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Photos by Ari Becker | Styling by Sandy + Jason + Amelia Arellanes       Hair & Makeup by Emily Stoltz | Models Diana Ortega + Jimena Vazquez
NOTE: ENID & EDGAR MOVED UPSTATE, BUT THE SPACE REMAINS A VINTAGE SHOP

  • 50s Pin Dot Dress $38

  • 60s Light Brown Cardigan $24

  • Striped Scarf $10

  • 50s Black Foulard Dress $48

  • Black Oxfords $28

  • 50s Black Foulard Dress $48

  • Leather Wood Heeled Sandals $58

Best knees in ojai


Located in the Meiners Oaks neighborhood of Ojai, enid and edgar is set up like a tiny village, each building stocked with quality vintage clothing and accessories and plenty of open-air shopping. Owners Sandy and Jason keep their prices astonishingly reasonable.

Some of my favorite pieces from their shop are those that are lovingly repaired by Sandy using sashiko embroidery techniques. They also carry great-fitting masks made from vintage fabric.

Inspired by Carmen Abelleira’s recurring characters and her themes of solidarity and sisterhood, we asked real-life sisters Diana Ortega and Jimena Vazquez of local farmers’ market favorite Me Gusta Gourmet Tamales to model for LA-based fashion photographer Ari Abramczyk.

Hair and makeup is by Em Stoltz of Little Koyote in Meiners Oaks.


  • Houndstooth Blouse $24

  • Argyle Sweater Vest $20

  • Fat Tie $15

  • Tangerine Culottes $28

  • Ribbed Tights $10

  • Leather Wooden-Heeled Sandals $58

  • Ceramic Cup by Nico77


  • Houndstooth Shrunken Suit $48

  • Black Leather Ankle Boots $28

  • Striped Tie $15

enid and edgar vintage sells used records. For a curated selection of brand new records, head to Catty Wampus Crafts*

  • Crop “A” Sweater $28

  • Knit Pencil Skirt $24

  • Black Leather Uber Platform Boots $88

  • Fanny Penny Earrings — Contact for Pricing


CARMEN OFTEN CREATES COLLABORATIVE ART WITH SPOTS TO FILL IN YOUR OWN MESSAGING

  • Green Turtleneck Sweater $28

  • Railroad Stripe Dungarees SOLD

  • Black Leather Work Boots $48

  • Handmade Mask $15

  • Mended Rainbow Stripe Sweater $38

  • Custom Mended Levi’s Jeans — Contact for Pricing

  • Customized Adidas — Contact for Pricing

photo by marc alt

You can own this original objet d’art, a Carmen Abelleira boombox case created especially for this shoot. Please refer to “TU LUCHA…” for scale and to see the design’s reverse. $175


Thanks to Greg and Felix Penny at Flower Studios | Francine Gealer for her apple hand pies | Katalina at Live to Eat for a delicious production lunch | Chong K. Yo at Bart’s Shoe Repair | Stephanie Nicora Byars for the recommendation | Nicholas Weissman for Production Support | Jimena’s Dad, Mikie Vazquez | Jason for his excellent sourcing | Jonas Arellanes for his Dope Sneaker Art | Fanny and Nico for their ceramic treasures | Katia Penny, thanks for letting us touch your scooter…

…and to Carmen Abelleira for the custom boom box, typewriter loan, and inspiration.

The whole crew — Ari, Sandy, Em, Amelia killed it. You are my queens. Diana and Jimena, you beautiful babes… ❤️ kiss ❤️


On the cover, Jimena is wearing:

  • Striped Denim Coveralls SOLD

  • Striped Knit Top $15

  • Black Leather Work Boots $48

  • Yellow Hoop Earrings $15


* Waaaaah. Catty Wampus is gone, too.