The new year is here, and what better way to look back than featuring some never before seen images from my street style archives. If you’re like me, you’ll definitely be longing for warm summer days after seeing most of these!
Chelsea Leyland
Chelsea Leyland in Jen Kao F/W ’11
Earlier this month, I took advantage of some free air miles I’d earned since moving to NYC, and flew out to San Francisco, to visit some friends and do some sightseeing.
I loved all of the amazing architecture around the city, especially all of the old Victorian houses, and the Painted Ladies around Alamo Square Park.
Cynthia from Style Wylde in front of the Painted Ladies
Aleister Crowley’s old house. Creepy!
A new friend.
I was lucky enough to catch the Alameda Point Antiques Fair that weekend, where I picked up some amazing vintage pieces, like an old kimono, a sari, and some Japanese paper art prints.
There was plenty of cool old “junk” for sale.
My friend Eliza modeling an old hat.
…and a fur coat
A much different kind of fur coat.
Metal menagerie.
A wannabe Marty McFly, hitching a ride.
Eliza’s dog Colonel Mustard, post-flea trip.
Later in the week, I did more sightseeing:
I managed to battle the Muni (bus system) and get to the Golden Gate on my own!
Australian tourists took my photo.
I walked half-way across the bridge.
I didn’t jump.
Alcatraz
Then I made it to Chinatown:
Bought plenty of souvenirs. But not this strange pillow I saw on display.
Met a lion.
Cute little street car.
The tiny little underground map.
A 1 car train!
Dolores Park
Acrobats in training.
Not pictured: the hippy drum circle playing in the park.
Hippy or Metal-head?
I met up with Julio (who I’ve known since 2005, via my first blog, but had never met in person!) for some insanely cheap vintage shopping:
Sadly, he did not buy this jacket.
I took home 2 old lacy lingerie inspired tops and a dress –all for TEN DOLLARS– via a vintage by the pound store.
On our way home, we stopped by Clarion Alley to photograph the beautiful street art that lines the entire alley:
We saw quite a few artists in action:
While it’s safe to say things like thrift shopping and even street art are better on the west coast, by the end of the week, I couldn’t be happier to be a New Yorker, and be heading home. I missed the big city, the ease of (nearly) all-encompassing public transportation, and the hustle and bustle of New York life.
California was fun, but the trip really affirmed by choice to move to the East Coast over 5 years ago, instead of heading out west.
* I also shot some street style while I was on vacation, which will hopefully be up on StyledOn in the near future.
See my full photo album here.
Last night, I braved the torrential downpour to head down to the What Goes Around Comes Around SoHo store to celebrate their new collaboration with Rent the Runway: Starting today, you can now rent vintage Chanel accessories via their site!
Modeling the jewelry:
RTW co-founder Jennifer Hyman showing off some of the Chanel bags.
I got to see (and touch) some of the items available, while sipping delicious passion fruit cocktails.
DJ Rajni
Dance Party
Sidney from Krupp Group and Daphne
Sidney x Chanel
The jewelry and bags are gorgeous, and in perfect condition. Insuring that if you rent a piece, you’ll be getting something impeccable — which is never a sure thing buying vintage Chanel from somewhere like ebay. And of course, by renting (for around $150-350) you will literally save thousands of dollars!
Sign up, and start renting here!
The Jazz Age Lawn Party, held bi-annually on Governor’s Island, is my hands down favorite NYC event of the summer. I first fell in love with the party last August.
There’s nothing like spending the day on Governor’s Island, enjoying old time-y dancing, picnic lunches, tasty drinks, and amazing jazz age inspired fashion. The street style at the Jazz Age party cannot be beat! Sadly, I’ll be missing the August event this year. But I did manage to make it over to the party this past Sunday. With the help of the new East River Ferry, my journey was cut in half! I’d definitely recommend using that as your mode of transport if you’re based in Brooklyn, like I am.
This summer, the event was bigger than ever! I made so many wonderful new friends. If I took your picture, say hi! The photos really speak for themselves, so I’ll cut this short, and get on to the good stuff. 
As soon as we encountered the line to get in, we already ran into some amazing fashion.
Beautiful homemade headdress.
I frequently see both of these ladies at events around NYC. They always look amazing! Definitely my favorite photo of the day.
Parasol pretty.
Check back for more photos and a full recap on Monday!
®2011 Rachel Scroggins/The Greyest Ghost.
Two weekends ago, my friend Bella and I ventured uptown to check out the bi-annual Pier Antiques show. As I mentioned a few posts back, I was really excited to finally attend the show, since I seem to miss it every year. I’m so glad we went, because it was a total blast!
Thanks to a kind older woman who stopped us on the way in, we both got in for free! Saving us each $15.
(I spent that $15, and a little bit more on two gorgeous vintage hats, and an old circus promo poster.)
A beautiful feather hat. The hat I bought is similar, but much smaller.
Pretty much any vintage designer or collectible you’d want to buy was represented at the Pier show. We skipped over a lot of the furniture dealers, but spent multiple hours browsing the clothes. I saw everything from Chanel and Hermes handbags, vintage art books, 60′s bar ware, rooms of mad men-esque furniture, to 1930′s ball gowns, and bakelite jewelry.
