A woman's work...

...is never done! Sometimes I wonder if my husband believes in cleaning fairies... that they swoop in and do his laundry, put the cereal box back in the pantry each morning, stick his dishes in the washer - all before 8am. We women do a lot of work behind-the-scenes. We're unsung, multi-tasking, forces of nature - and we look good doing it!

Items in this look include: New Kate Landry handbag $59, New Ralph Lauren snake heels, size 8.5 $340, retail $825, New Michael Kors dress, size 12 $531, retail $1795, Chico's clip earrings $17, Yellow bangle $7, Versace sunglasses $92

The Man Chair

We took these blog pictures in what will soon be Finders Keepers Menswear! Our landlords just finished their part of the build-out (it's called a "white box" - stripped down floors and white walls... oh the possibilities!) and granted us the "certificate of occupancy," which means we get to -finally- move in and get down to business. The fellas may not want to hear it, but it's often so very true: behind every great man is a strong woman. And these fierce and fiesty boutique girls are going to make sure Atlanta's men have a great place to save money, make money, and shop smart!

In this look: Missoni dress, size 4 $89, new Valentino heels, size 38.5 $269 (retail $675), Chez Bella gloves $10, Earrings $12, Carolina Herrera handbag $67, scarf $10

Additional shoes: New Jimmy Choo heels, size 38.5 $330 (retail $790), Valentino heels, size 38.5 $148, New Armani heels, size 38 $254 (retail $685)

These boots are made for walkin...

Yeehaw! Our manager has flown the coop - in an airplane bound for Dallas! Every year our managers attend the NARTS (National Association of Resale and Thrift Stores) conference to learn how to make our stores even better for you. This annual event is held in a different city each year, and will be in Dallas, Texas for the 2011 conference. I hope Stephanie packed her cowgirl boots!

If you're interested in starting your own consignment store, or if you already have and want to be a part of an amazing group of THOUSANDS of store owners, check out the official website: http://www.narts.org/.

p.s. Finders Keepers Menswear - our new men's consignment store - is coming along! The build-out is well underway and we hope to open some time this summer.

look of the week

Dress: BCBG, size 2, $32; Jacket: Coldwater Creek, size XL, $30; Belt: Talbot's, size L, $13; Top: Anne Fontaine, size 2, $25; Necklaces: $16/$18

New Arrival: the perfect summer Gucci handbag!

I love a white handbag for summer. Especially if it's leather. And Gucci. Delicious!

Look of the week!

Top: Misook, size XXS, $24, Dress: Helen Wang, size S, $38, Shrug: Tahari, size XS, $37, Necklaces: $14/$17, Handbag: Bruno Rossi, $23

What's in a Name? Name our new store and win $100 cash!

It might be a man's world according to James Brown... but that hasn't been true in the world of consignment. Finders Keepers is one of the few consignment companies that markets menswear. Our mens department has enjoyed a consistent influx of designer and contemporary menswear and essentials, and we wanna show it off! We're opening a new location - right next door to our Boutique in Decatur - to showcase and expand our high-end consignment selection.

Here's where you come in: We need a name for this new addition to the Finders Keepers family. Help us take this new store in the direction that best serves Atlanta's savvy, stylish men. It's easy: just comment on this blog post with your suggestion (don't forget to include a way to contact you) or email us directly at casey.kallenberg@fkconsign.com. If we choose your idea for our new name, we'll give you $100 cash and you'll be featured on our blogs.

We will accept submissions now through midnight this Wednesday, May 11th. So get your creativity on and show us what you've got!