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This dress is so freakin' cute I just can't even Late 1960s dress by…
This dress is so freakin' cute I just can't even Late 1960s dress by Jane Justin for Don Sophisticates, small,…
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This is AH-MAY-ZING! Another St. John piece! St. John dress, knit with super sparkles,…
This is AH-MAY-ZING! Another St. John piece! St. John dress, knit with super sparkles, medium (probably best fit a 10/12),…
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I'm on vacation this week, but you're still going to get flatlays! Truth be…
I'm on vacation this week, but you're still going to get flatlays! Truth be told, I was in a hurry…
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It's Friday. The fall flip is complete. Come on over and see all the…
It's Friday. The fall flip is complete. Come on over and see all the new goodies! 1960s ladies nubby wool…
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I think this is my favorite for the week 1970s wool lady blazer by…
I think this is my favorite for the week😍 1970s wool lady blazer by Jerry Margil, small-medium, $30 Newer shirt…
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This coat - it's a St. John!! Ooooh….Fancy! Coat by St. John, medium, $175…
This coat - it's a St. John!! Ooooh….Fancy! Coat by St. John, medium, $175 80s polyester blouse by Koret, medium, $14…
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I love putting together outfits when we have all this new merchandise! Late 1960s…
I love putting together outfits when we have all this new merchandise! Late 1960s tapestry lady blazer by Bobbie Brooks,…
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The Great Fall Flip of 2019 has begun! I'm going to flatlay the outfits…
The Great Fall Flip of 2019 has begun! I'm going to flatlay the outfits I'm putting in the windows. My…
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We got in a bunch of these cute little knit tops - dress them…
We got in a bunch of these cute little knit tops - dress them up, dress them down, add a leopard…
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Sometimes polyester has the best prints! 1920s themes are common, as in this example.…
Sometimes polyester has the best prints! 1920s themes are common, as in this example. A very versatile outfit - wear one…
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Here is that Jimi Hendrix story I promised last internet has been spotty at…
Here is that Jimi Hendrix story I promised last week...my internet has been spotty at my house 🙄10 Jimi Hendrix…
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It may be hotter than Hades outside, but we are ready to start thinking…
It may be hotter than Hades outside, but we are ready to start thinking about Fall! Next week I'm going…
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Today's icon is Jimi Hendrix! He was known for his guitar playing, but I…
Today's icon is Jimi Hendrix! He was known for his guitar playing, but I never knew what a snappy dresser…
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Meet Grace Slick, lead singer of Jefferson Airplane (then Jefferson Starship, then Starship, etc…
Meet Grace Slick, lead singer of Jefferson Airplane (then Jefferson Starship, then Starship, etc etc etc). Apparently, they were the…
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Today's inspiration is Janice Joplin! Imagine the impact she would have had on music…
Today's inspiration is Janice Joplin! Imagine the impact she would have had on music had she lived 😔(yeah, sorry Captain…
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An interesting story on Woodstock
An interesting story on WoodstockA half-century after a mass of humanity converged on a farm in Bethel, N.Y. for three…
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This weeks theme is Woodstock! This week is the 50th Anniversary of the mythical…
This weeks theme is Woodstock! This week is the 50th Anniversary of the mythical music festival (August 15-18, 1969). Today…
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This skirt is so cute, but WHY IS IT STILL HERE? The blouse is…
This skirt is so cute, but WHY IS IT STILL HERE? The blouse is new, and so is that cute…
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WHY IS THIS STILL HERE? This dress is so fun and would be perfect…
WHY IS THIS STILL HERE? This dress is so fun and would be perfect for a wedding or cocktail party.…
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WHY IS THIS STILL HERE? This dress is AAHHMAAAZZIING! And I seriously do not…
WHY IS THIS STILL HERE? This dress is AAHHMAAAZZIING! And I seriously do not know why it's still here... 1970s…
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This week's theme is: WHY IS THIS STILL HERE?? Sometimes we have items that…
This week's theme is: WHY IS THIS STILL HERE?? Sometimes we have items that fly out the door, and sometimes,…
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Did you know: in vintage Lilly Pulitzer prints (I don't think this applies to…
Did you know: in vintage Lilly Pulitzer prints (I don't think this applies to newer Lilly) you can find the…
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Today my Lilly clone inspiration is this cute little purse! Technically, the base of…
Today my Lilly clone inspiration is this cute little purse! Technically, the base of the outfit was on one of…
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Today I feature a Lilly "clone" type skirt - actually, it's a "scooter skirt"…
Today I feature a Lilly "clone" type skirt - actually, it's a "scooter skirt" or "skort"! With the popularity of Lilly,…
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Since I didn't get in a flatlay yesterday, today, you get two posts! Although…
Since I didn't get in a flatlay yesterday, today, you get two posts! Although not a flatlay this is in…
