(handmade leather cut out top, altered vintage pants, UO sandals)
















a few things i purchased:



(kate moss tee, holey cardigan, holey tee)


(leather corset top, boot harnesses)


(floral 70s rompers, tye dye cotton jumper)

sundays have always been my favorite thrifting/flea market treasure hunt days. one of my favorite places to go has always been the rosebowl flea market. i go almost every month, and some of my favorite items of clothing have been acquired from the rosebowl. the rosebowl flea market goes on every second sunday of the month. if youre ever in the pasadena area, i would definitely recommend checking it out. its worth it!
the top i was wearing that day was some leather fabric leftover from a school project i decided to experiment with. i made a crop top out of it and cut out shapes across the hemline. i really like it for the fall. i think roxie and i will make some more for common names. its just a thought..

treasure hunt

Wednesday, August 12, 2009



(handmade leather cut out top, altered vintage pants, UO sandals)
















a few things i purchased:



(kate moss tee, holey cardigan, holey tee)


(leather corset top, boot harnesses)


(floral 70s rompers, tye dye cotton jumper)

sundays have always been my favorite thrifting/flea market treasure hunt days. one of my favorite places to go has always been the rosebowl flea market. i go almost every month, and some of my favorite items of clothing have been acquired from the rosebowl. the rosebowl flea market goes on every second sunday of the month. if youre ever in the pasadena area, i would definitely recommend checking it out. its worth it!
the top i was wearing that day was some leather fabric leftover from a school project i decided to experiment with. i made a crop top out of it and cut out shapes across the hemline. i really like it for the fall. i think roxie and i will make some more for common names. its just a thought..

43 comments

  1. ClaudiaAugust 12, 2009 at 10:52 AM

    I really like your pants and all the things you got are awesome

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  2. UnknownAugust 12, 2009 at 10:59 AM

    i was just perusing your blog wondering when you were going to post next! killer leather corset & boot harnesses, totally jealous

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  3. AnonymousAugust 12, 2009 at 11:02 AM

    i luv your blog and that you're adventurous with clothes and all, but srsly yuka love, i think you would do a world of good if you learned how to dress your body type. wide, boxy crop tops and balloony harem pants make your hips & upper half look way wider than i'm sure they are.

    just something to think about, luv ya grl.

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  4. DaneAugust 12, 2009 at 11:11 AM

    I love the cutout top, very creative.





    www.trustme-itsparadise.blogspot.com

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  5. Christina of Profresh StyleAugust 12, 2009 at 11:19 AM

    oh my lord. I wish that i lived back in Los Angeles again because i miss the rosebowl flea market :( but your finds are truly ...I DIE. love love love.

    +christinadee.
    nobodyknowsyou.net

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  6. jamieAugust 12, 2009 at 11:37 AM

    I want to go to that. Too bad I live in GA. Lucky. Our flea markets get kind of redneck.

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  7. LaurenAugust 12, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Ahhh! I just finished making a leather vest and have some leftover. I was going to make a little purse out of it but um, yeah, croptop. And idea thieving.

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  8. Melissa~August 12, 2009 at 11:50 AM

    I love your outfit.
    I love your Kate Moss T-shirt, good buy.
    Thanks for visit my blog, your blog is awesome!

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  9. modediktatAugust 12, 2009 at 12:39 PM

    WOOOOOOOW!
    Your blog is HUGE!
    Can't belive what I've missed for such a long time! Amazing outfits, gorgeous DIY top! What a uber-stylish group :-D
    YAY!
    will visit again!
    xoxo Sofie

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  10. Polished SenseAugust 12, 2009 at 12:42 PM

    Loving what you found! I also love the brown pair of sandals with all those straps!

    X♥X♥,
    Jessica

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  11. sexyinthecityAugust 12, 2009 at 1:14 PM

    Great purchases!!!
    love specially the leather corset and the boot harnesses, are amazing!!

    xx

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  12. KellyAugust 12, 2009 at 1:40 PM

    awesome top!
    i loooooveeee everything you purchased. i think i'd die if i visited the rosebowl flea market; so overwhelming! where would i start?

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  13. KatiaAugust 12, 2009 at 1:44 PM

    That place looks like heaven. I love what you're all wearing by the way :)

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  14. LaineyAugust 12, 2009 at 1:47 PM

    Can you believe as a born and raised in Pasadena girl, that I have never been to the Rose Bowl Flea Market! Isn't that nuts?! I love all of your purchases! I'm so jealous of the leather corset, btw!

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  15. NICOLEAugust 12, 2009 at 2:36 PM

    love th e rompers... especially the taupe one with the flowers down the center!!

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  16. DaphneAugust 12, 2009 at 3:22 PM

    I really like your croptop. Fab cut-outs. Um....I could have done some SERIOUS damage at those racks. Holy CRAP.
    I love the stuff you came back with. Those jumpers/rompers are amazing. You have to do a post with one of those soon. So colourful.

