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Whoa it's been awhile! Life has been crazy hectic the past couple of months, but I'm finally ready, and motivated, to get back to this blog space! I have a VERY good reason as to why it's been radio silence for a while and the reason is: I STARTED MY OWN BUSINESS! 
After YEARS of wishing, hoping, dreaming, and so on, I finally put my money where my mouth is and officially opened my own studio space! What exactly is my business you may ask? Let me explain...
For ages, I've been collecting so many pieces of vintage clothing spanning the decades, sizes, styles, etc. My mission has been to save as many pieces as I can, but I didn't know why I felt so compelled to do so! I'm fortunate enough to know a lot of AMAZING women, in Fargo, who are talented & creative photographers who would always say they'd love to use my collection for shoots. That was my A HA moment! Thus I metaphorically gave birth to "Carmine & Hayworth: Vintage Fashion Rentals". 



I rent out pieces for individual photoshoots, commercial shoots, events, and more! 
What's with the name? "Carmine & Hayworth" combines things that I've always admired and I feel have shaped me throughout my life:

Carmine = my favorite shade of Red


Hayworth = my love of Rita Hayworth


This was a HUGE risk and frankly, frightening as HELL, but I knew I'd be more upset if I didn't try. The part that really made this realer was when I officially signed my shop lease!  Words can't describe the sense of hope, fear, uncertainty, and excitement I felt. I've always had a HUGE problem putting myself out there, in a lot of aspects in my life, for fear of failure. I learned that when opening your own business you need to go balls to the wall and leave your fear at the door.
Below are photos of my progress, so far, after less than a month being open 😊

Super fun coasters I have for sale!

1950's Plaid, anyone? 

Carmine & Hayworth Promotional Images

1940's Sequined Burlesque Leotard with 1960's Pink Maribou Feather Bed Jacket by "Saks Fifth Avenue"
These were used in a vintage fashion show I recently co-sponsored

I found this 1960's Blonde Display case in Devils Lake, ND outside covered in dirt.
She cleaned up pretty nicely! 

I'm really trying to keep myself accountable for making this blog ( I hate that name) into a space where I can really share my knowledge of vintage pieces and tips I have to collecting.  I always joke with people that, if given the time, I can talk for HOURS about something as simple as Steel Boning because I'm so passionate and fascinated by it 🤣




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