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atherix · 1 year
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Be prepared for the most u filtered brain vomit because i havent discussed anything with anyone
Im bashing my head into a brick wall
I POST MIDNIGHT SUMMERS ART AND NOT AN HOUR LATER MIDNIGHT UPDATES
AND THERES FAW LORE IN IT TO, IM GOING TO PLUNGE MY HEAD INTO A RAGING RIVER GOD DAMMIT
Ahem im totally normal about them
Blondie is there, traumatizes cub and just dips wuthout saying anything. I cant decide if i should be happy or upset she didnt say anything, she just left without being weird and creepy with cub
Like sir you come across another fae and ypu just leave, no banter what so ever, you just up and dissapear
FALSE YES PLEASE, i know nothing about false, but the bat and the bombs and i feel like there was some false lore i didnt pick up on because i know shit about her and her character
Cub knowing how shadows work and how territorial clamming works better than mumbo is the funniest shit tonme and i love it
Also cub immediatly knowing something was up and then mumbo being all of us explaining how gods arent fucking immortal and hes been one fprm3GOD DAMN DAYS WHERE HIS FATHER WAS ONE FOR FUCKING YEARS GOD DAMMIT. Sorry im very passionate with this concept
And cub just knowing to leave because shits gonna go down and he doesnt want to be there for either them arguing and being pissy with eachother for the rest of the night. Or them bickering and then just end up making out or some shit, idk man seems like something theyd do
FAE KING, LIKE HOW HALF A PERSOB CAN GO FOR DAYS ABOUT MUMBOS DEAD KIDS ILL GO FUCKING MONTHS TALKING BOUT THIS DUDE, hensees cub as another son because he was like a son to him . Cub was there when scar left and so cub was probably the most he had left of scar and so he keeps him around
FAE COURTS
ATHERIX I FEEL LIKE YOUR TRYING TONKILL ME WITH THIS DEAR GOD
alright ima stop and go collect thoughts with the children, loved the update have a splended night. You amazing person, and getmsome sleep and water
Hehehe this is DELIGHTFUL
HAHAHAHA SEE ME RUB MY HANDS TOGETHER AND CACKLE EVILLY
I love Fae lore hehehehehe <3 More Fae lore coming up, too 👀
I'm not normal about them and I am not gonna hide it <3
Makes you wonder what she's thinking huh 👀 She just dips without taking advantage of Cub and Mumbo being weak......... hmhmhm mmmm
I LOVE FALSE. 10 outta 10 could kick my ass and nigh on unkillable and I love her 😌 Hehehe women hitting bombs around with baseball bats, my weakness
Look, my mans Mumbo here barely knew he could control his shadows beyond shadow walking places and it took him a good 100k words to realize he had a Coven and was now a Vampire Lord, give him a break <3 (it's everything to me, too LMAO. Cub, who just happens to be related to the Death Pantheon just because Death favors the Illagers the Vex are contracted with, knowing more about the Vampire's magic than the Vampire himself hgfkk)
YESSSSSSS Mumbo immediately realizing HEY GRIAN THERE IS A FLAW WITH YOUR LOGIC hjkfdjksjk look, I am so glad because I am too. Just because you became a god, sir, does not make you a walking deus ex machina 😔
Cub like ✌ "im out" bc he don't want no part of that LMAO
HJGDJHGDKJFJK I LOVE THE FAE KING SO MUCH just ask Belle I have gone on entire tangents about him <3 Also thank Belle because they managed to threaten talk me out of a certain plotline LMAO Yesss Cub is like another son to him. Bonus son as it were. And you're right, Cub was there when Scar was not 😔
YEAH COURTS. Which I feel like I still haven't fully explained but that's neither here nor there 😌
HEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHEHE
Thank you so much <3 your words are much appreciated :D I had fun writing it <3 I did sleep and I have plenty of water thanku <3
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faffreux · 2 years
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can you tell us the meaning behind your recent self portrait? i recognize the key but I’m wondering if there’s other things
Oh cool I usually only get to talk about symbolism to friends in DM so this is legit perfect timing bc IM BORED AT WORK LET’S DO THIS *cracks knuckles*
ok so to sum it up:
1. assuming most here and obviously yourself know about the key already SO both the key ribbon and Fawful’s eyes are red to show the connection between the two.
