FLEA-ING IN BROOKLYN
So yesterday I went to Brooklyn to go flea-marketing under the Manhattan Bridge. Lucky for me, this Sunday was a little different than those in the past because they decided to incorporate music in the form of tables upon tables of vinyl! So much fun. I must say, I’ve become a huge treasure hunter as of late, and it just exhilerates me to no end when I’m surrounded by racks of well selected vintage duds. There were a lot of sequined jackets and furs, pirate and grannie boots, and in my favorite vendors’ makeshift stores: great designer vintage! I wasn’t able to take as many photos as I would have liked because there were a shit load of people there. I definitely saw my share of YSL, CHANEL, and even some Japanese designers–who knew!
This dress was one of the first things I saw- I immediately fell in love with it. There were pearls all over the collar radiating down the dress in the most delicate and precarious pattern. It had shoulder pads too which I’m also infatuated with at the moment. And the wrists!!! I die.
More sequins!!!
There were a lot of really beautiful Victorian lingerie-y pieces at the market…couldn’t bring myself to buy this delectable top even though I really hearted it….I would have enjoyed prancing around in this very much….sigh….
This scarf that is slung over the suitcase is something else that I got. I seriously stalked back in between the tents and the train station for a good 30 minutes trying to decide whether or not I should buy it. In the end I gave in to my furry vice and paid the lady. It’s really beautiful in a messy sorta way. The white bits that you see are actually cut off from the main part of the brown fur and just gives it this really cool 3D effect that makes it a little more special….and for some reason when I first saw it, it totally reminded me of Erin Wasson….my love for her runs deep….
Oh and the blue snuffaluffagus jacket. It was like a beacon of light in the midst of blacks, browns, and whites. The color and fluff factor on this coat is outta this world! If I had tons of money to blow I would have totally dropped $175 for this….because well I’m obsessed with fur.
And as mentioned…here is one designer dud that I saw early on my adventure. I was very impressed with the quality and price…and the fact that anyone can wear it now and look hot as hell!
And these 6+ inch Miss Goody Two Shoe platforms are probably one of my favorite things I’ve gotten so far on this trip. The vendor told me that the brand’s claim to fame in the 70′s was having the highest shoes made during that decade…..or at least sold commercially to the masses. As soon as I saw them I recognized that they would be the right size and boy are they TALL! I definitely feel like a giant in these. The comfort level is not bad…but then again I haven’t really ‘walked’ in them yet. I can’t wait to show these to my Mom…because she always gives me a ‘pshaaawwww’ when I show her my heels.
….just a side view of the vendors…..so long!!!!
22 Comments to FLEA-ING IN BROOKLYN
by Candy
On September 14, 2009 at 8:47 am
Gorgeous finds!
by Phoebe Rose
On September 14, 2009 at 9:13 am
Oh my god, those are such fabulous shoes!! Great buys!
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by Ashley
On September 14, 2009 at 12:58 pm
Those shoes are so great! I can’t wait to see what you wear them with!
-Ashley
http://breakfastatsaks.blogspot.com
by Danielle
On September 14, 2009 at 1:10 pm
Jealous!
by Alice
On September 14, 2009 at 1:41 pm
gorgeous! I love the scarf!
by Donna
On September 14, 2009 at 3:07 pm
Once again – those fucking shoes! LOLL!! Man, I’d love to go flea markets in big cities like that! How much longer will you be in NYC?
by chicmuse
On September 14, 2009 at 6:29 pm
EVERYTHIN SEEMS BEYOND GREAT.
WISH I WAS THERE.
LOVE IT
XX
CHICMUSE
by Joanne
On September 14, 2009 at 7:31 pm
absolutely gorgeous! how i wish the flea here is as fab as the flea u have there!
by Neekoh
On September 14, 2009 at 8:58 pm
The sheer white lacey/lingerie-y top is to die for! What a freakin’ amazing place.
by EMILIE
On September 15, 2009 at 12:27 am
Gorgeous finds! Love the dress with pearls and shoulder pads!
Emilie from http://whatshappeninginmyfashionworld.blogspot.com/
by Vanessa
On September 15, 2009 at 4:43 pm
Donna,
I knowwww!!! I’m so exicted about wearing them. I need to fix the harness in the back first…my hell pops outta it really easily….so that’s a little dangerous…what with the 6+inches of platform :S
by Jo
On September 17, 2009 at 6:11 am
Beautiful finds. I love the Bklyn Flea. You can never leave empty-handed.
xx
by fashion roadkill
On September 17, 2009 at 8:56 am
the platform wedges are massive! can’t wait to see how you incorporate them into an outfit.
http://fashionroadkill-halifax.blogspot.com
by sexyinthecity
On September 17, 2009 at 12:38 pm
Great place!!! love all!
by Sarah k.
On September 18, 2009 at 5:23 pm
Lucky girl!! I have been dying to go vtg shopping for the longest time… I’m heading out to LA on Monday and I think one of the first things I will do is hit up Melrose!
by Taryn Andre
On September 20, 2009 at 6:13 am
wow….amazing stuff. I have to go there the next time I go to NY. Gosh, this is what makes me miss New York..
by tayler layne
On September 21, 2009 at 10:28 am
lucky you! I wish i loved near a sweet flea market.
xx
by Vanessa
On September 24, 2009 at 2:54 pm
I think I’m gonna start going to the ones in Vancouver….
by UnoCosa
On September 26, 2009 at 7:05 pm
flea market in new york is fantastic – the dumbo one is a little pricey but they do have fairly well-sort out stuff … besides, i just love dumbo, enjoy the photos a lot!!! xoxo
by Vanessa
On September 29, 2009 at 2:53 pm
Yeah…these fleas were a little more expensive…but found some VERY cool stuff
by Davina
On October 7, 2009 at 2:19 pm
Wow, that blazer is smokin’ hot!!! I hope you purchased it!!
by naps
On January 17, 2010 at 12:22 pm
i LOVE the shoes! …perfect epitome of the 70′s
) such good finds… that sheer white top you should’ve gotten it! so pretty
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