Fab loves vintage, eBay loves vintage, and now American Apparel loves it, too. The LA-based company opened its first vintage store, California Vintage, on Sunset Boulevard in Echo Park. It sells hand-picked clothing from the 1950s through the 1990s, along with American Apparel pieces that may not be available at the regular stores. So why vintage and why now? Employees came up with the idea after seeing the company's basement, which was brimming with vintage items. Still, there wasn't enough for an entire store so professional vintage buyers were hired to bulk up the goods.

For those of you who are against American Apparel's vulgar and sexually-charged ads, California Vintage is slated to be more tame. If you're in LA, check out the store and give us the scoop!

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What to wear when you don't feel like braving heels but need a hint of height? Go uptown and downtown in some sliver-wedge boots. This style has a way of looking cool but also polished. I suggest you femme them up with a pencil skirt and anything ruffles. And remember, just because you're not wearing heels doesn't mean you can't feel sexy.

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In the midst of all those obligatory holiday parties, your dear girlfriend is having a bang-up birthday party you actually want to be at! She's hosting it at a swanky little bar and you are super stoked about dressing up.

What are you strutting your stuff in? I'll start you off with this Alessandro Dell'Acqua Robot Sandals ($528) because they are silvery and spirited with a holiday bow. Come back and tell me when your Fab Finds are up and tag them festive birthday.

Now, you can build outfits by creating a list of clothing items. We have everything you need to build outfits with, and you can use your Fab Find bookmarks too. This is an even better way to put together an entire outfit when you are completing your Fab Finding missions.

To learn what a Fab Find is and how to make one, click here. For a more detailed explanation of bookmarks from geeksugar click here.

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This Miu Miu Hot Pink Spongy Leather Rounded Tote ($1,015) has got me singing "Hot Hot Hot" by Buster Pointdexter (what a name, btw). That's because it's fiery in every sense of the word; it's vibrant, in-your-face, and if it were edible, it would be sweeter than warm apple pie. Yum.

We all like to say we don't play favorites, but let's be honest: sometimes you lean a certain way, without even knowing it. I'm guilty and let me tell you: male or female, Fab's Favorite Relative loves to talk shop, literally. For the holiday season, I always try to give that special person a little something extra-Fab, you know...just because.

Be sure to peruse all of our Gift Guides and download our Fab Gift Guide worksheet to help keep you organized!

A sale is a sale, but FactoryPeople.com definitely knows how to do it right. The Austin-based boutique, which specializes in up-and-coming designers like Josh Goot, Sue Stemp, and Eventide, has knocked 50 percent off its entire online stock! It's the season for giving, so why not mosey on over and gift yourself?