool On the iPhone

If you’re like me, you’ve got projects up the wazoo. Everyday you have tasks to complete, sales that you make and expenses to log. How do you organize yourself? Write everything down o...

30 mar 12

SF EVENTS: Treasure Island Flea [03.24-25.12]

I love Treasure Island Flea. My kind of people shop there. Fashionable, cool and fun to talk to. And most importantly, you guys love my clothes and jewelry! Thank you! It was rather rainy and dep...

30 mar 12

DIY: Furniture & Fixins (Completed)

I have been so crazy busy the past few days doing shows and such and most of all, working on furniture! First project, was a commissioned project. I refinished and reupholstered 8, yes…EIGHT t...

30 mar 12

SHOPPING: Fab Finds, Fabulous People and Fresh Baked Goods at Alameda Antique Faire [03.04.12]

I love this look! She looks like a modern day pinup. Her hair is perfect and those jeans are doing her justice! I love this rockabilly look- its something I dont ever think I could pull off myself bu...

06 mar 12

SHOPPING: Alameda Antiques Fair this Sunday! [03.04.12] JJV & CakeShop Vintage Love Eachother!

I love collaborating! Abby from CakeShop Vintage and I will be combining forces at Alameda Antiques Fair this Sunday! Come shop our awesome racks of clothes and who knows- you may get a homemade cu...

02 mar 12

SF EVENTS: The FIRST #SFFashionistas Group Meetup is Today! Gold Dust Lounge [03.01.12] 6:30-9p

Alexandra Naughton and I started the San Francisco Fashionistas group on Facebook to get everyone who loves fashion or is in the industry all together in one place– a community, if you will. He...

01 mar 12

FRIENDS & MUSIC: BOSCO Needs A Tour Kickstarter! Less Than 72 Hours Left!

Bosco is my homegirl. She is one of the most driven and creative people I know. I somehow only surround myself with people like this. I consider myself extremely lucky to have it this way. Left to...

23 feb 12

SF EVENTS: Rue Mag + GAP Love Eachother. PARTY @Gap on Chestnut [02.23.12] 7-9pm

I’ll be there rocking a sweet outfit!!!! Photos to come soon. Who else is going!? Leave a comment, I’d love to meet you in person!!! xoxo, Joules Tagged: chestnut street gap, launch pa...

23 feb 12

SHOPPING & BEAUTY: Sephora Haul & Birthday Bonuses

I have the best boyfriend. He knows I love nail art and going into Ulta and Sephora. For my birthday yesterday, he came home with a Sephora gift card! He’s the best. I couldn’t wait to...

09 feb 12

DIY: Nails Inc. London Magnetic #Nail Polish Instant #NailArt With No Fuss!

Sephora should be called heaven on earth for beauty nerds. When you walk inside you know you have entered the best place on earth. Instead of pearly white gates, it’s black and white tile flo...

08 feb 12

SHOPPING: Stylin’, Profilin’ and Haulin’ at Alameda Antiques Faire [02.05.12]

I love selling at Alameda. Being in the great outdoors, fresh air, and the smell of food trucks, will just instantly put a smile on my face. And what makes me smile even bigger is seeing fabulous w...

06 feb 12

LA EVENTS: JJV Selling At Vintage Clothing & Textile Show in Burbank, CA [01.29.12]!!!!!!

My first show near LA will be this weekend! I’m so excited! I will have an extra large space, so you will get to see mostly everything that I have! Designer clothing and accessories, mens, k...

24 jan 12

DIY: Reupholstering, Refinishing & Still In Progress Vintage Furniture

So I haven’t been updating you on all the lovely little projects I have been finishing lately. Sometimes they get finished and sold so fast I usually find something else to work on. Here are ...

24 jan 12

SHOPPING: Charm Bracelets Are It! Get Your Wrist Game Up!

Refinery29 is pretty much telling you like it is these days. In their January 9, 2012 post on the hot new trend of charm bracelets, they featured 12 amazing bracelets to crush on. Well, I’m re...

20 jan 12

NEWS: JJV on An Orange Moon! Plus Exclusive Photos!

To me, our home is our sanctuary. You have to put love into it to get love out. Nesting is what comes natural to most humans; claiming your space and putting your seal of approval down for all your...

16 jan 12

SHOPPING: The Ruby Collection for JJV

My grandmother, Ruby Nickens, was a fascinating woman. She collected a vast amount of costume jewelry in her lifetime (December 23, 1923-August 27, 2010). I was very lucky to inherit her entire col...

13 jan 12

NYE PARTY PREP: Champagne Punch Recipe

I have made this punch on more than one occasion. People are always surprised when they find out that it is really tasty and it does the trick…if you know what I mean. Not only will your part...

31 dec 11

FOOD & COOKING: Two Kinds of Vegan & Vegetarian Friendly Holiday Cupcakes!

I use my vegan cupcake bible…A LOT. Like more than my favorite Joy of Cooking. This bible as I like to call it, is also known as Vegan Cupcakes Take Over the World. I used the “Golden Vanilla Cupc...

21 dec 11

POSTMORTEM: Show & Sell @bettiono Gallery in Oakland California [12.16-18.11]

The Show & Sell was so much fun! I met so many fun people and my fellow vendors, with their high spirits and excellent goods really took the season of giving to another level! It was three days...

21 dec 11

SF EVENTS: Show & Sell @bettiono Gallery in Oakland, CA This Weekend [12.16-18.11]

I am so excited to participate in such an important event. A portion of the proceeds of this event will go to help support The Covenant House which is an organization that helps house homeless youth...

16 dec 11

SF EVENTS: City Dolls Trunk Show at Space Gallery [12.10.11]

This event was amazing! Kirsten Incorvaia planned this amazing event where art and shopping truly coexisted. The INCREDIBLE installation by Bunny Reiss and Monica Canilao was something other-worldl...

16 dec 11

SF EVENTS: JJV at Storefront @freegoldwatch hosted by @designersartist and @soutmob [12.10-11.11]

This sale was so much fun to participate in! I met so many fabulous people and the talent and passion for their craft and livelihoods were palpable. Here are some photos I took of the sale. Enjoy!...

16 dec 11

SF EVENTS: STOREFRONT a Holiday Pop-Up Shop by DNA @designersartist

SO excited to be doing this pop up shop this weekend! This holiday pop-up shop is curated and hosted by DNA and Free Gold Watch. Enjoy a weekend of shopping, art, music, good eats, and festive liba...

10 dec 11

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