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Monkey Whistles, Motorbikes, Crazypants

Beacon’s, beware - there’s a new kid in town, and her employees are nicer than yours. She’s Monkey Whistles & Motorbikes, and she’s got really awesome shorts.

I stopped by this new-ish thrift store a few days ago and was uber-impressed. MWMB’s selection isn’t as varied as Beacon’s, but their offerings are handpicked by owner Suzette Sundae who, at age seventeen - in lieu of shopping with her parents’ moolah like most of us brats - opened her first vintage shop. She’s got an appreciation for thrift sans attitude, and keeps her prices low so we can enjoy it too.

Now, I’m well aware that these shorts are kind of nuts. They’re not overly flattering and potentially beg the question, “Um, why?” But the high-waist and side buckles make them unlike anything I own, so I figured I’d give them a whirl.

When I need an honest opinion on a risky piece of clothing, I rely on strangers, not friends. By strangers, I mean girls who work in retail. I wore these shorts on my jaunt to LFS, and was approached by two fabulously dressed employees re: their origin. “Those are so. freaking. cool.” “Where can I get a pair?”, etc.

Say what you will about them: To me, they’ve passed their litmus test.