Thursday, April 7, 2016

Vintage Shopping at A Current Affair

Hello!  How was your weekend?  This weekend was particularly fun because I was able to do a little pop up vintage shopping at an event in downtown Los Angeles called A Current Affair at the Cooper Design Space.  


This event featured the "best of the best vintage and stylishly dressed fashionistas under one roof".  There were over 60 vintage shops in attendance.  Some of the shops there included: Recess, Scout, Just Say Native, and Mixed Business.

It was my first time attending this one of a kind shopping experience.  I saw some of the most unique pieces of jewelry, accessories, and clothing from the past.  Also, the exhibitors impressed me with their boundless knowledge of the history behind each piece they carried.  That day, I also learned something else. Women's clothing was a lot more feminine in the past, and each piece was made of high quality materials and sewn with great care.  When you purchase a vintage piece, you purchase a unique, high quality item and a piece of history as well.  Love this!

 Another highlight of this event was that it was hosted by Jane Aldridge from Sea of Shoes, whose style I completely adore.  It was really nice meeting her and seeing several vintage outfits she styled for the event.  She is so stylish and sweet!


Additionally, they served light refreshments with music by DJ Marion from KCRW.  I love music from KCRW, especially music from the show Morning Becomes Eclectic.  Have you heard music from this radio show?



Highly Embellished 3-D Sequin Florals

Classic Black and White Chanel Suit


These Outfits Styled by Jane Aldridge from Sea of Shoes

Christian Dior Lace Dress


Crystals, Beading, and Embroidery

Butterfly Wings

Brocade Coat Dress


Beads and Lace


Pretty Polka Dots and Ruffles

Feminine Pearl and Ribbon Trim

Sequins and Accordian Dresses



More Sequins



Lace and Floral Applique



Spider Manish



Lovely Lanvin



This was one of the most unique pieces!

I hope you enjoyed this post as much as I enjoyed putting it together.  If you haven't experienced vintage shopping at A Current Affair events, I would definitely recommend it.    A Current Affair takes place three times a year in Los Angeles and twice a year in New York.  Maybe I'll see you there next time.

Hope you are having a Stylishly Sensational Week!


22 comments:

  1. Very cool finds and I love the textured prints!

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  2. Loved the delicate work . The collection is great too .
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  3. Looks like an awesome place! I love that brocade jacket!!! XOXO
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  4. Wonderful vintage shopping ! :)

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  5. oh wow.. so pretty.. love all the lacy flowing pieces.

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  6. Great photos!

    Xx,

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  7. So many gorgeous/unique pieces! I would have loved to attended this event with you! Although I don't wear vintage too often, I've always been impressed with the quality and of course the uniqueness to them. Great post Joanna :-)

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    1. Thank you Elizabeth! I really like the vintage item that you featured on your blog post in the past. Glad you liked it.

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  8. I love your vintage chic pics and am really happy that your readers can see themselves wearing some of these pieces!

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    1. Thank you Marylou! Me too:) Thanks for stopping by.

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  9. que buenos productos, no los conocia, me los anoto

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