KNEE HI's

Ok, So I def don't want my blog to be a fashion blog AT ALL Im not here to show you about Louboutins and Chanel dresses that 85% of us can't afford. In all honesty I'd rather see someone in a vintage dress from the thrift store a leather jacket and some ankle boots, that shows REAL style.

So I thought for my first post today I'd like to share with you MY FAVORITE stores in LA to shop.

It might sound cliche but I have always adored URBAN OUTFITTERS, I can always find some sort of funky hat or off the wall jewelry, inexpensive ankle boots or a great thick knit beanie

This outfit is from Urban Outfitters the dress was only $45 the belts was $24 everyone has a leather jacket and I paired it with some knee highs and my FAVORITE shoe, the Sam Edelman ankle boot.

This is my FAV ankle boot, by Sam Edelman I wear these with EVERYTHING and the detailing is removable. 389.00 online www.SamEdelman.com this shoe is worth every penny. 

And I think this boot is just a MUST have for an edgy rocker chick, I pair these with skirts, jean shorts, dresses, long dresses EVERYTHING day time, you could pull them off at night with a pair of tiny jean shorts a vintage t-shirt some ripped tights and of course a leather jacket, boots also by Sam Edelman 

This can also be worn as a day dress, This day I paired it with some thick rimmed sunnies(not shown), my Sam Edelman knee high cut out boot, removed the belt and added a funky hair style, my necklace is actually a headband I bought at CVS, don't judge me.


MY all time favorite place to shop in LA is a little store on Melrose called SLOW. They have the perfect mix of PURE vintage clothing mixed with pieces exclusive to the store, if you buy anything in there you will be sure no one else will have it.  They usually make only one or 2 of the same pieces an everything else is straight vintage! Go check it out when you have a chance, the price point is pretty reasonable usually between $48-$150

Slow Clothing

(323) 655-3725

7474 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046

Call me crazy but I think this outfit is ON point, I love everything about it, I think tights and flats are SO sexy, Im totally into the nerd glasses phase! I would probably shorten the scarf a bit and the fur jacket is a bit much for me, I prefer leather.  This is the perfect example of something you could put together from a thrift or consignment store, heres a list of my favorites.

Wasteland
(323) 653-3028
7428 Melrose Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90046

American Vintage
7575 Melrose Ave.
Los Angeles, CA 90046
323-944-0640

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  LF
  106 South Robertson Boulevard
  Los Angeles, CA 90048-3208
  (310) 271-2727
  
  
  
  

Even though this store Isn't really in the same category as our vintage shops I can't RESIST Kitson, Its a weakness, I love the jewelry and they carry everything Sam Edelman who right now is one of my top 5 favorite designers of 2011 so check Kitson out and also if you're looking for something REALLY nice and you're wiling to spend a pretty penny you can hit INTERMIX.

Kitson
115 South Robertson Boulevard
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 859-2652


Intermix
110 Robertson Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90048
(310) 860-0113

Lucky for you LF, Kitson and Intermix are all on the same street, oh and while you're walking down Robertson you MUST stop for a crab cake at the Ivy Restaurant, you'll never live life the same.

The IVY
113 N Robertson Blvd, Los Angeles, California(310) 274-8303 ‎


So if you've seen me out lately you've probably noticed my sick new obsession with knee high stockings! I am absolutely in LOVE with how they look with everything, I wear them with skirts, shorts, dresses, everything I think it just adds so much to an outfit. I think EVERYONE should go out and buy a pair, I got mine at Kmart 4 pairs for $12 and if you go to the Kmart on 3rd street theres a Little Ceasers inside!!! (side note) but yes, GO GET knee highs! But be careful of how you wear them and make sure to only get black for going out, but I also have a really cute pair of white ones that are wool, I wear them with my moccasins for daytime DO NOT WEAR WHITE knee highs out  to a club or without a boot over it.  Here are some outfits I put together and added my KNEE HIGHS for a little extra 

I'm also obsessed with ripped tights! Let me tell you, I was with all of my guy friends at a concert they had put on and last minute we decided to stay the night I had NOTHING with me to wear out to the club and the only thing open was Ralph's, I jumped into survival mode and bought a pair of black stocking that I ripped and put holes in. I then threw on a pair of jean shorts a flannel I had tied around my waist all day, unbuttoned the flannel flirty and low to add some cleavage and threw on my yes, Sam Edelman, ankle boots.  I looked totally rock and roll and the outfit cost 3dollars the rest I had with me, but the tights really pulled it all together and made it look funky and original.  Heres a pick of me in my ripped creations!

So set out and find you re own style! Buying the most expensive thing in the store or copying what celebs have doesn't make you stylish, it makes you basic and a second rate version of someone else. So happy shopping and send me some of the outfits you guys put together! Id love to post your findings and creations! DunnieJ@gmail.com