GRAND OPENING!!!! URBAN LEGENDS VINTAGE

After plenty of crazy nights and stress that would make most people yank their hair out, 

I am extremely proud to say that the time has finally come, ladies and gents:

Urban Legends Vintage is officially open for your shopping pleasure!

And in lieu of our grand opening, 

we're offering FREE SHIPPING ON ALL ORDERS to anyone in the U.S!

From custom-made denim cutoffs for the fashion savvy gals to rare vintage duds for the dudes,

Urban Legends is the place to make your wardrobe ultra-cool.

CLICK HERE to grab some dope threads before they're all gone!

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VANITY VID: MY AWESOME SPRING/SUMMER FASHION HAUL!!!

On Monday {March 21st}, I celebrated my 22nd birthday!

I truly appreciate all of your birthday wishes :)

In lieu of that and my tax return, I did a bit of shopping......Okay...a LOT of shopping! haha

I grabbed some great things from Asos, Forever 21, H&M and Cotton On for the upcoming Spring/Summer season.

And with these new additions to my already massive wardrobe, I'm definitely set for months and months to come.

UP FOR GRABS: VINTAGE UNISEX ARTSY PRINT SHIRT

After much consideration, I decided to sell this shirt.

I've worn it a few times, and since my closet is so massive, it's gotten lost among all of the other crazy stuff that I have.

Since summer is quickly on its way, I know this would be of good use to somebody out there! lol

Although it is technically a men's shirt, it definitely has universal appeal.

Check out this funky shirt and more vintage items in the online shop!

ONE STOP SHOP

So as promised,

I've added even more amazing vintage finds to the shop!

Here are a few of my faves! :)

Get 'em while you can!

Vintage Velvet Grunge Rose Printed Blouse

Vintage Sheer Garden Floral Maxi Dress 

 Vintage Tropical Multi-Color Floral Print Skirt

 Vintage Nerdy Multi-Color Plaid Knit Sweater/Mini Dress

GOOD NEWS IS THE BEST NEWS

This last week has been BANANAS!

But I'm so happy to share with you all the results!

Drumroll please........lol

The Vanity Girl Vintage shop is up and running!!!!!!!

There's tons of fab vintage finds up for grabs, waiting for you to give them a new home.

Though most of the merchandise is primarily for all of you fellow fashionistas,

there are plenty of things for guys to choose from as well.

I'll be updating the site at least once a week and will post new items as they come!

Be sure to click on the SHOP button in the nav bar at the top of the page to visit the site!!

And SPREAD THE WORD! 

Here's what's ready for your purchasing pleasure! ;)

VINTAGE Black Silver Sheer Python Blouse

VINTAGE Unisex Multicolor Plaid Collar Shirt

 

VINTAGE Unisex Lumberjack Plaid Wool Vest

VINTAGE Unisex Multicolor Artsy Print Collar Shirt

VINTAGE Unisex Multicolor Chunky Knit Sweater

VINTAGE Bone Black Tribal Print Blouse

VINTAGE Unisex Plaid Wool Collar Shirt

VINTAGE Unisex Plaid Golf Pullover

VINTAGE Unisex Multicolor Plaid Collar Shirt

On top of this good news is another update about my fashion endeavors.

After a lonnnnnng hunt,

I landed an internship at Who What Wear!

U n b e l i e v a b l e .

I'm here as I blog. lol....and it's still all very surreal to be part of such an amazing company.

Everyone is super nice, and I'm looking forward to all of the hard work that is to come. :)

THEY TRIED TO MAKE ME GO TO REHAB

Hi.
My name is Kameron, and I'm a shopaholic. lol

I need to stop shopping.

Seriously.

I know a closet full of clothes/shoes/accessories is expected

 for most blogging fashionistas to have,

but unlike many of them,

I'm not down with being in debt because of my fashion obsessions.

A chill pill is definitely much needed when it comes to my spending.

And because of the fact that I don't have daddy's credit cards 

{or anyone else's money for that matter} to fall back on,

I have to be smart about this shopping biz.

Paying my rent, bills, and car insurance are amongst my many expenses....

oh, and food. lol
Homelessness is NOT an option, regardless of how chic of a bum I would be. lol
Plus, it's too friggin' cold!

And with me trying to go to London for grad school next fall,

I need to clench tight every penny I've got!

When {not if} I go to London, it's going to suck to have to ship all of my stuff!

So I need to do a whole lotta downsizing in the meantime.

As far as clothing goes, I'm dunzo.

