VINTAGE CLOTHES & ART IN NORTH PARK

RAY STREET AT NIGHT

We picked the second Saturday in January to head up to North Park's Ray at Night.  This is a monthly celebration of the arts featuring galleries, vendors, food and music on Ray Street. I think we visited most of them. There was a variety of art on display which included ceramics, mosaics, crafts, and paintings. The live music added to the festivity and fun of the evening. It was cold for San Diego and once again my winter coat came in handy. We ended the night at The Ritual in North Park for a pleasant drink.


VINTAGE COUPLE AT THE RITUAL TAVERN

VINTAGE HATS

   The next day we enjoyed a great Sunday brunch prepared by my daughter, the ClassyCareerGirl, and then went on a short walk to visit a couple of vintage clothing shops that we missed the night before. I really enjoyed The Girl Can't Help  shop on Grim Ave. The clothing and accessories were upscale and looked like they had barely been worn. The shop specializes in ladies and men's quality mid 20th century clothing and accessories. They were also "well-priced" with dresses costing up the $500 or more. This was originally a London shop that moved to San Diego.

VINTAGE DRESS

   I did find a pink patterned dress that I loved--I didn't bother to try it on because I have no idea where I would wear it. (No doubt it was too small anyway because the vintage ladies of the 50's and 60's tended to weigh less than today's women.)  Studies  indicate our heads are getting bigger as well (maybe we're smarter).

THE GIRL CAN'T HELP - VINTAGE DRESS

 I love to look at vintage clothes, and this shop was a gem.  Another clothing boutique, Ms Vintage, is located nearby in North Park and is loaded with vintage clothes and accessories--well worth a visit. 

STORE DISPLAY

   One last stop, just for fun and curiosity was
Vintage Religion--a unique shop inspired by religion and cultures of the world. It was filled with a variety of figurines, jewelry, t-shirts ranging from the "day of the Dead" to Buddha. The owners' hearse (clearly marked Vintage Religion) is parked on the street outside the store for advertisement.