As part of our Las Vegas adventures last weekend, I decided to seek out vintage stores in and around town. I convinced my husband to take me to a store I discovered called Electric Lemonade, which led to the discovery of the Las Vegas Arts District (aka 18b). When I think of Vegas, I definitely think of the nightlife and shows as it relates to what’s available on The Strip. Since I’ve been married to a Las Vegas native for the last 6 years, I’ve definitely come to know Vegas as an actual town with schools and family life. Now that I’ve stumbled upon 18b, I feel I’ve discovered a cool little secret that not many people know about. More about 18b in a later post, I promise!
Although, I have to admit it was quite hot inside because their air conditioning broke, Electric Lemonade is a cool spot for vintage (I love the marshmallow/pill couch). When it’s a bit cooler, I’ll go back because while I love to try things on, it was just too hot to try everything I would have liked to. However, my husband did find a couple of cool things. Dig if you will the awesome pattern of that floral shirt. He said that he wants to wear it with my linen fedora and shorts, for a truly tropical vintage vacay look. The best story is behind that Buddy Holly shirt. Deon found it when I was trying on clothing. I heard him telling the two people working in the store about how he saw the show in London when he was in high school. He showed me the shirt, and of course I had to add it to my vintage t-shirt collection.
Below are some pictures we took while walking towards an event called “First Friday“, which looks to be like a street fair. Although we wanted to and we did try, we didn’t stay out too long because it was just way too hot. But I’ll be sure to do another blog post about the Arts District and First Friday…when it’s cooler!
A flier showing stores in a section of 18b called “Antique Alley”.
Two more very cute vintage stores: The Gypsy Den and Glam Factory Vintage.
Art is everywhere!
Love this adorable storage unit. So happy!