2. half of my face is cast in shadow to represent the side of myself the world doesn’t see and that side also blends into Fawful because there’s an part of myself that feels more present in another dimension (where he would reside) than here— this goes back to comments I made as a young child where I told my mom I felt like one half of myself existed here and another half elsewhere
3. my expression. I know it looks emo af but it’s supposed to represent how despite my mind swirling in a thousand different directions at all times (which is why I chose swirls for background) I have been physically chronically tired my entire life. I am 99% certain (and my doctor agrees) that I’m narcoleptic and am supposed to get officially tested for it this year. It basically explains my entire life and it’s not fun lol.
4. Fawful is positioned behind me bc he’s a supportive and comforting presence in my life. But I think the entire drawing coming off as somewhat ‘creepy’ to most instead of a picture of comfort is appropriate considering I’ve been pretty consistently judged and/or misunderstood for this so it sort of is perception vs reality.
Thank you for asking!! Seriously. I feel awkward putting this out there without a prompt so this was awesome.
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colerate · 4 years
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I’m picking up a trend with FaWS (my witcher fic) in the comments n its that ppl say its fun and you know what that’s because I’m having fun when im writing it bb!!
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abimee · 4 years
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re: superstar saga it's not the first mario rpg but the first installment in the mario & luigi series.. i have a lot of love for it story and humor wise and it's got (imo) a fun combat system and minigames (fuck surfing though)! disappointed in how little background is revealed for the beanish people but what can you do. also i love your fawful
im not going in order of games or types honestly! My first Mario games were SM64DS and Mario & Luigi: Bowsers Inside Story and then I played Luigi's Mansion, and just finished SPM so I'm just jumping around! I might get through Superstar Saga after Dream Team because im moreso just collecting Luigi Content as he's been my favorite since I was a wee fucker..... and thank you!!
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1787americanrevnerd · 3 years
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The Beginning Part 1 (a marauders era movie)
I started to make a script for a marauders movie because the movie companies aren't going to.
Scene 1: Platform 9 3/4
We look at the different scenes of goodbyes and many different families saying it in their own ways. We briefly stumble upon our main characters. This will also be used for the opening credits. This goes on for 40 seconds.
Scene 2: the Hogwarts express
We see a young boy with glasses walking in the busy aisle of the Hogwarts express trying to find a place to sit. He soon sees a compartment with only one boy in it. The boy has well-kept black hair and nice clothes. The boy is looking out the window of the train longingly. James decides to open the compartment door and peek his head in.
James: (politely) 'ello, do you mind if i si' 'ere?
Sirius: (looking away from the window) No, I don't' mind at' all
James sits down looking slightly uncomfortable. They sit in silence for a while.
Sirius: (putting his hand out to James) By the way I'm Black, Sirius Black.
James: (shaking Sirius' hand) James po''er.
We see them sit in complete and utter silence for a few seconds before James decides to break the ice.
James: (uncomfortably) So wha' 'ouse do you reckon you'll ge' in'o?
Sirius: (looking annoyed) My whole family is in Slytherin, suits them too. But give it the way I would be in Gryffindor.
James nods happily with the answer that Sirius gave him.
James: (confidently)i be' i'll be in griffindaw, a 'ouse faw 'he brave an' noble. I don'' 'ave anyone 'o please 'hough. An' i don'' 'ave 'o be an example 'o anyone. Wha' abou' you, go' any siblings.
Sirius: (looking out the window in a daydreamy way) Yes, I have my little brother, Reggie. He'll be coming in two years. I have to set a big example as the heir to the (mockingly) noble and most ancient house of Black.
James: (happy and joyful, smiling) i do 'ope 'ha' you are an excep'ion 'o 'he 'radi'ion. Do you wan' 'o see 'he prankin supplies i go' from digon ally?
Sirius: (confused) What is pranking?
James: You 'ave never 'eard ov pranking?!
Sirius: (looking at James and hiding emotion) No I haven't. Can you please tell me what it is?
We then go to to the interviews of James and Sirius.
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Sirius: (being asked about James) James? He seems nice, but I'm not looking for friends.
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James: (being asked about Sirius) wha' 'ave 'is paren's 'augh' 'im! i mean 'e knahs no'hin ov 'he way ov 'he prank. I james po''er mus' save 'im from ro''in in 'eaven.
