images courtesy of Allencompanyinc
“One of my favourite vintage shops.” isn’t exactly the snappiest of titles. I’m almost certain that it is my favourite, but until i’ve visited them all I can’t possibly put it in writing…
The first thing I notice when the Allen Company Inc page opens (..yes, it’s an online shop!) is the colour palette. I’m sure that Kristina, founder of the little shop, doesn’t pick out her vintage bits and pieces with a particular palette in mind, but as you can see from the pictures above, the subdued, dusty hues of the items on sale definitely adds to the shop’s charm.
I’m instantly drawn to a shop if it’s got beautiful photography showing off it’s products, whether they’re impressive or not. Luckily, Allen Company Inc stocks items that are impressive. If you’re like me, you’ll will be fed up with online vintage shops that sell just about everything. Clicking through the pages and pages prompts memories of charity shopping or sale rails, and can get plain boring, but this is why I love Allen Company Inc. They’re different.
The items may cost a little more than other vintage Etsy shops, but the difference is that these items are quite obviously handpicked with a certain aesthetic in mind. The 6 (at the moment!) pages of pretty things include everything you’d hope to find in a vintage shop – dresses, skirts, blouses, bags and shoes. And roses. Yes, they do those too.
Allen Company Inc were recently made an Etsy Featured Seller (see, told you she was good!) although i’ve had them in my bookmarks for far too long without buying a thing. But if you’re like me and ‘low on funds’ you can admire even more pictures of the clothes over at Kristina’s Flickr account.
I totally sound like i’ve been paid to dish out all of these compliments – but the truth is, i’m in love! x
Always great to find new vintage shops!
I’m in love with that handbag!
That shop is darling!!
The prices aren’t TOO steep…I may have to look around.
Oooh, thanks for sharing!! It’s always so exciting finding new vintage shops!!
I can’t wait to explore!
Actuallyy looks so “charmingg”
Love that shop as well! The cut out dress in the pic is fab
I love those shoes and the coat!!! Thanks for sharing, the shop is lovely
i love that kind of shoes!! i wanna a pair nowwwww!!!
thanks for sharing it
kiss
Beautiful!!! love the coat!
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she’s been my favorite too for some time!
o so pretty !! i need to check it out !!!
How pretty! I’d like to buy something from there sometime
I can see you wearing almost all of those things! I really think we should go vintage hunting when we’re at uni, with London on our doortsep it’d be silly not to, and maybe we could have our own little online shop or something how fun would that be?
Gorrrgeous!
ohh, that coat is absolutely amazing!
I love so much of that stuff!
Oh, they’re also one of my favourite vintage shops! Everything is photographed so beautifully!
I totally agree with you about the color palette! I’m definitely going to have to check this out.
Hmm, I’m kind of in love with those tweed roses.
wonderful blog !
I love her stuff too!
Allen Company Inc is one of my favourites!! I love how her selection tends to be a little muted in colours, delicate looking and all very precious at the same time.
They call to me and they don’t really fit with any of my varied looks and styles of clothing that I frequently wear! That’s a pretty big accomplishement!
There’s something you need to know: I HATE YOU hahahahahahaha I didn’t know this shop and everything they have is amazing! I’d kill for that pink coat……..
Hey sweetie, are you going to Lisbon? If so, I’ve got good addresses for vintage and secondhand!
love your blog++
wow what a beautiful shop! thanks for sharing. those pictures are just lovely and I’m all about the dusky tones at the moment, right up my street
nicola xx
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gorgeous! i love the coat, but that looks like real fur
eek!
Awesome find, thank you !
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this is gorgeous! thank you so much for posting honey. I love sponsorship of this sort – where it’s actually relevant and helpful x