Blackbird Attic Third Anniversary

Blackbird Attic's Third Anniversary event was yesterday. Anyone who knows the story of my opening knows I kind of fell into it shortly after moving to Beacon.. although it was always a dream to open a shop, I basically walked into it and haven't left yet. I have been living here for as long as I lived in New York City (where I moved up from, like many others), and while I still miss my hometown Rochester now and then, Beacon has become my home and this shop is a huge part of my life and character.

The weather wasn't the best yesterday, with a thunderstorm and all, but thank you to the friends and customers that stopped by to congratulate me. The Laura Berger art show and prints are up and for sale, and I will be taking more photos for another post soon. I can ship! The show will be up till June 7th.

Take a little peek into my day below..

 

The end of the party this morning, but a lovely sunny Mother's Day!

 

Wedding Fashers

It's wedding season, kid! In case you have 17 of them lined up like Owen Wilson and Vince Vaughn did in the 2005 movie, Wedding Crashers, you will need proper attire to attend all of the I do's in style. Depending on the type of soiree, many can dress in cocktail attire, sundresses or formal wear. Although, many of the wedding rules are being broken as of late, we'd like to provide you with some options for all types of wedding occasions.

Perfect for an evening or formal wedding, you will be sure to fit right in!

Banana Republic Purple Ruffle Dress XS-S, $14.99 / Long Gold Necklace $10 / Love21 Silver Sequin Top S, $13.50 / Handmade Gold Pendant Necklace $4.50 / Jason Wu for Target Black Pleated Skirt Size 4, $13.50

This long sleeve dress is the sweetness to your date's arm candy.

 Spotted Pattern Dress (Sold)  / Vintage Belt $7

The pale pink skirt softens up the black lace bodice but still makes for one romantic combo for any wedding night.

Black Lace Top with Pink Ruffle Skirt Dress S (Sold)

The perfect pair for a backyard summer wedding, just the right amount of fancy but still casual enough to run around in the grass barefoot.

Kenneth Cole White Ruffle Top XS-S, $29.99 (NWT Retails $79) / JCREW Pink Yellow Pattern Skirt 4, $14.50 / Denim White Dress (Sold)

Garden weddings have an old-school charm about them, as does this vintage lace dress. Pair it with a some kitten heels and a gold chain clutch and you're good from head to toe.

Vintage 1950's Peach Beige Lace Dress Approx Medium $29.99 /  Handmade Necklace $10

The bottom half of both pieces show that taking risks when it comes to fashion is acceptable when it comes to being a wedding guest. Just as long as you're not wearing white *wink*.

Navy Dress (Sold) /  Vince Camuto Gray Top Size 2, $34.99 (NWT Retails $79) / Banana Republic Silver Skirt Size 10, $14.50 (NWT Retails $70)

What's New at Blackbird Attic: Florals

Happy Spring! A new season means new items and Blackbird Attic has a plethora of spring-like and on-trend items in the shop. Take a stroll down Main Street in Beacon and pop in for some consignment goodies. Check out what we have in store below:

May flowers have come up early! These beautiful floral trends will brighten up any April showers.

Forever 21 Floral Top, M/L, $12 / Vintage Pendant Necklace, $4.50
Jason Wu for Target Black Pleated Skirt, Size 4, $13.50

Vintage Pink Floral Dress, M/L, $14.50

Madden Girl Floral Heels, Size 7, on Sale $12

Beacon Reflections Fringe Beaded Suede Heels, Size 8.5, $34.99

Mad About Vintage Fashion

If you walk down the halls of Sterling Cooper Draper Pryce, you will no doubt see the quintessential style of the modern 1960's working woman. In a decade adorned with posh cuts and polka dots it doesn't take too much to recreate the looks from that great time period. So, grab your pearls and a fab pair of kitten heels and you can step right out of the television set into a mad vintage fashion obsession.

Be inspired by Betty, Joan and Peggy with these classic looks from Blackbird Attic:

Vintage White Blue Flower Dress, M, $14.99

Vintage Minx Modes, Small/Medium, $13.99

Vintage Blue Plaid Dress, M, $29.99

Teena Vintage Navy Peter-pan Collar Dress, S, $29.99

Pink/White Flower Dress, S, $34.99 Gray/Light Pink Flower Dress, S, $34.99

What's New at Blackbird Attic: 2013 Spring Trends

Spring has sprung at Blackbird Attic. Play up this season's trends with colorful patterns, maxi skirts and silky, drapey tops. Whether you're planning picnics with your friends, sipping on mimosas at Beacon Falls Cafe or hopping on the bandwagon to Coachella, we've got you covered from top to bottom.

Silence and Noise Sequin Tank, X-Small/Small, $12.99 / Silver Beaded Necklace, $8 / Uniquol Skirt, Size 4, $14.50

Calypso New with Tags Blue Tie Dye Print Dress, Size 6, $34.99 / Red Cream Bronze Beaded Necklace, $8

Black Straw Hat, $6 / Turquoise Beaded Necklace, $6 / Splash Pink Lace Tanktop, M, $8 / Skirt-Sold

Forever 21 Gray Fringe Top, S, $7 / Forever 21 White Distressed Shorts, 26in Waist, $7
White Sunglasses, $5 / Vintage Blue Purse, $7

Heart Blouse-Sold / Love 21 White Skirt, XS/S, $9.99 / Gold Belt, $4

Spring in Your Step

There is no better way to celebrate a new fashionable season than with a spankin' new outfit! Old is new again at Blackbird Attic, with inspiring vintage pieces that are spring-like and flirty. From a practical pair of kitten heels to a mod soiree to a backyard BBQ there are plenty of things to love this season in the shop:

Vintage Black Silky Floral Dress, Small/Medium, $14.99

Vintage Brown Buckle Heels, Size 7 1/2, $18

Sold

Vintage Mustard Yellow Dress, X-Small/Small, $19.99

Sold

Total Eclipse of the Hearts

There are many strong feelings surrounding Valentine's Day. Many call it a Hallmark holiday, and for others it's a time when they pull out all of the stops to show the one they love how special they are. While the Taylor Swift's of the world will be singing about broken hearts and failed relationships, many of us ladies will prepare for a romantical date night with our significant others. AKA a perfect excuse to buy a new outfit!

Accessorize your V-day outfit with a pair of earrings. One pair $6 or three for $15.

Heart on your sleeve, left to right Delia’s s $ 10, Mrena s $12.50, Hurley s $10

F21 lace s $11, Ann Taylor Loft m/8 $14, Necklace $7, Charlotte Russe black pants 6 $8

Forever 21, m-l $13.50

Handmade oversize scarf $14, gloves $5

Trixxi xs-s $13.50

Happy Shopping and Happy Valentine's Day!