August 25, 2008

Secondhand Love

Vintage Shopping Guide

Fall is just around the corner. Update your style with blasts from the past.

CLICK
Greasywaitress Vintage
What: Website featuring maxi-dresses, T-shirts, and other great finds.
Why: Shopping from the comfort of your bed.
When: Anytime.
Where: Online at greasywaitress.com.

DIG
Zerns Farmers Market
What: Since 1922, its been drawing customers to a massive flea market with antiques, bric-a-brac, and used books.
Why: One man’s trash is your treasure.
When: Fri., 2-10 p.m.; Sat., 11 a.m.-10 p.m.
Where: 1100 E. Philadelphia Ave., Gilbertsville (610-367-2461).

GIVE
Second Life
What: Consign your clothing and get store credit or cash. They’ve got vintage goods as well as gently worn Marc Jacobs, Prada, and Built by Wendy.
Why: Clear your closet of all those impulse buys.
When: Weds.-Sat., 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Sun., 11a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 158 Lincoln Highway, Bucks County (215-943-2364).

OGLE
Spiros Doulis
What: A little shop filled with estate jewelry, trinkets, and watches.
Why: Classic bling.
When: Tues.-Fri., 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Where: 136 S. 11th St. (215-922-1199).

RAID
Your Grandma’s Closet
What: Shop granny’s stash of purses, sunglasses, and costume jewelry before your sister claims first dibs.
Why: You owe her a visit anyway.
When: The sooner, the better.
Where: Hopefully close by.