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So this week was going to be all vintage Lilly Pulitzer, but we don't…
So this week was going to be all vintage Lilly Pulitzer, but we don't have enough in stock! But I…
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This didn't photograph well, but it's actually really it has sparklie bits all over…
This didn't photograph well, but it's actually really pretty...and it has sparklie bits all over the bodice 1950s taffeta dress,…
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Y'all don't seem to like the man clothes as much, but I gotta represent…
Y'all don't seem to like the man clothes as much, but I gotta represent every now and then! Men's dress…
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Cool vintage ashtrays can find new life as a dish to hold your keys,…
Cool vintage ashtrays can find new life as a dish to hold your keys, hold trinkets...I have one that has…
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Love this dress! It's got some problems (the armpits have discoloration), but it's still…
Love this dress! It's got some problems (the armpits have discoloration), but it's still great! 1960s wiggle dress, small, $25…
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Back to general flatlays this week 1950s cream lace dress with linen blend trim,…
Back to general flatlays this week 1950s cream lace dress with linen blend trim, lined in acetate. small, no label,…
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Commemorative Apollo 12 and 13 glasses! Set of 6 (3 of each mission), $23…
Commemorative Apollo 12 and 13 glasses! Set of 6 (3 of each mission), $23 #nittygrittyvintage #thenittygritty #getdowntotherealnittygritty #houstonwehaveaproblem #apollo12 #apollo13…
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Today we honor Katherine Johnson, NASA mathematician, whose calculations were integral to the space…
Today we honor Katherine Johnson, NASA mathematician, whose calculations were integral to the space program. I won't even pretend to…
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Celebrations are happening all week, leading up to the 50th Anniversary of the moon…
Celebrations are happening all week, leading up to the 50th Anniversary of the moon landing on Saturday. So can we…
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I thought this was very
I thought this was very interesting...The seamstresses who helped put a man on the moon. https://cbsn.ws/2jZYVw4
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Thanks to a suggestion by our friend Sam Miller, I'm doing a space race/astronaut/NASA…
Thanks to a suggestion by our friend Sam Miller, I'm doing a space race/astronaut/NASA theme this week! Saturday is the…
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Be sure to get your Bioglitz here! The only glitter allowed at Forecastle Festival…
Be sure to get your Bioglitz here! The only glitter allowed at Forecastle Festival - its biodegradable! BioGlitz, $20 per bottle…
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Lebowskifest is also this weekend - we have a good selection of bowling shirts,…
Lebowskifest is also this weekend - we have a good selection of bowling shirts, and some tees from Lebowskifest past Bowling…
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These cute halter tops are made right here at the Gritty! And they're reversible!…
These cute halter tops are made right here at the Gritty! And they're reversible! Cotton halter top, Nitty Gritty original,…
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I feel like you might blind someone if you wore this to Forecastle this…
I feel like you might blind someone if you wore this to Forecastle this weekend. But those shorts with the…
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're back! Cavalcade of Festival fashion continues! Crocheted halter by Festival Knits - locally…
And...we're back! Cavalcade of Festival fashion continues! Crocheted halter by Festival Knits - locally made! $58 Hippie skirt, small-medium, $23 Hat,…
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Happy Independence Day! We're closed, but see you tomorrow! Oh, and happy Stranger Things…
Happy Independence Day! We're closed, but see you tomorrow!
Oh, and happy Stranger Things Season 3 Day!
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Closed for the Fourth of July! Here's my annual plea to not blow yourself…
Closed for the Fourth of July! Here's my annual plea to not blow yourself up. Be careful out there!🎆🎆🎆
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Having technical difficulties with flatlay. Will try again tomorrow!
Having technical difficulties with flatlay. Will try again tomorrow!
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Festival fashion - these shorts are the cutest! And a fanny pack is an…
Festival fashion - these shorts are the cutest! And a fanny pack is an absolute must! 1970s blouse, medium, $8 Betty…
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This sundress would be perfect for Forecastle, or a summer picnic, or a Fourth…
This sundress would be perfect for Forecastle, or a summer picnic, or a Fourth of July party! 1980s sundress, small,…
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Be the most glamourous lady at the pool in this fabulous swimsuit and glorious…
Be the most glamourous lady at the pool in this fabulous swimsuit and glorious wrap skirt. And you absolutely must…
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Presenting the amazing technicolor summer outfit 1960s linen dress by Cover Girl of Miami,…
Presenting the amazing technicolor summer outfit 1960s linen dress by Cover Girl of Miami, small, $50 1960s shoes by Entrée…
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I just love the ruffle trim on this dress! Late 1960s dress by Herman…
I just love the ruffle trim on this dress! Late 1960s dress by Herman Marcus, medium, $60 1980s hat by…
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