Thursday, June 30, 2005

[SOLD] Yellow & Orange Circles Japan Top $17

a great top for the summertime! light-weight and sheer with bursts of yellow and orange circles! best fits a size small to medium. never worn! stretchy waist, neckline and sleeves for a comfortable fit. :) and to top it off... BUTTONS!




[EVENT] Calla Zae -MA

Support independent boutiques! Like Calla Zae in in Brookline!

[EVENT] Butter Sample & Sonia Rykiel -NYC

Butter Sample Sale
Dries Van Noten, Martin Margiela, Rick Owens, Fifi Cashmere, and Nimbu at up to 70% off!
Thursday, June 30 - ?
Butter, 389 Atlantic Ave., b/t Hoyt & Bond Sts., Brooklyn, NY

Sonia Rykiel Trunk Show
Place personal orders for the fall line.
Thursday, June 30, 6-9 p.m.
Dernier Cri, 869 Washington St., at 14th Street

Wednesday, June 29, 2005

[SOLD] Candy Striped Summer Dress $16

This dress will get you the stares when you walk the streets acting like you don't care... you'll look HOT!!! Wear it with a belt, a cardigan, a jacket... it's so versatile!!


  • sz Medium-Large (STRETCHY!!)...*note model usually wears size Small
  • light cotton jersey material
  • waist string tie for better fit
  • brand new, never worn!
Just like ELLA MOSS!

love it? email shopmycloset@gmail.com to buy!

Tuesday, June 28, 2005

[SOLD] Baby Blue Ribbon Lace Tank Top $4

baby blue ribbon on a baby blue tank... this tank is more than just basic! it is detailed! it's definitely a fun tank to wear with any outfit. we recommend wearing this underneath a light blazer coat.

  • size: medium
  • label: urbn
  • condition: new!
like what you see? email shopmycloset@gmail.com to buy!

Welcome to Department Thrift Shopping 101

So you want to thrift store shop but don't know where to start? Intimidated by all of the shoulder padded jackets and the mothball smells?
Well, don't fret...

This simple guide will help you map out a plan to find your vintage treasures! This was written for department store shopping but it can also apply to specialty vintage stores too!

What to wear
Wear comfortable clothes. This is essential! A lot of digging is involved in this shopping experience and a pair of little stiletto heels ain't gonna cut it. Wear an outfit that you can easily get in and out of since you'll be trying on god knows how many items.

Don't walk into a thrift store with one thing in mind.
Keep your eyes open to all possibilities.
Sometimes I'm thinking -- Damn! That girl had on some bomb-ass sunglasses that can only be vintage, I'm gonna find them!! -- With a mindset like that, I will definitely overlook other items that are just as worthy of my attention.

Tailors make it possible!
If an shirt is too big or a skirt too small, you can always find a tailor who will add a stretchy spandex band or take in a shirt. You can also add or take out buttons to your piece!

Scan, scan, scan!!

In a crazy department thrift stores things will get tossed here and there. Keep your eyes open at all times for misplaced items. Key things to look out for in a sea of racks are eye-catching prints and unusal materials! Look everywhere! You might actually find that vintage treasure under the racks or behind a nasty XXL dress!



Child's Play
Don't ignore the kid's section -- it's the perfect place to find fitted sport jerseys or boy's jackets. Remember to distinguish between fitted and just plain too small.

Don't hold back!
If someting catches your eye, grab it right away and put it in your cart. This does not mean you are obligated to buy!
Sometimes, I don't pick something up just because I'm being picky and another gal will see me looking at it and grab it which only makes me want it more.

DIY Projects
Sometimes you find a horrid thing of a shirt or skirt but you love the fabric and pattern. Let your creativity wander....why not make a pillow or a drawstring bag to store your valuables? DIY from vintage fabrics are the best because it will most likely always be one of a kind!

Play it smart
Find out what day new merchandise comes in and is stocked. Befriend the store clerks because they will be the ones who will give you discounts and be able to hook you up with cheap pricing on untagged items (in most department thrift stores only).


Febreeze anyone?
Lysol those shoes before you try them on...and don't forget to febreeze that shirt! I like to hang my bulkier items outside to air it out. Most items have been sitting in bags for long periods of time developing a musty smell that sticks to vintage like glue. Sure, dry cleaning a thick vintage coat can be expensive but its worth it if the jacket you got was cheap.

most importantly, HAVE FUN! Let your creativity wander...Some of my best and most complimented items are vintage!

