Anne-Sofie Back to be precise. As the newly named Creative Director of Cheap Monday the designer had the task of expanding the primarily denim brand to include more streetwear. The collections hits on almost every big trend we’ve seen these past few seasons including, mesh, slashed cut-outs, bleached and distressed denim, motorcycle boots, and probably anything else you could think of. Still, the question remains how relevant will these styles be next spring? I guess only time will tell, either way, I’ll have my eye on that cut-out sweater.

xo Nancy

source: fashionologie

It’s summertime. That means heat, and undoubtedly lots of skin. We’ve just brought on a pretty amazing batch of new accessories to help you adorn that skin. From amethyst stones to studs and tigers, we’ve got you covered. Take a peek at our latest arrivals!

Amethyst Chain Bracelet

Studded Crystal Belt in Grey

Studded Leather Cuff

Zipper Bangle in Gold

Tiger Eyes Bangle

Metal Industry Ring

Fringe Dweller Scarf by MINKPINK

Chain Gang Necklace

Name: Lucrecia
Age: 25
Occupation: On a hiatus right now but I work at a non profit law office :)
Pet’s name: Daryl Lau (yes…he has a last name!)
 
Favorite thing about vintage clothes? I love recycling! I also always wonder who wore the item…where to, and how they styled it. Green is the new black. I love not feeling guilty about my shoes when my ensemble came from a vintage store.
 
Are you a shoe or a bag girl? Can I be both? I can’t pick! Between the two though, I have to go with shoes.
 
Your single absolute favorite vintage item, that you could not live without? Ohhh man this is hard to answer! I love every piece of vintage I own. I’ll have to say though, I have this suit by Christian Dior that I absolutely adore, it’s got the whole military button thing going on. I’ve worn the set several times to work and always got compliments on it. One time I decided to be bold and wear the suit as a dress with opaque tights to a party in LA after work (because I was ill-prepared!), it turned out to be one of my favorite night time outfits <3 The suit is now my go-to piece for winter parties when I’m all out of ideas as to what to wear. Too bad it’s made of wool or I’d wear it so much more.
 
What color nailpolish are you wearing? Sally Hansen’s “Innocent Nude”.
 
Favorite fashion era and why? A mix between the 50’s for the full skirts and the 80’s for the bold prints and puffy shoulders. I’m really into volume and prints right now!
 
Why do YOU think we’re called Nasty Gal vintage?! Oooh good one at getting my mind boggled! I’ll have to be honest and tell yah…I have NO clue! Why are you?!
 
Trend you love? Trend you hate? I love that the 80’s are back! Puffy shoulders, crazy bold prints, and crop tees. There isn’t anything I hate…generally if it doesn’t catch my eye, I don’t look for it- I focus and search for things that I like :D
 
What’s next on your wishlist? Chloe Sevegny for Opening Ceremony Buckle Boots! They are TDF and I can’t wait for them to come out!
 
What does every girl need in her wardrobe? A good pair of shoes ;)
 
Best dressed celeb? I don’t really follow celebs (hello, it can be depressing…) the Olsen twins have been my favorite since the Michelle Tanner days though ;)
 
Guilty pleasure? Kit-kat in one hand + strawberries in the other = strawberry covered chocolate!
 
Best show on tv? Gossip Girl for the juicy drama and fun fashion.
 
Have you spent time in SF? Any favorite places to visit? I have…but I’m always in such a rush every time I go. I love going to Haight Street to shop and Chinatown for food. This reminds me…I need to plan a trip back to SF soon.
 
So tell us a little about the boyfriend. He should make more appearances on the blog! Aw I told him you asked about him and he blushed. He’s the most amazing and intelligent person I’ve ever met. He’s seriously super man- goes to school full time, takes extremely good care of our dog (grooming, diet, exercise), cooks for us sometimes and takes care of me. I am really lucky to have met him :) He’s my go-to person for all sorts of technical issues with electronics. He’s a really modest and simple guy- I appreciate that a lot! I will definitely ask him to make an appearance soon.
 
