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Vintage LA

Sandra  |  July 3, 2008

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Last Saturday, I made the trek up the 10 freeway to the boulevard of the uber hip and notoriously trendy – Melrose Ave. But I was willing to guzzle some gas just to check out the latest vintage themed book Vintage LA by Jennifer Brandt Taylor. I was relieved to see no hipsters nor trendsters — nothing but stylish, slightly eccentric and interesting people.
The book release soirée took place at Fred Segal and the place was crawling with interesting folks. I spotted Rodney Bingenheimer of KROQ and apparently the Mayor was running around. He sure loves fashion events.
Vintage LA is a feast of pictures ranging from kooky LA personalities, enviable dresses and shoes, and enchanting LA establishments and landmarks. Think of it as a road map for everything vintage under the LA sun. I was pleasantly surprised to see that the book also includes entertaining prose whereas other books on vintage are usually very dry and to the point. Jennifer does a great job of telling us little known stories about the gems in LA.

me and Jennifer

Aileen and bf Matt

hot blonde

and her 1920s hat (quite unusual)

And be sure to check out Rose Apodaca’s interview with Jennifer.

8 comments

1 lady coveted { 07.03.08 at 7:43 am }

oh my god… that hat is amazing!!!

2 The Q { 07.04.08 at 7:03 am }

I agree. Both the blonde and the hat are gorgeous!
ADQ

3 kelsey elayne { 07.04.08 at 10:10 am }

Oh I love Aileen’s dress and the white dress on the brunette with silver sandals.

4 Veronica { 07.06.08 at 7:27 am }

Thanks for the tip on the new book. Will have to get a copy asap!

5 Liz { 07.06.08 at 11:39 am }

Looks like a fun group. I wish I could have been there and shown off some of my own eccentric style.

6 Katie { 07.07.08 at 4:54 am }

BLAH! I am so jealous!!! I can’t wait to get the book. Great pics!!

7 Debutante Clothing :: The Deblog { 07.09.08 at 5:21 pm }

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