places: Design Archives

Design archives was the first vintage shop I visited in Greensboro, and I ABSOLUTELY fell in love. The funny thing is that I am more content with being in the store than purchasing clothing. The atmosphere is a nostalgia that I can only assume, because, obviously I am an 80's baby. I believe that is why i am so fascinated with vintage...everything. I enjoy history and pop culture, culminated together they create ME! Back to the story at handy. Design Archive's is a haven for designer vintage or any vintage ready to wear design. They carry it all from hats to shoes to purses to curtains. The prices are moderate and they also have a layaway system! They also have a cute little poodle, "Boggie" to keep you entertained while shopping. Check them out!

Hours of operation:
Mon thru Fri - 11-7.
Sat 11-6
Sun - 1-5.
338 TATE STREETGREENSBORO, NC 27403
Phone: (336) 272-1800

http://www.shopdesignarchives.com/

catch me out.

miss lipstank.

things: girlgang

"girlgang provides colourful, casual threads for streetwise ladies. They like to say to the world ‘I’m a girl, get over it!” through the power of their clothes – street inspired but unapologetically feminine. girlgang’s designer, pinklady, has no formal fashion training but cut her fashion teeth on the battleground that is Portobello market, way back in the last millennium (98-99). She did study illustration however, and you’ll find that each collection is based around the prints she creates from her drawings and scribblings. She’s also quite a nostalgic type, so other influences include favourite bygone era’s, from the 18th century to art deco to the 80’s. Pinklady is a born and bred Londoner and girlgang is very much a London label – all the garments are hand printed and MADE IN LONDON town."

www.myspace.com/girlgang

i really just thought the picture was refreshing.

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miss lipstank.

things: tartan a.k.a. Plaid

circa: not exactly known

Tartan has been used for hundreds of centuries by Scottish and Celtic cultures. Tartan comes from the Irish tarsna - crosswise & Scottish Gaelic tarsuinn - across. However, another derivation may be from Old French tartaine - cloth, implying the introduction of checked woollen cloth in the early middle ages which simply became popular in the Highlands. Interesting, huh?

I chose to to write about this topic because I am weakened by a man in plaid. It is my kryptonite if worn appropriately, such as being clad in a Ralph Lauren Oxford as opposed to an entire short set. Here are a few presentable plaid ensembles, enjoy!

miss lipstank.

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people: me

I have neglected this blog for too long. It has almost been two months since I have posted and I apologize to the little fanbase that I have. All I can say is LIFE. I'll bring it back by taking it back!

me at a friend's 80's party.

miss lipstank.

<-- caught out.

things: Harriet the Spy

circa: 1996

I watched this movie for the first time in like 7 years yesterday. It is HANDS DOWN in my top 10. I wanted to be Harriet, I wanted her life. I think it's weird that I watched it yesterday and still want her life. The whole movie epitomizes the childhood of the 90's. Granted their roller blading was equivolent to my hide-and-go seek, the happiness they had is so nostalgic right now. The wardrobe of the flick is what had me going off. Marian Hawthorne was like the ULTIMATE villian (bitch), but that sixth grader WENT OFF in that houndstooth blazer. I was like oh my god, she is my little girl. I can't wait for my daughter, I want her to be eclectic and intellectual just like her mother. Everything about this story was great, the relationships, the morals, the context (I'm not sure what city, but it was BEAUTIFUL). Harriet was my hero, it's like we had the same brain.

"I want to see everything, I want to know everything."- Harriet M. Welsch

miss lipstank.

people: My Boy Andy

I'm sorry I haven't blogged in a while. LIFE is demanding. Here's a qoute from my boy Andy.

"I've decided something: Commercial things really do stink. As soon as it becomes commercial for a mass market it really stinks. "

I believe after something becomes mainstream it loses its luster. Keep it preserved, stay vintage.

FUCK! I love him.

miss lipstank.

things: the soundtrack of my life. volume two.

I get so damn excited when i'm wtiring up these lists! I hope you all are finding the tracks you've never heard!

26. Just Me And You- Tony Toni Tone
27. Love Song- Jean Grae
28. Woman To Woman- Barbara Mandrell
29. Love Hangover- Diana Ross
30. Lets Stay Together- Al Green
31. Never Can Say Goodbye- J5
32. Rubberband Man- The Spinners
33. My Girl- The Temptations
34.Just My Imagination- The Temptations
35. Yes I’m Ready- Barbara Mason
36. Silly- Deniece Williams
37.Pastime Paradise- Stevie Wonder
38. Teenage Love- Slick Rick
39. Walk Like An Egyptian- The Bangles
40. Manic Monday- The Bangles
41. Who You Wit- HOVA
42. 10 Crack Commandments- Biggie
43. Scar Tissue- Red Hot Chili Peppers
44. How’s It Going Down- DMX
45. Kissing You 1&2- Total
46. Eyes Better Not Wander- Nicole Wray
47. All I Want- 702
48. It Never Rains In Southern California- Tony Toni Tone
49. 5 O’Clock- Nonchlant
50. Only You- Kwame the Polka Dot Kid
51. Can’t Be Wasting My Time- Mona Lisa <----- I know yall don’t remember that!!!!!

miss lipstank.