LIVE! on Sunset is now carrying LA Vintage Exchange!!! The once Tower Records store now super chic retail location offers cool brands at accessible prices! Their right-on-trend selection is key and the Sunset Strip location doesn’t hurt- celebs love LIVE!. Stop in and shop the Vintage Corner stocked by LA Vintage Exchange Xx!
Images via LIVE! on Sunset
This week Vegas is buzzing with fashionable ladies and gents for the apparel trade shows. LA Vintage Exchange will be showing at Capsule as part of LXRY LTD’s The General Store. The new concept offers a collective of cool LA brands + the opportunity to buy on the spot. The cash & carry options is always in style! Other brands include: Zodiac USA, Vintique LA, Nolan, The Shape of Things to Come, Rossmore LA, Mixed Hearts, Confection Jewels, Haus of Price, Charlie and Marcelle, Louise Rose, and Luxury Jones.
If you’re in Vegas stop by the 2day event Wed, Aug 18 or Thur, Aug 19 from 10-7pm at The Venetian.
DNA (DESIGNERS + ARTISTS) presents A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S SAMPLE SALE with RACKED LA + HEARTY MAGAZINE!
WHAT:
50-90% OFF MERCHANDISE FROM:
ALEX AND CHLOE
WHITLEY KROS
GERONIMO
TWELFTH STREET BY CYNTHIA VINCENT
WILDFOX COUTURE
NATION LTD
LAUREN MOSHI
LOVEMADE
+ MUCH MORE
WHEN:
THURSDAY JULY 15TH 7-10PM
WHERE:
SPACE 15 TWENTY at 1520 N. CAHUENGA BLVD. (SELMA AVE./SUNSET BLVD.)
COMPLIMENTARY CUPCAKES BY:
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BEER + COCKTAIL SPECIALS BY:
UMAMI BURGER
GIFT BAGS FOR THE FIRST 20 SHOPPERS sponsored by:
FOOT PETALS, BLOOD IS THE NEW BLACK, PAOLA LOVES TO SHOP
MUSIC BY: DJ Lady Sha (Bardot)
SPECIAL GUEST: BLOOD IS THE NEW BLACK SUMMER FLING TRUCK OFFERING GIVEAWAYS AND TREATS!! http://bloodisthenewblack.com/
RSVP is strongly encouraged to shopdna@press-agents.com (you will be automatically entered into a surprise giveaway!).
More Info @ the facebook event page.
Forget the June gloom and head downtown LA tonight for the monthly Art Walk!
An excellent group of Los Angeles brands and artists will be selling at the annex in the old Farmers & Merchants Bank (4th and Main) from 5-10:30.
I will have a nice selection of stylish vintage wares for sale and will be offering discounts on multiple item purchases!
July 8th 5-10:30pm
401 S. Main St 90013
Muscial Guest by Tygerstrype
More Info @ the facebook event page
The weekends are for… Vintage Shopping!
Stop by the LA Vintage Exchange studio this Saturday to check out a cool selection from Mark and Estel, Rossmore LA, Rachel Poritz Design + new finds from LAVE.
Saturday, June 19th – Noon to 5pm – 1424 Carmona Ave. 90019
More on Saturday’s sale via Refinery 29, Cal Apparel News and Mondette!
Sunday swing by and say hi at the Urban Outfitters / Space 15 Twenty monthly flea. This market promises tons of fun treasures + a special free DIY session.
Sunday, June 20th – 11am to 4pm – 1520 North Cahuenga Blvd. 90028
This week on Threadbanger Style, Kristen and Kristen break down the fashion musts from Sex and the City 2 + fill you in on where to get the look. The girls cover the ever-so-important question: where can I buy Vintage Halston? Quick Answer: LA Vintage Exchange, yay!
for Sale: Hand-dyed vintage Halston top
To kick off last weekend’s Refinery 29 East West Tag sale, a fine group of people got together at the Urban Outfitters / Space 15 Twenty pop-up in Hollywood for a night of shopping discounted designer goods, eating Umami Burger treats and listening to live music from the Like. And as they do best, R29 brought out a fashionable crowd.
photo creds + see more shots from the evening here.
The night was hot, so I kept it comfy w vintage silk trousers, a Joie silk tank, Jeffrey Campbell heels and a vintage Etienne Aigner mini bucket purse I picked up from VintiqueLA.
Pre-party I assembled a gift bag of mod LA Vintage Exchange wares for the stylish ladies of the Like and was excited to see drummer Tennessee Thomas emerge from backstage wearing a nautical anchor bandana I had included in the package. In fact, I was so excited I grabbed her for a few snapshots! An unlikely move on my part. Thx to Suzy of Rossmore LA for her camera and pro-photo skills.
