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The best way to be a part of the Los Angeles fashion scene is to shop at all the shopping hot spots. We're not talking hitting up Rodeo Drive, we're talking about shopping at some of the hottest flea markets and thrift stores out there. Below are a list of places that we think you should visit, if you haven't already.

Rose Bowl Flea Market
Second Sunday of Every Month
Upcoming dates:
March 14th, April 11th, May 9th
Location: Pasadena

The Rose Bowl Flea Market is world famous with over 40 years of success, featuring 2,500 vendors.
I've been there once and it's amazing, you could be there all day. They have everything you could imagine, at great prices. If you've never been it's a must.

Buffalo Exchange
Monday - Thursday 11 a.m. - 8 p.m.
Friday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday 12 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: Everywhere

The thrift store where you can buy, sell, and trade. They offer clothing for both men and women, they also sell a ton of designer clothing for unbelievable prices. You'll also be able to find new merchandise and accessories. They have many locations throughout Los Angeles and Long Beach for our local readers.

Melrose Trading Post
Every Sunday 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Location: Melrose Ave.

This flea market is held every Sunday in the parking lot at Fairfax High School, with over 3,000 attendees every Sunday. We've never been here, but we've heard amazing things about the flea market. We will visit very soon.


Jet Rag
Monday - Saturday 11 a.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Sunday 11 a.m. - 7 p.m.
Location: La Brea

Jet Rag is great vintage clothing spot in La Brea. They have a great selection of clothing and the store is also neat and organized. Every Sunday in there parking lot, they have $1 Sundays. Yep you heard it right, everything in the parking lot is a $1.  Of course you'll have to dig through a lot of stuff, but you might find that
treasure item you've been looking for.

- BY CANDACE REELS