Thursday, February 11, 2010

Vintage and Vintage-Inspired Fashion Leads the Way...


Whether it’s a pair of vintage-inspired UGG sneakers, an oversized bag from the 60’s or a vintage prom dress, one thing’s for sure – vintage is very hot right now. It’s super easy to create a cute look with vintage clothing, and finding the items you want at a great price may be easier than you think.


Online Shopping – There are tons of vintage shops online where you can find great vintage accessories. They’ve been rescued, cleaned up and are now available to add glitz and variety to your wardrobe. One of the best places to find vintage goods is Etsy, where you just type in what you’re looking for in the search bar and you’re rewarded with lists and lists of related items.


In fact, a quick search for vintage clothing will provide you with hundreds and hundreds of pages to search through! There are a ton of other fabulous places online to find vintage clothing as well, so spend some time searching and see what you can come up with.


Thrift Stores and Flea Markets – Spend a weekend visiting your local thrift stores and flea markets. These places are filled with vintage treasures that you can usually get for just a few dollars a piece! It may take some browsing and hunting, but for the prices and the find possibilities – you just can’t beat it. In fact, many Etsy and eBay sellers who specialize in vintage items use these places as their suppliers. Imagine buying a vintage dress for a few dollars that most places wouldn’t sell for under $100 – it’s very possible.


Local Vintage Specialty Shops – Because the trend is so popular right now, most cities have a vintage specialty shop hidden somewhere. Do a quick search for ‘vintage shops + your city name’ to find them. Keep in mind that vintage specialty shops are likely to be more expensive than the thrift store or flea market options, but if you find something you truly love, you may be willing to spend those extra few dollars. Places like this are perfect for finding vintage prom dresses, or vintage items for special occasions.


As always, don’t forget to accessorize. At the Girlz Lyfe store, you’ll find a ton of great accessories to dress up your vintage outfit – like the Vintage Birds Leather Belt Buckle, a Robot Monster Field Bag or this vintage-style Little Red Bird Necklace. What’s your favorite place to find vintage goods? Let us know!


Image Credit: starletvintage on Etsy

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