Here are some fun links to check out:
History of the Zipper
Guide to Collecting Patterns
Buying Vintage Jewelry

[EVENT] Shecky's Girls Night Out - NYC


June 28-30 2005, 4:30-10pm
The Puck Building, 293 Lafayette Avenue, NYC
Sample Sales Galore! Over 100 designers offering 20-50% discount!
Buy tickets here


Monday, June 27, 2005

[SOLD] Yellow Fruits Top $11

The perfect throw it on top for summer. This shirt has a nice, casual fit to it!


  • sz Medium
  • Yellow lace trim on open sleeves
  • Yellow cotton with circles galore!
  • Stretchy thick waistband; V-neck; Wide arm sleeves.
love it? email shopmycloset@gmail.com to buy!

*Note: those simple, yet, slick, white pointy slingback flats are also on sale! Look out for its post!

Sunday, June 26, 2005

[EVENT] The Lab Sample Sale -OC

The Lab Sample Sale, Volume 3
Sunday, June 26, 2005
11 - 1 pm VIP shopping, 1 - 6 pm open to the public
960 Mission St., South Pasadena, CA 91030

Saturday, June 25, 2005

[SOLD] TopShop Cream & Lavendar Mini $9

Simple plaid skirt for simple days...

  • London based brand: Top Shop !!
  • size 12
  • Brand New with Tags & extra button
  • Lavendar/Purple grid on creamish white
  • Purple Buttons on the two front pockets
Like it? Email shopmycloset@gmail.com to buy!

[EVENT] Viva LA Vintage -LA

[EVENT] Feria Urbana -SF

SATURDAY June 25th, 12-5 P.M, FREE!
The Canvas Gallery - 1200 9th Ave at Lincoln

San Francisco (415)504-0060 directions

Featuring: Jewelry O, Ruchi, Mimosa Design, Frou Frou Jewelry, Creative Outlet, Mimi Ze Frog, Cookie & the Dude, Olo, New Leaf Clothing, Chrysiliou Accessories, Spiral Binding Inc., Lyn & Co, Scalet Buffalo, Trunkshow, Brilliant Bindery, Llacera Clothing Company, Isabeaux, Moongirl, Skinny Hippo Designs, Robert Joseph, Lafarre Design

Feria Urbana is an urban fair made up of 20-25 local artists and designers selling a range of items at accessible prices. Find the latest chic and unique clothing, jewelry, home accessories, artwork, fashion accessories and much more. It's a shopping experience like no other.

Come support your local art community - buy something for yourself or for a gift. Grab a bite to eat or a drink and lounge in the sun on the front patio, for a little shopping break!

[EVENT] Fornarina Sample Sale -LA

[EVENT] Renegade Craft Fair -BROOKLYN

Saturday + Sunday, June 25 + 26, 10:30 AM - 5:00 PM
McCarren Park, N. 12th St and Bedford Ave., NYC


What is the Renegade Craft Fair?
The Renegade Craft Fair is an edgy D.I.Y. event showcasing a ton of the coolest crafts from all over the country. We, Sue Blatt and Kathleen Habbley, came up with this event after searching for venues to sell our own stuff. We couldn't find anything that appealed to us...other fairs seemed too stuffy so we just decided to start our own. Now we're in our third year and touring to other cities so keep your eyes peeled for the Renegade Craft Fair in your city, 'cause we might be there soon!

What kinds of crafts will be there?
When starting the fair, we wanted to set our event apart from traditional craft fairs by tapping into the established DIY craft movement that already had a presence online and in indie magazines, but had yet to reach the public thru a festival setting. We're looking for all sorts of cool crafty stuff...knitting, jewelry, sewn items, paper goods, silkscreened items, woodworking, comics, zines, cosmetics...you name it!

[EVENT] Billion Dollar Babes -LA

Saturday, June 25, 2005, 8am-6pm
The Hollywood Palladium, 6215 Sunset Blvd., Hollywood CA
Free! RSVP essential

