where I shop (for vintage)

[LudwigNyman]

Shopping for vintage what? Video games? Books? Creepy dolls? Poop? Completing sentences can make

[crystalheart9]

I had no idea young women were interested in vintage hairstyles and clothing. Wonderful!

[alexisxfuckyou]

ModCloth is an awesome online store as well. They sell authentic vintage and modern. :) But the authentic vintage they do sell is first come first serve majority of the time.

[monalisa20]

you are so awesome.. why didnt i find you sooner.. I love vintage

[doramakebai]

Thanks very much for posting this, Aya! Since the beginning of last year, I have changed my style to vintage [I'm all grown up & didn't want to look like a teen hipster anymore lol!]. This guide has help me LOADS..you definitely inspire me!! Thank you!!!! ^__^

[HowToDs]

I have no interest in this subject. I just love you :)

[ThoseAreRainboots]

This video was VERY helpful. Thanks Aya. =)

[mmascerabetch]

Your So Adorable!

You Have Huge Pretty Eyes!

[dannytango36]

you are crazy cute!

[TheGradumate]

My brother used to sell clothing from the 50s-80s and toys

[flippin1234]

Some of Forever 21's stuff is kind of vintage, not legit like your clothing but if you're ever looking for something, you can go there. I know they have some stuff, at least around where I live. :)

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

@flippin1234 No, Forever21 is definitely not vintage... this video is to help point where to go for authentic vintage. However, I do think Forever21 has good prices for what they offer, and I do like to shop there to fill out my wardrobe :)

[animextunes]

@StrawberryKoiVintage i agree, their stuff is cute, but it falls apart after a year or two :0

[VintageDollDani]

Great video and helpful hints! I love vintage shopping!

[DeadKAT12]

I know how you feel, I live about 20 miles away from a thirft store and 35-40 miles away from a vintage store, many vintage stores. lol.

[elizabethxoxoxo]

would you say that some of the things at urban outfitters is vintage?

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

@elizabethxoxoxo Urban Outfitters carries mostly new clothing, although they do carry some vintage-reconstructed items, meaning, clothing that has been made from dead-stock fabric or taken apart to be re-sewn into a new item... I don't know if I quite consider that vintage, technically, but you could say so in a round-about way :)

[FanOfMiLeyRay]

would you recommend goodwill?

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

@FanOfMiLeyRay Definitely! Sometimes it gets a little picked-over, but I've found some very nice things there :)

[FanOfMiLeyRay]

thanks;)

[KallieGirlCalifornia]

wow thats crazy i'm a huge fan of your blog and videos and I live in Indianapolis!

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

@KallieGirlCalifornia oh wow! Maybe we've met before!!! lol, I go to Lakeview Church in Indianapolis every Sunday :)

[jaybee2425460]

i have a lot of my grandma's blouses, theyre soo cute, and she left a lot of brooches which i wear people are always complimenting me. i have this sunflower brooch and matching ring and i wear them a lot

[edgy9999]

I live in fort wayne!! Ill have to go to bloomington on my way to louisville!

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

@edgy9999 That's not far at all, my father visits Fort wayne for Gaurds sometimes :))

[FireAndIce0o0]

i absolutely love Etsy!

[elyon61]

Lol I've been to that vintage store in the first picture. It's a great place.

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

@elyon61 Yeah, I acturally work there :)

[mellowmelmel]

Oh my! Is that place in Bloomington, Indiana?

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

@mellowmelmel Sure is :)

[mellowmelmel]

: O

What a surprise!!!!

I was born in that town and spent the past six years going to college and grad school there!! I just moved out of Bloomington this past January and am missing it!

I love your videos and blog! Thank you for introducing and getting me interested in the vintage fashion!

[KatVonSue]

Thank you SO much for this video! I just recently found out how much I love vintage stuff, & your video(s) have helped me so much!