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James: (happy that he gets to explain his joy and passion) you see prankin is a fine ar' 'ha' da'es back many cen'uries. I' is where you pull a joke on a person aw make 'he subjec' ov 'he prank butcher's hook like a plonker. You, my good lad, 'ave jus' en'ered james po''er's school faw prac'ical jokers. Le' us star' wi'h pen and ink bombs.
We see a girl with red hair and green eyes walking with a boy who has long black hair and brown eyes. His hair is greasy and the boy wears a scowl on his face, unlike the girl.
Lily: (low-key excited) Hi can we sit here
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James: She's the one
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James: (staring at Lily in a kind of trance) sure you can si' 'ere. I don'' knah abou' 'im.
Lily: (standing up) Let's go Severes
Lily leaves angry with James. That hate will continue to come for the next six years of her life. We now see another boy come into the compartment. He is a mousy boy with blonde hair and blue eyes. He is also very round and shy. He knocks on the door of the compartment.
James: ( smiling) Come on in.
Peter: ( shyly sitting down next to James) Peter Pettigrew
James: (putting his hand out to Peter) James. Nah do you like pranking?
Peter: (Smiling) Yes I am rather good at it too why do you ask?
James: Well, i plan on bein 'he bigges' prankster 'his school 'as ever seen. An' sirius 'ere is my new colleague. You could also be par' ov my grea' mission. (now standing on the booth)genera'ions 'o come will remember 'he names ov james po''er, sirius black, an' pe'er pe''igrew!
Peter: Sure, I'm up for that where do we start
James: Oh i 'ave a pre''y good idea 'ah 'o star' our blinder journey. An' we are goin 'o need someone smar' 'o do i'. Bu' who?
Scene 2: the great hall
We see our characters so far and many other 11-year-olds at the great hall waiting to get sorted into their houses.
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Severus: (monotone) I am going to get Slytherin. I just hope that Lily is there with me.
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Lily: (snarky) I hope that I get Slytherin. I won't be able to live in the same house as those two idiots.
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Peter: (shyly) I am a little scared.
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Sirius: (standing straight) I am not getting Slytherin. I am going to tell that hat that if it puts me in Slytherin I am going to leave this school.
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James(Smiling):I faw one feel grea'
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We then see the students standing in front of the great hall waiting to be sorted. Many extras are getting sorted and we go to a new face. This boy has scars on his face and sandy hair. The boy looks awkward and looks uncomfortable with all the noise in the hall.
McGonagall: (sternly) Sirius Black!
Sirius goes up to the hat and sits their eyes closed worried that he might get Slytherin. The hat sits there for a few minutes. Then the hat opens its mouth and yells
Hat: Griffindor!
Cheers can be heard from the Griffindor table but many Slytherins shoot him a disappointed look. McGonagall takes the hat off his head and continues down the list.
McGonagall: Lily Evens!
When the hat gets two inches from her head it yells out its choice.
Hat: Griffindor!
McGonagall: Remus Lupin!
Remus goes onto the stool with the hat on his head. When the hat starts speaking Remus' flinches. The hat soon makes its decision.
Hat: Griffindor!!
The students clap for Remus. And he still has a look of shock on his face.
McGonagall: Peter Pettigrew!
Hat: (in a questioning voice) Griffindor?!
Next is James when he comes up before the hat even goes on his head the hat yells Griffindor. And James goes to sit next to his new best friends. We now hear one more name.
McGonagall: Severus Snape!
Hat: Slytherin
Severus sits down unhappy that he is not in the same house as Lily but he still goes and sits with the Slytherins. We now go to the Griffindor table and see James, Sirius, and Peter sitting next to each other discussing the prank they will pull. And Remus is sitting alone at another end of the table. Sirius then begins to stare at Remus.
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Remus: (being asked about the boy staring at him) It is creepy why would he do it. And why is he coming over to me?
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Sirius: (being asked about the staring) That boy is the one I want to be friends with. He is smart I heard him talking about muggle science and math. He is the one we need for this prank, me and James have to keep tabs on him.
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Sirius goes over to Remus and sits by him. James and Peter soon follow.
James: 'ello my name is james, 'his is pe'er, an' 'ha' is sirius.(pointing at each one as he says each of their names)
Remus: (confused on why these boys are talking to him) Remus Lupin. Um, why are you sitting next to me? And Sirius why were you staring at me?
James: (seeing Sirius' face) We were wonderin if you would wan' 'o go down in 'ogwar's 'istawy.
Remus: (in denial) Okay?
