from the flea

I went to two different flea markets this weekend, but after I saw a vendor yell at someone for taking a photo I was scared to take any of my own. In any event, I scored a pair of Cole-Haan loafers from the Brooklyn Flea and a striped silk shirt from the Chelsea Garage.

argentina: treasures & souveniers

We returned from Argentina with four bottles of Patagonian wine, hot chocolate from Bariloche and these two small leather paintings (above) from the San Telmo antique market. Jeff decided we should name them Eva and Juan.

argentina: day seven and eight

Photo from here.
After our early flight from Neuquén, we arrived back in Buenos Aires and headed straight to San Telmo, a historic neighborhood full of antique shops and trendy boutiques. From the little I saw of Buenos Aires, this was by far my favorite neighborhood. There were so many beautiful passages, indoor markets and colonial buildings to gawk at.

Photo from here.

After lunch, we headed to my other favorite place in Buenos Aires - the Recoleta Cemetery. Recoleta is where Argentina's richest and most established patrons are buried and it's truly a beautiful place (seriously, I probably took two hundred photos, alas).

Photo from here.

We also visited El Ateneo (above), a bookstore housed in a former theater - incredible. For dinner, we went a great parilla out in Belgrano, Buenos Aires' Chinatown, which was culturally fascinating - doesn't matter where you go in the world, Chinatown is Chinatown.

Photo from here.

We returned to San Telmo for our last day. I could have easily spent all day wandering around the antique stalls. I bought two small paintings that I'll photograph once I'm able to again. We had a great lunch at Aldo's (below), saw a bit of the Bolivian parade, walked around Palermo and then it was time to head to the airport.

Photo from here.

Argentina - I'll see you again!

from the flea: what i bought

Purchases from the flea included a slightly grandpa sweater knit with rainbow yarn (above) and enameled heart necklace (below).

from the flea: what i saw

I'm thinking I might need to investigate other NYC flea markets...the Brooklyn flea always leaves me a bit underwhelmed. Any suggestions?

from the flea

 It was absolutely beautiful at this weekend's Brooklyn Flea - finally a little reprieve from all the rain of last week!

 I bought these tiny darts:

from the flea: what i saw

 My new local flea market, appropriately dubbed the Brooklyn Flea, is a bit underwhelming in terms of selection and pricing (everything really does cost more in New York).....

 ...but more than makes up for it in terms of food. Maybe I should start a new series, from the flea: what i ate!

los angeles favorites: shopping

Since I still don't buy anything new, I'm limiting my shopping picks to vintage, used and thrift stores solely. Los Angeles has a pretty fantastic selection of vintage clothes - Jet Rag and Shareens are my favorites. As for flea markets, I think PCC is the best...not in terms of selection per se, more in terms of value and manageability. I've had some great luck at the Goodwill on La Brea, and Out of the Closet and Ladies Council on Fairfax. Lastly, the lamp store on La Brea is pretty incredible.

from the flea: what i bought

At this weekend's flea, I picked up a pair of turquoise earrings ($5), striped belt ($3):

and giant clothespin ($4)!

from the flea: what i saw

Been a while since I went to the Rose Bowl flea market, so naturally a visit was in order.

what i wore

Coat and clutch: Alameda Flea Market/ Dress: Anthropologie/ Boots: Nine West/ Jewelry: gifts

what i wore

Dress: Mercy Jones (bought circa 2001)/ Petticoat: Vintage/ Belt: flea market/ Shoes: Piperlime/ Purse: thrifted/ Sweater: thrifted/ Pin (in hair): flea market/ Earrings: Joy O
Going to a wedding!

what i wore

Dress: Zac Posen for Target/ Sweater: Uniqlo/ Shoes: Steve Madden/ Purse: Vintage Coach from the Alameda Flea market/ Glasses: LaFont

what i wore

Dress: H&M via clothing exchange (thanks Quinn!)/ Belt: Rose Bowl flea market/ Shoes: Piperlime/ Scarf: gift (thanks Anna!)/ Earrings: Joy O

katie's apartment

The rest of my sister's apartment is looking so cute, it seems a shame not to share. The fruit bowl and plate set (above) were found at two different flea markets - one in the bay area and one in LA!

I'm the flower girl on the right - and my mom made those dresses!

nyc: from the flea: brooklyn

While in New York last week, I visited the Brooklyn Flea with some friends. The prices were a little high for my taste, but I was totally blown away by the food selection.  I enjoyed some delicious shaved ice while perusing for treasures.

what i wore

Dress: Zac Posen for Target/ Shirt: Self-Esteem/ Belt: PCC flea market/ Shoes: borrowed/ Sunglasses: Paul Frank/ Earrings: Joy O