Vintage Fashion for the Modern Girl
When I first saw Pamela at a fashion show with her stop-dead-in-my tracks tousled, earthy mane of hair, Peruvian-inspired poncho, mixed with some rock and roll black leather pants, I knew that I had to get up the nerve to … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Leave a commentYou know how much we love upcycled couture. We’ve all had that experience of finding an amazing vintage item that is either damaged or ill-fitting—but we love it anyway and can’t bear to leave it behind. What can we do … Continue reading
Posted in Feature | Leave a commentCarnaby Street was first built in the late 1680s but it will be forever synonymous with the decade when shops such as His Clothes, I Was Lord Kitchener’s Valet and Kleptomania led successive waves of fashion culture from the mods … Continue reading
Posted in Interview | Leave a commentA favorite destination for designers on the hunt for inspiration and beloved by celebrities, models, fashion bloggers, and tourists alike, Screaming Mimis is praised for its fresh perspective on vintage style. Since the late 70s, this NoHo landmark has catered … Continue reading
Posted in Shopping, Spotlight | Leave a commentWhether it’s vintage pieces, design classics or a something fabulous from an edgy designer, the streets of San Francisco have a shop for every fashion fanatic. Famous streets like Haight and Telegraph Avenue are great places to start for vintage … Continue reading
Posted in Shopping | Leave a commentA friend and I recently had to get last-minute party dresses for an event. We’d heard about a hidden vintage dress shop in Manhattan. As we walked down the street I was told it was on, I looked at the … Continue reading
Posted in Feature | Leave a commentIndie Cult Vintage has been one of my go to vintage shops for a while now. An Ebay store since 2001, it’s no wonder with all of their quality vintage that they are still around! Specializing in vintage from the 60s-80s, … Continue reading
Posted in Shopping, Spotlight | Leave a commentLooking for one-of-a-kind style? These practical collectibles from the 1950s to the 1980s combine quality craftsmanship with bold design. We’ve put together a great selection of online shops to ensure you find the perfect pair. Share it!
Posted in Shopping | Leave a commentIf you’re like me, you’ve probably accumulated tons of plastic jewelry over the years from flea markets, yard sales, estate sales, etc. Most of it is just colorful junk, but some of the pieces could be Bakelite or one of … Continue reading
Posted in Feature | Leave a commentWith Rachel Zoe and the Olsen Twins rocking fur in practically every paparazzi photo this season, the trend is more popular than ever. Fur is beautiful, luxurious, and can be very practical in cold climates—but it is also expensive and controvercial. … Continue reading
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