Fashion rule you live by/ Your fashion philosophy? Have fun and don’t take it too seriously! Do and wear what you love- there is no right or wrong. Don’t read magazines, the 6 ft tall models draped in bling and designer clothing will only make you feel crappy.

There’s a new color floating around the fashion sphere and its one I feel has been neglected for far too long. Orange! Well not just any orange, more specifically burnt orange! While I generally associate this shade of orange with autumn colors, I have to say it’s a nice change from the normal summer colors we usually see. Not to say that I’m getting tired of the bright and cheery summer colors. In fact when worn the right way, I’m finding the shade to be pretty bright and cheery in itself! For his resort collection Jason Wu used the shade as an accent to give a simple outfit some edge. Both Mary-Kate Olsen and Diane Kruger sported the hue at the CFDA’s. (They were both on the best dressed list too!) If you’re apprehensive about the color, try OPI’s “On the Same Paige” and give it a test drive. As someone who generally wears black during all seasons I think this orange might just have what it takes to turn me onto color. Maybe…

xo Nancy

It’s finally starting to get sunny here in the Bay Area and after a month of dissappointing gloomy weather, I’m finding it very refreshing to say the least. While browsing through some of the summer archives on The Sartorialist I grew more and more excited to start giving my summer wardrobe a little more attention. I’ve honestly been sporting jeans and hoodies for the past few weeks! For me, this picture taken by Scott Schuman of Geraldine Saglio is a perfect representation of how I’d like to dress this summer. With a comfortable dress, gladiator sandals, and simple accents you really can’t go wrong!

xo Nancy

News is out and I coudn’t be more excited about the announcement that Jimmy Choo will be the next fashion label to collaborate for H&M. As most of you know, the British label primarily focuses on bags, accessories, and shoes… oh the shoes! This will also mark H&M’s first collaborations with a shoes/ accessories brand and while I’m extremely excited I’m really not quite sure what to expect. I assume that the shoes will be fabulous but what I’m really looking forward to seeing are the accessories. As an avid shopper at H&M one thing that has always underwhelmed me is their bag and jewelry selection. Not that I’m expecting high end quality pieces but I do feel that their designs could use a bit of a jolt. Hopefully when the collaboration finally comes out in November (so far away!) we’ll see some unique and wearable pieces. All without the original Jimmy Choo price tag of course!

xo Nancy

source: WWD.com

We were so excited to find out that Lucky Magazine’s July issue featured us as one of the top 100 online stores for finds under $100. To be included among some of the web’s largest and most recognized stores is truly an honor! And not only that, we are the only vintage shop featured on their exhaustive list. With all that said, we just wanted offer a humble THANK YOU to our amazing customers and again thanks so much Lucky Mag! Be sure to pick up your issue on newsstands now :)

Also, a shout out to Shine from Yahoo, who named us Number 4 in their Top Ten under $100 from the Lucky Mag feature!

xoxo,
Nancy

Resort collections have come a long way in the past few years. No longer intended exclusively for those jetsetting to the Saint-Barts or the Bahamas, many of the collections shown this year featured pieces that could easily be integrated into anyone’s summer wardrobe. Anyone that could afford them anyway. Most collections showed a variation of shorts, blousy tops, playful dresses and skirts, statement jewelry, and of course your good old romper, playsuit, onesie, whatever you want to call it.

For those of you who thought the romper was just a phase re-introduced in the 80’s revival explosion last summer, they’re back! More like they never left. This season Alexander Wang put a twist on the summer-y romper and opted to keep his signature mesh cut-outs to create a versatile piece that’s perfect for a casual night out. Derek Lam choose to do a more formal look but kept things fun with a whimsical clamshell print and heavy jewelry. For those of you lacking a disposable bank account we have a variety of great rompers in stock! Whether you’re looking for something to wear on a night out or spending a lazy day at the beach, a romper can work for almost any occasion. It’s all about how you wear it!

