Saturday, August 20, 2011

Brooklyn Flea Market

Today I went to the Brooklyn Flea Market and let me tell you...it didn't disappoint. I have heard mixed reviews. Some people--aka Me :)--find the BKFlea to be a treasure trove of goodies, while others find it to be filled with used, and worn junk. I loved sifting through tons of colorful paintings, old records, original jewelry and gently worn clothes and accessories. There is something so romantic about the stories behind each and every one of these pieces. Who did they belong to? What kind of memories were made with them? Today I scored an amazing vintage Dooney & Bourke bag for $38 and a gold horseshoe necklace (pictures to come!). The woman who sold me the purse was adorable, placing a "lucky penny" in the zippered pouch of the bag, "because we can all use a little more luck," she said. I liked her way of thinking and I loved the laid back vibe of the Brooklyn Flea at Fort Greene; I can't wait to explore the one in Williamsburg too!



Does anyone else love flea markets? Thrifting? Score anything good? 

9 comments:

  1. Daaaanngg sounds like you hit the jackpot! I LOVE thrift stores, I always get the biggest adrenaline rush after finding something oober unique. :)

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  2. Love thrift markets and stores! Sounds like you made a nice choice to go there!

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  3. So jealous of your finds!! You make me want to go thrifting ASAP!

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  4. Sounds like awesome finds! Can't wait to see the pictures. I actually don't think I've ever really been to a flea market. I don't think I would mind purchasing used accessories and such, but I'm not a huge fan of wearing used clothes. I'm not against it at all, but I've just never been into it for some reason!

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  5. I love the idea of flea markets and thrifting, but I think I suck at it because I can never find anything good! It sounds like you got some great stuff, though, and I can't wait to see it! Next time you go, you'll definitely have to take me and teach me the ropes ;)

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  6. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I have NEVER been to a flea market in my life! It always sounds like so much fun but I've somehow never managed to make it to one! Looks like you had a fabulous day :)

    I'm gonna start carrying around a lucky penny in my pockets now, that's so adorable.

    -Marie
    So What If I Like Pretty Things

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  7. That's awesome that you enjoyed the flea market! I always try to get the best deal on clothes. I'm an outlet warehouse shopper girl to say the least. Yesterday I was wearing black pleated shorts that cost be 3 dollars and an awesome patterned tee that only cost me 2.50! :)

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  8. I like flea markets once a year or so. I never have much luck finding anything, but they're great to wander around (although the ones here in Tennessee they are probably a LOT scary than the NYC version...)

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  9. I love flea markets...the place were I can score authentic goods and best deal:)

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