image via the pretty penny blog
even though this blog is called calivintage, i definitely recognize that it firmly resides in the world wide web, so whenever i write a post, it usually includes links to online retailers where anyone can shop, no matter your location. but i recently wrote-up a local shopping guide for a contest on chictopia and thought i might share some of my picks for those of you living in the bay area. for this particular post, i focused only on oakland, which is where i live. but if this is a feature you guys like, i might expand and write more guides with even more shops!
pretty penny vintage: located on college ave, pretty penny offers a wide selection of vintage clothing at seriously affordable prices! not only do they have tons of women’s clothing, shoes, and accessories, but they also have a really great selection of vintage men’s clothing, too. definitely one of my favorite vintage shops in the bay area.
image via mercy vintage
mercy vintage: this shop is on piedmont ave., which happens to be walking distance from my house! it’s the perfect place to shop when you feel like investing in a serious vintage statement piece. they have a carefully selected collection of beautiful vintage dating all the way back to the 20’s and 30’s and up through the 90’s. and it’s where i bought this lovely vintage coat.
image via down at lulu’s myspace page
down at lulu’s: an adorable little vintage boutique with a rad selection and killer window displays. they also have a 2 chair hair salon in the back of the shop (though i could never cheat on my hair stylist, shannon, at revamp salon in sf!).
image via issues
issues: on those days when your wallet wont allow a mega vintage shopping spree, you can get your magazine fix at this cute little magazine shop in the piedmont neighborhood of oakland and pick up some of your favorite high fashion and indie magazines. they even have a case full of pretty jewelry made by cool independent and local designers!
image via rps
rock paper scissors collective: speaking of independent and local designers. stop by the rps shop for cool hand-made clothing, jewelry, books, and zines. in addition the the shop, this space is also an art gallery and they offer a range of cool classes like silkscreening and sewing! it’s a volunteer run organization, and a crucial part of the art community in oakland, so definitely offer your support if you’re ever in the neighborhood.