J'amie Mode: Vintage 101

Shopping is my second favorite things to do. I love the rush you get when you find an amazing shirt or sweater, or finding the perfect jeans. And then going and buying it at the register knowing that that new item is now YOURS to do whatever you want with! It's my favorite sensation. But my all-time favorite thing to do is shop for vintage clothing. Some people might think it's gross and out-dated, but every style will eventually come back and you have a very good chance of buying a one-of-a-kind item when you shop vintage. Vintage stores aren't always the most welcoming or easy places to shop, but thats one of the things I love about them. I like to hunt for my clothes and when I finally find the perfect thing, I feel very satisfied, and know I've won the battle. Plus, vintage pieces are cheaper than what you can find at a regular store. And if you shop at the right vintage stores, you can find some pretty good brands! Vintage clothing has for sure become more appreciated in the fashion world and I've seen women on the Real Housewives of Beverly Hills and other shows with amazing fashion sense shop at vintage stores. In almost any fashion book you buy now it'll have a section on shopping vintage. Whenever I ask someone where they got their shirt or shoes and they reply by saying, "Thanks, it's vintage," I instantly like it ten times more. I am fortunate enough to have an amazing vintage store right down the street from my house called Circa where I have found many great finds. Here are a few of my favorite vintage items: