Why I Love Vintage!

Let's be honest: I don't keep up with the latest fashions.  But, I DO keep up with the fashions of yesteryear.  Why?  Because I'm drawn to them like a bear to a beehive.  The perks: Vintage clothing is usually very inexpensive, one-of-a-kind, non-skanky and chalk-full of unique patterns, textures, colors and personality!  

I made you (or rather, Jeff Yeats made you) a rad video about why I love vintage, filmed inside of a slick vintage clothing store in Nashville, TN called "The Hip Zipper." 

Also, I'm going to give you the  4-1-1 on where I've bought some of my favorite outfits and how much they cost.  I've used these beauties for photo shoots and music videos.  Check it out:

 

 Square Dance Shirt: $15 at "Decades," Salt Lake City, UT

Tutu: $30 at "Decades," Salt Lake City, UT

Picture Frame: $1.50 at Deseret Industries, Provo, UT

Photo by Jefra Starr Linn

 

Prom Dress: $120 at "Swift Vintage," Burbank, CA

Photo by Wendy Whitaker of Blue Lily Photography

 

 Polyester Red Dress: $7 at "Nevin's Thrift Store," Mt. Pleasant, UT

Photo by Wendy Whitaker of Blue Lily Photography

Navy Velour & Lace Dress: $7 at "Nevin's Thrift Store," Mt. pleasant, UT

Photo by Wendy Whitaker of Blue Lily Photo

Retro Circus Dress: $35 at "Hubba Hubba," Burbank, CA

Photo by Justin Hackworth

P.S. I am offering a private, all-day shopping excursion with me through my PledgeMusic Campaign.  I only have a few spots left.  Offer ends on June 4th, so hurry and sign up! I'd love to take you shopping! Sign up at www.pledgemusic.com/mindygledhill.

Strings!

I want to take you on a tour through the studio during what we call a "string session," (the part of the recording process where we record the strings!).  We used an amazing group of string players in Nashville, called "The Love Sponge."  These guys have played on recordings for many greats, including Ben Folds, The Fray, Jennifer Lopez, Johnny Mathis, Jason Mraz, and Ron Sexsmith, to name just a few.  Let's just say I had to pinch myself a few times.  Many thanks to my producer, Cason Cooley, string arranger, Ben Shive, The Lovesponge and Jeff Yeats for making this video.  Enjoy!