[needlel0ver]

I love vintage :) My mother makes fun of me for it, though. She says I dress like an 80 year old woman, but I don't care 'cause I love vintage so much :)

[kasii96jazz]

topshop has som reli nice vintage style clothes :) xxx

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

I'm pretty sure that Topshop's clothing isn't vintage, just vintage-inspired perhaps? ^.^;

[xABitTooGorgeousx]

I LOVE the fact youre so decicated to vintage. something rare with girls our age/ i love vintage shops...adore

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Thank you :)

[panda1960s]

i love etsy <3

[LadySaundra]

Really great ideas by the way! I've seen great stuff in antique stores but forgot all about it..

[LadySaundra]

How to you find out about estate sales?

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

News papers and internet :) Search for "estate sales in ___", depending on the area, some area have more/better estate sales than others :)

[RavishingRedheadd]

you are quite intresting glad i subbed you.

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Very late reply, but I just wanted to say "thank you" :)

[adodds530]

Hmmm...I had to do a double take when you showed those photos at the beginning! That's my town :)

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Bloomington? WOW, awesome! :)

[adodds530]

Yes indeed!! :) I got so excited seeing a photograph of Cactus Flower! I absolutely love that store. It's so darling. This just made my night. haha

[sexybanddork]

o0o0!  I've never heard of Etsy. Must look. :)

[Dottie227]

Can you do a quick tutorial on your hairstyle in this video? :)

[YourDarkestBlue]

Ug I live in tennesse and the nearest vintage store is 30 miles. But it's worth it ^_^

[GTFOTHEFUNKMEISTER]

you sound like winona ryder when she reads the anne frank audio book, it's really nice. thanks for the useful video :)

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Haha, interesting ^_^

[bville409]

you should shop at urban outfitters...

but their clothes are quite expensive but you'll love it

[EmilyNicole26]

I love Charlotte Russe! They have some really cute clothes. I just started watching your videos and I LOVE them! I love the Vintage 1940's look. The hair and clothes were so elegant. :)

Emily

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Yes, I agree! Thank you for watching ^-^

[Chainsawlove06]

I make clothes from vintage patterns all the time!

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

You are blessed with a gift! lol ^_^

[TamikaNurit]

soo not fair .. i live in austria and well .. where i live there isn't a vintage shop and only very few flea markets .. you look great by the way :) love your videos

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

That stinks, I know! But Flea markets are wonderful!! And there is always eBay, which has AMAZING finds ^_^

[AndreaCharlaine]

Cool video, I love going to thrift shops and such for clothes ^_^

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Thank you! ^_^

[Mondoshawn]

another idea: ask your own granny! I have a beautiful dress from my grandma from the 50/60 and it even fits perfectly.

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Aww, I thought I mentioned that ;_; I actually have several 50's dresses from my Grandmother, she was a total fashion junkie + a pack rat. So that's a very good point :)

[LittleMissJuicebox]

no, don't support walmart. the whole company is terrible.

but yeah, thrift stores are the best. vintage stores tend to get a little pricey.

oh, and you forgot to mention, if you can't find anything you like, then make it yourself. D.I.Y.'s the best way to go :)

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Well, for poor folk like me... I'll take what I can get, haha ;)

D.I.Ys are GREAT, or course it wouldn't classify as vintage, but I've always dreamed of making a dress from a vintage pattern :)

[LittleMissJuicebox]

i'm a poor folk too. but once you watch "walmart:the high cost for low prices" you'll understand why i wouldn't support walmart.

true. however...you can trick people into thinking its a true vintage piece :)

some may never even know the difference.

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

haha, I think I like the idea of making a dress that authentic looking XD Well... it's like a dream of mine, to make a dress. All I know how to do are some alterations and what not.

[LittleMissJuicebox]

well i think you should go ahead and try making a dress. but first try it with some fabric you don't admire. and once you got it, make it from fabric of your choice. like they say, practice makes perfect :)

[biocorpses]

I can't look at your Videos No more or else I'll Fall More Deeply in Love With YOU!!! -Alex Castellanos

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

HAHAA, you know, you could make that into a greeting card slogan... I bet you would get a lot of girl's numbers ^_~

[repetitionkillsyou]

Great tips! I never thought about estate sales. :)

[Breeshark]

you're so pretty , im jealous =^.^=

i like listening to you speak lol, i t may sound weird but your voice is really nice and it has a really kind loving sound to it lol.

