TiME ZoNE ViNTAGE, fashion shoot: 9/17/10

Fashion Shoot: 9/17/10 showcasing clothing from the 1960's thru 1980's. Model: Pauline Fernandez, photographer: Michael Moya http://www.moyafotografx.com/ , photography assistant: Ric Omphroy, vintage clothing: Time Zone Vintage http://www.timezonevintage.com/ . Shot on location at Time Zone Vintage storefront.

Behind the scenes: 9/17/10 fashion shoot

Fashion shoot: 1960's thru 1980's behind the scenes. This was a fun day with just one model Pauline, my friend and baby-girl daughter (adoptive), My man; Mike, who was the photographer, Zulhay who works for me and is one awesome gal! and a budding photographer. Ric Omphroy who is an accomplished photographer in his own right, assisted Mike in the shoot. All the clothes were from Time Zone Vintage.

Behind the scenes: 9/12/10 shoot

Fashion Shoot: 9/12/10

TiME ZoNE ViNTAGE, fashion shoot: 9/12/10

Had a fashion shoot on 9/17/10 showcasing vintage clothing from 1950's thru 1960's. Locations: Notch's Tiki Bar car shop and Time Zone Vintage storefront. Models: Dorian Kirby, Julie Hinkle, George Herrera and Kim Smallwood. Photographer: Michael Moya http://www.moyafotografx.com/, stylists: Joann(me) & Kim Smallwood, clothing: Time Zone Vintage http://www.timezonevintage.com/

model: Julie Hinkle

models: Dorian Kirby, Kim Smallwood

model: Julie Hinkle

models: Pauline Fernandez, George Herrera

Howdy! Long Time No Read!

Hi Everyone!

It's been awhile since I last blogged. Let's see, well the store is doing great. June was a little slow but things are picking up. The next couple of month's should be good. There is Burning Man coming up in September so August will be busy then there is Halloween. All of October prior to Halloween is a vintage store's dream, sales are phenomenal! wish every month could be Halloween.

New subject: I have met an awsome person; Mike who now consigns in my store. My store manager Kim (rockabilly gal) introduced him to me. This guy is incredible! he used to own a vintage store himself and is passionate about the industry and his business. The stock he brings in has transformed my vintage store into a vintage boutique. In addition he adds his own artistic vision and flair into the stores interior displaying clothing with a knack for the dramatic. Time Zone Vintage is clearly becoming one of the best authentic vintage stores in the Bay Area! Recently, Kim recommended I join facebook... Kim "your awesome!"  Facebook opened alot of doors for me creatively and for my business. If your a facebook member, please join the TiME ZoNE ViNTAGE Group and Fan Pages to see more photos and receive special member perks. I will diligently keep trying to upload more photos on my blog since I just discovered how and I'm having a lot of fun doing it.

Take Care All! Cheers!!

~Joann

Just Gossip

Hi All!

Been busy buying clothing for the store. Met a new person to consign in the store. Great vintage stuff!

Looking around ebay, etsy and craigslist for vintage mannequins. I am so hooked! Almost bought 4 the other day one was already sold (my favorite), 2 were badly damaged and the 4th had some damage. I opted to buy just the 4th mannequin. The guy wanted $385 and would not come down asking me to understand he's a small business and needs to survive. "Hello!" I'm a small business and on a tight budget (I went up to $250 cash). So I drove 1 hour to his place for nothing. He wasn't even there when I arrived and he knew I was on my way because I called him. In addition we were to discuss a business proposition between his and my store. Instead I spoke to his wife who then put me on the phone to try and negotiate a price and told me to leave a business card. He just blew me off. Oh well there's always next time.

The photos in this blog are taken inside my store. This is one of Time Zone Vintage mannequins; a vintage Rootstein ~redone (doesn't she look a little like Alicia Keyes? just sayin..)

That's my latest gossip. Hope everyone has a great Valentines Day!

Cheers!