Legalize LA

   American Apparel at their headquarters downtown gives the greatest gift to all the AA and fashion lovers of Los Angeles. A week or so of factory outlet prices.  I went with my best friend and it was a blast to say the least. Thank you American Apparel, your made in LA, and in the wonderful U S of A. I salute you.

The building in its self is a reason to go. I took way too many photos of the building. Old buildings, brick, broken windows and concrete.... I love it!

Really..... I went to help Ally to find an outfit for Halloween. I was not planning on spending any money. Well I was blatantly lying to myself, knowing that would not be the case. I would feel like an idiot if I didn't take advantage of these deals anyways.

Tights for $6 bucks... we were thrilled

And surprise! To top it all off and make me fall even more in love with that whole shopping situation. There. Was. Vintage. ON SALE!

Yes, I absolutely love vintage shopping more than anything. Perfect combos, are modern trends with a vintage punch. That is my steeze and im sticking to it.

 

I believe I must do the honer of thanking my Momma for my love of vintage fashion and all that be. Whether its furniture or shoes, and way older than myself... im sold .

To be honest my love for vintage was an acquired taste. My mom says since I was able to walk I loved cloths, and I loved to dress up. Although, as I grew older shopping for my love of fashion was not something my mom spoiled me with, rightfully so. But she never hesitated to give me her hand me downs to make up for it. Or I had to get my ass a job, and buy my own damn cloths..... which was still frowned upon in her eyes. Money was to be put in the bank. Well I eventually began to fall hard, and had a new found love for everything my mom saved, from high school, to college throughout her years, and still to this day, I love to raid her closet.

And my love for fashion continues to grow and mature, and my appreciation for all the tiny details and steals!

The amazing industrial elevator with a sliding steel door..... so rad.

These leather basket weave flats ... prezzzy from my momma <3

I was like a little girl in a candy shop.

Amazing pair of vintage wool shorts, which were too big :( Of course there were no dressing rooms, what a nightmare that would have been. But we did not hesitate to have our own lil fashion show in the corner of our own.

And a steel! $12 for these fun and comfortable pants originally $48 ( I think). A high rise look with a tight top and it's an easy look that looks like a fortune.

I paired it with a $5 gold Cleopatra necklace from a thrift store.

And a pair of Steve Madden zip up nude patent leather booties and a black scarf and I was ready to make my way to Melrose for the night.

It was a blast. And so was that day to say the least. 

You don't always have to pay to play.... or pay that much at least :)