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Vintage in the O.C.
L.A. gets all the cred for high-voltage vintage shopping, but don’t discount the O.C. for retro finds by Chantal Lamers photographs by andrEa M. gómez
Furniture and frocks in Laguna Beach The new Macalistaire at 1850 tempts with bohemian finds like Persian rugs, artwork, and maybe a farmhouse console paired with a brocade sofa, or a travertine coffee table topped with Moroccan highball glasses and mismatched china. Step into the next room for dresses organized by color and decade, and display cases full of bangles, gold lockets, and cocktail rings. Baskets overflow 36N Sunset May 2010
with oversize vintage shades and graphicprint scarves, and the shelves are lined with distressedleather hobo bags. 1850 S. Coast Hwy.; macalistaire1850.com or 949/497-9080. Don’t miss
Pop in on a Friday or Saturday night, and you’ll score a glass of bubbly. >36P
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Shoes and accessories in Newport Beach The bright turquoise exterior of Swellegant can’t help but flag you down. Once you pass through the swinging metal doors, you’ll find hundreds of pairs of shoes (dating back as far as the ’30s). You might
The swinging inventory at Out of Vogue draws Mad Men set decorators for period gems Midcentury mod in Fullerton The swinging inventory at Out of Vogue draws Mad Men set decorators for period gems like barware, Lucite barstools, bright enameled cookware, sofas with mint-condition upholstery (above), cork lamps, prints by photographer Richard Avedon, sculptural burlwood coffee 36P Sunset May 2010
tables, vintage guitars, and even fedoras. Closed Sun; 109 E. Commonwealth Ave.; outof vogue.com or 714/ 879-6647. Don’t miss
On a budget? They’ve got highball glasses with cool designs for a few bucks each. >36R
see red snakeskin cowboy boots and rosette-adorned kitten heels, or classic Adidas kicks and oldschool roller skates. The hat collection is just as broad and colorful, with fur, feathers, and sequins.
And we love the ’50s swing coats and ’70s trenches. 3409 Newport Blvd.; 949/673-3604. Don’t miss
For the fellas: flannel shirts, skinny ties, and original board shorts.
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Deco and midcentury antiques in Old Towne Orange In a town known for antiques shopping, Woodys Antiques stands out to Hollywood and even international connoisseurs for its two stories of restored midcentury furniture. 169 and 173 N. Glassell St.; woodysantiques.com or 714/744-8199. Don’t miss
A large collection of refinished naturalstain vintage Heywood Wakefield furniture from as far back as the 1940s; ’50s chrome dinette sets and frosted glassware; and restored Paul Frankl– style Hawaiian-print rattan. n
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