Our June Sale designer roster for LA this weekend includes...
For the babes: Alex Gaines, Allison Burns, Amy Tangerine, Anja Flint, BC Ethic, Bell, Binetti, Black Halo, Burning Torch, Capital Tailors, C-Label, Cristi Conaway, Cydney Mandel, Dana Killin, Diane Medak, Double Happiness Jewelry, Duarte, Eberjey, Eisbar, Georgio Brato, Grey Ant, Hadley Pollet, In Full Bloom, Jacqueline Rose, Jacqui Chazen Designs, Jalda, Jessica Elliot, Jezebele, JK Undercover, Jophiel Design, Kale, Kate O'Connor, LaRok, Lisa Kline, Lotta Stensson, Madley, Major De'Lema, Maya Brenner, Metalicus, Michael Soheil, Michelle Mason, Mimi Turner, Mimi Turner Handbags, Mon Petit Oiseau, Nikolaki, Nyali, Oliver Peoples, Owens Slab, Paul Smith Eyewear, Pegah Anvarian, Petro Zillia, Queen S, Rachel London, Rebecca Norman, Rebecca Taylor, Rock & Republic, Saja, Salt Jeans, Samantha Treacy, Sara Feinberg, Serfontaine, Shay Todd, Single, Sonya Ooten, Sterling Capricio, T-Bags, T-Bags Handbags, Tree, True Meaning, Tulula, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Under, Wendy Hil, William B, Yanuk, Ya Ya
For the blokes: 1 Man's Trash, Andrew Christian, BC Ethic, Duarte, Eisbar, Lisa Kline, Oliver Peoples, Paul Smith Eyewear, Saaz Designs, Serfontaine, Yanuk
For the kids: Bloom Love, Fortune Tee

[EVENT] Lab 101 -LA

COLLECTORS CIRCLE EVENT AT The LAB101 Gallery

Saturday, June 25 6:00pm - 7:30pm
The Lab 101 Gallery 8530-B Washington Boulevard, Culver City, CA

Gen Art invites platinum & higher level members to a Collectors Circle Tour & Reception at The Lab 101 Gallery for the Opening Reception for IN-FAMOUS new works by renowned English photographer to the stars: PATRICK FRASER. See the incredible collection of celebrity photographs taken by photographer Patrick Fraser. Examples of his works include pictures of Coldplay's Chris Martin and actress Mischa Barton. Other subjects include Franz Ferdinand, Brittany Murphy, Dave Navarro, Sophia Coppola, Morgan Freeman, Willem Dafoe, The Killers! , Samuel L. Jackson and Christopher Walken. Cost of prints range from $300 - $3,000.
Complimentary beverages provided by Bass Ale and Moet Chandon. Additional support provided by Acura.

Friday, June 24, 2005

[SOLD] C-Label Silver Stilettos $19

Brand spankin' new pair of SILVER stilettos for ya... peep it!

  • sz 7.5
  • Silver color with green button embellishment
  • peforated
  • super duper cute with jeans or a skirt!

retail: $98+
shopmycloset: $19

Buy Other C-Label
love it? email shopmycloset@gmail.com to buy!

[EVENT] SFMOMA Marilyn Minter -SF

Art and Conversation: Unruly Bodies: The Art of Marilyn Minter
June 24, 2005, Noon - 1:00 p.m.
Koret Visitor Education Center, SF MOMA

New York-based painter Marilyn Minter in her first solo museum show. Minter's work examines the relationships between the body, photography, and painting, tapping into cultural anxieties about sexuality and desire. This exhibition focuses on her recent works, hyperrealistic close-ups of makeup-laden lips, eyes, and toes, whose luscious colors, glossy surfaces, and immediate subject matter are both seductive and disturbing. While Minter's images mimic fashion advertising with alarming veracity, her exaggerated gestures subvert it, exposing the pleasures and dangers of glamour.

[EVENT] Cheap Chic, D&G, Zooey -LA

Cheap Chic - Gucci, Balenciaga 40-80% Off!
Saturday, June 25, 2005, 10am-5pm
6399 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 601 (btwn La Jolla Ave and Crescent Heigts Blvd) Los Angeles
Cheap Chic is a discounter of authentic luxury designer accessories. In their showroom, you will find a large variety of the most recent high-end designer products from Gucci, Balenciaga, Marc Jacobs and many more. Cheap Chic discounts their merchandise between 40-80 percent off the retail price. New shipments of gorgeous handbags and accessories arrive weekly. If they don't have a particular style in most cases they can get it. Join them for their
first public one day clearance sale, Saturday June 25th at 10am. At this event they will be offering further discounts off their already discounted merchandise. Arrive early so you don't miss out, or call for a private appointment.

