Link to the Show / Show NotesWhat's great about going south in LA/ Southern California? More than just beaches, babes (and I don't just mean girls), and bikinis, it's all about the shopping. Orange County has tons of shopping including the mega-mall South Coast Plaza-- but wait!! There's more to the OC than just that mall! Check out Fashion Island which is a mere 10 minutes and a world away from the enclosed mall atmosphere and packed parking. Fashion Island is a retail island of department and specialty stores along with a slew of high end boutiques from a myriad of brand names you know. However there are a few boutiques that you should know about because of their well-curated selection of denim, shoes, handbags, fashions for him and her, home furnishings -- and more importantly VINTAGE!! 
American Rag has been featured here before -- talking about brands to buy in their store but the American Rag store is so much more than just a regular boutique. The exceptionally curated and even updated vintage pieces work well. Here's a podcast with Assistant Manager Alex Ferreira (Fashion Island American Rag) to talk about how to put the looks together.
Look # 1: Swimwear turned body suit paired with high-waisted black shorts, cute slightly oversized lacey vest and a great bag. (more about the bag later)
Look # 2 Navy and white print dress with tulip sleeves paired up with the belt and messenger bag (see more about the messenger bag later-- another post)
Look # 3 White lace tiered skirt, gunmetal sequin and lace top with belt and silver lurex clutch. (more about the clutch and the other bags later) 
Look # 4, black spiderweb sequin dress with dipped back and scalloped hem. The scarf cinching the waist and a hat!
Look #5 Fringed jeans, mesh top, thermal shirt and flannel shirt tied at the waist-- bringing back the grunge look with style.
Look # 6 Sheer black and teal lace with beading worn with a slip with lace hem pulled up under the top and over the bustline to give you coverage.
Look # 7 : Slips, slips and more slips!
Look #8 Another very detailed lace colored slip
Look #9 Tutus!! (crinoline slips in colors)
Look #10 Overdyed denim shorts in a range of colors
More shorts!
Stevie Wilson
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