I saw Journey play at the Hollywood Bowl this past Fall and while the new lead singer is no Steve Perry, they did end the night with one of the best firework shows I’ve watched.  Impressed I was.

Around the same time Journey’s Greatest Hits Vol. 2 was released and includes hits and rarities from ’78 – ’96.   You can check out the full selection + purchase here: http://www.myplaydirect.com/journey/greatest-hits-vol-2/details/25983758.  To celebrate the release LA Vintage Exchange has partnered with Vintage Vinyl Journals and Miles High Productions to give away one custom made journal that has been crafted from the 180 gram vinyl album.  The cover of the journal is the actual vinyl record and the back is artwork from the album sleeve.

For a chance to win – leave a comment below (with your email) sharing your favorite Journey song.  The deadline to enter is 4.11.12.

So… don’t stop believing in your chance to win free stuff!

LA Vintage Exchange was featured in the TAGS.com February Newsletter

(what, what!!).

Read the full write-up here.

TAGS.com is based out of LIVE! On Sunset, a fashion forward shop located in the former Tower Records building in Weho. The boutique hosts tons of great shopping events- keep in the mix by signing up for their newsletter.  Plus shop LAVE on TAGS.com and save 15% by entering NEWSLETTER11 at checkout.

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Shop hand-dyed goods from LA Vintage Exchange on TAGS.com!

LAVE hand-dyed Tank

LAVE hand-dyed Skirt

+ more!

Through the end of December – Shop LAVE on Etsy and receive 40% off ALL goods! Yes all, including sale, free shipping & full price items!

Shop HERE

Enter code: FF2010 at checkout

Offer Expires: 1/1/2011

MAJOR Rain Showers didn’t stop last Saturday’s sale!!!

Check out the great shots captured by HiStyley …

photos SOURCE & SOURCE

+ More Event Coverage:

Mondette

Space 15 Twenty

Style with Benefits

Wrecked Stellar

The Mondette ladies & I have been hard at work prepping for the Gifts Under $50 event this Saturday @ Space 15 Twenty!

Check out the info below & see you there!

Mondette

Urban Outfitters

Refinery 29

Cal Apparel News

Apartment Therapy

See you this Sunday at the Space 15 Twenty monthly Flea Market!

11am – 4pm in the courtyard.

New vtg goodies for sale @ the LA Vintage Exchange Etsy store!

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The LA Fashion Week shopping party at Space 15 Twenty was good fun and went pretty darn smooth.  Tons of great press & bloggers were in attendance, including stylish faces from Refinery 29, Cal Apparel News, Huffington Post, Racked LA, Mondette, Nasty Gal + Rachel Zoe Media.  

Check out party feedback & pictures from some of the attendees:  

Refinery 29  

Huffington Post  

Boho Market  

Watermoolen    

Glamamor  

+ MyFDB & LaLaLand

Shop one-of-a-kind vintage accessories from LA Vintage Exchange on TAGS.com!

Silver Buckle GUESS Belt

Horse hair Western Belt

Large Bucket Purse

+ more 

I have been a busy lady scouting vintage + co-planning this LA Fashion Week Event!

Mark your calendars & join Refinery29, L.A. Vintage Exchange, and Rossmore at Space 15 Twenty in Hollywood for a night of one-a-kind L.A. designer finds, delicious drinks, mad music, and a style booth featuring editor’s picks from R29 this Thursday, Oct. 14th from 7-10pm.

Check out today’s story on R29.

And make sure to RSVP!

More Info

See you Thursday Xx!

Another trip east, I took the train out of the city en route for Mystic, CT to spend a day w friend + artist Noelle, and her camera.  I loved the small town and everyone I encountered + I’m happy to report mystic pizza lived up to the hype.

 

This weekend- Friday Sept 10 and Saturday Sept 11: a new vintage presentation…

Join over 20 premier vintage retailers and private dealers including Allyn Scura Eyewear, Fashion by Robert Black, Found By, Golyester, L.A. Vintage Exchange, Laura Kranitz, Martin Atelier, Mercy Vintage, Miss KK, Show Pony, Monika Dickerson, Nakia Vintashee, Nyali, Reclaimed in L.A., Richard Wainwright, Scout, Sequels and Sielian’s Vintage Apparel.

A Current Affair: Pop Up Vintage Marketplace

Friday Sept 10 as part of Fashion’s Night Out

6pm-10pm

DJ NGUZUNGUZU/Open Bar

first 25 attendees get a free copy of Flaunt Magazine, a free issue of Crushfanzine, and a free dance class at Ryan Heffington’s The Sweat Spot

mobile food truck The Flying Pig will be available downstairs

$10 admission

Saturday Sept 11

10am-5pm

DJ NGUZUNGUZU/Beverages

Cynthia Rowley Mobile Fashion Truck available downstairs

$10 admission

Sponsors include: Flaunt Magazine, Fiji Water, Izze Sparkling Drinks, PAMA pomegranate liqueur, Lunazul Tequila

In the penthouse loft of the Cooper Design Space

860 South Los Angeles Street, 11th floor Downtown LA

map

http://www.itsacurrentaffair.com/

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.

Stop by the Space 15 Twenty Monthly Flea Market tomorrow! 

Sunday, July 18th 11am-4pm

1520 N Cahuenga Blvd 90028

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

LA VINTAGE EXCHANGE

ROSSMORE LA

+ 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!

Hope to see you there! 

Drop by on Saturday for some DEALS. This is my first big clearance sale so expect tons to shop- most under $10!

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

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 

1511 Abbot Kinney

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 plannedPost 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

www.AK1511.com 

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.  

Tara, Ink. has unique.cool set up in West Hollywood- the showroom is located in a beautiful, well-designed Spanish style house and the offices in a bright back house with only a lush, green yard in between.  

The fashion PR company represents a ton of cool lines, mixing fashion-forward indie designers with well-known brands like Trina Turk and Penguin. I immediately honed in on a line from a duo of friends called GAS’D, guess Taylor swift was just spotted in a T, we have so much in common! Their necklaces are super special and recreated from vintage materials. I must have been on a jewelry kick, because I also went a bit nuts over the Valou Jewelry 3 cap ring- i love.    

 

A few snapshots from the afternoon…  

    

Welcome to Tara, Ink.   

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.