D&G - Dolce & Gabbana Summer 2005 Final Sale
June 25, 2005 -?
South Coast Plaza, Beverly Center, Sunset Plaza, LA
Now is your last chance to visit D&G Dolce&Gabbana to save up to 60% on some of the greatest items from summer before they're gone! There is still a coveted collection of some of the summer's hottest looks for men, women and kids available. This season, women-in-the-know can stop by for the perfect mix of glam rock and tropical whimsy found in Hawaiian print shirts and sexy, feminine dresses and skirts. For men, a cool, classic urbanite is created with lightweight suits and vintage T's and jeans. And don't forget to pick-up a special edition Elvis Presley T-shirt or tank with exclusive photographs across the front!
Mention Top Button and receive a complimentary D&G tote bag with any purchase. One per customer, while supplies last.

Zooey Tees - First Ever Warehouse Sale 50-70% Off
June 24-25, 2005
680 S Myers Street (located off 7th St minutes from the 10 Freeway) Los Angeles
Zooey t-shirts, named best new t-shirt by Lucky and WWD, is having their first warehouse sale! Everything will be 50-70 percent off retail price. Tanks will be $20, retail $48-$54, t-shirts will be $25, retail $56-$64. Long sleeves and 3/4 sleeves will be $30, retail $56-$75 and all sweats will be $40, retail $120+.

Thursday, June 23, 2005

[SOLD] Pointy Cinched Sandals $10

Check out these preloved sandals! The elephant sure does love 'em!

  • sz 7-7.5
  • brown soft italian leather
  • chunky pegged heel
  • perfect for walking
  • preloved condition


love me! want me! email shopmycloset@gmail.com to buy!

[EVENT] Trunk Show a Go-Go -SF


June 23, 2005, 5:30pm - 10:30pm, $10.00 (21+)
Club NV, 525 Howard St, San Francisco
Over 50 sf and la designers brought together for one sizzling night of shopping, beauty services, hors d'oeuvres, product sampling, music, and door prizes!

[EVENT] Launch & Midsummer Sale -SF

Tory by TRB Launch
Friday, June 24, 2005
Beau, 3571 Sacramento St., b/t Locust & Laurel Sts.
Geometric patterns, sequins, and embroidery on caftans, tanks, and tunics.

Flicka Midsummer Sale
Thursday, June 23-25, 2005, 5pm
Flicka, 1932 Fillmore St., b/t Pine & Bush Sts.
Basics from Scandi designers like Filippa K, J. Lindeberg, and Hope 20-75 percent off.

Midsummer is magical in Scandinavia – days that never end, flowers in bloom and dancing around the maypole. On the eve of midsummer, girls of all ages get dressed in their best skirts or dresses and walk through the woods and meadows to pick bouquets of nine different flowers to put under their pillows. Legend has it that you will then dream of your sweetheart.

Tuesday, June 21, 2005

[SOLD] Zara Leather Ivory Pumps $37

a twist to the classic pump! oh how i love these! they're just a tad too big though. :( purchased at zara back in the fall for $65. made of genuine leather. it's hard to tell in the photos but the ivory color has a bit of a shine (not patent) to it! these have been gently worn and are in EXCELLENT condition.

size: euro- 39, us- 8
heel: 2" kitten heel
insole: approx. 10.5"

e-mail shopmycloset@gmail.com for purchase! thanks! :)

[EVENT] Shopping Spree 2005 -NYC

Tuesday, June 21st, 6:00pm - 10:00pm
The Puck Building, 293 Lafayette Street (b/w Prince & Houston Streets)
$15/
person, At Door: $20/person
Join us for an amazing evening of shopping, complimentary cocktails, music and pampering.
Gen Art Shopping Spree showcases the wares of 35+ emerging high-end fashion designers previewing and selling their fall collections at discounted prices in womenswear, menswear and accessories.
Complimentary beverages all night courtesy of Beck's Premier Light & Boru Vodka.

Monday, June 20, 2005

[SOLD] Irregular Choice Bowtie Wedgies $42

Ain't this the cutest? ICL is one of ShopMyCloset's favorite brands! Cute for office wear!



Details:
  • sz 37
  • Black leather, pink bow
  • peep toe
  • Wedge heel
retail: $110
shopmycloset: $42

Love me? email shopmycloset@gmail.com to buy!

Sunday, June 19, 2005

[EVENT] Funk n' Trunk -SF

Sunday, June 19, 2005, 4-7pm, free!
Levende Lounge, 1710 Mission St. at Duboce St.