A large selection of vintage fabrics for sale:
A perfect condition shearling and leather Balenciaga bomber was another highlight (for about $900). But one of the coolest things we saw by far—entire sets of vintage Louis Vuitton luggage.
Rare celebrity and historical autographs were available too. Including items from Abraham Lincoln and George Washington. Some were fetching prices upwards of $25,000!!
Mini perfumes.
Salt shakers.
Hysterical old school XXX novels.
A few booths in particular were treasure troves for 1920′s and 30′s silk and chiffon dresses. I fell in love with so many, I wanted to take them all home.
Until I looked at the price tags that is—most were around $950!! It would be one thing if they had been designer ball gowns. But the majority of the dresses were hand made, no name dresses, that were sadly NOT in perfect condition. A good 90% of the dresses had visible stains or tears.
My dream dress, one of the few in near perfect condition. Too bad it costs more than my rent.
When the pier show returns once again in March 2011, I’ll be going back. A lot of the merchandise was priced higher than expected. I’m used to seeing vintage clothing up to $300 or so, but I couldn’t wrap my mind around damaged clothing being in the $900 range. That’s still just shocking to me. Brimfield (which shares some dealers with the pier shows) is still overall a much better show if you’re after bargains, but there were still deals to be had here. The hats I bought were both less than $30each. The poster just $10. I saw a lot of other non-designer items for cheap. The show is definitely worth going to if you are a big fan of vintage, an experienced collector, or just someone who likes to look at old collectibles.
One of the best antique and vintage sales in NYC is happening this weekend! I’ve been so busy, I almost forgot to post this. But I’m so excited that I’m finally going to get to go– I’ve missed this bi-annual event something like 2 years in a row! My friend Isabel is in town from LA, and we’re both completely freaking out over this show.
November 13-14, 2010
Pier 94, 12th Ave.@ 55th St., NY
500 Exhibitors plus FASHION ALLEY & Vintage Collecting. Admission: $15
“NY’s largest art, antiques, style & collecting event”
I’ve heard of people getting incredible deals on vintage clothing and designer goods at the Pier show. I’ll be bringing my camera, so expect a full report some time next week!
More info on the show here.
I’ve been so busy with photo projects, I almost forgot: this week is the second of three seasonal market weeks at the Brimfield Antique Show! Brimfield is America’s largest flea market. If you’re anywhere near NY, CT, PA or MA, it’s a must do! People come from all over the world to buy and sell goods at the market, made up of over twenty lots featuring over 5,000 dealers! They literally have everything you could possibly imagine.
I’m off to bed so I can get a (relatively) early start Thursday. I’ll have my camera ready to document any amazing finds. If you have the means to get there, GO! The summer show continues until July 18th. But if you can’t make it this week, the fall show is September 7-12th (right during NYFW!).
Brimfield Resources:
http://www.brimfieldshow.com/
http://www.brimfieldexchange.com/
http://www.brimfield.com/
Check out my Brimfield Fall 2009 post here.
Photo via Google Images.
It’s that time again: time for the Manhattan Vintage Clothing Show! I feel like I just posted about the last one a few weeks ago, but it’s actually been two months!
Last time Rachel Zoe was there shopping. And there are always tons of amazing vintage finds. Get a coupon for $5 off the $20 admission here.
MANHATTAN VINTAGE CLOTHING AND ANTIQUE TEXTILE SHOW AND SALE
Friday, February 5th – 1:00 PM TO 8:00 PM
Saturday, February 6th – 11:00 AM TO 6:00 PM
Metropolitan Pavilion
125 West 18th Street
(Between 6th & 7th Aves)
The Brooklyn Flea moved back to it’s outdoor space in Ft. Greene just two weeks ago. Visit the flea market Country Living Magazine just called one of the best antiques shows in the US. (The rest of the list is pretty impressive too!)
Refinery29 has the scoop on not one, but two great new sales–a temporary pop up, and a new flea market!
THE FIX Vintage Pop Up Shop:
Featuring clothing and jewelry under $75
186 Orchard Street
thefixnyc.blogspot.com
12-9p.m. Friday, April 23- Sunday, April 25
More Info.
The Hester Street Fair starts this Saturday, and continues every Saturday and Sunday until December:
Featuring sixty booths with a mixture of vintage, crafts, and food on the lower east side.
“Hester Street Fair is open every Saturday and Sunday 10am-6pm…rain or shine.
Location: Intersection of Hester Street and Essex Street, F stop (East Broadway or Delancey).”
More Info.
Buffalo Exchange (all locations nationwide!) is having a $1 sale on Saturday in celebration of Earth Day.
All proceeds go to the Humane Society of the United States.
Don’t forget, it’s now perfect weather for estate sales, stoop sales, and rummage sales! Be sure to check your local craigslist listings for info. I’ve heard of quite a few good sales in the past few weeks.
And as if I needed to remind you: ZAC POSEN FOR TARGET goes on sale this Sunday April 25th AKA 3am Eastern/Midnight Pacific time.
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