James: (using hand gestures) Well you see we plan on bein 'he bigges' pranksters 'his school 'as ever seen.
Remus: What does this have to do with me? I don't want to get into trouble!
James: You see, we need someone smar' 'o ge' on 'he inside, an' you knah keep us from ge''in caugh'.
Remus: (putting out his hand) You promise that we won't get caught and that I get to tell you when we will get caught.
James: (shaking Remus' hand) Yep if you're in charge we won'' ge' caugh'.
Remus: So how long will you need me?
Sirius: The prank itself will need a few months of prep work, plus we all have to do some pranking on the side. Also, we need to prepare ourselves for it, study lockpicking. Work on stealth, figure out exactly what we need. So we are currently looking at our whole first year.
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Remus: (being asked why he agreed) Well I want to have some fun this year. And I need to make some friends these guys seem eager. Also if it's only my first year then what's the harm. Partially because  I only understood half of what James was saying. ___________________________________________________________________________
Remus: What is the Prank anyway?
James: We'll 'ell you la'er.
Scene 3: the dorm room
Remus: So what is the prank?
James: Le' us jus' say 'ha' 'here will be poly juice po'ion involved.
Remus: Alright you weren't joking when you said a few months of prep work. But if we are going to do this I have some rules.
James: Wha' are 'hey?
Remus: Well I am going to need a few nights off every month. You know personal reasons, and you have to all learn how to break into the restricted section.
James: (looking at Sirius)
Sirius:(looking at James)
James and Sirius: Deal.
Peter: We should probably go to bed.
They all go to their beds and say good night to each other but Remus is still up looking at the top of his bunk. Little does he know that Sirius is not asleep either and watching Remus.
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Remus: (being asked about why he needs those days off) Well, so long as this is only between you and me tiny camera thing. I am a werewolf, I can't have them knowing because they would not want me to be part of their prank anymore. I need those days to lock myself in the Shrieking Shack so I don't harm them.
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Scene 4: Dorm room in the moring
Some peaceful music is going on but is interrupted by James slamming the bathroom door and yelling out
James: Wake up we 'ave classes 'oday! sirius ge' 'he 'ell ou' ov bed, you can'' miss breakfast!
Sirius: James, five more minutes.
James: Are you back 'alkin me?
Sirius: No ma'am
James starts to pull Peter out of bed when he looks over to Remus
James: Bloody 'ell Remus you butcher's hook like 'ell. Do you wan' 'o stay in bed 'oday?
Remus: (face facing the pillow) That sounds nice.
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Remus: the full moon is tomorrow and it's been taking a toll on me, there are other side effects as well. I have more of a prominent Welsh accent when the full moon is near, I am more likely to speak in Welsh or Polish when I am... sick.
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Scene 5: Transfiguration class
James: Do you 'hink remus is sick? 'e should go 'o madame Pomfrey
Peter: James we might need to listen. Doesn't Polyjuice fall into the category of Transfiguration.
Sirius: Yeah but she wouldn't tell us about it until 6th year.
McGonagall: Mr. Potter, Mr. Pettigrew, and Mr. Black is there something that you would like to share with the class?
Peter/James/Sirius: (quickly) No Professor
McGonagall: (doubtful) uh-huh
James: Ma'e, i 'hink she migh' 'ave phychic powers aw some'hin
Peter: It would make a lot of sense.
Sirius: (while packing up his books ad putting them in his bag) Well I'm going to go to the common room. Have fun staying with Minnie for another fifteen minutes.
McGonagall: To complete the spell you need to concentrate, have perseverance, and Mr. Black where do you think you are going?
Sirius: Well you see Minnie, Remus is very sick and I was going up to the common room to check on him.
McGonagall waves her hand and signals for Sirius to go and then returned to her lesson. We then follow Sirius to the common rooms.
Scene 6: common rooms.
Sirius: Remus you look worse than before.
Remus: I'm fine I need to get to class.
Sirius: No, Remus! What are you Loopy. Hey, that sounds like your last name. Loopy Lupin? Loony Lupin? Loopy Loony Lupin? Loony Loopy Lupin, yeah, I like the sound of that.
Remus: Whatever you say. Can I please go to my classes now?
Sirius: NO! You can't go to school!
Remus: Have to study. Have to get good grades.
Sirius: You can catch up tomorrow. First, you need to go to Madame Pomfrey.
James: Sirius, Mcgonagall gave you de'en'ion faw skippin 'he las' fif'een minu'es ov class.
