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6th Borough Market: Sunday 11/17/13

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This Sunday marks the second-to-last 6th Borough Market, which boasts tons of unique vendors. Think quality homemade and vintage goods, gift items, jewelry, stuff for kids, beauty and bath treats, and then of course kids’ activities and food.

The outdoor family-friendly market is located at 1 McWilliams Place (Hamilton Park) from 11am-4pm.

Whet your holiday purchasing palette here.

 

Shop locally,
JCG

Thursday 11/14/13: Glitz & Glam at Aspasia’s Boutique

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Toast to the holiday season with a shopping party at Aspasia’s Boutique tomorrow night. While sipping on cocktails, pick up something sparkly for yourself and your loves.

Some of the many exciting things happening at the event:

? SALES!:
– Knight&Hammer: 10% off with your purchase of 2 or more pieces of jewelry 
– Buddha Bombshell: 20% off your purchase or custom boot order. 
– Aspasia’s Boutique: 10% off store, excluding Knight&Hammer and Buddha Bombshell

? First 50 guests will snap up a complimentary gift bag packed with goods from Hollywood Fashion Tape, Serenity Day Spa, European Wax Center, Isagenix®, and Tocca. 

? Makeup Artist Kathleen Brown will be providing complimentary makeovers to guests after 6pm

? DJ Pastiche will be spinning

? Sweet Jumbles will be serving sweet treats

? Chances to win jewelry and other goodies

It all starts at 5pm. FB invite here.

(I wish I could be here, but I have Superbowl Committee orientation, blah):

Buy, beautify, imbibe beats and otherwise,
JCG

Pop-up Shop! Very Second-Hand Clothing and Goods

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I had the privilege to meet the awesome duo behind the once-a-month pop-up shop Very Second-Hand Clothing and Goods. This shop isn’t just about finding unique things; it’s about creating a community and a collective lifestyle in creativity. It’s so Jersey City that most of Jersey City doesn’t know about it yet…until now.

Jean and Matthew hunt throughout the tri-state area for one-of-a-kind finds. It starts with clothing and extends to home goods (think: ashtrays, coasters, record players, glassware sets—things with a timeless feel).

In Matthew’s words, the two acquire “Anything that we like or think that other people would like. We bring it in, give it a shot, and if it’s not selling, then it becomes part of our decor going along with this whole apartment feel.”

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JCG: Why Very Second-Hand Clothing and Goods?

Matthew: We were sitting around trying to come up with names, and a lot of cheesier ones came out, but I’m a big fan of the movie Heathers, and one of the things the character Veronica Sawyer says—as people are drinking or trying to tell her stories or whatever—is “How Very,” with no adjective after that; she just leaves it open to translation. I found it to be kind of the funniest, weirdly offensive way to describe something. It’s open to interpretation.

And the other thing about the name is, in my experience shopping in these vintage shops and whatnot, I didn’t want to use the word “vintage.” I like the idea of attaching my name to “second-hand” rather than “vintage.”

Jean: Our shop is not inaccessible. It’s not a place where you walk in and feel uncomfortable. Our whole vision is, “Let’s make a second-hand shop where people can come in and find that really cool piece—but not at a price point that will turn them away from shopping.” The highest priced item is $40—and that’s for a designer coat.

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JCG: What do you like about Jersey City?

Matthew: My friend really got me into it. I was born and raised in Brooklyn. After finishing school, I couldn’t afford NYC. I moved to Union City and that started my domestication in Hudson County. I later moved here and quickly realized that Jersey City and its neighboring towns have everything New York City has to offer, and I haven’t been back to “the city” to socialize or hang out for years.

Jersey City has everything you need yet it’s a lot more close-knit. I like knowing everything about a town. The idea of being a small fish in a big pond is no longer attractive.

Jean: I think Jersey City is the best-kept secret of this state—which is quickly becoming not so much a secret anymore, in a good way and in a bad way. Recently, I’ve read a few articles comparing JC to Brooklyn, and everyone is moving here who is priced out of Brooklyn or Hoboken, and I get it.

It’s a great place, it’s really down to earth, it’s creative. I feel like there’s always something going on, and it’s something unconventional—never corporate, never cookie-cutter.

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JCG: What’s your ultimate vision?

Matthew: We want it to be an everyday shop. It’s not just about coming in and trying to buy something, it’s about coming in and changing the record that’s playing, reading the newspaper and hanging out. And also, I have a huge network of friends who have been here for years, and everyone has a friend who’s an artist. I would love to curate art in the store.

Jean: Eventually, I want to start a tea shop/cafe as part of the retail space.

JCG: To encourage people to linger and build your collaborative community?

Jean: Exactly.

Where can you, JC residents, find this pop-up shop? The first Sunday of every month from 11am-8pm at one of my fave restaurants for celebratory drinks and eats, Boca Grande (564 Washington Blvd.) That means this Sunday, November 3rd. I’ll be there shopping, too.

If we’re lucky, Matthew and Jean will open up shop every other week for the holiday season. Eventually, with Jersey City’s support, VSHC will be a pretty rad brick and mortar space.

Visit Very Second-Hand Clothing on facebook or check them out on yelp.

Exclusive sound clips from our fab conversation and more pics of merchandise will be available soon. Stay tuned.

Shop and hang locally,
JCG

Back to School!

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After selling most of my stuff at the Riverview Fisk Flea Market two weeks ago, I felt justified to buy new things.

Even though it’s been a while since I’ve gone “back to school,” this time of year is a great time to revamp your life and begin a new chapter.

New season, new things. Right? I rarely buy for myself, but it is just high time that I do. My sneakers are failing me. My clothing is getting thready. My iPod and phone are both glitchy. My jewelry just bores me. And I really, really want a bike.

I began my new (frugal) shopping spree with a corduroy bomber jacket, two skirts and a new sketchbook/journal. The hair-bows are from the 6th Borough Market.

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I then bought some things (T-shirts, candle, soaps, lip balm, wristlets and baby headband) at the All About Downtown Street Fair. Most of these are gifts.

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 The JC GAL bracelet is obvi not going to be gifted.

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Tia’s Place: Girls Night Out 9/12/13

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From 6-9pm this evening, Tia’s Place (277 Grove St.) is hosting Girl’s Night Out, a shopping event with cocktails. Aside from mingling with your girlfriends and finding new things for your collection, you can also enjoy:

~Hair consultations provided by Tousled Hair

~Free makeovers by Kira Makeup Artistry

~Yummy treats from Simply Home Goods

Plus, shoppers receive 15% off of all purchases!

More details here.

 

Support Local,
JCG

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