Live Green/Buy Vintage

Okay, so these Store and Website reviews are wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyy long overdue. & Just so you know, I am very happy to and willing to go shopping in the name of research, so if you would like me to check out a store or site for you feel free to let me know :-). Again, sorry...I checked/shopped these 2 sites back in June and it is now August.

So I love vintage as much as the next person, problem is I really hate sifting through all the junk to get to the treasure. I know, I know...I'm sure the real die-hard Vintage buffs are yelling at their computer screens right now... the rack rummaging is part of the thrill,right? Well for me it isn't. That is why I was excited when I discovered these two sites: American Apparel's (AA) California Select Vintage store and Nasty Gal Vintage.

American Apparel California Select Vintage and more...

So initially I was very excited about this site because AA:
1. Did the work for me by picking out cute pieces
2. Gave me the clothing specs such as sizes, labels, measurements, materials
3. Started all bids at $9.99
4. Offered reduced shipping if you ordered several pieces at once

But before I started eBay bidding like crazy I decided to check out their actual store location in Echo Park. Together with my boyfriend we tried on about 10-15 pieces. Let me tell you, I'm not stick skinny, but I'm a pretty petite girl...and not one thing fit me or my boyfriend (no we didn't try on the same things). Bottom line is I must be The Incredible Hulk according to 70 and 80's standards and that has ultimately made me hesitant to order any vintage clothing online. Nevertheless I went home with a hot pink ruffled night gown, tan leather vest, and blue straw clutch all for about $60 some dollars...
California Select Blog

Nasty Gal Vintage




This Bay Area based owner, Sophia Amoruso, has great taste in picking out these one-of-a-kind quality vintage goods....but from my previous experience with AA I'm a little wary of ordering vintage clothing on-line. If these fits' perfectly hug these models' bodies...I'll be lucky if I can stick one leg into these very cute frocks. But I'll probably give into temptation b/c her stuff is just soooo gooood.

But Hey! that doesn't mean I can't order their accessories. She has a great Eyewear selection. So far I've ordered these France Romance Shades in Metallic Silver for $40. These are my version of the oh-so-hipster Rayban Wayfarers, which doesn't fit my face anyways...Wayfarers make my face look ChubCity! lol....oh I also bought their heart frames in purple...


Peep the Nasty Gal Blog for updates, info, and for more pics of this NastyGal model....she's real pretty don't you think?!