VINTAGEonPHILLY Goes Places: Pin-up Photoshoot at The Fortress of the Arts

Last weekend, I had the opportunity to visit The Fortress of the Arts, an art collective in North Philly, to do a video project for school. On Sunday, a couple of owner Kat Reilly's meet-up groups converged to do an awesome pin-up photo shoot. It was a long day but so much fun. Here are some pictures I took during the day.

Cheers! VINTAGEonPHILLY

VOP Goes Places: 2nd Street Festival

Some cool sh*t from some independent sellers at the 2nd Street Music Festival......

Amazing handmade earrings from Gaudy Broad

I love this darling little posts I bought from Gaudy Broad's creative genius Miss Asia.

Awesome bags from Audina.

My bestie, Jae from Begal City bought this awesome book of Mother Goose Rhymes. There were also a couple of the coolest Disney Zorro books.

I bought these kitchy beauties for a $1.

My cousin bought a pair of these lovlies at the last First Friday at the Piazza.

Cheers! VINTAGEonPHILLY

VOP GOES PLACES: Life Outreach Thrift Store

Hi readers and vintage lovers. It's been a long time since I've made a post to the site and for that I apologize. I am in the thick of my last semester at Temple University and have had little time to go thrifting. I made up for some time the last couple of weeks and bought some really cool stuff that I will share later today. But for now, I would like to show you all some of the work I have been doing for my class. It's vintage related and I thought you all would enjoy it.


Me and my class partner Kristina write for Philadelphia Neighborhoods, an online publication dedicated to the coverage of under-reported neighborhoods in Philadelphia. We just finished a story on a great thrift store in Allegheny West. We first discovered this church run secondhand shop for charity a few weeks ago while canvassing the neighborhood. Check it out, they could use all the business and support possible.

Cheers! Vintage On Philly

VOP GOES PLACES: Vintage On Florida

First, let me please apologize for my lack of posts over the last couple of weeks. I needed some time to relax and prepare for my next and last semester of college. I've been spending a lot of time with my family and friends.

Currently I am in Florida, visiting my brother, his wife and their 2-year-old baby boy in Orlando. I am planning to also visit my father in Jacksonville later this week. Its been a blast and surprisingly, we kept finding vintage goodies and inspirations. Here are a few of the them.

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I first saw these adorable Dolce Vita oxfords on my sister-in-law and fell in love. Being the sweetheart that she is, she took us all to Ross where me, my little sister and my mom all found a pair in our size. Score!

My brother loves planes. So while we were waiting at a Cracker Barrel for a table, we browsed around the shop and he found an old school wood airplane toy. One of the wings was broken, but we found some crazy glue and it flew like a champ.

My mom found a vintage package of her favorite candy, Mike and Ike. The orignial packaging is so much cooler.

My sister-in-law has been trying to convince my brother to buy a microwave to more easily foods. My brother, being all Emeril Lagasse (big bro is a chef, a pretty awesome one) on us and complained that microwaves destroy the taste of food. I'm inclined to agree, but when you have a hungry toddler running around, pallets and seasonings do not matter as much.

Thankfully, on the way home I spotted a little garage sale in a neighbors driveway and sitting as though it were waiting for her was a used but in very good condition microwave. We convinced them to get it and they also got a couple of very Florida wicker patio chairs, all for a great price.

*All photos belong to Vintage On Philly

Cheers! Vintage On Philly

VOP GOES PLACES: Oma Vintge Cocktail Party and Sale

Last Thrusday, my best friend and fellow photographer for the evening, Jessica and I took a break from the stresses of final exams and stopped by Oma Vintage for the holiday cocktail party. There were treats, drinks and also, a great sale. I found the cutest white belt. I'm thinking about pairing it with some strappy sandals and a baby doll dress circa 1991. Thanks Oma!

The treats.

The people.

The goods.

*All photos belong to Vintage On Philly blog.

Cheers! Vintage On Philly