Los Angeles

Last weekend, I traveled to Los Angeles for an awards ceremony for The Lower 9, a documentary I co-directed/produced. Because it was such a rushed trip I didn’t have alot of time to check out the thrift stores but I did manage to make it to two places and snap some photos.

Crossroads Trading Co.

Crossroads Trading Co. is very similar to a Buffalo Exchange–they buy/sell/trade women and men’s clothing. I went to the Crossroads on Santa Monica Blvd. in West Hollywood (get directions here). The store had some interesting items, especially shoes and purses, but it was so disorganized and messy I was overwhelmed. What was interesting was to see how the merchandise in the store varied from consignment stores in Boston–more bright colors, mini dresses, higher heels and definitely no coats/scarves. Although I didn’t find anything I couldn’t live without, I would recommend checking out the store. I’m sure if I had more time I could have really found some cute items.

Amoeba Music
Looking for records/cds/tapes/posters starting at $1…look no further than Amoeba Music on Sunset Blvd. This place is a phenomenal place to find records to play OR frame. I bought 6 albums for $7 and will post a photo of them when I get them framed.

Out of the Closet
Although I didn’t get a chance to go to an Out of the Closet Thrift Store they were everywhere in LA! Probably worth checking out!