Outfit Post

With the weather warming up, it has brought new inspiration. I just thought I'd share my two most favorite things to wear these days. My good friend Sadie makes these harnesses out of old belts. I haven't found an outfit yet that doesn't like  to be paired with my chestnut brown one. There are some available locally at the 360 Ecotique, and in her online shop.
 I have also decided to make my own stretch bell bottoms for the spring/summer. It'll get me out of jeans and I can work and play in comfort and style. I made these out of stretchy black crushed velvet. Ridiculously comfy. I lurve them.

                           As always, they are paired with a vintage t shirt and my worn out Frye's. Thrifted or handmade. It is funny, but that is pretty much all I wear, and I like it that way.

Etsy Update

 Let me just start off by saying, I completely dislike being my own model. I work for cheap and I'm always available, so it just works out. Until my schedule permits me to have designated time for another option, this will do.
 I feel relieved to have finally been able to give my shop some much needed TLC. It has been a busy year so far, and time management has never been my strong suit. Lot's going on, but it feels good to have been so productive.
 I have a ton of great vintage going up in the shop this week and wanted to give a little "etsy update". 

                    Vintage burgundy velvet maxi dress modeled with Lost Boys and Lovers Harness

                                                       Vintage disco cut out maxi dress

 

Vintage ethnic print maxi sundress

 Vintage sheer/fringe/velvet poncho

 

Renouveau Clothing salvaged tablecloth angel sleeve mini dress (try saying THAT 3 times really fast!)

There is plenty more, but I should leave something to be desired. I hope everyone is staying happy and healthy during this cold/flu season. xoxox

living on the fringe

Anyone who knows me knows I love fringe. I love the movement, I love the nod to Native Americans, I love the reference to rock and roll and hippies. I am kind of obsessed with fringe. I am certain I will still love it when it is not on trend, just like I have always (and will always!) wear bellbottoms.
 One of my favorite rock stars of all time is Roger Daltrey (front man for The Who). Here is is rockin his fringe the way it was meant to be rocked at woodstock.

 

 

This trend has currently been repeated by one of my favorite designers Roberto Cavalli. If I could afford it, I would be grocery shopping in this get up.

 

It makes me so happy to see the top designers embracing this trend. If your quiet you can hear the collective sigh when observing this dress by Mark Fast .

 

Granted, this trend isn't for everyone, and maybe these examples are a little extreme for everyday living (especially in a casual town like Chico). But there are ways to incorporate the "vibe" without breaking the bank or going head to toe with fringe. I have recently been working on purses with added fringe. I take a vintage leather purse and take reclaimed leather to make long fringe. Then hand lace the fringe to the purse, giving it a very hippie/1969 look. (available in shop after this friday's event)

 

My home-girl Sadie makes some amazing fringe earrings if you wanted to add just a touch. Anyone can pull these beauties off! available here 

 

Just keep in mind, when adopting a new trend, make it your own and really embrace it. If you're not convinced you love it, how are you supposed to convince us?

                                                                     

Delta of Venus

last Tuesday i had the pleasure of doing a promotional photo shoot with Erin Lizardo of Social Form and Sadie Rose from sadiedeluxe.com and Lost Boys and Lovers.  we are collaborating on an event that will take place on February 11th 2011 at 360 Ecotique. we wanted to showcase some of our handmade items that will be for sale at the event, as well as give some insight into our “vibe”. i think the pics turned out so beautiful! i couldn’t be happier with the result.