The lyrics to "Part Of B-Squad's World," by Annie D…read more
Look at this stuff...
Isn't it neat?
Wouldn't you think my (mod dress/leather purse/old vinyl/polyester blazer/costume jewelry/saddle shoe) collection's complete?
Wouldn't you think I'm the store,
The store that has... everything.
Look at this trove
Treasures untold
How many wonders can one thrift store hold...
Lookin' around here you think
Sure, they've got everythiiiiiiiiing!
I was looking at the one measly (but spot-on) review of B-Squad and thinking, "B-Squad should not be a hidden gem. It's just a regular gem. I mean, it is kind of off the normal thrifting route, but it's totally worth writing about in the tune of The Little Mermaid song lyrics."
This cute little shop in SoMi has a really eclectic selection that is a mix between newer things and real-deal vintage, plus records, a little decor, accessories, shoes, boots and some kids stuff. The store is kept up well, so there always seems to be some cool new thing in the window or racked up when I visit, which is not as often as I'd like.
Anecdote from my recent visit:
I went a couple of weeks ago and, while I browsed the merch, I eavesdropped on the clerk's convo with her friend. She was like, "OMG, you just have to come in and look at this bag.... Yeah, it's gorgeous! And It's probably not going to last very long because it's so cheap... and it's a FRYE!" Simultaneously as the word FRYE came out of the shop-girl's mouth, I saw the bag. I should say, I saw THE bag: a camel-colored, buttery leather backpack with vintage looks and modern functionality (laptop pouch!) for $40.
I had to have it. After she hung up the phone, I sheepishly asked the clerk, "Is this the bag you were talking about? Because I'm a rude, rude person and was listening to your entire conversation." I braced myself to hear that her friend wanted it, but luckily, she replied with, "Yes! I'm in love with that thing... you should definitely buy it!"
So, I just had to follow her advice, right? I even offered to write her friend a letter with my apologies for eavesdropping her out of an amazing leather bag... and my condolences, because she'll never see the wonder that is this bag. Girl, if you are reading this, I'm sorry... but I'm also not sorry at all.