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About Elisa Casas

ELISA CASAS (that’s me) was born and raised in New York City. I have a BFA in Photography from NYU and worked as a photojournalist and talent scout for major record labels before opening Chelsea Girl in 1993. I also owned Laurel Canyon Vintage, Clutch! and a popular cafe, City Girl Cafe, and I starred in the groundbreaking Sundance series, “Girls Who Like Boys Who Like Boys” with my best friend, David Munk. I like pomegranates, clouds, “Exile on Main Street,” birthdays, ancient ruins, the beach, abstract art, cypress trees, “Annie Hall,” old diamonds, Almodovar, clam shacks, surprises, Anne Boleyn, popcorn, “Rebecca,” margaritas, pugs, apple pie and castles in Spain. I live in TriBeCa with my fashionable daughter, Ruby. Follow Chelsea Girl on Facebook-https://www.facebook.com/ChelseaGirlVintage and Instagram-ChelseaGirlVintage

Goodwill Tour of New Jersey with Ruby

Ruby was off from school this week and was desperate to get out of town, even if just for the day. I agreed that a road trip was in order, and since we love to thrift shop, I thought it … Continue reading

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Vintage at the Baftas and (not so much) at the Grammys

There’s no question that the Brits are way ahead of us when it comes to embracing sustainable clothing. They’re more responsible, less wasteful and more likely to wear vintage, even for important events. Vintage was all over the red carpet … Continue reading

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Vintage on the Red Carpet at the S.A.G. Awards

The S.A.G Awards always seems like the most fun awards ceremony: actors drinking champagne at their cliquey tables, heaping praise on each other in a mutual admiration frenzy. I imagine how difficult it was to continue to pursue their dream … Continue reading

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Sustainable Dresses at the Golden Globes

So it’s the morning after the Golden Globes, and the Best and Worst Dressed Lists are already available on the internet. We all seem to agree that Angelina and Charlize looked gorgeous, and that Sarah Michelle Gellar and Jessica Biel … Continue reading

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Thrifting With Ruby

Most of my wardrobe comes from thrift stores, vintage stores, and eBay. I do buy new clothing from time to time (jeans, for example, since vintage ones just don’t fit me properly) but avoid it when I can. The items … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays from New York City!

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Your Slavery Footprint

Yes, apparently we’ve all got one. By purchasing certain products that are manufactured overseas, or buying agricultural items that are grown in foreign countries, we’re supporting slavery, including child slavery. Take this survey to understand what your personal “slavery footprint” … Continue reading

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Are Child Slaves Making Your Victoria’s Secret Underwear?

Bloomberg Markets Magazine reports that underage, mistreated African children have been forced to plant and pick organic, fair-trade cotton used in Victoria Secret’s underwear. Bloomberg highlights the “nightmare” of 13-year-old Clarisse Kambire (video) and six other children who work on … Continue reading

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“Wearing Nothing New”

Although I wouldn’t advocate for shopping quite as much as she seems to, I just love Jessi’s enlightened philosophy and feisty attitude about buying and wearing used clothing:

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…so you think cotton is better than polyester?

It would seem that buying clothing made of natural fibers, like cotton, are better for the environment than buying clothing made of man-made materials like polyester. But that’s not exactly true. Here is a rundown of how the most common … Continue reading

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