Sunday, April 11, 2010

Thrift, NYC

Yesterday, my friend Perry and I randomly bought a painting at Billy's Antiques on Houston Street for our film shoot next weekend. We weren't planning on shopping, but sometimes when you see something so spectacular (in our case, an an abstract portrait of a woman that stands literally as tall as me!), you just have to have it! That rush we felt in finding the painting reminded me again of how much I love scouting for treasures in New York City. I guess my heart really does belong to flea markets and thrift stores! So it's only appropriate to share with you some of my favorite places, right? Check out:

The Brooklyn Flea. Amazing vendors & booths, all weekend long. Go!


The Market NYC. I think it's time for me to visit again.


Angela's Vintage Boutique. I have so many goodies from here.

That's just three to start you with. More later! xoxo
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12 comments:

  1. oApril 11, 2010 at 11:14 PM

    how fun! looks like there are some great flea markets and vintage stores near u:) lucky!

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  2. NathalieApril 12, 2010 at 10:17 AM

    Thrifting really is so much fun. It is such a great feeling to find that perfect piece in between
    *Nathalie

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  3. Tuesdai NoelleApril 12, 2010 at 11:55 AM

    Hey Helen :)

    And indeed @ having to have it...most times I'm just going to be going, and I know I'm going to get "something". I haven't been thrifting in a good while, I'm tryng to narrow down on some fashions I already have. Usually, I go thrifting for jeans, jackets and custom jewerly.

    Have a fab day :)

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  4. rachel red lipsApril 12, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    i am JEALOUS!! :)

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  5. rachel red lipsApril 12, 2010 at 4:38 PM

    ps. post photos of what you bought sometime!

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  6. HelenApril 12, 2010 at 4:40 PM

    Rachel, I will!!! And you can always check out the "vintage" tab on my blog for some of my old purchases :)

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  7. trishieApril 12, 2010 at 9:06 PM

    Looks like fun! i love flea markets.

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  8. Viva La FashionApril 12, 2010 at 10:09 PM

    it sounds like so much fun. i wish i could go scouting for treasures in nyc. :)

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  9. SuzanneApril 13, 2010 at 11:16 AM

    fun! i looooove thrifting. i wish there were more places to go where i live! we just have a few small second-hand shops and that's about it :(

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  10. LouiseApril 13, 2010 at 12:55 PM

    I love scouring the markets! I didn't get round to going to the ones in NY when I was there last - have to do that at some point! The best market I've been to was in Paris - gorgeous boots for £4 and a beaded clutch for £3, such bargains!

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  11. RobynApril 13, 2010 at 10:58 PM

    I love seeing what other people pick up when thrifting,. I feel like I have lost the thrill of the hunt in my own local thrift store. I think it's time for a shopping road trip.

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  12. emma wallaceApril 14, 2010 at 12:57 AM

    How fun! I've never been much of a flea market girl but I've seen some marvelous treasures!
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