Spring Things on the Way

It's been a little while since we blogged...we're brainstorming up some new ideas and keeping busy with our many (many!) orders. Thank you so much to all our encouraging friends, readers, and supporters!  It looks like April may be our best selling month yet, and for that, we are so grateful. :)

Took advantage of yesterday's summer light to get some photos of items coming to the shop in the next day or two!  See something you like?  Let us know!

Red Pleated Silk Christian Dior, Khaki Button-Front Pocket Skirt, Floral Grunge Maxi Skirt, 60s Velvet and Lace Panel Maxi Skirt, Brown Floral Maxi Skirt, White Hot Leather Mini Skirt (genuine 80s!)

Brown Embroidered Full Skirt (amazing!), Bright Black Cotton Elastic Waist Skirt or Tube Dress (as style), Turquoise Print One Button Blazer, Black and Beige Print Palazzo Pants

These items (and more!) will be on sale soon...we've already added more this week.  Have you checked out the shop recently?  You should!

Stay tuned for some more Spring Trends blogs, outfit posts, Splurge and Steals, and more!

xo,
J&A

{How to Wear} Spring Trends: Bringing Back the Seventies

Fashion is cyclical.  So trends are always coming back around.  Lots of trends from the seventies have found their way back on the "it" list here and there.  I remember when flared jeans popped up in stores and magazines, when I was in middle school.  I thought I would NEVER jump on that bandwagon!  "Ew, bell bottoms!" I proclaimed.  Of course I bought multiple pairs the following year.

Other subtle hints of 70s have been part of our wardrobes for a while, but this season there is a much more exaggerated 70s trend going on.  Here is my take on it:

Miskabelle Denim Fringe Vest, $16; Miskabelle Paisley Maxi Skirt, $15
(grey tank-Target, fringe wedges-Sam Edelman)

Not sure what era these vintage pieces actually came from, but most likely they are originally from the 70s...so I suppose just by putting them on, I'm taking part in the trend!  There's a ton of ways to jump on this 70s bandwagon.  Denim.  Fringe.  Maxi skirts/dresses.  I absolutely LOVE the whole high waisted super flared jeans that are becoming more popular.  Floppy hats.  Oversized sunglasses.  Platform sandals.

Pick your favorites and layer them on--the more the better!

xo

Jayme

{How to Wear} Spring Trends: Full Skirt

Sometimes when new trends come about I feel like they fit perfectly into my wardrobe, like a missing puzzle piece.  Skinny jeans?  PERFECT for wearing with all my favorite boots!  High waisted skirts?  PERFECT for covering the tummy bulge!  But sometimes up and coming trends are more questionable.  I wonder...."Can I wear this without looking totally ridiculous?"  In the next few weeks, Amanda and I are going to show you some tips for how to style some of the more difficult-to-wear spring trends.

Spring Trend 1--The Full Skirt 
I feel like the popularity of Mad Men has really played a big influence in a lot of new trends, including this one.  I love the idea of camouflage for the hips--but was worried it would make my stumpy legs look even shorter.  Here's how I styled it:

Miskabelle Black and White Plaid Skirt, $20

A couple of things to keep in mind when trying out this trend:

1.  Pair with a fitted shirt to balance out the volume on the bottom half. (Miskabelle lace shirt, $14)

2.  The taller the shoes, the better!  Especially with a longer, tea-length skirt (like the one pictured above).

3.  A polished pony tail keeps it fun and lady-like.

I think this might just become my summer staple....

xo

Jayme

Coming Attractions

I have been photographing all week when there's actually enough sunlight.  Just wanted to pop in and say Happy Friday(!) and share a few of my favorites, coming to the shop in the next few days.

gingham picnic shirt dress w/ pockets (medium)

multi striped full circle skirt w/ pockets   (xs/s)

anyone for tennis? mini skirt (M/L)

Wrangler Juniors Denim Vest w/ side ties (XS/S)

lacy white senorita top (S-L)

striped shirt dress w/ belt and bowtie collar (L/XL)

army green romper (M-petite)

Can't wait to style some of these pieces up and share them with you all!  As always, if you see something you like and want to know more/reserve, just drop us an email or tweet!

Have a fantastic weekend!

xo,
Amanda

Oufit Post: Maxi-mum Comfort

It's another gorgeous spring day here in Northern Virginia.  Of course, I got all excited and checked the weekend temperatures for when  Jayme and family come to visit us and the Cherry Blossom Festival happens, and....rain and high 40s/low 50s.  Super.  Really fun to go out and do stuff.  That really grinds my gears.

I was excited to show off my new daniBlack platforms.  They were the only not-really-comfortable things about this outfit.  I have to break them in a little, build up those sandal callouses.  But the rest of the outfit is my new everyday spring uniform:  flowy tops and bottoms with structured jackets/blazers.  And of course, platforms whenever I can.

jacket-UO, lacy top-?, maxi dress worn as skirt-Old Navy, platforms-daniBlack

my new crush.

I just realized I'm not wearing anything vintage, though every piece has a distinctly vintage feel to it (the jacket is from UO's Urban Renewal line, so it may, in fact, be vintage...).  I must say, I am loving the maxi skirt and dress look for spring.  And no: not just because it means I have to shave less of my legs.  Or because it will hide my cellulite. (Though those are definite perks.) I just love the bohemian, 70s vibe.

Enjoy the sun while it lasts!  Sigh.

xo,
Amanda

Outfit Post: Brown-y

Spring is so close I can taste it...the daffodils in our front yard have bloomed.  Some of the grass is actually going back to green.  And it's 7:00pm as I write this and still light out!

But there's still a chill in the air.  I have so many cute spring dresses and shoes that I want to wear, but I'm still not ready to bare my pasty white legs.  I decided to wear a spring-y outfit of a lightweight dress and peeptoe platform sandals today, adding tights and a sweater to stay warm.  Today was a day of errands: post office, coffee, dinner, groceries, office store.  And this is what I wore:

sweater coat-vintage, dress-Old Navy, tights-Target, belt-H&M (old), shoes- Blowfish via DSW

 I feel like I'm finally hitting my fashion stride:  I can tell an outfit is "right" if I'm comfortable in it immediately.  these new platforms are incredibly comfortable. I never thought of them with tights, but admittedly had some inspiration from Keiko Lynn wearing a similar pair.

I'll remix this outfit (dress and shoes) again when it's warm enough with a different belt and accessories. And painted toes!

Can't wait.

xo,
Amanda