Winter Coat

Coat: vintage

Dress: vintage

It had gotten really nice in Buenos Aires in the last few days, but today it started to hail! Chunks of ice the size of quarters fell from the sky. I was at the Feria de Mataderos where I bought a llama hair wrap. It was probably way overpriced, but is so warm and beautiful. Pictures to come.

Pipi Cucu!

Bought a futuristic stewardess-like dress at Pipi Cucu la tiendita (Defensa 975) -- officially the CUTEST store name of all time. The store that carries only local designers with really wacky designs. The fabric is a bit sketchy (Argentine, so sort of shitty) but the dress is tight as a glove and shows every curve of my body. And the top has collar that rises in the back, but has a really low cut.

I danced tango in heels for 5 hours...

These heels, to be exact:

I went to seven stores in Buenos Aires before I found these at Flabella for $250 pesos. They're so comfortable that I was actually able to dance for hours and hours on end without being in pain. Well....I did get a bruise:

But it was NOT (contrary to popular belief) from a boy because it is the shape of a high heel.

My "Argentina shirt"

In San Antonio de Areco. This outfit is 100% from Argentina!

Shirt: adorhada guillermina $60 pesos= $18.50 USD
Skirt: Yagmour, bought at Tzedek $4 pesos= $1.25 USD
Shoes: Clona $69 pesos =$ 20 USD

I apparently look like a cartoon character in this get-up.

Shirt: adorhada guillermina $60 pesos= $18.50 USD
Sweater: Izaac Mizrahi for Target $10 USD (Sale!)
Pants: Guess Jeans $20 USD (Outlet store + sale)

What is an "Argentina shirt," exactly? Well, it's a shirt that is so crazy weird that it is obviously from Argentina.

Also, I would like to add that I think posing for pictures to show off your outfit is lame, and most people who do this come off as arrogant. I promise I'm not actually an asshole.

Cheap clothing in Buenos Aires- Thrift stores and feria americanas

There are two types of resale clothing shops in Buenos Aires- the Feria Americana and the thrift store. Feria Americanas sell used clothing, but in good condition. You can find them behind booths booths in the Parque Centenario or little stores in Palermo. The clothing in much cheaper than buying new, but still costs from $10-$60 pesos.

There are only a few thrift stores in Buenos Aires and the only two I have been to are called Tzedek and are run by a Jewish organization called Tzedaka. I do volunteer work sorting clothes with lots of awesome Jewish women, so I see most of the clothes before we hang them up. There is a lot of crap, most of which we re-donate or throw away, but sometimes you find a jewel...something spectacular. Like the 1950's Eva Peron dress that I bought, or the kindergarden teacher's skirt, or a Jazmin Chebar (designer) shirt. It is possible to find amazing things.

If you are in Buenos Aires, I highly recommend going. Here are the addresses of the two Tzedek locations:
Serrano 333
Lavalle 3333

Speaking of which....Paula Gray, eco designer

Paula Gray is a designer from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She uses organic cotton in a number of her designs.

I would totally wear this with a different belt.
It looks so soft and I love the color.

I don't completely understand the pointy pockets, but I'm a fan of princess sleeves.

Bows- like a present....for the environment!

Old men and craft fairs

Sunday artisan and antique fairs in Buenos Aires are dear to my heart. Knives, jewelry, rusty old keys, hippie dresses, and belts. You can find anything.

I only have one weakness when it comes to these fairs: little old men. They can sell me anything because they are JUST SO CUTE.


The little old man who sold me this purse wore glasses and had a beard. He sold me on this purse because of the details- all by hand! can be washed! takes him a day to make each purse! I just imagined the poor guy sitting in his house alone (maybe a widower) printing each design with utmost care. So I bought it.

Plaza Francia.

Price: $70 pesos; $20 dollars (more or less)

Another Sunday. Another old man. This one was a million times more adorable because he would throw in little phrases in English, like "mirror, yes?" or "bee-yew-ti-ful." He makes pins of leaves, cats, and owls. The cats and owls looked like they could have been made by a 10 year old. I wasn't sure if this childish design was due to his style or lack of skill. I assumed style and bought an owl pin.

Plaza Belgrano.

Price: $20 pesos; $6 USD more or less