Tag Archives for clothing
We wandered into VaVoom after grabbing lunch one day in Bisbee, Arizona. Little did I know, I would discover every single Christmas gift for my brother in this store. I could spend hours in there. Their selection of old books, … Continue reading →
20. December 2013 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Books and Magazines, Clothing, Featured Stores, Postcards, Vintage Military, Weekday Outing |
Tags: 1930s, 1960s, antique, bisbee arizona, cameras, clothing, hats, jackets, military, old, postcards, shopping, southwest, thrift, vintage, where to find |
Leave a comment
Stop by the SoWa Vintage Market, at 460C Harrison Ave, tonight from 5 to 9 pm for SoWa First Fridays! Details here
02. March 2012 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Flea Market, Sales, Weekday Outing |
Tags: antiques, boston, clothing, events, friday, furniture, night, south end, SoWa Vintage market, vintage, what to do |
Leave a comment
Swift and Faire’s booth is located right next to Vintage Finesse at the SoWa Vintage Market. They carry Men’s and Women’s apparel and accessories from the 40s-90s. They also carry a nice selection of vintage furs and are available to work with … Continue reading →
01. March 2012 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Flea Market, Weekend Outing |
Tags: 40s, 60s, 80s, boots, boston, clothing, fur, jackets, jewelry, leather, shoes, SoWa Vintage market, swift and faire, used, vintage |
Leave a comment
Gypsy was probably my favorite clothing vendor at the SoWa Vintage Market. In my opinion, they had the nicest selection of women’s clothing, shoes and accessories–especially from the decades I tend to gravitate toward. Yesterday, Fall/Winter items were 40% off. … Continue reading →
27. February 2012 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Daily Posts, Flea Market, Jewelry, Weekend Outing |
Tags: 50s, 60s, 70s, antique, boston, boutique, clothing, dresses, Find Gypsy, Gypsy, hats, house parties, jewelry, ma, mens, providence, rhode island, shoes, SoWa, SoWa Vintage market, used clothing, vintage, women's |
Leave a comment
There are plenty of amazing finds under $50 at the SoWa Vintage Market! If you haven’t been, I highly recommend you go. It is a great Sunday outing, no matter what the weather! The indoor market is located in Boston’s South … Continue reading →
26. February 2012 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Daily Posts, Weekend Outing |
Tags: antique, boston, clothing, cowboy boots, cowgirl boots, harrison avenue, hats, indoor market, jewelry, knick knacks, leather, luggage, maps, mens, purses, scarves, south end, SoWa Vintage market, sunday, things to do, vintage, women's |
Leave a comment
Last weekend, I traveled to Los Angeles for an awards ceremony for The Lower 9, a documentary I co-directed/produced. Because it was such a rushed trip I didn’t have alot of time to check out the thrift stores but I … Continue reading →
13. December 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Featured Stores |
Tags: amoeba music, california, cheap, clothing, crossroads trading co, la, los angeles, music, out of the closet, purses, records, sales, santa monica, shoes, shopping, sunset blvd, thrift store, thrifting, vintage, vinyl, west hollywood |
Leave a comment
I recently posted about Artifaktori in Beacon Hill, so I felt it was only appropriate to head over to Davis Square and give the original store a spin. To my surprise, the two stores couldn’t be more different. Going to … Continue reading →
09. November 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Daily Posts, Featured Stores, Housewares, Jewelry, Vinyl in Boston |
Tags: artifaktori, beans in a can, blouses, boots, boston, clothing, davis square, dresses, elaine mcmillion, fashion, hats, high heels, inexpensive, jewelry, ma, men's clothing, mod, scarves, shoes, shopping, skirts, somerville, stylish, thrifty, tricia fulks, unique, used, vintage, winter coats, women's |
Leave a comment
The Boylston Congregational Church in Jamaica Plain has a thrift store the first Saturday of every month and guess what today is! I am unclear about what time they close (I think 3 p.m.) but I know they open at … Continue reading →
05. November 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Daily Posts, Housewares, Weekend Outing |
Tags: boylston congregational church, church, church thrift store, clothing, housewares, jamaica plain, outing, saturday, shopping, stony brook, T, things to do on a saturday in boston, thrift, used, vintage |
Leave a comment
Bean Rating I finally made it over to Urban Renewals located here on Brighton Avenue in Allston. Although the store is huge and fairly well organized, I was slightly dissapointed in their selection. Alot of the things for sale are … Continue reading →
17. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Bean Rating, Clothing, Daily Posts, Featured Stores, Housewares, Vinyl in Boston, Weekday Outing, Weekend Outing |
Tags: allston, antique, bean rating, beans in a can, blankets, boston, brighton, cheap, childrens, city, clothing, dishes, family, Glassware, housewares, location, LPs, ma, records, review, shoes, thrift, ur, urban renewals, used, vintage |
Leave a comment
I found some really great deals at the Second Time Around in Harvard Square last night. Everything downstairs was 70% off and everything upstairs was 30% off. The sale will go through Monday (Columbus Day). They have several racks of … Continue reading →
09. October 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Daily Posts, Featured Stores, Jewelry, Sales, Weekday Outing, Weekend Outing |
Tags: 70 percent off, blouses, boots, boston, clothing, columbus day, consignment, dresses, fall, harvard square, ma, new, pants, sales, second time around, shoes, shopping, skirts, summer, used, where to buy nice vintage clothing in Boston, winter |
Leave a comment
Yet another awesome opportunity to swap your clothes for some new ones! The Swapaholics are holding the 2ND Annual Boston Fashion Week Sip + Swap this Thursday, September 29th. The event will be held from 6 to 10 p.m. at … Continue reading →
25. September 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Daily Posts, Jewelry, Sales, Swaps, Weekday Outing |
Tags: 2nd annual, boston, boston fashion week, cambridge, clothing, cocktails, designer clothes, event, fashion, microsoft nerd center, new clothes, save money, sip, swap, swapaholics, swapping, swaps, used clothes |
Leave a comment
Check out the Special Features tab (above) to see photos and learn more about Faded Frocks, a booth at Brimfield and online Etsy store.
18. September 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Daily Posts, Featured Stores, Flea Market, Style Flashback, Weekday Outing, Weekend Outing, Yard Sales |
Tags: (1890-1945), antique, Art Deco Jewelry, Barkcloth Fabric, Bias Gowns, buyer, clothing, dresses, esty store, etsy, faded frocks, feminine, Flapper Girl Boudoir Items, gowns, hats, lady dove dresses, Lingerie, Millinery, pam daly, period pieces, rusty rose petals, seller, shop online, silk, textiles, Victorian era, vintage, vintage clothing, Vintage Textiles |
Leave a comment
SPEND $50 OR MORE AND GET A BOLSA BAG Allston Buffalo Exchange, Boston Sep 17, 2011 to Sep 18, 2011 Come celebrate the Allston Buffalo Exchange’s first year of business this weekend! Purchase $50 or more and get our signature … Continue reading →
14. September 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Daily Posts, Featured Stores, Jewelry, Sales, Weekday Outing, Weekend Outing |
Tags: allston, bags, bolsa, boston, Buffalo Exchange, clothing, deals, free, sales, specials |
Leave a comment
“My Secret Boston” recently shared “Twelve places to find clothes that don’t look like (or cost as much as if) they came from the mall.” Some of the places are still quite pricy, but there are several vintage stores listed. … Continue reading →
01. September 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Daily Posts, Featured Stores, Jewelry, Sales, Weekday Outing, Weekend Outing |
Tags: accessories, beantown, boston, boutique fabulous, boutiques, buy and sell, cheap, clothes, clothing, consignment, ma, make money off your old clothes, mall, massachusetts, my secret boston, pricy, rescue, the closet, the velvet fly, trade, used clothing, vintage |
Comments Off on “My Secret Boston” Shares Their Favorite Vintage Stores
Yes, believe it or not, this is a photo of my gorgeous Great Aunt Yvonne (by marriage) when she was only 16 or 17 years old. Turns out she did some modeling in NYC when she was young…who knew.
31. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Daily Posts, Style Flashback |
Tags: 1960, 1963, beautiful women in the 60s, clothing, fashion, hair, makeup, model, modeling, movie stars, new york city, NYC, style flashback, the 60s, yvonne |
Comments Off on Style Flashback: My Great Aunt in 1963
← Older posts