Easter is one of the oldest and most celebrated holidays in the United States. When I think about Easter, visions of plastic eggs, chocolate bunnies and colorful Easter baskets come to mind. Because so many Easter traditions are of a “cookie-cutter” nature it is sometimes hard to find a way to set your Easter celebration apart while still doing all the fun things that the kids love. A great way to make this Easter special is to go for a vintage Easter soiree calling upon the fashions and styles of Easter’s past.

Here are a few money saving tips and resources to turn your standard Easter morning into a classic holiday that will give you amazing pictures and even better memories:

1.  Shabby Chic Easter Baskets

Most kids in today’s world have known only the plastic or cartoon covered Easter baskets available at the big-box retailers. An easy and cheap way to jazz up your kids’ Easter ensemble is to replace those disposable mediocre Easter baskets with DIY shabby chic Easter baskets. Most thrift stores have a surplus of baskets at astonishingly low prices. Picking up a couple of these basic baskets can be the starting point for a classy one of a kind Easter basket. Also, take a stroll through any thrift store’s craft or linen section. You can usually find vintage ribbon, lace, beads, pearls and doilies to use while making your DIY basket. Here are a couple links for great ideas on baskets that will impress:

Photo courtesy of: Timewashed

 Photo courtesy of: Burlap & Bling Design Studio 

2.  Easter Hats

Easter hats are definitely a thing of the past which make them great for any “throw back” Easter parties. Plain floppy hats are still popular today so they are easy to find. Finding vintage hats is very easy by visiting your favorite thrift store. If you can’t find the perfect hat right away, a great money saving tip is to go with a basic hat that you can liven up with just a few steps and supplies like feathers, buttons, lace, brooches and old jewelry.

Pinterest is a great resource for DIY hats. You can start with a vintage headpiece and add on to create a stylish piece that is sure to wow your friends.

Fascinators are lightweight head dressings that are largely popular in the European upper class (think Royal Wedding) and have become somewhat popular again in today’s culture. You can purchase a ready to wear fascinator at hundreds of various online stores.

Etsy is another resource for money saving, low cost, unique items that are ready to wear. You can find hundreds of ready to wear headpieces for the whole family. My three favorite Etsy stores for Easter hats and fascinators are:

Get this fascinator at: Abridesmaidky

 Get this headband at: Pink Paisely Bowtique

 Get this hair wreath at: Nova Beauties 

Make this Easter your family’s best yet by using these money saving tips to get the classic vintage inspired Easter you deserve.

Taking these easy steps will excite your family with a fancy twist. Pictures of this Easter will be the most amazing yet and will provide memories for years to come.

Happy Easter to you and your family from the Arc Stores!

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