Gem of a Jacket

Gem of a Jacket | photography by Shay McGinnis

Finally an update on some of my latest New York vintage finds! This post is really about the joy of digging through thrift shops and discovering that special gem. In this case - this gem of a jacket pictured here. It takes patience - but if you're truly a vintage shopper than you know it's worth the wait.

I had so much fun shooting this jacket and all of it's color right here in Downtown LA. I've worn this blazer only a couple times, kinda tough to find the right occasion to wear such a vibrant, hippy looking piece. But the second we started photographing this blazer I fell in love even more. The colors and the texture came to life in a whole new way.

While visiting my cousins in Park Slope I came across this lovely vintage/thrift shop called Vice Versa on 5th Avenue (South Slope for all you Brooklynites!). This shop has EVERYTHING and more. Vintage blankets, coats, furs, shoes you name it they have it. The second I laid eyes on this jacket I knew it had to be mine. It kinda has a Portland-hippie-aztec kinda vibe going on which is pretty weird but hey - I like weird! It's especially fun to throw this jacket on underneath something more muted like a denim or leather jacket for a little pattern/color layer. I'm excited to find new ways to wear it. Now it's your turn - go spend some time digging!

Pink Friday

This look features:

Denim - Uniqlo, True Blue Japanese Collection

Boots - Urban Outfitters

Shirt - H&M

Perennial Style

Perennial Style | photography by Shay McGinnis

Let us stop and reflect upon the rare season-less city I live in - Los Angeles. Though it means I don't get to enjoy Fall/Winter layers or amazing outerwear, getting ready for the day can be as easy as throwing on a pair of jeans and a simple t-shirt. In this case I give you a "simple" pair of contrasting floral jeans and floral print shirt - total flower power domination. I am clearly a fan of the floral print whether it be an accessory or an entire outfit. It is no new trend nor is it out of style. In my opinion it is here to stay thanks to Designers like Dries Van Noten. But since we can't always afford designer prices I threw this look together for under $30, yep! How? You might ask...

This look features:

Shirt - Vintage find at Slow on Melrose Avenue, crazy cool detailing on this shirt - digitized needlepoint flowers.

Pants - Joyrich (gifted to me by my lovely roomie)

Shoes - Nike Airforce 1's

Shoelaces - discovered at Belmont Army shop in Chicago

Sunglasses - Top Shop (they are Women's but...shhhhhh)

Chilling in Chinatown

End of Summer | photography by Shay McGinnis

It's the the beginning of Fall which for Angelenos means WE WEAR THE SAME EXACT CLOTHES WE WERE WEARING ALL SUMMER! Perhaps even less given the recent 100 degree weather : / There's nothing to report about seasonal specific dressing today - but I leave you with this: Black denim, active wear and a vintage jacket go a long way.

This look features:

Without Walls active shirt (I'm OBSESSED with their running wear line)

UNIQLO black skinny waxed denim (pssst...the new Beverly Center store opens Oct. 10th)

Thrifted sportswear jacket

TOP SHOP socks

Urban Outfitters Doc Marten knock off shoes