Friday, November 22, 2013

OUT AND ABOUT IN KANSAS CITY: DONNA'S DRESS SHOP

The other week I found out that a local vintage store was having a holiday open house.  A photo booth and a raffle?  I'm in.  We dressed up a little and headed over to the 39th and Bell area.  The shop was so cute and had a lot of vintage goodies plus some new clothes with a vintage flair.
How awesome does this punch look?  It's like a big bowl of fluffy pink cotton candy that tastes even more delicious than it looks.  It was doubly impressive since it was in a punch bowl that looked like a champagne glass.  Needing to recreate this drink at home, I asked what was in it, but the bartender said it was a secret.  Later, I realized all the ingredients were sitting around the base of the stand.  Now I know it's just sprite, champagne, and sherbert. I've got some ideas about this one.

It was fun to get out of our ordinary routine, although we did find a Chipotle in the area we had to "test out".  Don't want to go changing everything willy nilly:)  The shop is so cute, and I can't wait to go back sometime soon on more of a shopping expedition.

**All photos taken with my iPhone using the Hipstamatic app.  Vintage store means vintage looking, blurry pictures are a must:)

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  1. DevonNovember 22, 2013 at 11:31 AM

    You can't go wrong with a photo booth! This night sounds really fun; like the low key kind, which is sometimes my favorite. And that drink? I'm glad you did some snooping (aka looking) and found the ingredients. I want one! Also, Wade seems like he has a good sense of humor. His expressions in some of your photos are awesome. Hope you guys have a good weekend!

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    1. KariNovember 22, 2013 at 4:41 PM

      Wade is hilarious. He says I need to play more for the camera like he does:) I guess I need to take some tips and tricks from him:) It was nice and low key, which are most often my favorite, too. Hope you have a great weekend, too!

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  2. CJNovember 22, 2013 at 4:15 PM

    Looks like a really lovely evening out. Nice to see you in your beautiful coat again. Lucky you having such a nice shop nearby. I hope you have a good weekend Kari.

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    1. KariNovember 22, 2013 at 4:40 PM

      Thanks so much, CJ:) Hope you have a great weekend, too!

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  3. UnknownNovember 22, 2013 at 5:29 PM

    I spy some cute dresses in these photos. I'm gonna have to check this out. I love how many cool, unique places KC has. I feel like I'm just beginning to find them, even though I've lived here all my life!

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    1. KariNovember 25, 2013 at 8:58 AM

      I agree! I've lived here all my life, too, but I always feel like I'm finding new stores or areas that I never knew existed. That's what is so great about this place:)

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  4. Noor UnnaharNovember 23, 2013 at 4:19 AM

    I LOVE vintage stores . I haven't been to so many of them but each I found , were gorg . All this jewellery is calling me !
    Noor's Place

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    1. KariNovember 25, 2013 at 8:57 AM

      I know, right? I wish I could buy all that jewelry up! This was one of the prettiest vintage stores I've seen:)

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  5. UnknownNovember 23, 2013 at 5:05 AM

    Wow, this looks so much fun, Kari! I am DEFFINITELY going to try out that punch, good on ya girl for snooping out the recipe for us!
    x

    http://heidis-box-of-various.blogspot.fr/

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    1. KariNovember 25, 2013 at 8:59 AM

      You should! Tell me how you like it! I like that you could change the flavor of the sherbert to make it any color you want.

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  6. MounaNovember 23, 2013 at 3:35 PM

    that is such a cute little place :) all the trinkets are so cute!

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    1. KariNovember 25, 2013 at 8:59 AM

      Thanks, Mouna:) I wish I could have bought it all up:)

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  7. UnknownNovember 23, 2013 at 9:30 PM

    OK...what a jerk. I hope he felt like an idiot when he figured out that it really wasn't a secret. ;) Fun pictures, and I'm so glad you guys went! It looks like such a neat store!

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    1. KariNovember 25, 2013 at 9:00 AM

      Thanks, Jessica:) It was a fun place I never knew existed, but I'm so glad I know about it now!

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  8. Angela MuirNovember 23, 2013 at 10:48 PM

    This reminds me i need to get back down to donna's asap! cute post :)

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    1. KariNovember 25, 2013 at 9:00 AM

      Thanks, Angela:) I need to go back down there, too, to do some actual shopping! Everything was so cute!

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  9. LillaNovember 24, 2013 at 1:31 PM

    Ah, I love vintage stores so much! You always find treasures there! ;)
    xxx,
    lilla
    http://lilycupcake.blogspot.com

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    1. KariNovember 25, 2013 at 9:00 AM

      I agree-there's always something special waiting for you:) Everything is so unique:)

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  10. BeccaNovember 24, 2013 at 4:42 PM

    This place looks amazing! Looks like they have tons of great pieces. Also, that punch sounds so good.

    -Becca
    Ladyface Blog

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    1. KariNovember 25, 2013 at 9:01 AM

      It was good! I can't wait to try to recreate it soon:) Hope you're having a great day!

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  11. Jana Style BlogNovember 26, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Looks like fun! I need to check out Donna's shop soon :)
    xo Jana

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  12. Karla Do MoreNovember 27, 2013 at 8:22 PM

    LOVE! I need to find a place like that near me. With my headdresses and photoshoots I find myself needed proper wardrobe. I think a place like this would be filled with amazing pieces.

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  13. MeganNovember 27, 2013 at 11:31 PM

    Love all the bling! But I think I would most want to take home that huge champagne glass. ;)

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