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

Photo Sources: 1, 2

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

TTFN,

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)

Hot Hot Pink

I've always loved pink, but especially lately I am into hot pink and any monochromatic pink palette. Here are a few inspiration photos, 1, 2, 3, and 4.


We have a variety of pink things in the shop, here are four- Hot pink crop top from American Apparel, a vintage colorblock style dress with hot pink panels, and two other vintage pink dresses. The color in the photos isn't the best, but these are all hot pink pinks. Everything can be shipped for $5.