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Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Vintage Closet Part 1

I can't believe it's taken me this long to finally post about the great vintage clothing I got while in Los Angeles! 
I love love love vintage clothing, so when I was stumbled upon American Vintage on Melrose Avenue, I was in heaven. Pure heaven. 
The first time I visited A.V. I was in a rush. I only had about 20 minutes to look around before needing to be over at Paramount Studios and if you've ever shopped vintage before, then you know that's not even time to find great finds. So, the first trip there I focused on accessories and jewelry, mainly rings. 20 minutes later, I walked out with buying 5 rings & a purse:
Pink above, clear below
I also got this style of ring in red. 
In addition to the rings, I also scored this great bag. It's leather and has tons of great pockets. It's huge and holds a lot of stuff. I've posted pictures with me carrying it but here's a picture of it by itself.
Stay tuned for the second part of my vintage shopping! It's all of the clothing. 
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29 comments:

  1. Steph @ Professors_WifeJune 23, 2010 at 10:54 AM

    I love love LOVE it ALLL....

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  2. PamelaJune 23, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Ooh, I love that first ring!

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  3. KatieJune 23, 2010 at 11:00 AM

    that first ring is fabulous!

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  4. Draea Lael (Rose)June 23, 2010 at 11:17 AM

    I absolutely love vintage jewelry! My grandmother was a jeweler for more than 20 years (she then switched to making high-end costumes for exotic dancers...) I spent summers in her shop watching her making things going "ooooh ahhhh, that's purty!" She never used diamonds, rubies or any other precious stones. Always semi-precious and sea-products. (Her shop sat 1/2 block from the beach). Lucky for me, she had horrid eyesight and bad joints...I got to spend my days gathering up all the things she dropped and making my own version of her designs. Unfortunately, I have very little of her work left. When she passed, mom got it all. Shortly after she moved, several boxes of finished work and jewelry making materials were stolen from her garage. *Sad face*

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  5. Amber @ A Little Pink in the CornfieldsJune 23, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    Ooooh, I love that purse!

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  6. Jessica-LaurenJune 23, 2010 at 12:00 PM

    I am loving all the shiney rings! ... so beautiful but the purse is really nice too! and now I need to go shopping for a purse that looks like yours lol ! great style :)

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  7. Ink Obsession DesignsJune 23, 2010 at 12:17 PM

    I love that first ring...it is fabulous!!

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  8. Jenn @ West Sac HoneyJune 23, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    Ah cute finds! I have never been to LA really.. I would die shopping there I'd officially be broke.

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  9. Heather (Live.Love.Laugh.)June 23, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    Very cute stuff you got!!!

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  10. Amanda @ It's BlogworthyJune 23, 2010 at 2:27 PM

    I am SO in love with that pink ring at the top.

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  11. Lindsey BuckJune 23, 2010 at 3:14 PM

    Adorable! I love them! I got some cute stuff in San Fran too. Cali is just the place to go for clothes shopping!

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  12. UnknownJune 23, 2010 at 3:16 PM

    I really like that third ring. Vintage is totally amazing.

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  13. AshleyJune 23, 2010 at 4:43 PM

    I love all the rings and purse! I cannot wait to see what else you got!!! I watched The Hills last night and thought about you! LOL!

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  14. SamanthaJune 23, 2010 at 5:33 PM

    i love those rings!!! you should "give away" one! =)

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  15. SSJune 23, 2010 at 7:42 PM

    Love the rings! 1st & 3rd are my favs.

    I'm an accessory junkie (you know, because they still fit if your clothes don't!) but have been slacking in the ring department.

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  16. taraJune 23, 2010 at 8:40 PM

    love the last ring!! great finds!

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  17. ensJune 23, 2010 at 8:41 PM

    cute stuff!

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  18. JMJEJune 23, 2010 at 9:10 PM

    I love that black ring.

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  19. All the Small ThingsJune 23, 2010 at 11:06 PM

    Love all the stuff you got! I have never heard of American Vintage, so I checked out the website. Super cute stuff. You mentioned that first time you went there, so I'm excited to see if got more stuff another time you went.

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  20. Andrea@Sgt and Mrs HubJune 23, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    I'm such a (vintage) ring girl! I love all of the rings you found... Sounds like it was a lot of much fun!

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  21. Selma @ Crazy Little World Of MineJune 24, 2010 at 4:06 AM

    Love the rings. I'm a huge vintage jewelry lover! Yay!!!!

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  22. ChinkyGirLMeLJune 24, 2010 at 9:30 AM

    I love the first ring and the bag. =)

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  23. love jenny xoxoJune 24, 2010 at 10:09 AM

    I love big rings, so fun!!!

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  24. Q, La, and GoonerJune 24, 2010 at 10:52 AM

    I do NOT have a knack for vintage shopping. But you found some great stuff!

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  25. Krysten @ Why Girls Are WeirdJune 24, 2010 at 11:23 AM

    DROOLING over those rings!

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  26. AmbsJune 25, 2010 at 12:57 AM

    Ive never shopped vintage before but it's always intrigued me... I might need to post a vintage shopping tip list! :o)

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  27. Laura and RyanJune 25, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    Cute cute ring! Love the bag too...

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  28. UnknownJune 25, 2010 at 9:22 AM

    What great finds! I love the chunky flower ring best!

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  29. Bracey PateJuly 9, 2010 at 5:44 PM

    I LOVE vintage jewelry!! There is nothing better than finding something made for you :) I've got a few vintage pieces on my etsy site...check them out!
    braceypate.etsy.com

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