Pretty Penny's - Guide to Selling

The Pretty Penny buys clothing, jewelry and accessories from the public on Saturdays and Sundays from 12-6 We offer 35% in cash and 50% in trade.

We DO NOT BUY DURING THE WEEK
WE DO NOT BUY BY APPOINTMENT

We are currently looking for designer, vintage and vintage inspired clothing, purses, shoes, sunglasses and accessories for men and women for the season of late summer early fall 2010.

BUZZ WORDS: Clean Energy, Game Theory, Marching Orders and Pattern Play.

LOOKS: MIX AND MATCH PRINTS, LESS IS MORE, TALORING, BELL SKIRTS, BUSINESS WITH PLEASURE, SEQUINS, DRAPED FABRICS, A-SYMETRICAL.

Colors:

Fabric:
Soft satins, light cotton, gauzy fabric, fine/light linen, silk organza, silk crepe, cotton, denim, native prints, animal prints, ethnic prints in bright or solid color block form. Floral prints bold all over sailor stripes and nautical themed Metallic: silver, gold and bronze solids and accents.

For the Girls - Late Summer - Early Fall 2010.

Dresses - Current Looks with Vintage Styles and Influence
30's style bias cut floral and solid satin dresses
40's & 50's style pin-up dresses
60's-90's floral print dresses
60's-early 70's inspired print and solid mod & bohemian dresses
60's-70's style Grecian draped dresses in chiffons, jersey and crepe - above knee-length, and selectively floor-length
70's- 80's stretch cotton form fitting dresses in solid block colors, polka dots, floral, unique patterns and striped designs.
90's Grunge Influenced baby doll and empire cut, plaid and floral, above the knee.
Contemporary designer dresses styles influenced by Marc Jacobs, Erin Fetherston, Betsy Johnson, Stella Mc Cartney and Alexander Mc Queen.

Tops - Recent Designer and Vintage:
30's style blouses in silk, satin, cotton and rayon with prints or embroidery.
Grecian style drape tops.
Mosaic tops with traditional textiles with ornate knits in feminine silhouettes.
Fitted Secretary short sleeve tops.
Tank tops with clean edges and bohemian fit.
Vintage rock t-shirts.

Denim, Trousers and Shorts:
Slim, straight and wide leg trousers and jeans.
(James, Kill City, Cheap Monday, American Apparel).
Designer Jeans.
Waists are high and mid waist
White, black, brown, navy and bright colors.
Printed animal and floral print fitted jeans.
Harem pants.
High wasted short - shorts with vibrant colors and patterns.
Vintage inspired denim shorts with both high and low waist.

Boys' Looks for Girls:
Slim suits, ties, vests, tuxedo jackets, fedoras, berets, pencil skirts, wide leg trousers, tailored shorts and sailor pants.
Black, white, navy, gold and stripes
Think vintage and current Dior, Marlene Dietrich and Katherine Hepburn.

Accessories:
Bright, bold, futuristic, global, exotic, metallic and sporty
Multi-colored shoes, bags and jewels
Reptile prints and leathers
Gladiator sandals
High-heeled high-tech sandals, deco platforms, color blocks, cone heels and ballet flats.
Genuine leather with influence from 20's - 70's heels, flats, sandals and boots.

Vintage and designer sunglasses
Designer costume jewelry.
Genuine leather boho styled, fringe and tote style influenced handbags and wallets
Snakeskin, eel skin and leather purses, shoes and wallets.

For the Boys - - Late Summer - Early Fall 2010

Shirts:
Short sleeve fitted button downs, polos, and long sleeve designer shirts
Recent graphic tees, vintage rock, punk, skate, street and souvenir shirts
Western styles, plaid, cotton and rayon flannel shirts. Light-weight short sleeves shirts. Printed patterns and graphics with vintage influence, Plaids and Plain Colors.

Pants:
Slim and straight leg pants and denim in dark, light, neutral, and bright colors
Vintage track pants and jackets

Suits and Vests:
Slim suits and suit jackets in contemporary and 60's style mod cuts
Black, white, cream, and sharkskin
Fitted vests in white, black and stripes

Jackets:
Contemporary and designer jackets from within the past year
Vintage leathers, 1950's to 80's styles including aviation, motorcycle and military
Vintage designer sports jackets, lightweight parkas and trench coats

Hats:
Fedoras, bowlers and caps in felt, straw and canvas

Shoes:
Recent designer shoes, sneakers and boots
Pointed toe and oxford lace-ups, motorcycle boots and 1940's-70's cowboy boots
High-top, slip-on and low, vintage style sneakers

Accessories:
Thin ties, vintage designer ties and suspenders
White, reptile, designer and mod belts
Designer and vintage sunglasses and wallets