Sparkle & Fade

One of the most catchy rock album's of the 90's was Everclear's Sparkle & Fade. And ironically, many things that were made in the 90's are now vintage. Which is great for shoppers of thrift stores in need of a shiny outfit for NYE (nice segway, right?).

For a muted but shiny and silky look, this bronze dress from the DressBarn is perfect for a house party or VIP at the club:

DressBarn Bronze Silky Dress, $19.99.

The best part of any outfit are the accessories, these vintage coin purses are small enough for just the essentials!

Vintage Whiting Davis Gold Coin Purse, $7.

Whiting Davis Black Sequin Pouch, $8

Vintage Black Beaded Purse, $12 / Vintage Whiting Davis Gold Patterned Purse, $19.99

One of the lovely things about Anthropologie is that many of the pieces they carry are new, but look vintage. It's like the best combo ever. This dress is casual enough for a summer day with great gladiator sandals or paired with opaque black tights and sparkly heels for ringing in the New Year!

Anthropologie Moulinette Soeurs Tier Dress, $39.99

Happy Shopping and Happy 2013!

Merry Little Outfits

It's beginning to look a lot like Holiday party season...

At the Christmas party hop, mistletoe is hung for you to see and all of the stylish couples try to stop. One of the most festive times of the year is the entire month of December. With Hannukah, Christmas and New Year's Eve making an appearance on many calendars, shopping for the perfect outfit for the many different occasions could become as difficult a task as shopping for everyone on your list.

Blackbird Attic would like to make your shopping a little bit easier with outfit inspiration that won't break the bank.

For a cocktail Holiday party or a swanky NYE, this red H&M dress accessorized with a black camera necklace is the perfect addition to any party. 

Blackbird Attic, H&M Dress $6.95 (on sale). Camera necklace, $5.00.

If you want to look stylish at a low-key office Holiday party then the red sweater with pink and cream pencil skirt is the outfit to unwrap. The red rabbit fur scarf adds warmth both literally and figuratively.

H&M Red Turtleneck Sweater, $8. Red Rabbit Fir Scarf, $14. Old Navy low-waist pink and cream skirt, $12.50.

One can never go wrong with a classic LBD for any party, Holiday or otherwise. This Elie Tahari number is classic with a little bit of sexy rolled in that will have you ringing in the New Year with style!

Elie Tahari Black Dress, $34.99.

The best presents always come wrapped up in a bow, this is how I feel about this next Holiday outfit inspiration. The black leather skirt, Judy's vintage black turtleneck sweater are the presents and the Herve black and gold belt is the bow to complete it.

Herve black and gold belt, $6. Black leather skirt, $19. Judy's vintage black turtleneck sleeveless sweater, $24.99.

Happy Holidays and Happy Shopping!

Hi, my name is...

Hi everyone! I'm Allie. I am the new contributor to the Blackbird Attic Boutique blog. Before I become your eyes into all that is trending in the fashion world, I think I should tell you a little about myself first:

I like to describe myself as a 20-something shopaholic, skin nerd and advice giver just trying to find a place in the blogoshpere. I love everything about social media. I’m a sucker for a good sale and my credit card limit has seen better days.  I love styling and putting outfits together and I’m a firm believer in that you don’t have to spend a million to look like a million. And although most fashionista’s will tell you “fashion over function” I’d choose a warm, cozy knit over a pair of stilettos any day.

I grew up in the Hudson Valley, graduated SUNY New Paltz with a Journalism degree and currently work on the digital publishing side for a major women's lifestyle magazine in NYC. 

What can you expect from this blog? The perfect fashion cocktail: current trends, fashion news, outfit inspiration and everything that's going on at Blackbird Attic. 

Stay tuned for Holiday Party trends as well as what's hot this winter!