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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", JUNE 24th!
If YOU'RE IN L.A., PLEASE JOIN US AT THE OFFICIAL RELEASE PARTY:
J.B.T. WILL ALSO BE SIGNING COPIES OF "VINTAGE LA" AT THE FOLLOWING EVENTS:BORDERS (HOLLYWOOD): Weds., June 25th, 7pm 1501 Vine St.
BORDERS (PASADENA): Thurs., June 26th, 7pm 475 S. Lake Ave.
CLICK BELOW TO ORDER YOUR COPY OF "VINTAGE LA":
"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).OR CLICK THIS BANNER TO BE MAGICALLY TRANSPORTED TO J.B.T.'S BLOG:
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My Interests

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We're in love with: Historic architecture, haunted hotels, old Hollywood, Harry Houdini, magical movie palaces, wacky museums, marionette shows, forgotten vaudeville houses, Tiki taverns, Bukowski-esque dives, banana leaves, streamlined Art Deco structures, Googie coffee shops, movie screenings in cemeteries, Laurel Canyon, the neon marquees that light up Downtown's Broadway at night, and walking down boulevards where there are stars under your feet.Jennifer is currently writing her follow-up to VINTAGE LA, entitled "VINTAGE NYC", so if you have any tips about vintage boutiques, restaurants, or interesting landmarks in the Big Apple, drop her a line! She may even buy you a milkshake ; )

I'd like to meet:

ALL VINTAGE VAMPS, PERSISTENT PRESERVATIONISTS, SECOND-HAND SWEETHEARTS, FLEA MARKET FRANKIES and DIME STORE DOLLIES.I edited my profile with Thomas' Myspace Editor V4.4

Music:

Books:

"VINTAGE LA" IS CURRENTLY AVAILABLE FOR PRE-ORDER HERE . SO BE SURE TO RESERVE YOUR COPY TODAY, ESPECIALLY IF YOU LOVE VINTAGE, AND YOU LOVE L.A.!AND DON'T FORGET TO CHECK OUT J.B.T.'S 1st BOOK LIFE IS A MOVIE STARRING YOU: THE PESKY MEDDLING GIRLS GUIDE TO LIVING YOUR DREAMS!

Heroes:

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.

My Blog

Fred Segal Soireé Invitation!

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Posted by VINTAGE LA in stores now! on Fri, 20 Jun 2008 08:23:00 PST

Vintage LA Signings + Soireés!

Hello vintage lover!If you'd like to be up-to-date on all the most happenin' Vintage LA news, including info about the book's debut party at Fred Segal (Hollywood), and signings in L.A. and Pasadena, ...
Posted by VINTAGE LA in stores now! on Thu, 05 Jun 2008 10:30:00 PST

You too can own Miss. Jennifer's Vintage Treasures!

I'm getting ready to begin writing "Vintage NY", so I will basically be a bi-coastal vagabond for the next year, so this week I will begin unloading MANY of my fun vintage items via the magical eBay.I...
Posted by VINTAGE LA in stores now! on Fri, 22 Sep 2006 12:21:00 PST

Hey Hollywood Hikers . . . Help Save Runyon Canyon!!!

http://www.myspace.com/saverunyonRunyon Canyon is a gorgeous park located in Hollywood CA. For some it is the only place we can go to be free of the noise and pollution of the city. It is a sanctuary ...
Posted by VINTAGE LA in stores now! on Fri, 25 Aug 2006 01:43:00 PST

Help SAVE the Reel Inn (Malibu)!!!

The Reel Inn is one of the last vestiges of original California beach culture (and one of my all -time favorite Summer joints) with awesome food, but their lease is up and the landlord wants to develo...
Posted by VINTAGE LA in stores now! on Fri, 14 Jul 2006 04:19:00 PST

Fancy Facts about the Villa Elaine

Here's some fun info about Hollywood's historic Villa Elaine apartments that are sadly being cut from my book due to length issues;The Villa Elaine was home to many artists and musicians, starting at ...
Posted by VINTAGE LA in stores now! on Wed, 05 Jul 2006 01:33:00 PST