Meet Becky, the gorgeous face behind the Pink Cheetah Vintage. She sells online, and in her hometown of Tampa, Florida. Pink Cheetah Vintage specializes in affordable, fun and funky vintage. When you SHOP SECONDHAND FIRST, and choose to support sellers like Becky, you make a big difference. Small business success is the backbone to the American Dream. And dreams DO come true!
THE CITIZEN: How long have you been selling vintage?
PINK CHEETAH VINTAGE: I've been selling vintage for about 2 years now, but I've been wearing
it since I was a teen. I had been a server in bars and restaurants forever and after I
graduated college I thought hard about my dream job. I had two: one was running a vintage shop.
THE CITIZEN: Where do you sell it?
THE CITIZEN:Tell me about the piece that "got away."
PINK CHEETAH VINTAGE:I
still think about a pair of vintage button fly Levis I had about 15
years ago that I lost. They were the perfect jeans. But I think the get away piece is the
Catherine Ogust shift dress that I listed and sold for cheap, but I wish I would have
kept. (Note: the dress is in the first photo.) I'm including a photo of it...the horrid pictures (bare room with a light bulb!!) kind of
show how clueless I was in the beginning about photos and everything.
THE CITIZEN: What's the best thing about being a vintage clothing reseller?
PINK CHEETAH VINTAGE: The
best thing are the clothes! I'm obsessed with fashion and style. For
me, style is still one of the great equalizers. Style- you can be dirt poor, but
know how to tie a ribbon 'just so' or add the right beauty mark, or just
have panache in your cut offs and tank, and it can trump someone who is
dressed head to toe in expensive designer clothes but doesn't have a
clue. I get so excited when I see someone wearing a super fly outfit and I love the interaction I have with others who share my obsession for vintage. I've also use my booth to host events featuring local artists, so I also get to connect with the
local art community in Tampa- I like that part a lot. The clothes have lead
me to so many experiences into my life- is is weird that vintage clothes have enriched my life that
much?
THE CITIZEN: How would you describe your personal style in 4 words or less?
PINK CHEETAH VINTAGE: Eclectic, scrappy, bold, and edgy.
PINK CHEETAH VINTAGE: Eclectic, scrappy, bold, and edgy.
THE CITIZEN: Where people can find Pink Cheetah Vintage?
PINK CHEETAH VINTAGE: You can find my online shop at: pinkcheetahvintage.com
and you can also shop my goodies up close and personal at the Seminole Heights Antiques & Home where I've got a small booth set up. Be sure to fan me on Facebook: Pink Cheetah Vintage I'm also on Twitter, and Tumblr, so check me out!
PINK CHEETAH VINTAGE: You can find my online shop at: pinkcheetahvintage.com
and you can also shop my goodies up close and personal at the Seminole Heights Antiques & Home where I've got a small booth set up. Be sure to fan me on Facebook: Pink Cheetah Vintage I'm also on Twitter, and Tumblr, so check me out!
"Style- you can be dirt poor, but know how to tie a ribbon 'just so' or add the right beauty mark, or just have panache in your cut offs and tank, and it can trump someone who is dressed head to toe in expensive designer clothes but doesn't have a clue."
ReplyDeleteWhat an amazing idea. Great interview!
Thanks for sharing a local sorta with us! I think there are so many people selling vintage these days it's nice when you find someone who has good taste (your taste) and prices things right!
ReplyDeleteWonderful Becky, and wonderful You for spreading the love.
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Delightful!! I'm just getting to know her and love this interview for deepening my appreciation!! I love her testimony that we should do what we love. Just the way she describes how her life has been enriched by it gives me happy goosebumps.
ReplyDeleteThank you dearest Bella for this lovely post. You're another exemplar in doing what you love and sharing it with the world. We are all richer for it. XXOO
I've not met Becky before, and now I'm eager to pay a visit! Thanks for the intro Bella.
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awesome look! love the top!
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Inside and Outside Blog
Aaaaaaagggghhhh!!!! I love it!!!! Thank you!!!!! Becky <3 <3 <3
ReplyDeleteWell done both of you, a brilliant interview and some fab responses! xxx
ReplyDeleteI love the quote "you can be dirt poor, but know how to tie a ribbon". Becky has tonnes of style and this interview was a great way to find out more about her.
ReplyDeleteBecky is a great girl, I really like her style and her philosophy. Wonderful interview. xxx
ReplyDeleteAwesome interview nice to learn a little more about Becky
ReplyDeletegreat interview - I adore Becky and her outlook on fashion and life. xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove getting to know Becky!!
ReplyDeleteI adore Becky!
ReplyDeleteShe is cool, great style vintage and also manages to have a lovely family.
Great interview, and I found aout much more about Becky than I did before.
ReplyDeleteYay! I love Becky and her blog. She proves you don't need money to look stylish. Taste is in the eye, not the wallet.
ReplyDeleteHeck yeah! Becky is the bee's knees!
ReplyDeleteI love Becky's answers. She has articulated so well the power of vintage and passion. And she's so right - style is not about money. Thanks, Bella and Becky.
ReplyDeleteGreat interview. It's great to be able to do what you love!
ReplyDeleteA great interview with Becky.
ReplyDeleteLovely feature on Becky, will have to check out the online shop. Great answers as well.
ReplyDeleteWhen she said ... "or just have panache in your cut offs".... You know I read that as "Pancake in your cut offs", and I thought, "That's an Amazing style statement, and a snack to boot, so Win!" (see ya'll in July)
ReplyDeleteGreat interview, Bella. So good to get to know the scrappy, bold and edgy Becky on your eclectic site!
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