Two mentions for this sweet little mission venue this week. Do you want Funky fashion, brunch & beats all under one roof. The next installment of the Funk' N Trunk fashion show at Levende will feature some of SF's emerging fashion talents with wears for men and women at special prices. Levende serves a very popular brunch from 11-3pm with perky bloody mary's. Then at 4pm designers set up shop for some seriously creative shopping. Anything from graphic t's, hats, jewelry to handbags. As I said before, it beats the heck of trying to fight your way through the masses at Union Square.(DS)

[EVENT] Couture -SF

Another event from the folks at Euphoria Dreams returning with their Couture series.
COUTURE: HOUSE vs. HIP HOP
Saturday, June 18, 2005, 10pm-2am, $15
111 Minna Gallery, 111 Minna Street, SF
2 HOUR SET ART, MUSIC & FASHION
ELLEN FERRATO, SF TOP 10 DJ
CELEBRATE WITH QUEEN AGNESB Live Performance Sculpting
BOXKAR By Todd Jones Donahue aka SPARKS, ACE TATSU, KIMANI

Saturday, June 18, 2005

[SOLD] DIY Lightning Bolt Skirt $16

Rain, rain go away... or strike some lightning so I can play!
Another fabulous DIY skirt to add to your collection! Do your part to support the nifty independent designers!!
Similar skirt sold last month!

  • sz 28-32, stretchy pink waistband
  • hot pink waistband, electric blue skirt base, green and white lightning bolts all through the skirt
  • too cute to pass up!!

got to have it? email shopmycloset@gmail.com to buy!

[EVENT] Movement - fashion*art*music -SF

movement ::: stimulate your senses with visual delights, live art, photography, installations, painting, drawing, multimedia, projection, film, fashion and design from these artists June 18!
Blue Cube, SF, 8pm-3am, $5


Rob Jolin:: Kate Aguilera & Anthony Verga (seek connect love) ::: Cat Guevarra ::: Alissa Sheets ::: Jorge Rivas ::: Renee Dodge ::: Michele Menard ::: Aaron Feiger & Ashley Marcinczyk (Pop Junkie Design) ::: Teresa Aguilera ::: Brandon Huigens ::: Lisa Bloodgood ::: Robai ::: Jacki O ::: Sterling Bartlett (Alpha Monsters) ::: Jason Rudolph Pena (Alpha Monsters) ::: Glenn ::: Allen (Alpha Monsters) ::: Baron Gordon (Alpha Monsters) ::: Adam Dumperfoo (Alpha Monsters)::: Jules Demetrius (Alpha Monsters) ::: Tony Ash ::: Dominic :::Evelina Sarabia ::: Sahar Mozaffar ::: Michael Calvert ::: Suzanne Forrester ::: Rolando Armenta ::: Michael Flora ::: Lindsay Flora ::: Ian Wajand ::: Alison Poole :::Kyle Rand ::: Paul Lewin ::: Tony Grisey ::: Tiff Caravelli ::: Erin Dahlin ::: Vanessa Hampton ::: Anthony Solano :::Susy

: witness the act of creation as visiting members of the Alpha Monsters collective paint live in response to the music & space
: get your groove on with sensual sounds, inculding house, hip hop, drum and bass and more by our fantastic spindle djs, with a special performance by ViolentFingers - digital music with live violin
: be captivated by provocative performances to tickle your brain & your sense of creativity, with multimedia, audio and physical pieces!

[EVENT] Intersection Block Party -SF

Saturday, June 18, 2005
Valencia Street, btwn 15th & 16th Streets, Mission District, SF
noon-5pm, all ages, FREE!
Come help
Intersection for the Arts, San Francisco's oldest alternative arts space, celebrate 40 years of community art and culture with a day-long block party for adults and kids. :)
Performances, readings, and appearances by 150 past contributors!
Jimmy Thong Tran, a friend of ShopMyCloset, will also be performing in a collaborative piece! Also, save the date! August 12, 2005, Jimmy will air on HBO's DEF POETRY JAM at 11:30est.

goods
FABRIC8, FERRIS PLOCK, STRANGECO, MANIFESTO, and more!

[EVENT] Art vs. Craft -MILWAUKEE

Flying Fish Gallery presents: Art vs. Craft
Saturday, June 18, 2005, 11am-6pm
Turner Ballron in Milwaukee, Wisconsin


sponsored by ready made mag and bust magazine

[EVENT] Indie Craft Experience -ATLANTA


Saturday, June 18, 2005, 8 pm - midnight
Eyedrum Gallery - 290 MLK Jr. Dr. SE, Suite 8, Atlanta, GA