shop love – shareen vintage

by Karen Blanchard
20 January 2011
This shop is located on the 2nd floor and marked only by a frothy crimson dress hanging outside
After being buzzed into the building, you turn the corner at the top of the stairs, glimpsing at the door entrance into the boutique. That’s a sick military coat greeting you. I ALMOST bought it


The modest reception room. It’s surrounded by vintage pieces on the walls

One wall in the reception area. Vintage dresses and scarves on display. Love the baby pink vintage dress

Room 1: A large space filled with vintage dresses grouped by sleeve length, from short, mid to long

How cool would this Pucci esq piece look with black opaque tights and a top knot?
Vintage wedding dresses draped on the sofa by a customer

Hallway leading into Room 2
Room 2: A cavernous space full of vintage furs and incredible maxi dresses
Another sofa with coats and dresses left by customers for trying on
Shareen vintage <— click for address. Photography: Karen Blanchard
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So I finally checked out this gem find after scoring this brilliant cape from them weeks ago at a Lucky mag event. Let me tell you – I’m going back.
The shop is located on the second floor of what looks like an old apartment building. The only shop signage from the street is a crimson dress hanging from their balcony. If you’ve ever wanted to feel like you discovered a secret shopping haven then this is it.
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The space is largely split into two large ‘living rooms.’ The first housing mostly day and evening dresses, the second (larger) room has racks of gorge fur coats and jackets, leather trousers and a wall of floaty vintage maxi dresses that I MUST return to for try ons.
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Stock is updated every week and best bit? It’s NOT expensive. Read: no sticker shock. Another reason why I’m returning. Go on – guess what I got for this first visit?
Category: fur jacket, shop love

73 comments

  1. ZANAH says:

    My god that deep purple flowy dress is stunning ! I need to visit this place next time I’m in NY !!

    Bisous,
    Mon Mode Blog

  2. Adrianna Traxler says:

    I would have bought that deep-v purple flouncy dress (1st purple dress)! I’m in total love.

  3. kaye says:

    how did you even find this place??? It looks amazing!! I love that it’s marked with a beautiful vintage dress. Arggh I wish I could go there!!

    http://ficklesense.blogspot.com/

  4. paperwhales says:

    I am in love by the whole concept of this store. I love that there’s only a dress hanging outside and that it is the only thing signifying it’s presence. RAD! I hope I can visit this place when I go to NY in the future.

    paperwhales.blogspot.com

  5. Shermel says:

    Do you have the address of the shop? I would love it if you did more shop reviews. You have a good eye for great places! 😀

    http://www.shermelium.com

  6. Ashley Rae says:

    Ok. The suspense is killing me. What did you get? Love that first purple dress. And those vintage wedding dresses are killer.
    It’s times like these that I wish I lived in NY. There have got to be hidden gems like this in LA! Must. Go. Hunt.
    Btw. Loooove your blog, Karen. Yours is the first style blog I ever came across. Ever. And you inspired me to try blogging. Thank you.

    –Ashley
    araeofstyle.blogspot.com

  7. HUMANITYISBEAUTIFUL says:

    I am almost scared to go. I might go broke! I think i need to work this into my budget somehow…

  8. Connie says:

    My goodness, that purple dress is gorgeous! Wish I was there.

    The Heartbreak

  10. Dylana Suarez says:

    This place looks amazing!

    xoxo,

    colormenana.blogspot.com

  11. Freya B ♥ says:

    Wow, how cool is that?!
    It’s just like the clubs you have to find, only it’s a vintage haven!
    Arghh! I wish I were In America, so bad!
    Great post Karen, I loved it!
    xoxo
    Freya

  12. Camilla. says:

    its such an awesome location! x

    intothefoldfashion.blogspot.com

  13. Cupcakes and Cosmopolitans says:

    Gotta love NYC! Hidden treasures in every corner, you just gotta find them.
    && I agree with Adrianna, that deep v-neck dress, beautiful!

    $armin<3

  15. Glamour Bbey. says:

    Great pictures! Your home is like paradise!

  17. Orphaned Apparel says:

    Wow, thanks for the tour. It looks amazing! Looking forward to seeing what you got.

  18. Anonymous says:

    I shop Shareen in LA. Love,love,love!! And you’re right…no sticker shock–ever.

  20. BRUUN by BRUUN says:

    So cool – that place is EXACTLY how I run my design-boutique here in Denmark. I’m located on the 2. floor too, that’s so great to see someone else doing the more “secret” approach to having a store. Plus the rent is way cheaper – and the customers get a better price, thanks to that ! 🙂

    LOVE IT ! I have to visit when I come to NY !

    /Linda
    http://www.bruunbybruun.blogspot.com

  21. Morgiss says:

    the first photo is absolutely perfect ;o)

  22. Hanna says:

    Love the first picture!

  25. Gold Coast Gal says:

    I say the pucci esq piece. I want that dress!

  28. Nita -Karoliina says:

    I think you got that purple dress? 🙂

    Where is NY this is?

