I have a Dutch friend who is the best source of 'to-do' in the whole of Amsterdam. A truly outgoing and unique individual, she seems to have not just 1 good underground party to go to on the weekends but several, and is often conflicted with how to spend her time. Whatever she decides, she always looks good doing it. This is the type of person that looks hot every time I see her, with an ensemble interesting or outrageous enough to draw the eyes of everyone in the room (even in Amsterdam she stands out!). Furthermore, she can wear red lipstick and it doesn't smudge all night- how?!? I do not understand it.

Finally I asked her where she shops, and she told me about the best vintage shop in Amsterdam. Located in the 9 Straatjes (Wolvenstraat), Laura Dols specializes in period clothes from the 1920s to the 1970s. Their strength is their glam-wear-: fancy dresses and formal clothing for any event. Across the street is another Laura Dols, offering vinage linens, napkins and drapes.

Laura Dols is not simply a second-hand clothes shop- and therefore it is not cheap. When I went to check it out, I realized how my friend can afford all the beautiful pieces in her closet on a student budget- she works there.