Posts Tagged ‘vintage’

Recently came across a post on Buzzfeed about the before and afters of Pin Up Girls. It got me thinking about body image and how we feel about ourselves are closely related to the “norms” imposed by the media or popular culture.

It’s also interesting to see  the fashion from this time, women’s “fuller” bodies, and how even back then they had their version of modern day “photoshoping”.

Can you guys see it – In the origianl photo she  is holding a salt shaker. haha

To see more photos Click on Images for larger view or go directly to Buzzfeed.

The 6th Edition of the Vintage Trade show is under way in The Marais today. I stopped by to snap up some photos but soon found out that cameras where strictly prohibited – but I took some quick shots with my I-phone, you know Super Secret Agent Style.

It’s mostly a display of vintage clothes – I saw some really old Hermes and YSL bags and shoes. Many of the footwear items ( non-brand names ) where ranging from 20 to 90 Euros. I tried on a pair of army/camouflage Christian Louboutins for 600 Euros! But I also saw pair of Loubotins for 120 Euros ( was a size 37 though).

If you’re around or planning on doing something fun and some shopping in Paris this is the place to go.

Not to mention you’ll be in the neighborhood of the Marais, with many Parisian boutiques and hot spots.

MORE INFO:

WHEN: September 24 to Septermber 26th.

WHERE: Espace des Blancs Manteaux, 48 Rue Vielle du Temple, 75004

TIME: 10AM to 7PM

Metro: Saint Paul or Hotel de Ville

Free Entrance

What:

Vintage clothes, t-shirts, shoes, and jeans.

ADRESSE

12, rue du Roi de Sicile 75004 Paris

In the Marais area of Paris.

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Open :
Tuesday to Saturday 11am to 8pm
Sundays 2 pm to 8 pm
Mondays 1pm to 8pm

Have been feeling great and having so much fun lately!

Nothing compares to the thrill I get from digging through bins and finding something that’s so one of a kind at a price that’s so damn hard to beat.  I’m a bonafide Thrifter, just call me the High Thriftess.

The turtleneck top is so softly knitted and the bleached dyed skirt hits just below the knee with some weird frill action going on the sides but I loved that the most.

The clog shoes I paired with wool socks because it’s a lil bit chilly here.

Remember this dress from here

It was recently sold via my Vintage Shop up on Etsy. Check it out for retro and vintage clothes in great condition. I buy a lot of great vintage and thrift items that I end up never wearing or only wearing once, this is a good way for me to spread the joy.

Look what one customer had to say

“Bonjour,

Je veux écrire pour te dire que la robe est arrivée aujourd’hui, et que je suis très heureuse avec elle. C’est la taille correcte et son état est parfait. Merci de la belle carte postale.

Rachel”