Sirius: Then how are you here?
James: Well, i may 'ave aw 'ave no' se' off a dung bomb in 'he class jus' 'o slip ou' an' 'alk 'o Remus.
Sirius nods
James: Anyway, Remus, you need 'o go 'o 'he school nurse.
Remus: You need to carry me then
Peter: Remus you need to get out of bed! Madame Pomfrey can help you!
Remus: No seriously one of you needs to carry me
James: I'll ge' 'is loaf of bread, Pe'er you lif' 'is fee', an' Sirius go 'o 'is middle so 'ha' 'is back doesn'' become injured.
Sirius: Sounds like a plan
Peter: This doesn't seem to thought out James
Remus: Pumpkins are a fruit!
James: Seems like we are all in agreeance wi'h my plan.
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Pomfrey: Why he- what happened!
Remus: Czuć koniec!
Sirius: He woke up like this so we told him to stay in bed to see if he would be better by the next hour.
James: Nah i''s even wawse an' 'e jus' star'ed 'alkin in polish. An' we don'' knah wha' 'e's saying!
Peter: He's going to be okay right?
Pomfrey: Of course, he'll be okay by tomorrow. You should probably get back to class.
James, Peter, and Sirius:  Yes Ma'am.
(Scene 8)
Remus is now at the table in the great hall but he looks sick and has a band-aid on his nose.
Remus: Sorry for setting us back we should probably start working on the potion.
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arplis · 4 years
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Arplis - News: Wearable souvenirs: 10 best places for vintage shopping around the world
The Earth is suffering, and we all know that. Choosing to travel in a sustainable way and supporting eco-friendly hostels is already making a big difference. That being said, the fashion industry alone accounts for 5% of all manmade greenhouse gas emissions, and experts say that percentage is set to grow. Not to mention the ethical implications of underpaid workers and child labour. Being bombarded with all this information can be overwhelming, I know it was for me. I love fashion and creating new outfits, so I started looking into ways to do it in more sustainably. Given that most eco-friendly brands right now are quite expensive, and working with a backpackers budget, I turned to vintage and thrift shopping, something that I thought was limited to pretty ladies wearing red lipstick and a beehive. I started warily, but I still remember the feeling of finding that perfect vintage t-shirt for a bunch of euros, and before you know it, I was hooked.If you want to learn the best places for vintage shopping around the world, youve come to the right place.
The cool thing about buying second-hand is that youre not putting anything new into our ecosystem. All those clothes were already loved and worn, and their only options were to end up in landfillor in your closet! Theres also a hunting aspect to vintage shopping that I took a liking to. Finding the perfect fit is so much harder than selecting the right size on a website, and once you stumble upon a piece of clothing you like and that looks good on you, it feels like the stars have aligned. Truly a magical feeling! Thrifting became a hobby of mine, and as a traveller, I started implementing it in my trips, too. Every time I was in a new place, I would reserve at least half a day to raiding those foreign second-hand stores, on crazy itineraries that took me around the coolest neighbourhoods. I was often coming back home with unique vintage finds as souvenirs, and I started getting the same feeling I got when I travelled as a child pre-internet stores, when I was excited for all the different places I could shop at. I loved showing up at school with some funky pants and answering I got them in Paris when asked where they were from. I know, a bit pretentious, but youd be lying if you said you didnt love it too!
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Through vintage shopping while travelling, my closet started turning into a postcard box made of clothes accumulated from around the globe. Memories of that trip would be woven into the fibres of the garments and every piece started meaning so much more than clothing used to. How precious is it to see a world map of the places youve been every time you open your wardrobe? There are cities out there full of the coolest and quirkiest pieces, just waiting for you to ransack through their racks. As a backpacker, Id urge you to take some time to explore the local vintage scene wherever you are. And if you dont know where to start, take a look at our top ten best places for vintage shopping around the world. Go on get thrifty!
