Orsolya D.
Yelp
Antiquing has changed drastically since your grandmother used to drag you away on a hot, summer day to a musty, strange shop with what you deciphered to be filled with "crap". These stores with "old" shop clerks who mussed with your hair are now replaced with inked hipsters, cats who roam the stores, and store fronts which scream, "Instagram Facebook picture!". Don't believe me that this is the world of vintage in 2013? Then you haven't been to Bearded Lady Vintage.
It isn't a surprise that you have missed this store, as it just opened a month ago (at the time of this review) according to Kiko, the female half the boyfriend/girlfriend or husband/wife (whatever they are) owners. However, you can't miss it on Magnolia Blvd where it sticks out even amongst the many vintage and antique shops due to its bright pink color and accents which make it look like a carnival side show (signage, font, etc). Although the store (which looks sort of like a house) is tiny, and I mean TINY, it has such a great vibe straight off the cover of an indie-folk album.
Like the real estate size of the shop, the goods are limited. Don't expect to find a ton of wares. However, what they do have spans a variety of categories: record players, old cameras, jewelry, instruments, a couple shirts, furniture, decorations, old soda bottles, games, cookware, and even tools. Basically, Bearded Lady Vintage has taken out the guesswork of searching for the "cool stuff" and put it all in one place. I was also impressed by the creativity in their displays such as putting old cookie cutters in a retro fridge versus just on a table or shelf. Bearded Lady Vintage is art in itself.
The only negative in regards to the products were the prices. They were a bit high and some of these I can find on Etsy, Ebay, and Goodwill for far less. On the opposite end, this is the real deal vintage/antiques. As people who read my vintage list know: I HATE stores who call their vintage-inspired good 'vintage' but Bearded Lady Vintage passes my test.
Kiko was very welcoming, instantly saying hi, explaining the store, hours, Facebook, handing out a business card, etc. It was the opposite of the some of the fellow Burbank local businesses which don't give the community vibe even though they are not corporate. Erick was also there and said a quick "hey" but he didn't seem to much into customer service.
I see in reviews and pictures that there was a photo booth and cats in the shop. I didn't see either of these but I do plan to show this store to others so maybe I will experience this on my next visit.
Bearded Lady Vintage is quite simply adorable and a hipster's dream store. Bring your grandma and show her how antiques are in the 21st century. Like their business card states, "This ain't your grandmother's vintage shop. It's just all their shit".