Monthly Archives for August 2011
Yes, believe it or not, this is a photo of my gorgeous Great Aunt Yvonne (by marriage) when she was only 16 or 17 years old. Turns out she did some modeling in NYC when she was young…who knew.
31. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Daily Posts, Style Flashback |
Tags: 1960, 1963, beautiful women in the 60s, clothing, fashion, hair, makeup, model, modeling, movie stars, new york city, NYC, style flashback, the 60s, yvonne |
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A co-worker–and Boston native–recently told me about this massive antique show in Brimfield, Ma, located just over an hour out of the city. It runs several weeks throughout the year but the last show for 2011 will be held next … Continue reading →
28. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Flea Market, Housewares, Sales, Swaps, Weekday Outing, Weekend Outing, Yard Sales |
Tags: 2011, antique show, antiques, brimfield antique show, brimfield massachusetts, buy, collectables, fine collectibles, flea market, furniture, market, memorabilia, september, yard junk |
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Just some snapshots I took of the gorgeous and talented Cat Power performing at Webster Hall in NYC last night. It was an amazing performance that lasted nearly 2 hours and included brand new songs that have yet to be … Continue reading →
26. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Scene on the Street |
Tags: 2011, august, cat power, cat power at webster hall, cat power eyeliner, cat power hair, cat power in nyc, cat power performing, chan marshall, chan marshall fashion, chan marshall style, concert, in new york, performance, performing, venue |
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As I was walking to check out the Buffalo Exchange on 11th Street I found Angela’s Vintage Boutique just a storefront away at 330 E. 11th. St. The store is full of very lady-like clothing from the 1920s all the … Continue reading →
26. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Featured Stores |
Tags: 14th street, 1920s, 1930s, affordable vintage, Angela's Vintage Clothing, blouses, boutiques, consignment, hats, new york city, NYC, review, shoes, shopping, skirts, thrift stores, vintage clothing, vintage dresses |
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I took a trip down from Boston yesterday to see Cat Power at Webster Hall and decided to check out a couple interesting vintage clothing stores while I was in the neighborhood. This particular store I sort of stumbled upon … Continue reading →
26. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Daily Posts, Featured Stores |
Tags: 14th street, 1950s, 1960s, 1970s, cheap, clothing, cowboy boots, cowgirl boots, dresses, funky, joshua suzanne, new york city, NYC, patterned dresses, rags, rags a go go, thrift stores, thrifting, used clothing, vintage clothing, vintage stores in new york city |
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This is one of many photos I will be sharing of my absolutely adorable mom. I love to look at old photographs of her to see how fashion has come full circle. This photo was taken in the mid-70s. Although … Continue reading →
26. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Daily Posts, Style Flashback |
Tags: 1970s, family photos, fashion, seventies, vintage dress |
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For 3 years, Martini Severin has documented street fashion in Boston on her blog Beyond Boston Chic. She is planning an exhibit featuring a select group of photos from the blog at Boston City Hall in September. Look at you, … Continue reading →
26. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Daily Posts, Scene on the Street |
Tags: art exhibit, beyond boston chic, Boston City Hall, boston worst dressed city, fashion in boston, fashion photography, fundraising, GQ ranking, kickstarter, Martini Severin, new england fashion, streetstyle in boston, thrift stores in boston ma |
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I wish I would have had this yard sale two weeks ago, before I gave away three garbage bags of clothing to Goodwill but nevertheless, my neighbors and I have some things we would like to get rid of. I … Continue reading →
26. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Daily Posts, Housewares, Sales, Weekend Outing, Yard Sales |
Tags: 2011, antique glassware, archdale road, august 26, boston, cheap, couches, electronics, end of summer sale, for sale, furniture, garage sales, roslindale, saturday, tables, yard sales |
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Just some dresses I have picked up along the way… White dress, Goodwill. Orange and Brown Belt, Salvation Army Store. Long-sleeved dress, Regeneration. Accessories, From EVERYWHERE (Goodwill, Salvation Army, Yard Sales, Flea Markets, Brazil)
24. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Daily Posts, Featured Stores |
Tags: Bangs, belts, East Boston, orange, red lipstick, vintage clothing, vintage dresses, white |
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I rode my bike up to West Roxbury today to check out the deals at Boomerangs and I have to say, I wasn’t impressed. Their inventory is pretty skimpy. I would say their strongest point is furniture. The patterned director’s … Continue reading →
19. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Bean Rating, Daily Posts, Featured Stores |
Tags: bean rating, books, boomerangs, clothing, furniture, rating, thrift stores, vintage, west roxbury |
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I have been doing this for many years now and I’m sure there are many others who do it too, but here’s the scoop on how to get a cute strapless dress for cheap. Go to the skirt section at … Continue reading →
19. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Daily Posts, DIY, Scene on the Street |
Tags: belts, boston, cheap, dresses, ideas, on a budget, patterns, shopping, skirts, style, thrift stores, unique, vintage clothing |
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I pulled a couple interesting listings from Craigslist today for those of you interested in a garage-sale adventure this weekend. To view all of the garage sale listings in Boston this weekend go to this link. Those of you who … Continue reading →
19. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Daily Posts |
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Several weeks ago I did a “bean rating” for the Goodwill on Harrison Avenue. The blouses featured in the photos below were all purchased at that specific Goodwill. The accessories–bracelets, belts, earrings–are all thrift-store finds, as well. Photos by Matthew … Continue reading →
14. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Clothing, Jewelry |
Tags: banan republic, banana republic, bangles, blouses, boston, christian dior, DKNY, east boston apartments, goodwill, harrison avenue, lofts, melnea cass, thrift, thrift store finds, thrift stores, vintage clothing, vintage clothing for sale in boston |
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Some of my favorite antiques once belonged to a family member. Things that they regarded as “junk” or graciously passed down to me have become treasures in my home. This post is simply to remind everyone that the thriftiest way … Continue reading →
12. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Daily Posts, Housewares, Weekend Outing |
Tags: antiques, chocolate pots, family, garage sales, heirlooms, housewares, loveseats, porcelein, west virginia |
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I grabbed a couple listings for garage sales tomorrow around Boston. Now is a good time to buy furniture because alot of people are relocating and moving! SATURDAY AUGUST 13 Brighton: Where: 360 North Beacon Street (Directly Across From IHOP … Continue reading →
12. August 2011 by elaine aka bean
Categories: Daily Posts, Weekend Outing, Yard Sales |
Tags: allston, books, boston, brighton, brookline, cheap, dishes, estate sales, garage sales, jamaica plain, records, saturday outing, somerville, things to do on a saturday in boston, thrift, used, yard sales |
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