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! 


 

You're Invited: Blackbird Attic's 4-Year Anniversary Event

The hottest party ticket in town, Blackbird Attic's 4-Year Anniversary & Fashion Blogger Styling Event, falls on Second Saturday, April 12th in Beacon, NY. During the monthly citywide function, that features evening gallery showings, music events and more we're commemorating four years of bringing affordable vintage, handmade and consignment goods to the Beacon area. 

The anniversary celebration will boast snacks and refreshments, a 15% discount on any purchase made during the event, and goodie bags with extra discount coupons for the first 30 guests. 

The four-year anniversary party will also feature a closet sale and styling session hosted by local Hudson Valley, NY fashion blogger and stylist Sheree Morrison of Its not that deep. Morrison has been fashion blogging for over two years and has been featured in Who What Wear, Lucky Magazine, New York Magazine: The Cut, and more, for pairing amazing vintage finds to high-end designer and everything in between. 

This event is not one to miss!

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

Also, vote for Blackbird Attic as The Best Hudson Valley Business here! 

Style Tip: Dresses over Pants

We're not asking you to choose one piece of clothing over another. No, we're saying that it's totally acceptable to wear both at the same time.

Come again?

If you follow the fashion blogger world, like the many of us who are obsessed, you would have noticed the newest trend of pairing dresses, yes, over pants. Sheree of, It's Not That Deep, and a local HV resident, pulls of this trend flawlessly and lets us all know how we can master the look as well.

Layering dresses over pants has been popular in streetstyle and runway trend for the past year. When done right, it can create a laid-back, urban vibe. It is also a great way to wear those dresses you were saving for a special day, or the right temperature. Adding layers, whether a dress or just an extra tee, creates more interest to your look.

Sheree layered this amazing silk vintage dress from Blackbird Attic over flared pants and under a blazer to give the look just the right proportions. See her full post on this here. 

Get styling tips on this trend and more at the Blackbird Attic Fourth-Year Anniversary Event on Saturday, April 12th from 6-9 PM as Sheree will be on hand featuring her closet sale and hosting a styling session. Sheree has been featured in Who What Wear, Lucky Magazine, New York Magazine: The Cut and more. It's going to be a great party!

TTFN,

Dress To Impress

 

One of the most major ways to feel feminine is to throw on a slinky dress and some heels. However, these days, there are so many varieties of dresses (mini, maxi, midi, shift, fit & flare etc...) that it's kind of a given there's one for every body type and every mood. These aren't your staple LBD's but there is definitely room in your closet...

Marc by Marc Jacobs / Navy Cut Out Dress / XS / $24.99

Betsey Johnson / White Eyelet Dress / 4 / $24.99

Vintage / Carol Brent / Beige Pattern Dress / Small-Medium / $22

Banana Republic / Gray Dress / 4 / $15.50

Style Tip 1: Add some gold gladiator sandals with a fringe purse with the Betsey Johnson white eyelet dress for a fun hippie look.

Style Tip 2: Accessorize the Banana Republic and Marc Jacobs dresses with classic black stilettos for a super sexy night on the town.

TTFN,

These Boot(ies) Will Walk All Over You

There's a a saying that I love, that I've heard, about women and their shoes...a pretty well-known psychologist said that many women are obsessed with purchasing shoes because it's the one item in their closet that doesn't fluctuate in size. It's a satisfying purchase without feeling too fat or too skinny. A step in the right direction, if you will.

Transitioning seasons, booties will be your new BFF. They provide a little bit of warmth as well as a whole lot of style. 

80%20 / Black Wedges / sz 10 / $29.99

Urban Outfitters Cooperative / Suede Wood Heel Boots / sz 8 / $24.99

Jeffrey Campbell / Deanne Moto Strap Boots / sz 8.5 / $85

Pinkie / EU 40/ $17.50

 Style Tip 1: Pair the Jeffrey Campbell moto strap boots with some leggings and a tunic and you'll have the cutest weekend outfit for running errands.

Style Tip 2: The black wedges and brown booties can add some edge to a stuffy work outfit or can be paired with a flowy top and skinny jeans.

TTFN,

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

Warm Cozy Knits

This time of year, especially in the Northeast, it's nice to curl up in front of the fire place, sipping on hot cocoa (five marshmallows minimum) in a warm, comfy, cozy sweater. Men and women alike have many styles to choose from slouchy and vintage to fitted and modern. One thing is for sure is that patterns and stripes are a must.

Ann Taylor Stripe Sweater, $19.99 Size Medium.

Ann Taylor Stripe Sweater, $19.99 Size Medium.

Men's H&M Gray Sweater with Scarf, $9.99

Men's H&M Gray Sweater with Scarf, $9.99

Vintage BATSU Red White Sweater, $14.99

Vintage BATSU Red White Sweater, $14.99

Happy Shopping!

Art. Cupcakes. & Vintage. Oh My!

The art opening was a fun time. Lot's of energy in the air last night in Beacon!

We had delicious cupcakes made by The Cupcake Baketress in Beacon. Chocolate with a graham cracker bottom! You could smell the chocolate as soon as you entered my shop.. delicious.

Thanks friends for stopping by! Below my friend Jess is sporting a top she had just bought alongside her newly purchased, perfectly matching, spirit animal, artwork from Alms & Terra.

Lastly, here are a few photos of some new items in the shop. I have been getting bombarded with drop-offs.. late spring cleaning I suppose! It will take me some time to get through everything, but be sure to stop by and grab the newest stuff before it goes. Actually the first dress below went yesterday to a lovely lady from Austin. But, don't worry, I have the cutest handmade vintage dresses I will be putting out in the near future.