But when it comes to shoes, I can't call it completely quits until I get my paws on

some Jeffrey Campbell kicks that I've been drooling over...{Lita's preferably.}

THEN I'll be done. lol

SHOPPING MADNESS

After a LONNNNG, excruciating lapse of not being able to buy anything outside of the necessary

 gas for my car, pesky bills, and food for the fridge, 

I was finally able to indulge in an extremely overdue shopping trip! 

My roommate Brandi and I hit the mall on Wednesday. 

Yet once we realized most of our money had dwindled away in only about an hour, 

we made our way to one of my favorite thrift spots. 

My first time at this particular thrift store was....mmmm...aiiiiight. lol

I got some pretty cool stuff, 

but for some reason, 

yesterday's trip was the most AMAZING experience I've ever had thrifting!

There were soooooo many items that I snatched up, 

and they had tons of shoes {which was an area they were lacking in upon my first visit}.

In all, I spent 68 bucks and walked away with a huge plastic bag of goodies...

the bag was so big, I felt like I had a Quasimodo-hunch while carrying it on my back. O_o

I didn't want to bombard you all with photos of everything I got,

{primarily because it would take at least 50 snapshots lol}

so I decided to do yet another video haul!

Enjoy!

My MASSIVE thrift haul.

My "mall haul." lol

P.S. I definitely think I'm going to start an online store. 

I know I've been saying that for some time now,

but this recent thrifting adventure caused me to find tons of stuff. 

Though there were plenty things that I knew I wouldn't necessarily wear, 

because they're so fabulous, I felt like SOMEBODY out there has to have them! lol 

Plus, I need to do some closet cleansing.

I'm not sure if I want to go the Ebay route or use BigCartel.

Either way, be on the lOOkout!

THRIFTED TREASURES

Oh, the joy of thrifting. :)

I've always been a fan of getting a whole lotta bang for my buck,

which is a bargain hunter's most infamous quality that I'm pretty sure derived from my mom.

Thrift shopping has definitely helped me to add dope one-of-a-kind pieces to my closet

without breaking the bank. 

Cuh-ching! lol

ISLAND GIRL

While I've always found myself obsessing over countless vintage items I've discovered on Ebay, 

it took me a while before I could actually gain the nerve to actually purchase something.

I think my apprehension was rooted in my mom's voice buzzing in my ear,

where I'd hear a mantra of her parental rants of anxiety about her concerns with online shopping scams.

But after brushing off the worry, I decided to take my chances in my purchase of a few vintage finds.

CHEAPSKATE

MAXIMILIAN

RETRO REVOLUTION

Thank God for vintage vendors!!! lol

I scored this awesome abstract-printed skirt last week from

the amazing Moya, who is a traveling vintage seller by way of San Diego.

Apparently my school has a fair at the midpoint of every quarter for folks to set up shop

and sell their goods to shopping fiends alike myself.

Although there was another small booth where a pair of OC girls were selling

their vintage finds,

I had to check out what Moya had to offer.

I guess you can call me a loyal customer ;)

Lace nighties, acid wash denim, funky hats, and boots galore!

After digging through trunks and rummaging through racks,

I grabbed the skirt, a holey green marina, a bright pink dress with structured shoulders,

and a dope cheetah print leotard.

I know it sounds like A LOT going on,

but these fab finds will definitely be part of my summer attire.

Wearing faux gold & black bamboo earrings, H&M; acid wash vest, Forever 21; black & white striped bodysuit, Forever 21; black bow belt; abstract printed skirt, vintage vendor; beige pumps, Cathy Jean.

A WALK ON THE WILD SIDE

It's a personal relief of mine to discover fashionable finds that

scream out for attention.

Bright colors and abstract prints are exciting ways to distinguish yourself

from the blah, the bland, and the boring.

I love spotting pieces that you can't help but stare at;

things that spark interesting conversations.

With that being said,

I wanted to share with you all a few funky ensembles that

will surely add vibrance to any closet!

Tibi printed satin-jersey dress

Rick Owens angular leather jacket

Jimmy Choo candy acrylic shoulder clutch

Melody Ehsani matrix earrings

Burberry Prorsum knotted leather sandals

Giambattista Valli animal-print silk-shantung coat

Anya Hindmarch byron patent-leather clutch

Kenneth Jay Lane gold multi-chain necklace

Yves Saint Laurent metal cutout-detail cuff

Charlotte Olympia eve ankle boots

DRKSHDW by Rick Owens robot denim & leather jacket

Lisa Marie Fernandez neon green Jasmine dress

Fendi suede chiffon cutout sandals

Balmain night pearl leather clutch

Dannijo finley silver plated Swarovski earrings

Dannijo sparo silver plated Swarovski cuff

Marc by Marc Jacobs zip-pull studs

MY CHERIE AMOR

l o v e .