  29. Crystal says:

    Sweet Jesus!!! I so want to go there. I’ll definitely have to hit it up once I’m back in NYC. Sigh, it seems like when I’m in the UK I hear about great places to be in NYC and when I’m in NYC it’s all London I’m hearing about.

  30. Girl about Oslo says:

    Yes I would love to live there:)

    Have a great day girl:)

  31. Pearl Westwood says:

    Oh wow what an amazing store!!Wish I was in NY x

  32. Courtney says:

    In the words of Liz Lemmon, “I want to go to there.” IMMEDIATELY!

    —Courtney

  33. Claudia says:

    And I think you got the top or dress (photo right under the jewelry photo) with the sparkly wrists, to go with the disco boots you where wearing that day and either the purple v-neck dress or the short fur coat (left photo). Please let us know shortly!

  35. Andee Layne says:

    how amazing~ thanks for sharing! i NEED the first short fur jacket! gorgeous

  39. Laura says:

    Wow great pictures!!

  40. Ms_SyllyBee says:

    Wow. the place looks ridiculous! i want to go NOW! haha my guess is the flouncy purple mini. i can totally see you rocking that one. 🙂

    xo
    i wander, i wonder

  41. Sarah Dee says:

    I AM SO JEALOUS!!!

    <3 Sarah
    theantiquepearl.blogspot.com

  42. Janice says:

    That place is amazing! The first photo makes you really smile! I want so many clothes from those photos! x

  44. RenvieanneMO says:

    niceee. what’s the price range like?

  45. Teresia Simmons says:

    I’ll say the brown and gold in the 7th picture 🙂

  46. VintageVirgin says:

    LOOOOOOVE IT! It’s like shopping at my house but waaaaay more organized! looks like an immaculate selection, turning green as we speak!!

  47. Phyllis says:

    room two! i’m dyinggg, must check it out. thanks for sharing!

  48. Oracle Fox says:

    Left fur 3rd from bottom? eeek , I’m a really bad guesser. xxx

  49. CP and Jo says:

    OMG this place looks amazing! I will be making an appearance there VERY soon. P.S. Maybe you got the long lace cream dress?

    <3 Jo

    wearandwhere

  50. Nickie Frye says:

    I’m guessing one of the furs & hopefully that sparkly dress. What a neat space they have!

  51. Ajah says:

    please say you got the amazing printed dress! and if you didn’t i have to go to the store and get it lol! I will definitely be making a visit to this store soon!

  52. noirohio vintage says:

    amazing!! Thanks for sharing this gem of a store
    xo

  54. Lindababby says:

    OMG. Want to travel half way around the world just for this vintage shop… Looks AMAZING! Wish we had something like it i Sweden!

  55. Song of Style says:

    omg karen… i want to live there! lol
    loving that blue dress w/ the deep v-neck and flirty hem..
    next time when i’m in ny take me there!
    <3

  57. Brandis says:

    I like it. Something tells me it’s beyond expensive though.

    fashionfittingroom.blogspot.com

  58. Anonymous says:

    Reading this Friday night, will be at LA store Saturday morning. Off to sleep I go…. I agree more posts about secret stores, hopefully the will have an LA or Southern Cali or Las Vegas location as well. Karen, I Love your blog.

  59. luvgmt.com says:

    Don’t you just love hidden shops like this? Great post!

    -SJ

  61. Diana says:

    OMG K! Remember when you, A, and I were walking by that one time and I pointed that out?! LOL! Well, now at least we know why that was there!

  64. Cara says:

    What a great idea for a shop…there is just something more exciting when buying clothes and accessories if you feel like you discovered an elusive store or if you found fabulous items for a deal. Great pictures!
    xo Cara
    http://www.afashionloveaffair.com/

  65. Jasmine says:

    wow i can’t believe how much stuff is in there! i could be there for hours searching for special pieces.

  66. FASHION CHALET says:

    Super post! I love it when you do these. Sounds like a blast of a day!

    xx

  68. CHRISTERIC says:

    AHH SHAREEN’S!!! Her original shop is walking distance form my house in LA….love it! There are no boys allowed in it and there always a bunch of naked girls trying on stuff! so happy she has a NY location now!!!!! miss your face lady!!! hope to visit for NYFW! xxox

  69. Marina says:

    LOVE!!!!
    xx Marina

  70. Karen says:

    @ Christeric – what???? what? what??? You live next to the LA one??!! Yes same here in NY. Boys aren’t allowed in so we can get changed in the rooms.

    @ song of style – I know I want to live there too. Just move in my shoes and I”m done.

    @ Shermel – click on the link for the shop name to see their website with full address.

    To all – I’ll definitely continue reviews on shops I particularly like. Stay tuned.

  71. She Wears, She Shares says:

    Thank you. Thank you. Thank you for this!!!

    omg, there is one in LA!!! If I dont make it to NY first, LA will be my first stop!

    xoxo

    ♥
    Julie

  72. Anonymous says:

    This shop is to die for!

    Def visiting when in NYC this xmas!

    Karen you are an inspiration, your blog is amazing!

    Love from New Zealand!

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