[Indian Summer] Back to Basics

Images by Michael R. McMahan 

Eyeglasses Warby Parker T-shirt Kain Label Skirt Pleasure Doing Business Shoes Pura Lopez Rings Melrose Flea Market, Yves Saint Laurent and Amrita Singh

Don't get too used to outfit posts. I'm no model and am fortunate to have someone who doesn't mind documenting my less-than-amazing looks from time to time. I won't lie, I do enjoying getting my America's Next Top Model on in front of the camera. I'm comfortable in what I'm wearing and it's all real, well, except for my weave (although my weave is REAL hair). 

This summer I discovered Pleasure Doing Business (PDB). I absolutely love their bandage skirts. Normally, I'd only wear flouncy skirts because of my muscular legs but now, thanks to PDB, I can have fun with the body con look without a full-on body con dress. I look forward to their Fall 2011 with great anticipation. 

As for my holey Kain Label t-shirt, I just can't let it go. I have another Kain Label t-shirt and it is just as holey. As I'm sure you all know, Kain t-shirts don't come cheap so, if I'm going to spend the money, then I'm going to wear the t-shirt until it is unwearable. Holes doth not make a t-shirt unwearable (unless I have a job interview or something of the sort).  

If I were at Coachella / what I'd be wearing

Blazer: Ralph Lauren Sport

Top: LaRok

Shorts: J. Crew

Ring: Melrose Flea Market 

Boots: Hunter (but only because I forgot my Sperrys at my mother's house)

Stuck in the middle with you / vitamin d

Sunglasses: Dita

Scarf: Tolani

T - shirt: LnA

Denim Shorts: Siwy

Faux-boy Boots: Frye 

Rings: [top to bottom]: flea market, Gorjana & Gorjana

If we don't have it, then you don't need it /

Melrose Flea Market

Best. Sunday. Ever. 

My friend Aliza and I met up with Alicia to check out the Melrose Flea Market this past Sunday. 

Where:  Fairfax High School, 7850 Melrose Avenue, Los Angeles, CA

What to expect: There's a $2 entry fee and I believe (correct me if I'm wrong Alicia) this particular flea occurs every Sunday. Though most of the vendors carried vintage/artisan pieces, I did notice a few vendors with pieces that appeared to be straight out of an Oriental Trading Company catalog. Also, if you see price tagged items, don't even bother trying to bargain. You'll either be greeted with a "take it or leave it" or some sad story about how much the piece actually retails for and how you're getting it at a steal. This is a flea market, not a shopping soap opera.

What to eat: The tamale stand. The first chicken tamale I had was so good, that I immediately ordered another one for the road. 

What I snagged: A gold wolf's head ring ($10), a turquoise frog ring ($16) and a gold necklace with small feather pendant ($5). 

Must see: Definitely check out Possession Vintage for sunglasses. See some of the above for his pretty awesome selection in nice face wear.