For all of us wanting to brush up on our vintage clothes shopping and thrifting skills, Melodie Fortier, owner of the Tangerine Boutique website, wrote this beautifully illustrated, compact reference book:

“Her Little Guide to Vintage Shopping demystifies the entire process so you’ll know what to look for, what to avoid, and what to pay. Armed with this savvy guide, readers will learn how to:

* Select and wear unique clothing from eras past
* Ensure the perfect fit and silhouette
* Distinguish time period and evaluate quality
* Clean, care for, and store vintage clothing
* Give new life to vintage items through simple alterations”

Quirk Books is now kindly offering to give away five copies of this lovely guide.

To enter the giveaway, tell us what your ideal vintage find would be and how you would use it in your everyday outfits. The competition will close 5 minutes before midnight (Pacific Standard Time) on Thursday 1 December. It is open to all entrants living in the United States

As always, YLF members will get an additional ticket with their entry. For another chance to win, get a bonus ticket by following @youlookfab on Twitter and tweeting this blog post using the tweet button on the entry page.

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