If I lived in So-Cal I would...

REGULARLY HIT THE SHOPPING SCENE. 


Everything down in Southern California has a different vibe than where I currently live. (Nor-Cal). It's a fast, paced environment when it comes to anything and I mean ANYTHING. Parties are going on every single night, kids are always up to date with the latest technology and clothing stores are always competitive with each other; they're always changing and having sales like no other, getting rid of inventory that is no longer in 'style'. Little do people know, that what is, supposedly out of style, will always come back with a vengeance.


Thrift Stores know exactly how to do it. The ones in busier cities that is, because up here, it's very difficult to find specific items that are the latest craze...like, for example on my last trip to the thrift store I was searching for a fitted pencil skirt. Do you know how hard it is to look for dresses that fit someone like me? (96lbs and 5ft1) Everything fits me huge. Every skirt that came across was too big for me and that is because the items here are scarce and people are smart because they know that they will never ever be able to find a good skirt, so they don't send them to the SALVATION ARMY or the GOODWILL, to where people like me, will be needing one and looking high and low for one. 


In So-Cal, you will probably find a whole aisle dedicated to pencil skirts, because trends come and go and its not that hard to find items in a city where there are at least 10 thrift or bargain stores. 


People should be grateful to be surrounded by stores like these; they always come in handy.


And of course, RETRO KITTEN APPAREL is one of them. Although RKA is not an 'official' location, it is in the city, and it's easier for people who live around it, to shop online and receive their items quicker and for cheaper shipping.


DO NOT MISS AN OPP. LIKE THIS. RETRO KITTEN APPAREL IS RIGHT AT YOUR FINGERTIPS! AND CARRIES THE BEST IN VINTAGE. (SOMETHING I WISH WE HAD UP HERE IN NOR-CAL!) 

spring break is right around the corner! Get your dresses, girls!

(Wear this one with cute, peep toe pumps! It's super classy.)

FOR MORE CLOTHING AND ACCESSORIES GO TO 

 RETROKITTENAPPAREL.COM

 

 

Vintage wear, here and there on todays celebrities!

MODERN DAY PUNK, PIN-UP, AND VINTAGE CELEBRITIES

Amy Winehouse , Katy Perry, Gwen Stefani. These are just a few celebrities, who have, basically decided to become trend setters with styles that were used not too long ago.

For example, Katy Perry channels back to the 1930’s era wearing plenty of wiggle dresses and peep hole pumps as well as bright pastel colors and A LOT of pin-up bathing suits. I don’t have anything against her wearing those sets, because she can def. pull them off. I do have a problem though…when she wears them to awards shows or concerts. And I don't know who let Minnie Mouse out of her Disney cave in that last image but someone needs to send her back. It’s like Katy only wears dresses and such in photo-shoots, but she forgets to wear them to important events. Someone needs to remind her. Someone like Amy Winehouse.

Yeah, she is old school,  (I haven’t really heard much about her actually) but Amy is a true vintage style icon, from her 1950’s ‘beehive’ to her …um…drug addiction. She really does know how to keep true to the Sex, Drugs, Rock & Roll era. But aside from her problems, lets look at the good side of Amy Winehouse. She can SING and dresses like she doesn’t even belong in the 2000’s, which is always a good and fun thing. Although there are times when it looks like she needs serious help in getting the rest of herself up to date. 

I found these images of Amy and thought outfit number 2 and 4 would be good enough for us to wear and not be embarrassed to be seen in. I also had a hard time trying not to block out her face on outfit number one, but you do have to have proof that it is indeed Amy Winehouse.

Let’s talk about Mrs. Stefani. She definitely knows how to dress young and she is very versatile especially because of the music style she has. When she was with No Doubt, Gwens’ style was a bit ‘out there’ as shown in the first photo example.  I can’t help but think that Gwen got tired of using drugs and handed them over to Ms. Winehouse instead. It’s like a case of handy me downs…I wonder who will get the worst dressed pills next. Anyways, back to Gwen.  You can tell she matured in her fashion sense and decided to take her career a lot more seriously by adopting a whole bunch of Asian little girls and calling them Harajuku  as well as creating her OWN clothing line called L.A.M.B. So basically…I’m thinking this whole idea of changing her style came because she wanted to become more of a trendsetter and business women. Thumbs up to her. 

To wrap this up and actually come to a conclusion on modern day vintage ladies, I think they are doing a decent job. Sometimes it just feels too forced for me. I do however admire when they put certain accessories and blouses or skirts together…not full on ‘costumes’ of certain eras. I know it seems like a pretty blunt way of ending this blog, but really, there is nothing else to say about them except they are slowly but surely bringing back real fashion; Sexy and sophisticated fashion without going over the top. At least when Amy is sober and Katy is only doing non- bathing suit photoshoots or trying to attract attention with something other than her fashion aka boobies. Gwen Stefani is leading the way with good, vintage fashion sense.

NEW YEARS CLEARANCE SALE - GET 50% OFF STOREWIDE FOR 1 WEEK!

NEW YEARS SALE!

"GET 50% OFF EVERYTHING!"!

Enter newyear in the coupon field during checkout to receive your discount!

*We're clearing out the warehouse for lots of new stuff so we're practically giving this stuff away!

OR

FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING ON ORDERS WITHIN THE U.S.A. FOR $99 & UP!