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  17. GenevieveAugust 12, 2009 at 3:35 PM

    I love your outfitttt, looks so good & comfortable! You always know how to pull things off<3

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  18. MiiichaAugust 12, 2009 at 3:37 PM

    LOve your shoes! great blog I will be following

    Love Miiicha

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  19. AnonymousAugust 12, 2009 at 3:46 PM

    I adore your pants, the print is lovely and i am jealous of the floral rompers you bought. xx

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  20. CAMILLEAugust 12, 2009 at 4:09 PM

    omg this markets look amazing...i wish i had ones like that were i live

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  21. SOMETHING PICASSOAugust 12, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Omigaaah girly I think I say this or at leas tthink it every time I get on your blog, but you have the best hair. And flawless makeup, do you do tutorials on Youtube, because I would totally lurk that, hah.

    I want to steal your buys.

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  22. soph // and other thingsAugust 12, 2009 at 5:02 PM

    That flea market looks AMAZING... all those shoes and boots... *sigh* Great purchases, too. The floral rompers look cute!

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  23. AnonymousAugust 12, 2009 at 5:03 PM

    Hey Yuka! Love the cropped leather top you made. You and your friends look so cute! Great finds at the market! That leather corset top is so amazing. Last time I went, I bought 7 pairs of shoes. :)

    xo, Becs

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  24. AnonymousAugust 12, 2009 at 8:49 PM

    I love the things you bought! you have great style, girl! You are also very pretty. I love this blog it is very inspiring

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  25. AnonymousAugust 12, 2009 at 9:20 PM

    killer outfit (as always) , that diy leather crop top is WOW! and i think you look absolutely amazing dressing the way you do already <3
    you've got smashing style :D

    and thank you for your lovely comment, made me smile :)

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  26. ilikestuffAugust 12, 2009 at 9:58 PM

    I have yet to make it to a real, proper flea market, and seeing these pictures reminds me just how much I'm missing out! Fabulous finds, and can I just say that I want to dive face-first into a pile of those vintage boots pictured above?

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  27. TRIGGAugust 12, 2009 at 10:01 PM

    omg all those boots. heaven!!!!!!

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  28. WILDFLOWERAugust 12, 2009 at 11:01 PM

    holey crap! this looks like thrift heaven, so jealous, what a real nice day you guys had! i LOVE everything you bought!!

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  29. Fashion CappuccinoAugust 12, 2009 at 11:06 PM

    First of all, you look absolutely gorgeous! And that cut-out leather DIY is a genius! I love it on you!!!

    I love all the things you bought! The white holey tshirt is my favorite! Awesome buys! xxoxoxo

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  30. denise - SUPERWOWOMGAugust 12, 2009 at 11:13 PM

    omg that leather bustier and boot harnesses are SO AWESOME. how much did you get those harnesses for?? sooo lucky!!! we dont have ANYTHING like this in HK....ughhhh looks like there'd be sooooo much good stuff!!!

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  31. AnalisaAugust 12, 2009 at 11:24 PM

    That handmade leather top looks amazing! & I love those rompers/jumper, so pretty

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  32. Hippie, hippie - milkshakeAugust 13, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    i so wanna hunt for vintage treasures in the states soon. so expensive over here...
    love those bootsstraps....

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  33. JBaeAugust 13, 2009 at 5:09 PM

    Those rows of boots are making me drool!

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  34. casual cutieAugust 13, 2009 at 10:24 PM

    i love your cut out top, so creative. leather corset top you purchase so sexy!!

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  35. AnonymousAugust 13, 2009 at 11:14 PM

    Oh my goodness, those markets are a dream come true. If only I could check it out!! You bought some great finds. I especially love that leather corset. Very cute. x

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  36. AMITAugust 14, 2009 at 2:44 AM

    That is a lovely collection.And in middle pic the hat is so good.

    Simone perele lingerie

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  37. AnonymousAugust 14, 2009 at 6:26 AM

    ok, i just have to say that you should definately consider becoming a stylist or something along those lines. You have an amazing fashion sense and your designing ability is incredible :)

    x

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  38. AnonymousAugust 14, 2009 at 12:56 PM

    Amazing, omg i wanna go to LA now!!! Awesome vintage over there isnt there? This looks like a great flea market, love your purchases!! You have an awesome blog!
    x

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  39. KYAugust 16, 2009 at 1:32 PM

    Wow I wish I had those flea markets here in the Netherlands, I see so many nice things!
    Nice purchases and you look great!

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  40. StacyAugust 16, 2009 at 9:10 PM

    LOVE the crop top! especially the cutouts at the bottoms

    and that fleamarket looks so amazing, wish we had one here!

    http://fashionhandglide.blogspot.com

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  41. CharmaineAugust 17, 2009 at 1:42 AM

    omg that place looks like a dream!!! i wish i was there! and great finds especially the rompers! so cute :D

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  42. DanielleAugust 17, 2009 at 4:27 PM

    Sooo, that flea market looks awesomeeeeeeeeeee.Great finds.

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  43. UnknownAugust 18, 2009 at 12:20 AM

    So i wnat your pants and your friends lovely skirt!! And perhaps a little more confidence to rock out outfits as cool as yours!

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