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Aww, thank you! I sure there is no reason for you to be jealous though ^_^

No, you are not weird... that's the nicest thing said to me in a really long time!

[Breeshark]

you're welcome :D i really enjoy your vids and i like how they're fast and straight to the point. PLUS i love how you're not like all the other girls who wear tons of makeup , your look is really refreshing ! keep up the good work !

[fengzan]

henky

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

...pardon?

[cliquegrlz4life]

lol

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Do you know what it means?! LOL

[ErraticElaine]

Thanks so much! I love vintage clothes, and this helped. Luckily there's a street full of antique stores near my street. :D

Your videos are amazing, Keep them coming :)

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Thank you, and that's great! I truly hope you find something beautiful ^_^

[retropinup13]

great video.

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Thank you ^_^

[laurenbay]

That's so funny.

The shirt you're wearing, I have that I bought from a Yard Sale :)

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Awesome! ^.^ Mine is originally from WetSeal, via the Goodwill :)

[iiiiiiiiiccccccccuuu]

you are So pretty. I like the hat!^.^

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

oh thank you, that means a lot coming from you! =^_^=

[GreatestHAN]

u r half asian(east asian)/half white,right? anyway eurasian is beautiful.

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Yes, and thank you =^_^=

[Yawrrr]

You're half Japanese?

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

yep ;)

[lfbdiamondmind]

I went to a pawn shop a few years ago to buy a TV and bought a broach for $3.00. I talked the guy down from $5.00. I use it as my something old on my wedding day.

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

That's sweet! I get a kick out of haggling too, haha.

I wore so much "old" for my wedding day...My 50's dress, my mother-in-law's inherited pearls and an antique penny in my shoe... all by accident XD

[TwinkletOes24]

oh i love charlotte russe ...i bought my lily allen costume from there :)

[MandyxxMassacre]

Great video!

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Thank you! :)

[MandyxxMassacre]

your welcome!

Very insightful!

[vywienfox]

Do you know "Noa Noa"? They have really nice things! If not, check it out :)

[LisaFreemontStreet]

Thanks so much, dear...you should post this as a video response to my 'retro repro' video. We make a good team! I think this is helpful for a lot of people

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Thank you! I agree, I will have to do that :D

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Thank you :) I don't really work out too much... but I work hard around the house and lift a lot :P

[datgirl25]

gr8t tips!!!!

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Thank you! :)

[Pinkycat112]

I agree my nan has given me tonnes of vintage jewellery

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

That's the best, because not only is it vintage (or antique), but it also has a story to tell ;)

[SinningForever]

THANK YOOOOUUUU!!!!!!!

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Thank YOU ;)

[alexinwonderland5393]

Awesome. =]

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Thanks dear!

[skyyyskiii]

Cool video :] Everybody's Buying Vintage on ebay usually has some neat stuff.

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Thank you :)

[Victorian9322]

great video!

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Thanks!

[elegantlyamused]

Fantastic tips! :) One thing I haven't done is estate sales... I really need to try that one of these days...

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Thanks Casey! :D

[shest07]

Love the tips! I really love your vintage wardrobe, especially the dresses! Makes me want to start one of my own but I never have any idea to shop.

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Thank you! If I were you, I would do it gradually ;)

[alessandraszul]

OMG! This is what I've been looking for! Thank you so MUCH!

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

That's great! Thank you :D

[MiChannel77]

i love your hat too and your shirt and also happy valentine's day! =)

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Thank you much!! Ditto :D

[ALEXiSSOPHiAstudio]

I loove your hat [: Happy Valentines Day!

[StrawberryKoiVintage]

Thank you, thank you! And HVD to you too ^_~