Monday
Aug092010
GOING FOR A SONG
Monday, August 9, 2010 
As anyone who reads this knows, I like nothing more than a Saturday morning spent unearthing vintage finds and then telling anyone and everyone who will listen about my prudent purchases. So imagine my delight at the Hells Kitchen Flea Markets.
The markets themselves aren't huge which means they are easy to navigate and don't overwhelm. If you have the patience, the best gems are found on the stalls that literally resemble {for those who know it} the inside of Primark- that is, tables laden with heaped clothes that require a needle in a haystack approach. I found a vintage Christian Dior camel blazer {perfect for this 35c heat} and a silk shirt by The Limited, both for an unbelievable price.
I've heard Brooklyn Flea and The Garage are both brilliant too, any tips?
Reader Comments (10)
wow, how wonderful..lucky you! ;)
love the accessories <3 cant wait to see shots of you wearing the blazer & silk shirt! :)
love the blazer! you should also check out manhattan vintage at the metropolitan pavilion when it comes. i believe the next show is october 9 (they're every 3 months or so). a bit big and slightly overwhelming, but the finds are incredible. you'd love it!
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I love vintage shopping, rading through heaps of clothes is fun. Would love to see a full length shot of the blazer, sounds perfect.
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Brooklyn Flea is definitely worth a visit. Fab clothes, jewelry & lovely knick-knacks and food. The neighborhood is great!
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Camel looks so beautiful in Autumn...can't wait!
LOVE the blzaer ! What an awesome find - how much did you snag it for ??
definitely do brooklyn flea--there's also a mini market in williamsburg with indie designers that i love. worth heading to for a day!
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he lucy, i remember the best flee market around west 30th street in a parking garage, don't know the exact adress anymore but believe it's around 8 ave. have fun going trough heaps of treasures when your there!