- Nancy

We’ve been fans of Because I’m Addicted for a while now, but wanted to dig a bit deeper to learn more about the LA girl with the style we love. Below are a few titillating questions Geri was kind enough to divulge the answers to:

Name: Geri Hirsch
Age: 25
Occupation: Online marketing for a socially conscious media company
Zodiac sign: Leo
Pet name(s) if any?: Lexington’s Luck. She’ll respond to Lex, Lexi or ‘who wants a cookie?’

-Are you an LA girl for life? Why or why not? Definitely an LA girl. I’ve lived on the east coast and abroad and as much as I loved it I was happy to step off the plane at LAX and take in the dirty LA air. LA just has it, all walks of life meet here, it’s an easy lifestyle with city perks and people aren’t afraid to be themselves. LA will always be the root of me but I’d love to spend time living in other places.

-Have you spent time in San Francisco? Any favorite spots? I love SF! I try to come up for Bay to Breakers. There’s something about thousands of people running in costume that I can’t get enough of…

-What’s your one staple piece of clothing or accessories right now? I’m pretty attached to a pair of Yves Saint Laurent vintage sunglasses at the moment.

-When you shop for vintage, what do you grativate towards? Sequins, high waisted trousers and jewels. I’ve also had a lot of luck with basics at some of the LA goodwills, celebs definitely donate there, trust.

-What are you addicted to right now? I’m always embarrassed to start a sentence with “I was watching Oprah…” but…I was watching Oprah, it was the People magazine / real heroes special and I was so moved by the stories. That episode and the work I do daily inspired me to attempt to start a nonprofit so I’m pretty addicted to refining the idea and coming up with names. I often do this while eating Trader Joes’ chocolate covered bananas in neon sweat shorts, both high on my list right now.

-If I gave you $1000, what would you buy right now? A plane ticket to somewhere exotic, somewhere I’ve never been.
-$550?: A closet full of board games starting with cranium. And you’ve got to have Twister, total classic.
-$50?: Kai. Perfect summer scent and the little roll on fits in your makeup bag like a lipstick tube.
-$5?: Yogurtland, for sure.

-What trend are you so over? I’m over the word twitter, not actually twittering but the word is so killllllled/murdered/done, and I’m exhausted by Alexander Wang and Balmain blog posts. And along with that, I’m just straight up tired of everyone dressing and designing exactly the same.

-What trend are you hoping will catch on? I’d love to see glamour restored in a real way. I’m totally into the rock glam vibe but you know how teachers get stuck in eras, like your 7^th grade history teacher who always wore those long bad dresses and oversized blazers circa Miss Bliss? Well what if our generation gets stuck in today and shows up in 2025 in ripped shorts and oversized tee’s with braziers hanging out? Just sayin.

-Favorite fashion decade? If i could take the glamour of the 20’s, the creative freedom of the 60’s and the extreme choices of the 80’s I would have the perfect decade.

-Favorite fashion movie? Is ‘Pretty Woman’ considered a fashion movie?

-Favorite fw09 show?: Fall is my favorite season so this answer isn’t coming easy but I was really drawn to the mix of Proenza Schouler’s collection. It was young yet feminine, fun yet sophisticated. It is the equivalent of dipping french fries into chocolate ice cream.

I know the blog has been quiet lately, but I assure you it is for a good reason! We’ve been working overtime processing orders and shooting new stuff, all while jetting out of town and back in search of the latest and greatest (and most affordable) new pieces for our non-vintage department, as well as vintage. We’ve also just brought on a pretty amazing new intern, who will be blogging it up here very soon.

On another note… I’ve admired out-and-aboutster Harley Viera-Newton’s style for a while now, and lately it seems that everywhere I go she seems to pop up. You can imagine how thrilled I was when she recently became a customer and loved her dress so much, she kindly sent over a few photos. Thanks Harley!

xxo
Sophia