What would life be without it?

I never understood why people can be so bitter when it comes to Valentine's Day.

Of course we have people in our lives that we love {family/friends},

but it also includes remembering the things that we have a true passion for.

Valentine's Day is not only about celebrating the bond you share with those close to you,

it's also about embracing your own self-worth.

Whether you're livin' single, or have that special someone to snuggle up to,

the most important person that you can't forget about is...YOU! :)

So with that said,

❤HAPPY VALENTINES DAY!!!!❤

Treat yourself to being primped && pampered, as you should be!

Or better yet, have someone do it all for ya! lol

Since Kevin has planned our V-Days for the last few years, it's my turn to be the romantic.

Dinner & a movie is what's in store for us,

yet as always, I have a few other tricks up my sleeve ;)

I can't give too much away because he's probably reading this post! hahahah

But through all of the mayhem that we've put each other through,

I can definitely say that my list of not-so-great times can't even compare to all of the pages of the good.

I'm usually very good with words, but he makes me feel all mushy inside

{as corny as that may sound}.

One of my favorite songs is "He loves me" by the phenomenal Jill Scott.

It's probably the best song that describes my love for him.

Beyonce's rendition of it blew me away, so I'd like to share it with you all!

Enjoy!

Here's a handful of items that I've had my eye on.

I guess you can call it my V-Day wishlist ;)

Bordello hot pink glitter pumps:: Patricia Field

Moschino Cheap & Chic lurex-knit heart dress:: Net-A-Porter

Gray foil lips tee:: Forever 21

Mulberry heart zip leather purse:: Net-A-Porter

Dangerous love potion tee:: Wildfox Couture

Lace print nylon tricot 3/4 sleeve dress:: American Apparel

Emma mesh lace bra:: Forever 21

Yves Saint Laurent rouge volupté:: Sephora

Spot tux playsuit:: Topshop

Heart over-the-knee socks, heart kneee socks, lace flower tights,

dusty pink vintage lace tights, tomato opaque tights:: Topshop

Sunday Monday Happy Days

Forever 21 is one of the country's leading retailers.

With their chic finds and even more fab prices,

what more can you ask for as a shopaholic?!?!

It's no secret that I'm an avid && loyal F21 customer. lol

And in browsing the online site earlier today,

I came across Forever's brand new release of their Twist line!

Full of stylish rompers, polka dotted cardigans, and sailor boy stripes,

the limited edition collection takes on the era of the 1950s.

Upon flipping through the lookbook set in a diner

remniscent of the old school show "Happy Days,"

you'll find Kendall Jenner {lil' sis of Kim, Kourtney, and Khloe Kardashian}

to be the modern poster-girl for the collection!

She looks adorable!

Find these looks && more over at Forever21.com!!! :)

Hurry!

The Twist line is only available for a limited time!

Happy shopping!

Chiggity Check

Hi.

My name is Kameron Simpson,

and I'm addicted to shopping! lol

Alike most fashionistas, I have a guilty pleasure for spending money on fabulous things.

It's one of those obsessions that will never cease to rule my pockets.

And with payday being right around the corner,

scooping up more funky pieces to add to my closet

is most definitely a must! :)

Dear Summer

When reading consistent tweets, blog posts, and articles about

Mercedes Benz Fashion Week this year,

you tend to get a bit envious of all of the lucky fashion goers

that've been granted access to the industry's most anticipated event.

{..or maybe that's just me lol}

Not only have I been itching with anxiety to view all of the collections,

I've been looking forward to doing some serious shopping as the fall season arrives.

Here's a handful of items that I definitely have to have in my closet

by the time this summer heat ends.

On a little side note, I just moved into my new apartment!!!!

It feel sooooo good to have a place to call your own,

and this is definitely the greatest step I can take toward Mz. Independent Road lol

I'm STILL unpacking {even though I moved in on Saturday},

and I'm whipping up a handful of new creations for my line.

I can finally spread out and get to cuttin' && sewin', rather than being annoyed at my mom yelling at me for leaving patterns and fabric pieces in the middle of the living room floor lol

Once I get completely settled in, I'll give you all a peek into my humble abode :)