Vintage LA Loves: historic architecture, haunted hotels, glammy old Hollywood, Harry Houdini, movie palaces, unusual museums, marionette shows, vaudeville houses, tiki taverns, Bukowski-esque dives, banana leaves, Art Deco, Googie coffee shops, movie screenings in cemeteries, Laurel Canyon, the neon marquees of Broadway, and star lined boulevards.
Jennifer is currently writing her follow-up to VINTAGE LA, entitled "VINTAGE NY", so if you have any tips about boutiques, restaurants, or interesting landmarks in the Big Apple, drop her a line! She may even buy you a milkshake ; )
Books
"VINTAGE LA" IS NOW AVAILABLE ON AMAZON.COM. SO GET A COPY TODAY, IF YOU LOVE VINTAGE, AND YOU LOVE L.A.!
Johnny Grant (the Mayor of Hollywood, r.i.p.), My Barbarian, Bob Mackie, Mark Ryden, Marion Peck, Theadora Van Runkle, Rodney Bingenheimer, Miss. Lizzie, Mr. Hodgepodge, Miss. Kimme, Dita Von Teese, Douglas Kirkland, Dominick Dunne, Kime Buzzelli, Irving, Fawn Gehweiler, Cameron Silver, Go Go Giddle, Samantha Shelton, The Denman's, The Heartstring Symphony and Janet Klein.
About me: JENNIFER BRANDT TAYLOR (ELLEgirl columnist and author of LIFE IS A MOVIE STARRING YOU, is thrilled to announce the debut of her new book, "VINTAGE LA"!
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"VINTAGE LA: Eats, Boutiques, Decor, Landmarks, Markets & More" (HarperCollins) is the ultimate travel and lifestyle guide for vintage fashion fans, Hollywood history lovers and cineastes alike. Jennifer, an L.A. native, takes you on a colorful tour of L.A.'s best vintage boutiques, restaurants, historic hotels, and movie palaces, as well as interviews L.A.'s most artistic residents. VINTAGE LA features dazzling Technicolor photography by Jeaneen Lund (jeaneenlund.com).
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Vintage Love!
Who I'd like to meet: ALL VINTAGE VAMPS, PERSISTENT PRESERVATIONISTS, SECOND-HAND SWEETHEARTS, FLEA MARKET FRANKIES and DIME STORE DOLLIES.
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Well here I am watching HGTV and guess who pops up on the screen! Can't wait to see your nightclub! lol you're so adorable. Miss you honey, send your fam my love.
I just bought your book and it is fantastic! I plan to make good use of it the next time I visit the Los Angeles area :) Even though I lived in Southern California for 34 years, Vintage LA has shown me that there is still much to be experienced. Glad to see Rodney in there, too ;D Best wishes, Karen Danell
Hello there. Thanks for the request and WELCOME to the Karen Umphrey fansite! So nice to have you aboard. I look forward to reading your book, it sounds groovy! xo, Jane
Thanks for hitting me up. Such an honor from the great one who wrote Vintage LA. I'm beside myself ; ) Hope to see you again. OMG, by the way I tried on a 40's wedding dress(not getting married just a great dress for screenings) and it was like butter. What a difference vintage makes.