Just spotted myself on the Space 15 Twenty blog. I was there to help out, but I couldn’t resist checking out the fine selection of Duskin!
Scents.
now: The Jonathon Adler-like packaging grabbed me, but the fresh, crisp scent of MOR Nordica perfume in DALA sold me. I love this smell- my only wish is that the bottle was bigger.
later: Anytime I pass by a FRESH store I stop to drench myself in the clean & natural scent of Cannabis Santal. I noticed especially with this scent wearing it on the skin vs. smelling made a big different. This bottle will definitely be my next try. 
Jewelry
now: My newest Rossmore LA addition, the Four Square necklace in oxidized silver (below a gold & silver version). I picked this little # up from designer and lovely friend Suzy Lequeux at Coachella this year. 
later: You can never have too much Rossmore, so next up on my list, the Say Anything necklace will be the perfect addition to my layered look.
Shoes
now: It’s back to sandal weather in LA, so I picked up a pair of the ecote Sunburt Sandals at Urban in need of an affordable, COMFY flat to wear day & night. I love the white w gold beading, substantial, but not too much. And for $38 they’re a great deal. 
later: The Chloë Sevigny for Opening Ceremony CO2 Buckle boots / shoes / sandals kick ASS. During a recent NYC trip my friend Danielle modeled them for me at the OC location in the Ace Hotel and confirmed this style is a must. The casual + dressy shoe can replace pretty much everything in your current line-up. This particular pair are stunning, and way out of my budget
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The Etsy LA Street Team is heading east this Sunday. Stop by the UN-COMMON POP-UP SHOP at the DIY Gallery in Echo Park.
Shop lots of vintage clothing, accessories, handmade jewelry, and much more from LA based designers and brands including:
LA VINTAGE EXCHANGE
VINTIQUE LA
CONFECTION JEWELS
MIXED HEARTS
HAUS OF PRICE
MOMO FUCHI
VINTIQUE LA HOME
BIRDS OF A FEATHER
PEACOCKTACO
STRIM VINTAGE
MUSIC BY: BOP HARD, JASON THE MASON, RICHARD RAY +Special Guests
Shopping + Booze from 11am-6pm
BBQ + Booze + Music from 3pm-11pm
FREE to get in all day
1549 W Sunset Blvd Echo Park 90026
RSVP HERE.
My sweet friend Noelle is one of the most beautiful & creative people I know. While we met on the west coast, she now lives on the east in a magical little town called Mystic. On a recent trip to NYC in April she met me in the city for a few days of laughs, photos, and record high temps. You can check out more of Noelle’s work at N.E.W Photography.
A few snapshots of the LA Etsy Street Team at last Friday’s LXRY LTD event @ AK1511. + Check out my hand-dyed tights – soon for sale!
JUST the month of April- shop a selection of cool brands including featured LA based ETSY sellers –Rossmore LA, Candice Coated, Vintique LA, Mixed Hearts, Louise Rose, Pin Point Vintage, Charlie and Marcelle +++ LAVintage Exchange!
Only one week left to shop!
Now – May 2nd
Wed-Sat 11-7
Sun 12-5
www.AK1511.com
I’ve been completely MIA, but am back, w upgrades.
My website www.LAVintageExchange.com is now live and very pretty w much help from the wonderful Vanessa of DUK Design. The main image is of my grandmother Laura who had impeccable style and pose. 
I also moved homes, work studios and blogs. The new place is fantastic and I have a work studio in back- so my commute has become extra eco-friendly. All three spaces are in mid-design process… 
The new work studio pre-painting – a huge, hot mess.
I picked this as an accent color among the dark walls – it ended up looking more yellow than planned
Post wall, floor & ceiling painting – next step – merchandising the space!
And just for the month of April check out LA Vintage Exchange goods at the AK1511 pop-up shop on Abbot Kinney in Venice Beach. Me + 15 other awesome brands are featured this month, giving shoppers a nice taste of contemporary + vintage clothing, jewelry, accessories and home goods.
Selection of LA Vintage Exchange hand-dyed blazers, cardigans & tops.
If you’re in the neighborhood tonight stop by first Fridays on Abbot Kinney for the launch of LXRY LTD Pop-Up shop, a new innovative space with collections from select Etsy LA Street Team brands + luxe designers!
The party will go until 9- so swing by for a beverage and to view the new collections- including LA Vintage Exchange.
If you can’t make it tonight, all brands participating will be there for the month of April.
