One of my favorite things to do is treasure hunt at flea markets on
the weekends! I personally love the Pasadena City College Flea Market,
which takes place on the first Sunday of every month, because it always
has great one of a kind pieces of furniture at affordable prices! Now that my
house is starting to come together, I was on a hunt for unique things to
decorate it with including some smaller antique wood furniture, picture
frames, small mirrors, and cute vases. Although I didn't get everything
I was in search for, I still had a blast and found some other
treasures. One of the reasons I love antique flea markets so much is
that you just never know what you're going to find and bring home! I
ended up getting some really random things like old iron hangers, a gold
belt, a wooden horse thing to decorate the garden, some plants, and a
couple picture frames from the 1940s.
I
kept my outfit super simple and comfortable yesterday. I wore an Emma
and Sam tank top, Joe's Jeans cutoff shorts, Jeffrey Campbell booties,
and a hat. I spiced up the outfit with layers and layers of silver
jewelry from Vanessa Mooney.
Below are some helpful tips for flea market shopping.
Tips:
1) Wear comfortable shoes because you'll be doing a whole lot of walking!
2) Apply sunblock and bring a hat because
like yesterday, the sun can get really intense. Always protect your
skin from the sun's intense rays because skin cancer ain't no joke,
y'all!
3) Either Arrive Early or Arrive Late--if
you have specific items in mind and you want the first pick, go early.
That way you'll also avoid the heat. But there are benefits for
arriving near pack up time. If you're willing to miss out on the first
picks, go later because sellers are more willing to adjust prices at the
end of the day when the probability of selling their items are lower.
It really depends on your own preference. I personally prefer to go
early and get my pick first.
4) Make sure to bring cash.
5) Go prepared with water and maybe some snacks.
6) If
you're in search for furniture, make sure you bring a car that can
transport your furniture home. Flea markets don't come with delivery so
make sure to think ahead!
7) Don't walk away from an item you're in love with. If you're
in love with the piece (especially furniture), bite the bullet and buy
it! If you love it, chances are there's someone else that loves it just
as much or more! Remember...these are usually one of a kind pieces that
you won't be able to find at a furniture store like Pottery Barn or
Crate & Barrel! I need to follow this tip myself because I have done
this countless times. I'll walk away to think about it and come back to
see it has a sold sign on it.
Happy Labor Day to you all!! I gotta go get ready for some BBQ fun with my boyfriend and friends now! Don't forget to have fun and stay hydrated today!
Tank: Emma and Sam (LF Stores)
Cutoff Shorts: Joe's Jeans (
here)
Hat: LF Stores
Necklaces: Vanessa Mooney (
here)
Bracelets: Vanessa Mooney (
here and
here), Luv AJ (
here), and thrifted
Rings: Amrita Singh, TomTom Jewelry, vintage
Booties: Jeffrey Campbell 'Isley' (
here in black)
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