A few months ago I spent some time in Long Beach visiting my friend Arlene. Long Beach is definitely a vintage lovers paradise. I think I saw more vintage stores then I did Starbucks. Well here is my rundown of must stop at stores if you are in Long Beach.
P.S….While your there check out the live band karaoke at Alex’s Bar… now that was a good time.

The Vintage Collective

repeat boo-teek

Sugar Lee

Elan Collection

La Bomba

Sneaky Tiki Boutique

Xcape and Deja Vu

NaNa-La

Imonni, Inc.

Thinking about checking out 4th street? Save the Long Beach Shoppers Map

The online boutique Misamu which sells designer labels such as Nanette Lepore, LaROK, Ya Ya, True Religion, Rachel Pally, Velvet and many more. Has offered Punky Style readers a 15% discount for a month on all non sale items by entering the coupon code ‘punkystyle‘ at checkout. I added a their link in my side bar so you can easily find it.

Tonight my girlfriends and I are having a goodbye party to bid farewell to my favorite show on television ever. The series finale of Gilmore Girls is tonight. Thats right its over…forever! I haven’t been this upset since My So Called Life went off the air. What am I going to do with my Tuesday nights for the rest of my life?

Some Gilmore links for you…

If you’re a rocker at heart, it’s time to look the part. Garnier Fructis and VH1 invite you to enter the Rock Your Style contest. Upload your ‘before and after’ photos – your everyday self and your inner rock star – for a chance to attend VH1 Rock Honors 2008. The person with the best rock ‘n’ roll transformation will win a trip to attend VH1 Rock Honors 2008, where they will walk the red carpet and receive their favorite rock ‘n’ roll hairstyle from a Garnier Fructis hairstylist.

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10. A fake set of nails…why would I pay someone to make me look tacky?
9. A huge SUV…I’ll stick to my 35mpg thank you very much.
8. Any thing from the V.S. PINK collection, Writing across your bum was so 2002.
7. Jewelry from Tiffany & Co. I will however still accept gifts from there.
6. Ringback tones. If you like your friends don’t make them listen to “my humps” when they call.
5. A Pussy Cat Dolls Cd…because im not in highschool wearing Baby Phat jeans
4. A subscription to Cosmo. I like fashion, not reading about how to please your man.
3. Crocs..because I’m not a 40 year old house wife trying desperately to be hip.
2. Diet pills…because I know how to get off my couch.
1. Coach Bags…I will save those for the girls with no personal style.

What 10 things would you never spend money on?

Saturday May 12th @ 3:00 pm. J.C. will be celebrating their 1 year anniversary of the Newbury Street shop. The first 100 customers will receive limited, numbered, signed, silk screened posters – As well as some other goodies. They will also be releasing a fresh batch of new t-shirt designs and jewelry.

Doors open at 3:00 pm. It is suggested that you get there early. Previous releases have shown dedicated customers coming from all parts of the U.S. and Canada – some even camping out the night before, just to be first in line. See you there!

I’m glad the popularity of the “I’m not a plastic bag” is making environmental consciousness oh so fashionable and hip. But its not the only way to be eco-trendy. Check out these sites and products to help take part. Will you really want that Anya Hindmarch bag once every girl on your block has it anyway?

Brimfield Flea Market starts tomorrow.
Brimfield is the largest outdoor antiques show in the north east and it is going on this week in my state. If you live in or around MA and love antiques, collectibles and vintage items this is the place to be.

The Hillcrest area has a ton of cute little shops like Rags The Fashion Exchange and some of your everyday favorites such as American Apparel. But these two stores are defiantly on my must see list.

Buffalo Exchange
Hillcrest
3862 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103

Flashbacks
3849 5th Ave
San Diego, CA 92103