AK1511 || 1511 ABBOTT KINNEY BLVD VENICE, CA
LAUNCH PARTY: APRIL 2nd || DURING FIRST FRIDAY’S
STORE HOURS: APRIL 2-APRIL 25TH || WEDNESDAY – SUNDAY
Friday eve I’ll have a rack of Vintage goodies at BELLEJAR vintage in KoreaTown. Stop by for shopping, drinks and a live band.
Sunday the Etsy gang hits Venice for a day of fun in the sun.
email LAVintageExchange@gmail.com for more info Xx!
In prep for an upcoming LA Vintage Exchange shoot- I met w my cute friend Lia at her work: Tara, Ink.- to check out the lines, talk about pulls, and eat a delicious lunch at Real Food Daily.
Lia showing me some new stuff.
A full buffet of Trina Turk jewelry, yum.
Summer-ready Trina Byrd Romper.
Awesome vintage jewelry line: GAS’D.
+ the popular GAS’D pima cotton T.
This Sunday miss Suzy of Rossmore LA and LA Vintage Exchange will host a special DIY session at the monthly Space 15 Twenty Flea Market.
We’ll teach you how to make cool jewelry using vintage charms, chains and materials.
Our lines will be for sale 11-4, along with tons of other great brands & designers.
Sunday, Feb. 21st
1520 N. Cahuenga Blvd.
The adorable Sara Prado and I co-styled the looks combining soft vintage and hard contemporary that played well with the props. The entire team was amazing and the photos turned out so sweet.
Check out more of Christine’s super talented work: Christine Hahn Photo & read her musings @ Magical Molar.
Shop tons of vintage under $50, including LA Vintage Exchange.
Also, great V-day presents from Rossmore LA + more.
Hosted by Apt. 3.
Rain or not, the trench is a classic and if you don’t have one, you should consider. I love the vintage London Fog trench I picked up while thrifting or if you feel like a splurge, Burberry Prorsum’s gives you plenty to drool over in their Spring 2010 collection…
The pieces were soft, comfy and completely me- but they also included a gift receipt to Opening Ceremony- offering options! With a drawer full of grey and black cotton basics, I couldn’t resist checking out the post-holiday sale at the store on La Cienga.
I decided to squeeze in the return right before my Friday happy hour date with friends at STK up the street. Giving myself a tight deadline did not do much and 10 minutes in I was lost among the numerous rooms. Well worth my time, I ended up with two new favorite tops!
An exclusive Chloë Sevigny For Opening Ceremony Scarf Pullover made with a super cool double-dyed seersucker material.
Courtney celebrates’ 2009
Exploring the beaches of Maui, relaxing in the Catskill Mts,
hitting the vintage jackpot in Vegas, lounging poolside in Palm Springs and still making it back home to MN three times to breath some fresh air- I finally got out of LA in ’09!
Beyond travel- 2009 has been one intense year- from love, to death, to the day to day motions. Hardship brings knowledge, which brings understanding- our biggest contribution to society is compassion and I hope to use a lot more of it in 2010.
Horchata – Vampire Weekend
It Don’t Move Me – Peter Bjorn and John
No Intention – Dirty Projectors
Bruises – Chairlift
Blood Bank – Bon Iver
Train Song – Ben Gibbard & Feist
Daniel – Bat for Lashes
My Girls – Animal Collective
Heads Will Roll – Yeah Yeah Yeahs
Islands – The xx
Actor Out of Work – St. Vincent
Sleepyhead – Passion Pit
When I Grow Up – Fever Ray
This Tornado Loves You – Neko Case
Never Had Nobody Like You – M. Ward feat. Zooey Deschanel
Possibility – Lykke Li
Blue Lips – Regina Spektor
Please, Please, Please, Let Me Get What I Want – She & Him
Home – Edward Sharpe & The Magnetic Zeros
Moth’s Wings – Passion Pit
Monthly Flea Market x Special Holiday DIY hosted by Banshee Beat
Monthly Flea Market
Sunday- December 20th
11am-4pm
With a special holiday DIY demo by Banshee Beat
Featuring vintage clothes, accessories, local designers, music, arts and crafts and more!
Free and Open to the public!
My day at the Rose Bowl ended a success, including scoring an acid wash Levi’s jean jacket + high-waist leather pants, but boot-wise I did not find what I was hoping for…
So I headed to the Marc Jacobs store on Melrose where finally after wanting for so long, I purchased the MARC Rain Boots with the yellow bottoms. So comfy, at $30 w tax, I don’t know why I waited so long to get a pair!
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