review from the gutter: Indian Summer

It being a rainy lazy sunday and I thought I would finally check out/visit my darling friend Kim Selling at her new job. Kim (a fellow fashion blogger/writer/poet and overall dope human being) landed the ideal job for her; working at hidden gem of the vintage finds at a thrift store in Capital Hill called Indian Summer.

KIM!!

On the corner of Mercer & Summit (down the block from Top Pot Doughnuts) Indian Summer is a tiny spot but it packs a punch! Items vary from the late 50's to more modern pieces. Even has a nice little section of men's clothing  (found an awesome sweater for the boyfriend) and also carries adorable kid's fashion.

Not to mention everything is reasonable priced. ($10-40) Plus Indian Summer does sell, trade, and buy clothes so if you have anything you need to get off your hands or want to upgrade your own closet, stop by.

   

Now I am not just giving this store a great review because my friend Kim works there (although that does help) but for real, Indian Summer is a vintage store with no attitude or fuss. The staff is friendly, helpful, kind, and of course all have spot on style. You can find anything on those racks that will fit all shapes, sizes, and prefect for any age. 

 

But the biggest test is; "Yeah, but did you leave empty handed?" No! I am proud to say I left with three pieces, something for the boyfriend AND I didn't break the bank. This guttersnipe couldn't be happier.

But hey! Check it out for yourself.

To find out more check out their Instragram (@Indiansummervintage), Facebook page, blogspot, AND for those readers not from Seattle even there is an etsy online store. Opened 1-6 PM Monday - Sunday.

           

playing dress up is the best part of shopping

#chbp

 

This is from last night.

Seattle is known for it's music scene and our festivals. One of them is "capitol hill block party" better known in the twitter world as #chbp. It's always a great line up every year but overall I am just not a die hard fan for block party like most of my friends.

Last night however my boyfriend was able to get us free tickets so why not right? We were able to catch the tail end of Flaming Lips and see all of Dirty Projector's set. Ideal night.

 

It's getting chilly here in Seattle which I have no issue with. My dad was going through one of this closets when he found this gem of a sweater. I wore it last night and was really impressed by how many people stopped me to ask where I got it from. I felt so cool! Almost too cool....

 

Fun to give the new age hipster answer; "Oh! This old thing. It's my dad's."

 

Nike Outlet SB x Dress (A List in LA - Stussy) $16.00 x necklace (goodwill) $1.00

Sweater (stole it from my dad. Good luck getting it back!)

SssssUPER!

 

Just got back home from Hedgebrook. And... Awww! It feels good. (Can't wait to go back but still good to be home.)

It's just what I needed to recollect my thoughts and get back to some serious writing. I just watched Sixteen Candles, unpacked and now watching Can't Hardly Wait. This evening I am getting ready to go host the lovely Raven Taylor's chapbook release party.

Very excited!

It's gonna be a good week. I can feel it.

 

 

Shoes (Nordstrom Rack)

Pants (Forever 21) $25.00

Tank Top (Forever 21) $12.00

Necklace (Goodwill) $7.00