Archive: May, 2009

the Perfect saturday

May 29th, 2009 · courtney · handpicked vintage No comments

what’s On my mind: Vintage & Music.

This Saturday: Shop Vintage A.M.– Go to Show P.M.

Flea Market pal Lizz & I will be selling at the Silver Lake Vintage Market tomorrow. We tried out the Melrose Trading Post a couple times, but are back on the east side for now. Phew.

Then going to check out a friend’s band: theendisthebeginning @ the The Cocaine. A mutual friend books that night and it’s a guaranteed good crowd. I love their sound & am excited to hear the new stuff. I told Clint I’d pull him a few vintage goodies to try on for the show – outcome to be continued…

theendisthebeginning
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The Cocaine (2nd Street Jazz)
366 E 2nd Street
Los Angeles, CA

May 30, 2009
Doors 8:30pm

w/ special guests…

Phoenix and the Turtle
The Seizure
SA Bach

Great music + cool venue + stiff drinks = good time

Only $5!

vintage On shopflick

May 28th, 2009 · courtney · handpicked vintage No comments

I got some major love from Shopflick today – I feel loved- ahhh.

The indie fashion site sent out an email blast for L.A. Vintage Exchange.

Make sure to check out my L.A. Vintage Exchange Store on Shopflick & watch my attempt at creating a video :)

if I had

May 27th, 2009 · courtney · handpicked vintage No comments

an endless amount of $$$, I’d buy this outfit right now:

What Comes Around Goes Around Natalie Top

What Comes Around Goes Around Vintage Cutoff Shorts

Cleobella Alive Leather Fringe Tote

Ash Maya Woven Flat Thong Gladiator Sandals

Alkemie Jewelry Hamsa Lock Leather Cuff

A just-right combo of comfortable summer basics- it’s worth every cent or $100 bill.

I attended the What Comes Around Goes Around L.A. store launch party a few months ago – the night was surreal meeting owner Gerard Maione and mingling with style-icon Erin Wasson. Now you can buy their vintage-inspired styles online – very nice.

all goods via Shopbop

autoLux

May 26th, 2009 · courtney · handpicked vintage No comments

My ex introduced me to Autolux – greg (guitar/vocals) & him have been friends since they were kids.

They are cool & talented & fascinating & liberating & …. just listen:

If you ever have the chance to seem them live, GO!

back To reality

May 26th, 2009 · courtney · handpicked vintage No comments

ahhh- what a nice & relaxing 3 day weekend.

Some highlights include:

+ a successful vintage sale on Sat. @ the Silver Lake Vintage Mkt

+ shopping trip to Americana (like the Grove, but better- the place has katsuya for god sake!) – splurged on tinted moisturizer from Kiehls

+ watched Harold & Kumar Escape from Guantanamo Bay & laughed my ass off

+ lazy champagne brunch in Santa Monica @ Shutters on the beach

+ finally, afternoon drinks poolside at the W hotel

Now, back to work.

Check out some new summer goodies up on Etsy:

Me sporting Vintage Oscar de la Renta
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Vintage Italian CHANTAL Leather Heels – White & Flirty – perfect for post Memorial Day!
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Lizz looking cute in a Vintage Seersucker Jumpsuit by Liz Claiborne
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Cool & Affordable Vintage Boho Chic Purse
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see You tomorrow

May 22nd, 2009 · courtney · handpicked vintage No comments

Busy day! Lizz & I are selling vintage @ the Silver Lake Art/ Craft & Vintage market 10-4 – we’ve got TONS of goodies including sexy jumpsuits, colorful blazers, jean cut-offs & sheer summer dresses.

Then I’m off to Venice Beach for my aunt Lynn’s Garden Party- her studio was part of the Venice Art Walk tour last weekend & she is having a gathering at her home / studio this Saturday eve for friends & buyers.

Next, to Crown Bar for a Ducati Sponsored Event – Free Drinks & Motorcycles, ok.

EVERY SATURDAY from 10am – 4pm in the HEART of Silverlake, new vendors will be serving up the best in Art/ Craft & Vintage. Indie crafters and local artists are mixed in with the best of vintage collectibles,vintage clothing, and retro furniture. Did we mention plants, succulents, antiques, Tarot cards and palm readings? What more could you ask for? Support the local indie vendors this season.

The freshest flea market in town. –If you love shopping and dig the classic New York style flea markets, then Silver Lake Art Craft & Vintage is right up your alley–Silver Lake Art Craft & Vintage is located at Micheltorena Elementary School 1511 Micheltorena Street.Los Angeles CA 90026

Pic & Info via Ghetto Gloss

hidden Treasure

May 21st, 2009 · courtney · handpicked vintage One comment

I discovered a hidden treasure & am now obsessed. Years ago my uncle took the time to upload hundreds of my grandfather’s pictures online. I recently spent hours digging and am captivated by their clothes– houses- cars = lifestyle. I’m going to print off a bunch to frame & I can’t wait to re-use as inspiration- like for a blog header, or something … :)

pictured above: my grandmother, great grandmother, great grandfather, dad & grandfather

act Naturally

May 20th, 2009 · courtney · handpicked vintage No comments

While researching- aka flipping through past issues of anOther Mag online- my bliss was interrupted with slit perplexity. To boost Issue 13 the publication lined up 13 actresses- including favs like Parker Posey & Chloe Sevigny- for their feature: Inner Visions.

The magazine had two requirements for the actresses: bring your own outfit and act naturally. While I enjoyed the line up, I am wondering about some of the ladies lack-of-outfits and extremely unnatural poses.

shop Sunday @ melrose & fairfax

May 16th, 2009 · courtney · handpicked vintage No comments

Lizz & I are selling this Sunday @ The Melrose Trading Post.

We have lots of new goodies including: light-weight boyfriend blazers, adorable floral rompers and sexy silk dresses & tops.

to Sequin or to jumpsuit

May 13th, 2009 · courtney · handpicked vintage No comments

I’m attending a Vh1 80’s theme party tomorrow night at the Faith Connexion House. The showroom / party spot is conveniently located on sunset strip & the girls are known to have a good time. Vh1 is filming the event – my unfortunate lack of cable & fortunate dis-taste for Vh1 may prevent me from seeing the episode when it airs. Now what to wear- sequins or a jumpsuit?

kate moss in a sequin mini dress

and a sleek jumpsuit

sweet Disposition?

May 12th, 2009 · courtney · handpicked vintage No comments

When this happened:

I might have as well assumed this would happen:

These days are long gone:

vintage All weekend long

May 9th, 2009 · courtney · handpicked vintage No comments

Lizz & I are busy girls this weekend – whether you’re an east-sider or west-sider- we’re in the neighborhood. come say hi & try on some of our new finds.

mel The model

May 6th, 2009 · courtney · handpicked vintage No comments

Combined forces w/ Lizz to have a photo shoot at her studio with new found model- Mel. She was adorable & a natural. Stayed tuned for the sale on Etsy – up for grabs St. John knit one-piece, floral vintage party dress and amazing 80’s destroyed jeans.