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Photos taken on iPhone 4 with Instagram.

xo,

Sabrina London

Sneak Peek: Festival Style

As the last band packs their emergency guitar strings for Coachella, festival style is back with a vengeance. This time the capes are longer and the colors even brighter, as we're seeing more gypsy-inspired looks.

My favorite iteration of this trend uses a bold centerpiece graphic on the back. I recently thrifted this incredible silk vintage Italian men's shirt with the most elaborate sun graphic (reminds me of Versace). Combine the slouchy, over-sized fit and lightweight silk, and it's a PERFECT pick for concert season.

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I'm also slack-jawed over this vintage burnout silk gypsy cape at Bustown Modern. The translucent cut-outs and female graphic are just insane. I'm a little weary of wearing tassels (as a general rule), but if any coat could dissuade me, this is it. Just magnificent.

xo,

Sabrina London

Don't Paint: Innovate! Decal Wall Art

My husband and I are a pair of 20-something-year-old screenwriting/comedy improving/vintage hawking/Myspace workin' folks with very little time for much else. But ever since we moved into our new apartment, we've really wanted to make the space feel like home. Much hipster fag debate has transpired, arguing the merits of "modern minimalism" vs. "indie shabby chic" as an aesthetic.

My husband is of the modern minimalism persuasion. He likes black clean lines and maybe the occasional Japanese toy art. My taste is much more "Not Urban Outfitters, but Like Urban Outfitters." I don't want my home plastered with the same canvas-litho ironic artwork as every college freshman in America. But in theory, I really dig the quirky, vintage-inspired look: antiquey picture frames, maple wood furniture, wallpaper, and pea-soup colored couches.

So what to do? Two polar opposite tastes. One apartment.

Raising our white flags, we decided to paint an accent wall in our bedroom as a compromise. Whilst researching paint, I incidentally stumbled across a fascinating alternative we both jumped onboard: wall decal art.

This technique uses easy-to-remove vinyl that won't damage or permanently stain your walls, which is perfect for renters. Instead of painting (or in addition to), you can instantly transform a room with customizable decals. Many shops let you pick the colors, size of the decal, even text (Sean's idea: a giant I ♥ COCKS in our hallway. Quickly vetoed). The bigger pieces cost upwards of $250, but if you shop around, you can find a good steal (the milk and cookie decal below is only $35!).

Suffice it to say, I am totally geeking out over this. These are a few of our top picks, which we will probably narrow down to 3 or 4 for different rooms. I can't wait!

Dezign With a Z

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Sabrina London

Pastels, Polka Dots and Prints

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Sabrina London

Auction Day!

That's right, ladies and gummy worms, it's an auction day! If you haven't already, place your bids and stake your claim on the vintage garb you simply can't live without... HERE.

Outfit: Vintage '60s Coat. Blouse by H&M. Shredded Jeggings by Timeless Boutique on Melrose. Camel Ankle Boots by Liliana.

xo,

Sabrina London

Tape My Heart

After a traumatic two and half weeks without my Mac, my husband came home bearing gifts. The first was this incredible cassette tape necklace I'd spotted at Kat Von D's Wonderland. I fell in love from the moment I realized those hanging chains were meant to be spools of shredded tape (♥!).

The second gift was my totally revamped, back-in-action MacBook Pro that I'm writing from now. Yes, my rock star of a husband shelled out $400 to have my laptop fixed. That's pretty sensational of him, and deserving of many, many kisses.

Which I will attend to now.

xo,

Sabrina London

Springtime at Alameda Vintage

Just added to Alameda Vintage!

xo,

Sabrina London