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BEST SEATTLE GOTH & THRIFT STORES: RED LIGHT VINTAGE, METRO CLOTHING CO. FASHIOLISTA: SHARE & SAVE FASHION FINDS.


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A reader asked: “What’s the best neighborhood for alternative shopping in Seattle, Washington?” My answer: Capitol Hill. Go to Broadway East, north of East Olive Way, for a cluster of Goth and secondhand shops.

Creatures of the night congregate at Metro Clothing Company (231 Broadway Ave E, open til 9pm). There’s a large selection of Gothic, Industrial, rockabilly, fetish, and military fashion for men and women.

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Right at the entrance… Iron Fist zombie shoes! (They’re available online here and here)

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Metro carries brands such as New Rock, Lip Service, Demonia, Shrine, Metropolis and more.

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Wouldn’t it be great to keep your favorite fashion finds in one place? I’ve started using Fashiolista, a site that lets you search for and save style inspiration.

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Come add my Fashiolista profile to see my wishlists and outfits. The site’s expanding fast, and just added a Japanese site translation — so look for more Tokyo style on there soon.

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I met up with nomadic Naomi, my Pirate first mate (we run a Tokyo TV hosting, production arranging and consulting company, remember?). Her epic Lolita coat is by Algonquins, from Closet Child Tokyo.

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The drizzle gave me an excuse to wear my Mark Jacobs rainboots, which I got years ago. They’re similar to these MJ boots with a cute bird print. Surprisingly affordable.

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We stopped by Red Light Vintage. As Seattle Weekly put it, “It’s like raiding your parents’ closet, if your parents were Twiggy and MC Hammer.”

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The thrift clothing paradise has two locations, including 312 Broadway.

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The selection ranges from the dubious to the divine. With two floors, the shop’s ripe for plundering.

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Don’t miss out on the basement. It’s Halloween heaven!

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Friendship wall rug, anyone?

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Or a rainbow dolphins fairy dress?

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Any store with a Pirate section deserves an “Arr.”

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With racks for Steampunk, Goth Rocker and 80s prom, Red Light Vintage is a Seattle must-visit.

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PS: The Fashion Brewery blog proclaims it’s “La Carmina Week!” Thanks so much to Telena for interviewing me.

PPS: You can now bid on my Luisaviaroma Worth Couture pug dog, in a charity auction to benefit UNICEF. More photos of me and the toy here.

Do you like to vintage shop? What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever found in a secondhand store? Don’t forget to follow me on Fashiolista for more inspiration.

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IFB CONFERENCE, NY FASHION WEEK BLOGGERS PANEL: BRANDS, ADS & SPONSORED POSTS. SLEEVEY WONDERS SLIP-ON SLEEVES.


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It was an honor to speak at IFB Conference during NY Fashion Week. I uploaded a video of my moments on the mike.

Keep reading for the goods, and to learn about a marvelous garment for Lolita dresses!

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I spoke on the “What are Bloggers Worth?” panel, to an audience of hundreds. What advice did I give? How was my performance?

Watch the video above and on YouTube to decide. (You can also subscribe to my lacarmina channel.)

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I’m in love with my lace sleeves, a gift from Sleevey Wonders. Since I dislike wearing heavy blouses under sleeveless dresses and Lolita JSKs, these garments are an elegant solution. Made with 4-way stretch fabric, they transform the same dress into a completely different look (a clever way to expand your wardrobe). And the design is slimming: no Photoshop!

Sleevey Wonders generously offered 15% off all orders, with the code LACARMINA15 — so support indie and women-run businesses, and shop away. You can also add their Facebook for more ideas to beautify your wardrobe.

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Another lovely Lolita accessory: handmade hair flowers clips. A present from Angelica Brigade.

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Always fun to see Bryanboy. He spoke on the IFB social media panel.

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Jennine Jacob of The Coveted founded IFB and organized this event — she rocked it. (Photos above by BFA.)

Tiger striped dress: gifted by Sourpuss. (Click to buy the same dress, in cupcake pink and black print.)
Bone necklace: got at the Monomania shop in Laforet Harajuku. Similar to this.

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Yukiro wears a Nyanpire cat cosplay jumpsuit from Tokyo.

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The other ladies on my panel: Susan Schwartz – Glamour; Jessie Thorpe – Denimology; Jenni Radosevich – I Spy DIY; Kat Griffin – Corporette; Lauren Tesar – Lifebooker.

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Always a pleasure to see our friends at Lyst.

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Jinna Boo of Grease & Glamour moderated the panel.

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To those of who you came: it was wonderful to meet you.

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And to those who couldn’t make it… hope to see you next time!

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Check out more photos from the Evolving Influence event.

Did you enjoy my fashion blogging talk? Intrigued by the Sleevey Wonders garments? I wear a different pair of sleeves in my Industrial dance video for Japan.

Click-click-click below…

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