1. Milan, Italy
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Milan is the fashion capital of the world, with designer stores lining the sidewalks that the most stylish people youll ever see stomp their stiletto heels on. Think faux fur coats and huge sunglasses, plus that one quirky element to show the world youre that high fashion. Youd think second-hand stores wouldnt belong in a city so posh, but youd be wrong. The Solari neighbourhood, south of the city, boasts quirky windows and neon signs showing off a more sustainable and fun side of this high fashion hub. My personal favourite is Humana Vintage, a true vintage store selling fifties dresses to cosy grandma sweaters, with prices that go as low as 5 and deals going on all the time. A few blocks from there youll find yourself in the street of vintage stores, with a bunch of thrift stores all a couple metres from each other. SNAP Milano is a cool concept store selling vintage pieces gathered from all around the world. If Japanese fashion appeals to you, definitely give it a try. Bivio has both a male and female store and specialises in designer pieces. So go rummaging you could snag a pair of snazzy velvet green Versace Jeans pants for as low as 20! Theyre also willing to buy your old clothes: a great way to refresh your backpack without running out of space!
Humana Vintage, Via Cappellari, 3, 20123 Milan MI
SNAP Milano, Via Gian Giacomo Mora, 11, 20123 Milan MI
Bivio Milano, Via Lambro, 12, 20129 Milan MI
Bivio Milano Donna, Via Gian Giacomo Mora, 4, 20100 Milan MI
2. London, UK
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If youve heard anything about London, Im sure youve heard about Brick Lane and its iconic vintage stores. London is one of the best places for vintage shopping and names like Rokit are legendary. The price tag can reflect the fame though, and although I recommend visiting the main stores if youve never been, I thought Id include a couple of backpackers budget tips too.
Beyond Retro is one of my favourite places to shop in London and online, with cool reworked pieces and a perfect sustainable record that includes reusing shipping boxes and shipping by sea instead of air. Some of their stuff can be pricey, but you can also find affordable pieces that still have that cool edge to them.
The best way to spend money while buying second hand in London is by hitting charity shops. On top of helping the Earth, youll also give a hand to the different charities they support. Being donation-based, youll be better off heading to the western part of the city, where posh people live and donate their clothes. Oxfam in Notting Hill will hook you up with a cheetah mini skirt for as cheap as 3, and youll be helping an association thats working to end poverty all around the world at the same time.
Wombats City Hostel London is located in Whitechapel and is only a short walk from the thrifty neighbourhood of Shoreditch and Brick Lane. Check out all the hostels in London to plan your vintage tour of the city!
Rokit, 101 Brick Ln, London E1 6SE, UK
Beyond Retro Soho, 58-59 Great Marlborough St, Soho, London W1F 7JY, UK
Oxfam, 144 Notting Hill Gate, Notting Hill, London W11 3QG, UK
3. Dublin, Ireland
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In many cities, all the best vintage stores are crammed together. In Dublin its no different, as all the best places for vintage shopping are right behind the popular Temple Town, famous for its bright red bar and a couple of other pubs. If you manage to avoid the calling of a fresh pint of Guinness, go up Fawness Street and get ready to immerse yourself in the marvel of Irish vintage shopping.
You cant miss Lucys Lounge because of its bright pink faade its hella chic inside and out!.. Climb down the stairs and find yourself in the wonder of sweaters and vintage jeans. Whats interesting about this one is the impressive collection of vintage lingerie and lacy corsets, handy if youre looking to get lucky in the leprechauns land.
Something I love about shopping in Dublin is their vintage reworked stores, which take pre-loved pieces and turn them into an Urban Outfitters worthy number. Fresh has a super clean feel thanks to its all-white interiors and perfectly organised selection. If youre on the hunt for a pair of white vintage Levis, this is the place to go. Nine Crows, which is right next door, is one of my favourite second-hand stores in the whole world, boasting a cool-girl vibe, vintage berets and cropped flannels to fulfil all your country girl dreams.
Just like Dublins shopping scene, the hostels in Dublin are pretty slick. Generator Dublin has an on-site bar, a games room and plenty of fun events like karaoke and drinking games. Its somewhere to channel your inner hipster!
Lucys Lounge, 11 Fownes Street Upper, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
Fresh Limited, 1 Crown Alley, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
Nine Crows, 22 Temple Lane South, Temple Bar, Dublin, Ireland
4. Stockholm, Sweden
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Stockholm was one of the first places I thrifted in and it should be considered one of the best cities for vintage shopping. The thrifting culture is big in Scandinavia, just like how everythings cool and sustainable (theyre just the best, ugh). Youll just have to venture to the hipster neighbourhood of Sdermalm to find vintage stores aplenty. My beloved British Beyond Retro has a Swedish store too, but if youre visiting you should absolutely check out Humana Second Hand. Although they have a similar name, this company is not affiliated with the Italian franchise, but youll find their stores all over Scandinavia and Germany. Their selection is perfectly curated and ranges from leather jackets to cool sweatshirts. What I love about it is that it feels like a regular store and misses that old clothes vibe that can scare off newbies. Its just like Urban Outfitters, but with a much more fun (and cheap!) selection.
