Flea Market Barcelona - XMas Special!!!!!!

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New York's Flea Markets

New York..... New York is the city of my dreams. Mine and of many others, I am sure. That is why every time I can, every time I have an excuse or opportunity, even though I don't like to fly, I get into an airplane and there I go. That's what happened this time as well, an opportunity came, just another excuse, and I didn't think twice. I went! When arriving there the same sensation as before….as really being in “a city that doesn't sleep”. No matter where, or what time, there is always someone in the street, some open bar or store. There's always animation, confusion, culture, entertainment, life! Just wondering around on those streets, among the people or the buildings is some kind of rewarding. From downtown to uptown, from East to West the neighborhoods succeed continuously, ones after the others. All different and unique, yet part of a bigger set. There are, however, certain repetitions that contribute to the unit of the city. Some of these repetitions are the Flea Markets. They exist in almost every neighborhood, with different sizes or shapes, exclusively dedicated to second hand, or not. It is a kind of deal that has its roots in the city itself; it's a way of living that was born from real necessities, from real lacks. I think that is why everyone who visits NY should see, at least, one Flea Market. I have visited several of them and still I am sure I have not seen even half. It's easy to make a quick search and find a lot of different addresses to go, then you just have to decide! I also noticed repetitions here, similarities. All the Fleas I have been have common traces, the vinyl's, the decoration object's, the knick-knack, clothes… But it's not just that, it's the way of displaying the stands, the way of positioning in space, the way of looking and being. Most of them are located in parking lots; empty spaces between buildings, spaces with a specific function reinvented for a couple of days a week. One of my favorites is the Sunday Brooklyn Flea. And it is this one because on Sundays it is located under the Brooklyn Bridge on the Brooklyn side (of course!) looking at Manhattan. This is a special place, but the Flea is also special. It's a chic Flea, more then others, a true vintage paradise! You can find everything here, in pretty good conditions and variety. Although it has a lot of people visiting, the place is wide and you can relax and enjoy your search, easily. If hunger or cold start pressing you, you can always stop for a while at the food and beverage stands they have and enjoy their specialties. This is a total Flea, with everything we deserve! So, it was with a little sorrow that I saw the night falling on us. I had to say good-bye to the bridge, to the flea, to the city…But I know I will come back, and that is already enough for me!

StilinBerlin installation by NIGHTBOUTIQUE.

StilinBerlin invites you to celebrate the first issue of their printed edition.

Come and listen to celebrational tunes by GLOW,

LOVE&MERCY and
JUDY CHECKTER and enjoy a special StilinBerlin installation by
NIGHTBOUTIQUE.

Samstag, 28. November 2009

19:00 - 22:00

KIM, Brunnenstrasse 10

YOUR NIGHTBOUTIQUE HOSTS

FOR FROCKS THAT ROCK AND SEXY SPECS VISIT FROCKSTAR..!

Frockstar is a wallet friendly vintage fashion and accessories collection specialising in unique vintage fashion to help you create all your favourite looks from 70's Glamourpuss to 80's Powermaiden. Sub brand 4eyes is a specialist range of vintage sunglasses and fashion glasses (vintage frames reglazed with clear glass.) We source a variety of styles including rare designer gems from the likes of Oliver Peoples, Ray Ban and Balenciaga to the very hard to come by and on trend (thanks Madge) original 60’s upswept glasses.

So why not pay us a visit..?

You’ll find us at the Vintage Pop Up Market, 85 Brick Lane, on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays throughout December. Look out for our trademark Frockstar logo and fake flowers. The Vintage Pop Up Market is relatively new and one of few markets in London solely dedicated to vintage. As well as Frockstar you’ll find a plethora of other stalls, all very different in their style and product. Don’t be surprised to find a stall full of fabulous 80’s party dresses alongside another selling vintage lace 20’s numbers and handmade headwear to go with. Prices vary from stall to stall but are generally recession shopper friendly…

Pop up and see us...!

4^th-6^{th DECEMBER}

11^th-13^{th DECEMBER}

18^th-20^{th DECEMBER}

Fridays 11am-5.30pm

Saturdays 11am-6pm

Sundays 10am-5pm

Vintage Vogue Fashion Fair Essex, UK - Sun 6th December 09

The Vintage Vogue Fashion Fair features top vintage dealers selling a great selection of vintage and retro clothing, including pieces from 1920's -1980's. This fair ranges from high fashion to high street.

Time: Dealers 9.00-10.00am. Public 10.00-3.00pm
Entry fee: £5 Dealers hour/£3.50 Public 10am onwards

Brentwood School Sports Centre, Middleton Hall Lane, Brentwood, Essex CM15 8EE, United Kingdom.

Visit http://www.essexvintagefashionfair.com for more info.

Petula Clark's Jumble Sale

Petula felt so strongly that she had to sing about them. . . kind of catchy...kind of weird. Love it!



Jx

Flea Market Barcelona Second Anniversary and cakes....

I can't wait for the next Flea Market in Barcelona, it's going to be our second anniversary and this means that things are going pretty well and our job worked out fine!

One of the most difficult missions we have now is to make a huge cake (a Flea Cake!) to share it with all our followers but... Does anybody know any recipe called Flea Market Cake? I found this when I was googleing: Cake but it didn't convince me really...

I'm actually thinking about making another carrot cake, but i'm still practising and it's still pretty far from the one I tried in Berlin (made by our lovely friend and flohmarketer Jo and also the best carrot cake maker EVER!!!!). I need help, then.... any suggestion?

To all those who would like to come to share this special day with us, El Flea Barcelona would take place this Sunday 8th Nov from 5:30 pm until 9:30pm at maumau.