Gotta love the thrift stores!!!!

I know some real hoity, toity, finnicky folks who wouldn't dare step foot in a thrift store. I've even been on my cell phone with friends and they ask "Where are you?" When I say Value Village or the Goodwill they say "What are you in THERE for?"

NEWSFLASH people!! Thrift stores are not full of street people down on their luck looking to clothe their whole family for $10. It's just like being in K-mart or at a garage sale! There are very nice things to be found at thrift stores! I love refurbishing or reconning clothes, jeans and wooden items so Value Village is my friend! I have found great fabric, and best of all vintage patterns!

LAst night I went in Value village cause I had a coupon that was set to expire July 31st. I struck gold! I got a big bag of fabric, nice fabric for $.90! I also bought very cute adult purple and grey plaid skirt I plan to cut up and make a skirt and hat for Ms. Nyla out of. And my best find was inspiration by way of these.....





I fell in LOVE! No pieces were missing either! I search for vintage patterns on Ebay every now and then. ANd they never cost 80 cents!!! I'm always looking for ideas and inspiration. Things to give my designs flair and set them apart. I really love certain elements of the clothes from the 60's and 70's. I probably won't even sew these patterns, but I may just borrow a sleeve or bodice from them. Just looking at them gave my brain a creative boost!

Here is another one of my great thrift finds. This wall mirror was an ugly matte burgundy color. It was $3! When I bought it I had noooo idea what I was going to do with it but I knew it was destined for greatness eventually! I painted it in a zebra style to match Nyla's room decor and it looks great!



The moral of this story???? No one is too good to shop at thrift stores! Even some celebritities do, they just call used stuff "vintage." There are some great things to be found! Stop in one soon, you may be suprised!

It's official! I'm a blogger now!

Blogland…….I’m finally here!! Been resisting the blog bug for years!! Sure I read em, I have many favorites! But write them????

What will I talk about?? Who will care enough to read what I have to say???? This is what has kept me away.

Now I have a reason to blog and a reason to celebrate! Jazzi Girlz Apparel, my boutique clothing line is doing well and the future is getting brighter everyday! I’ve cut the excuses about being a single mom who works 40 hrs a week who doesn’t have enough time to sew, let alone other daily tasks. So in light of the new success, and direction of Jazzi Girlz a friend suggested a blog as a way to connect with customers, friends and strangers. It's also a personal release for me. I've always loved to write anyhow.

This blog will be about me, Tanaya the designer, and things having to do with my life and my precious daughter Nyla who is my number one model. Expect to see an occasional recipe, tutorial or sewing tip! Most importantly you’ll see my new designs as they come to life!

My aim is to post maybe 2 or 3 times a week! Enjoy and come back!

Coming Soon!

Jazzi Girlz is handmade unique clothing and accessories for little divas. Our website is under construction, and our etsy store will soon be filled with trend-setting outfits with a boutique, designer flair. Stay tuned for one-of-a-kind ensembles that attract attention!