Enter free99 in the coupon field during checkout to receive free shipping!

* Only one coupon code per order please.

A good way to welcome in the year...50% off E V E R Y T H I N G ! ~RKA

First off, Happy New Year!

A LOT OF PEOPLE'S NEW YEAR RESOLUTIONS CONSIST OF WANTING TO CHANGE SOMETHING PHYSICAL  ABOUT THEIR BODY, FOR EXAMPLE ...BODY WEIGHT, BODY SHAPE, HAIRCUT, TATTOOS, AND EVEN WARDROBE STYLING. 

I WANT TO HELP SOME OF YOU OUT BY PUTTING A COUPLE OF ITEMS AND CLOTHES FROM RETRO KITTEN APPAREL ON THIS BLOG THAT YOU DON'T WANT TO MISS OUT ON! REMEMBER, EVERYTHING IS 50% OFF, SO IF YOU'RE INTERESTED IN ANYTHING THAT YOU SEE DOWN BELOW, GO BUY IT!

JEWELRY :

NECKLACES, EARRINGS, BRACELETS, RINGS..ETC.

 

 

 

http://retrokittenapparel.com/elpestne.html

 

 

 

ORIGINAL PRICE: $16

SALE: $8

GOTHIC SHEER LACE TOP

 ORIGINAL PRICE: $14

SALE: $7

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EVERY GIRL LOVES LEOPARD!

ORIGINAL PRICE: $20

SALE: $10

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FOR THE MAN IN YOUR LIFE

ORIGINAL : $18

SALE: $9

http://retrokittenapparel.com/le511blskjes.html

ORIGINAL: $16

SALE: $8

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VANS USUALLY COST..WHAT...$30?

ORIGINAL: $20

SALE: $10

FOR THE KIDS!

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 ORIGINAL:$12

SALE: $6 

http://retrokittenapparel.com/chtahitopcop.html

 ORIGINAL: $8

SALE: $4!!!!

AND FOR THE BABY BOY

SAME PRICE AS PINK CONVERSE

 GO TAKE A LOOK NOW! 

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Rockin Retro Rockabilly Vintage Pinup & Punk Christmas Sale!

Retro Kitten Apparel is having our annual Christmas Sale now! Get 30% off everything storewide! We're spending the next 2 weeks adding new merchandise, which will be included in our sale, and marking down older merchandise too. Check out our home page for more details and our 30% off discount code! This sale's code is good through Christmas Day! Happy Holidays everyone!

PS: We also have Gift Certificates up to any amount for that special someone who likes to shop for themselves! Gift Certificates are deliverable within 24 hours from purchase, which is great for that last minute gift! Gift Certificates are available via email. You can choose whether you want it sent directly to the recipient, or to you to print out and give it to that special person yourself.

Retro Kitten Apparel is a Retro, Rockabilly, Vintage, Pin-up, and Punk Second-Hand Shop where you can buy an entire outfit for under $100! We sell Used and New Clothing, Shoes, and Accessories Online! Buy Classic Hollywood Glamour and Alternative Fashions, Wiggle Dresses, Pencil Skirts, Capri Pants, 50's Swing, Separates, Vintage Lingerie, 40s Undergarments, Punk and Rockabilly Shoes, Peep-Toes, Antique Costume Jewelry, Pearl Necklaces, Purses, Hats, Long Black Gloves, Studded Belts, Rose Hair Pins, Manic Panic Dye, Faux Fur Coats, Peacoats, Wool Jackets, 50's Cardigan Sweaters, Retro Swim Suits, etc. We also offer Vintage Reproduction and Couture Clothing along with these Cool Brands: Steady Clothing, Mode Merr, Stop Staring, Lucky 13, Switchblade Stiletto, Lip Service, Pendleton, Fred Perry, Ben Sherman, and more. RKA is a secure, trusted Yahoo! Small Online Business for your shopping pleasure!

BLACK FRIDAY SALES EVENT @ WWW.RETROKITTENAPPAREL.COM A RETRO ROCKABILLY PUNK & PINUP SECOND HAND STORE

Retro Kitten Apparel will be having an awesome Black Friday Sales Event begining at 12:01 a.m. on Friday, November 26, 2010 ONLINE ONLY! Beat the crowds, save yourself from getting trampled, and sit in the comfort of your home and shop at the best little online Retro, Rockabilly, Punk, Pin-up, Vintage, Gothic Second Hand Store around!

Plus, we have been working hard at ADDING TONS OF NEW MERCHANDISE FOR EACH CATAGORY THAT WILL ONLY BECOME AVAILABLE AT 12:01 a.m. on BLACK FRIDAY! We will have all the details on our home page on Thanksgiving!

*We will be having some pretty cool sales through Thanksgiving too so check those out also.

This weeks specials @ www.RetroKittenApparel.com!

THIS WEEKS SPECIAL:

GET 30% OFF EVERYTHING STOREWIDE WITH MINIMUM ORDER OF $75!

Enter thanks in the coupon field during checkout to receive your discount!

OR

GET 20% OFF EVERYTHING STOREWIDE WITH NO MINIMUM!

Enter giving in the coupon field during checkout to receive your discount!

OR

FREE PRIORITY SHIPPING ON ORDERS WITHIN THE U.S.A. FOR $99 & UP!

Enter free99 in the coupon field during checkout to receive free shipping!

* Only one coupon code per order please.