We're Giving Away A $30 Gift Card! This is Your Chance to Win!

Maybe it's the birds chirping, the flowers blooming or the warm sunshine on our faces, but we're feeling generous. Like REALLY generous.

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We're giving away a $30 Gift Card to Blackbird Attic! You can win your way into a colorful Springtime wardrobe!

Winning, well entering, is easy! Just follow the steps below and it's all gravy baby.

First, "like" and "follow" everything Blackbird Attic on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Make sure to leave your name here in the comments of this post. Get your fashionable (or unfashionable) friends involved and have them join the bandwagon! On Facebook, share our page with the hashtag #BlackbirdAttic30 and have your friends do the same.

Another way to win-you could also tag, mention or re-post anything from Blackbird Attic's social media pages or with you in an outfit from Blackbird Attic. Don't forget the hashtag #BlackbirdAttic30. Get an extra chance to win with every shout out! The more times you enter, the better your chances to win. How cool is that?

Good luck!

Dressing for the Occasion

I gotta say...I love that the weather seems to be warming up, but like the bi-polar biatch she is, Mother Nature keeps throwing curve balls our way. So, if you're like me, it's a daily struggle to pull a perfect-for-the-weather outfit when it just keeps changing at the drop of hail. I tend to gravitate towards mid-length dresses and boots this time of year, it seems to keep me warm enough but also allows for me to nix the tights. Below are some transitional pieces from Blackbird Attic, available now!

All of these dresses are so versatile in the fact that you can pair them with boots, a boyfriend cardi, a cool leather jacket or just wear it alone and you have SO many looks to choose from. I guess the question you really have to answer is: "Who do I want to be today?"

Mink Pink Dress I Medium I $24.99 I Source

 

 

 

 

Silence & Noise Dress I Medium I $16.50

Anthropologie Maeve Dress I Size 10 I (Has straps)

May a pretty rainbow after the rain light your fashion ways...

Flower Power

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A phrase coined in the 1960s and 1970s, flower power has a peaceful meaning--hippies embraced the symbolism by dressing in clothing with embroidered flowers and vibrant colors, wearing flowers in their hair etc.

Abundant in the Spring, flowers along with pastels can be a great addition to your closet. Blackbird Attic has the following in stock:

Wear with a pair of high-waisted flares and some platforms and you have a groovy outfit.

Anthropologie Edme & Esyllte I Size 8 I $18

This dress is so versatile it's ridiculous--pair with heels and some fancy jewelry for a night out, or with wedge or gladiator sandals for a casual day look. 

Anthropologie Lilka Floral Ruffle Dress I Medium I $17.50

 I love the color palette within this Free People dress. Have fun with this and wear just as vibrant of colors on your feet and accessories.

Free People Dress I $24.99 I Small-Medium

 While I'm not a fan of the black tights in the photo, you can use black accessories to accompany this flowerful frock.

Silence Noise I Small I $13.50

Peace & Love,

Gift Card Giveaway-Lots of Chances to Win

Do you feel lucky? Well, we're feeling generous!

On the heels of our 4-year anniversary, we still want to celebrate and we want to celebrate with you! That's why we're giving away a $30 gift card and you have like a million chances to win. OK, maybe not a million but you definitely have multiple chances on multiple social media outlets. 

First, "like" and "follow" everything Blackbird Attic on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram. Make sure to leave your name here in the comments of this post. Get your fashionable (or unfashionable) friends involved and have them join the bandwagon! On Facebook, share our page with the hashtag #BlackbirdAttic30 and have your friends do the same. It'll be fun, like our own private fashion soiree.

Another way to win-you could also tag, mention or re-post anything from Blackbird Attic's social media pages or with you in an outfit from Blackbird Attic. Don't forget the hashtag #BlackbirdAttic30. Get an extra chance to win with every shout out!

So, what's standing in the way of you and a $30 gift card to your favorite Beacon boutique? Not much, just some social media posts...#pieceofcake. Did someone say cake?

TTFN,

You're Invited: Local Fashion Blogger Styling Event

To celebrate Blackbird Attic's 4 Year Anniversary in style (get it?) we're hosting a fashion blogger styling event, on Beacon's Second Saturday, April 12th from 6 PM- 9 PM. 

Featuring a closet sale and styling session, hosted by local fashion blogger and stylist Sheree Morrison of Its not that deep, we will have exclusive access to Morrison's amazing vintage finds, high-end designer duds and everything in between. A fashion blogger for over two years, Morrison has been inspiring her followers with her keen eye for style and will be on hand to offer her personal tips to party-goers. 

The anniversary celebration will boast snacks and refreshments and a 15% discount on any purchase made during the event.

RSVP: https://www.facebook.com/events/725488754148916/

And don't forget to vote for Blackbird Attic for Favorite Hudson Valley Business here! 


 

Rainy Days and Mondays

You know what they say...April showers bring May flowers. Now, that we're a week into April, to prepare us for the "rainy season," we've compiled some inspiration for those wet days ahead. No need to look like a drowned rat--there are rain coats, boots, umbrellas and more to brighten up even the cloudiest of days.

Read up on the Glitter Guide's- 10 Ways to Style Rain Boots for Spring!

I'm a sucker for a creative umbrella--a la How I Met Your Mother's reoccuring theme of the yellow umbrella. However, my favorite umbrella that I have ever owned happened to be clear and fit perfectly over my person that I could see the street and not ruin a perfectly put together outfit. This one below, comes extremely close too...

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The next best thing for a rainy day is a great coat. You want something that's going to keep you warm and dry but also help you look amazing while running across the street to catch a cab. We liked this one:

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A similar version is also available at Blackbird Attic, below:

And no rainy day would be complete without curling up in a cozy chair with a cup of tea and a good book. To set that ambiance light some homemade soy candles.

For price please email info@blackbirdattic.com

Stay dry!

TTFN,

Dress Radiantly in Orchid

The 2014 pantone color of the year is radiant orchid.

Radiant Orchid blooms with confidence and magical warmth that intrigues the eye and sparks the imagination. It is an expressive, creative and embracing purple—one that draws you in with its beguiling charm. A captivating harmony of fuchsia, purple and pink undertones, Radiant Orchid emanates great joy, love and health.

Seen across the runways in New York, Paris and London we can't help but fall in love with this absolutely perfect Spring color palette. Described as a captivating, magical, enigmatic purple, and considering no two people see color alike, we went brighter and richer (because we can, natch) with the pieces of clothing we chose for inspiration currently available at Blackbird Attic:

Cable & Gauge Cardigan ( Medium | $11.50)  Kenar Black Cut Out Dress ( 4 | $18.00 ) Spike Necklace ( $9.99 ) *New* Sunglasses ( $9.99 )

Bebe Trench Coat  ( Small-Medium | $29.99)  Wet Seal Black Floral Dress ( Small | $12.50 )  *New* Sunglasses ( $9.99 ) Ann Taylor Loft Black Heels ( 7.5 | $14.50 )

Merona Ruffle Tank ( Small | $7.50)  Refuge High Waist Pants ( 14 | $12.50 ) Malan Breton Black Chain Purse ( $22 ) *New* Sunglasses ( $9.99 ) Ann Taylor Loft Black Heels ( 7.5 | $14.50 )

Sunglasses ( $9.99) Handmade Fabric Bows ( $3.50 ) Also available as headband

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One thing is for sure, we will definitely be stocking up our closet with this cheery color for the remainder of the year.

TTFN,