City Backpackers Hostel has a vintage vibe throughout perfect for you old souls! Dont forget to check out our other hostels in Sweden.
Beyond Retro, Brnnkyrkagatan 82, 118 23 Stockholm, Sweden
HUMANA Second Hand, Timmermansgatan 23, 118 55 Stockholm, Sweden
5. Vancouver, Canada
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Being Canada is the capital of everything thats hip and sustainable, it makes sense that Vancouver would be the number one spot to check out for vintage shops when heading North. Right in Yaletown, the coolest part of the city in my opinion, youll find a couple of spots nestled in between a caf and a cool brunch place that are worth a visit. House of Vintage is an aesthetic fanatics dream, with racks and racks of perfectly organised clothes going from flannels (its Canada, duh) to skirts and accessories. They also have a household section if youre looking for a used toaster or something like that.
If youre after the classic North American thrift store experience, head to the Value Villages all across the city. These dont really offer a curated selection of pieces, but more an overwhelming amount of clothes that you have to look through until you find that hidden gem. Who wouldve guessed youd go hunting in Canada?Bargain hunting that is!
Samesun Vancouver is centrally located, so its surrounded by the citys best bars and clubs. If you dont feel like going out, chill by the on-site bar! Explore all of Vancouvers hostels.
House of Vintage, 1008 Robson St, Vancouver, BC V6E 1A7, Canada
Value Village,6415 Victoria Dr, Vancouver, BC V5P 3X5, Canada
6. Portland, USA
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Could the hipster capital of the world not be included on this list? Portland, Oregon, is known all over the world for its craft breweries and quirky coffee shops, but its vintage shopping scene is a gamechanger. You cant miss Buffalo Exchange, right in front of the famous Powells City of Books, probably the most popular thrift store in PDX. The store is big, so its likely to feel a bit overwhelming, but if you take your time, youll be able to find a range of interesting pieces, some even with the tag still on! The big downside is its central location, that makes it quite busy on a day-to-day basis.
To live the authentic Portland lifestyle, dedicate a whole day to vintage shopping. Head to House of Vintage, a collective of different dealers selling clothes, accessories and bags in a huge warehouse in the Sunnyside area, so iconic its where some of the Portlandia outfits are from. Top it off with some food from local food trucks and a pretentious handcrafted coffee and youll be living like a local.
With Portlands hostels, its kitchy vibes all around. HI Portland Hawthorne is a charming eco-friendly hostel that offers free light breakfast, bicycle hire and fun activities. Get to know this wonderfully wacky city and book your stay now!
Buffalo Exchange, 1036 W Burnside St, Portland, OR 97209, USA
House of Vintage, 3315 SE Hawthorne Blvd, Portland, OR 97214, USA
7. New York, USA
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Vintage stores tend to reflect a citys vibe, so the more a place is cool, edgy and fashionable, the more youll find gems hidden between the thrift stores racks. Thats why the Big Apple is one of the best places for vintage shopping, offering a variety of stores as big as its number of different personalities. Depending on where you thrift, youll find different ranges and prices: Ina, Tokio 7 and Micheals on the Upper East Side are full of designer gems and fashion interns trying to look the part on a budget. If you move towards Brooklyn, youre deep in hipster territory, with Quality Meding helping you to rock the mechanic-chic look with dungarees and distressed workwear. Thriftwares is full of silk dresses and woven bags to effortlessly channel that chic Parisian vibe.
New York is known as the city that never sleeps, but youll at least need a rest after all that vintage shopping! You dont have to spend big bucks to live like an Upper East Sider. Freehand New York just seeps style and is calling your name!
INA, 110 E 13th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
Tokio 7, 83 E 7th St, New York, NY 10003, USA
Micheals, 1125 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10028, USA
Quality Mending, 705 Driggs Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
Thriftwares, 70 N 7th St, Brooklyn, NY 11211, USA
8. Tokyo, Japan
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Tokyo is a crazy city, and so is its vintage shopping scene! The best places for vintage shopping are in Shimokitazawa, a neighbourhood close to Shibuya metro station. If anything, its definitely where most of them are! Im talking hundreds of different shops. Seriously, its overwhelming. If you add to that all the temporary pop-up shops, theres no way youll be able to hit them all but thats ok because it gives you a reason to come back!
