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| Trove Vintage Boutique, by Tell A Story Studio |
I have been hearing about
Trove for years, the ever changing window displays seem to catch the eye of every one who sees them. I've had friends, colleagues, and even strangers stop me to make sure I've been to this store. It is a rare gem of Seattle, combining modern pin up style and beautifully curated vintage in one whimsical store.
The shop feels at once like a gallery and like your dream living room. It's almost impossible to enter with out finding something that catches your eye, every thing is laid out beautifully and every where you look you find something new and beautiful. It makes me feel like Audrey Hepburn staring into the window of Tiffanys, a magical home away from home. You could lose yourself in this setting, becoming totally enveloped in the charm of your surroundings.
The owner, Cyrena, has an eye for beauty. She has always loved decorating and creative hobbies, as well as vintage clothing. Over time that led her to open her own store, and we're so lucky to have it! As much as its a vintage shop, it's different from many in that it is so welcoming and cheery, it's a place to hang out. It's a store where you can slow down, it has some thing to appeal to all your senses. Scented candles at the front of the shop, your favorite music playing, candies by the cash register, and more clothes to feel and look at then you can imagine.
The special beauty of vintage that drives so many to buy it is not lost at Trove. For many, they aren't just clothes. They have their own story, their own history. As we adopt them into our lives, that story expands, and is adopted by the owner. Buying vintage isn't just about getting a new dress, it's about finding a home for them. Whether that's mixing modern with vintage, or going all vintage. The displays around the store will inspire you to do both.
This store doesn't speak to one type of vintage. As the window displays attest, the stock is every changing. There is some thing for every body, from every decade. As a pin up girl, I love the 50s and 60s, and particularly love the wealth of accessories. There is even a vanity where hairstylist,
Marjory Mercury comes to do retro hair a couple times a month! Miss Rockabilly Ruby even taught a class in their hair studio a few weeks ago. It also carries many styles from the 30s, all the way through the 80s. For many modern playgirls, this is true vintage. Far enough away that it probably wasn't in your moms closet, but so timeless you can wear it for years to come.
It is so wonderfully curated and styled, you will undoubtedly find inspiration for your next outfit when you walk in the store. It speaks to a lifestyle, a sensibility to slow down, take in what's around you, and revel in expressing who you are. This is not a place for fast fashion, that superficial trend. This is a place for women to come who want to be bold, to embrace their unique personality, and find the perfect outfit and accessories to do just that.