Obviously with so many, theres a thrift shop here for every style and every budget. Personally, I prefer the ones that stay under 20, but Im willing to make an exception for places like Grapefruit Moon because its just too cute and deserves a visit if youre ever in Tokyo. To stick to a backpackers budget, head to New York Joes Exchange, where you can bring your old clothes and get new ones in return! Or, I mean, someone elses old clothes. If you dont want to spend your whole time in Tokyo looking for thrift finds (understandably!), check out Shimokita Garage, a vintage market where youll find different sellers all in one place. Score!
While wandering through the neighbourhood of Shibuya, make The Millennials Shibuya your base. This ultra-sleek hostel has reclining pod beds and a futuristic bar.
Grapefruit Moon, 154-0000 Tokyo, Setagaya City, Kitazawa, 2 Chome211 F, Japan
New York Joe Exchange, 1 Chome-20-4 Jinnan, Shibuya City, Tokyo 150-0041, Japan
Shimokita Garage, 2 Chome-25-8 Kitazawa, Setagaya City, Tokyo 155-0031, Japan
9. Paris, France
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The dreamy capital of France is especially known for true vintage shopping and less thrift finds. So, think beautifully curated boutiques and slightly more expensive prices. At around 30 for a pair of pants though, I dont think its too bad in a city thats home to designer labels like Saint Laurent and Chanel.
Most of the more affordable vintage stores in Paris are located in the Marais district, like Coiffeur Vintage, a cute wooden door that opens to floral prints and organised chaos, or Vintage by Ramin, pretty hard to miss because of its hot pink awning. Youll also spot quite a few Kilo Shops around Paris that, as the name suggests sell clothes by weight, usually 40 per kilo. Some of their locations are themed for example, Kilo Shop Kawaii specialises in Japanese fashion.
The cool thing about vintage shopping in Paris is that the Parisian style is timeless, so second-hand items will look just as good as brand new ones. Fill your baskets with pastel coloured cardigans, midi dresses and perfectly fitting jeans, and get ready to embody the effortless chicness of a French girl!
So why not head to the worlds capital of fashion and stay in one of Pariss hostels? Stay in the artsy district of Belleville at Les Piaules, where youll be welcomed with funky interiors, lush dorms and an on-site bar!
Coiffeur Vintage, 32 Rue des Rosiers, 75004 Paris, France
Vintage by Ramin, 64 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris, France
Kilo Shop Kawaii, 65 Rue de la Verrerie, 75004 Paris, France
10. Los Angeles, USA
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LA is beaches, Hollywood stars and wannabe influencers, but its a score for vintage shopping too! Maybe its because everything is so spaced out and many thrift stores can thrive, or maybe its because in a city so big it only makes sense that someone would end up getting rid of something nice at one point or another.
Los Angeles second-hand shopping is all about quantity, with the massive Society of St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles Thrift Store being a prime example its the biggest thrift store in LA! You can get lost in this store for hours, finding gems like vintage Ralph Lauren blazers for $8 hidden behind a pile of Forever 21 faded tops.
You dont have to buy into the hype of a popular attraction though: a simple visit to the many Goodwills around the city will do! Given the huge selection they carry, youre bound to find something cute and interesting in any of them. Its science!
Dont forget to walk down Hollywood boulevard after all the shopping is done. LAs hostels give a relaxed and summery vibe making it the ideal chill out space. Walk of Fame Hollywood Hostel is ON Hollywood Blvd. So, I guess Ill see you in the movies
Society of St. Vincent de Paul Los Angeles Thrift Store, 210 N Ave 21, Los Angeles, CA 90031, USA
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Each of these cities has so much more to offer, not to mention all the vintage stores hidden in the other parts of the world! I hope that next time you find yourself in a new place, youll decide to check out the best places for vintage shopping too, and maybe come home with a little wearable souvenir. And if you happen to find something really cool, please let us know in the comments below!
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About the author:
Hello! Im Linda, born in Rome under the Aquarius constellation. Hobbies include drawing on coffee cups, playing with glitterand pretending to be a witch.Favourite place on earth: Budapest, HungaryFavourite hostel: Clink261 London, UK. Catch me on the gram@lindasaidmeow!
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