I always love looking to fashion blogs, Pinterest and the streets of New York for my outfit inspiration. Yesterday, as I was walking to lunch I saw these two 20-something girls walking through Times Square each wearing a neutral top, a floral bottom and a pop of color with their accessories. I thought to myself, now that's a great outfit! Believe me when I tell you, great outfits are hard to come by with all of the tourists in the area but you'd be surprised how many socks with sandals and jorts occur (and not ironically).
The outfits got my juices flowing and I wanted to pick some items that we have in stock at Blackbird Attic to show you how easy it is (and inexpensive) to put a cute summer outfit together. Behold...the findings:
JCrew Magenta Pink Crossbody Purse, $39.99
Keds Rally Glitter Toe Black Sneakers, Size 8.5, 29.99
There's just something about the color Red. It's classic, for sure. When I think of Red, I think of the 1940's-bright red lipstick, bright red nails and how they both drove the men wild.
The color red signifies passion-a hate, a love, a lust...you can see red just about anytime anywhere. It's such a powerful color that Taylor Swift dedicated a whole album to it.
Anyhow, just in case you also like to see Red, Blackbird Attic has plenty of Red items or Red inspired items. See for yourself below:
Anthropologie Ric Rac Tunic Dress I Medium I $19.99 & Mod Cloth Hourglass Lilly Red Dress I Size M I $19.99
From R-L: Urban Outfitters Cooperative Navy Poppy Skirt I Size Medium I $13.50 I Photo credit. Urban Outfitters Kimchi Blue Black Colorful Floral Tank I Size Medium I $10.50
One of the ways many people show their appreciation for art and color is wearing it. We're not talking about wearing sandwich board paintings on a street corner, we're talking about fashion.
When I was 18, I got my first credit card. I maxed it out within a week. Did I think I was some straight up baller like P.Diddy with a black card? Yup. My nasty little shopping habit wasn't such a bright idea for a college girl on a ramen and Diet Coke meal plan. But I did know one thing, I loved expressing myself through my clothes. Three part time jobs, a new credit card limit and some sweet Holiday sales later I was back on track. Luckily, our bright ideas at Blackbird Attic will only help your closet become more colorful at a fraction of the cost *wink*.
Cynthia Rowley Yellow Flower Top I Size M-L I $14.99
Staring at Stars Tulip Skirt I Size Small I $13.50
Zara Trafaluc Tropical Palm Tree Print Dress I Size Medium I $26.50
All my single ladies! All my single ladies! Let's do our own cool thing.
Let's face it, we all need to go out with the girls and let loose--throw our purses in the middle and just dance. Now whether you're single or taken, us ladies always dress to the nines for our besties. So, grab your highest heels, your reddest lipstick and your best Sex and the City saunter and let's go out tonight!
But first, before the selfies start, you need to get dressed. We suggest the following:
Jack BB Dakota Dress I Size XS I $19.99
Nasty Gal Blaque Market Dress I Medium I $18
Urban Outfitters Kimchi Blue Purple Printed Mesh Skater Dress Galaxy Cosmic Print I Small I $22
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.
Much to my chagrin, it's still sweater weather. And the temps haven't risen above freezing in the last few days. Such is life in the Northeast in the winter.
The best part of the cold weather, and yes, there is a best part, are the fun, fuzzy sweaters that we get to wear. Luckily, sweaters come in a variety of styles, shapes etc and we can wear them any way we'd like. To transition into Spring, because my fingers are crossed that it is still actually coming, I've selected sweaters to pair with skirts and, for now, tights.
Style Tip 1: Mix prints.
Style Tip 2: Layer On.
Style Tip 3: Different lengths, different looks.
1) Sparrow / Blue Ombre Sweater / XS / $22, Boden / Tan Polka Dot Skirt / 12 / $13.99
2) Lucky / Beige Silk Skirt / Small / $13.50, Lord and Taylor / Beige Cardigan / Medium / $16.50
3) Cynthia Rowley / Gray Bow Cardigan / XS / $17.50, Vintage / SK and Company / 6 / $10.50
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.
I think I speak for most people in the tri-state area when I say: "I
never want to see another snowflake ever again!" One way ticket to Costa
Rica, please!
Anywho, the one thing that has kept my
seasonal depression at bay has been looking at all of the lovely frocks
that graced the runways of New York Fashion Week (NYFW). The winter
blues seem to have captured the likes of Marc Jacobs, Michael Kors, DVF,
DKNY etc. Here are some of my favorite looks from the catwalks of
Lincoln Center as well as what is in store at Blackbird Attic to
(chambray) wash your blues away.
Abercrombie Fitch / Chambray Stripe Button Up / Small / $12.50
LemLem / Navy White Stripe Top / Medium / $22
Urban Outfitters / Kimchi Blue / Blue Floral Tie Top / Medium / $12.50
Vintage / Last Best Place / Denim Dress / Small-Medium / $16.50
Free People / Dark Blue Tunic / 6 / $22
Jcrew / Denim Jacket / Small /$24.99
Style Tip 1: Pair the Abercrombie Chambray button down top with a pair of dark jeans and you have a casual outfit for the weekend.
Style Tip 2: The JCrew denim jacket is a must-have in your closet for all seasons to throw over a heavy sweater, a maxi dress or to just add the extra "casual-ness" to any outfit day or night.
MICHELLE: Settled in Beacon, NY by way of Rochester and Brooklyn. I opened a consignment shop and gallery called Blackbird Attic in April of 2010 and I'm still goin'. I make soap from scratch and try to pretend I am crafty and can dress well, although I hand off a lot of projects to my husband and I'd be okay living in pajamas.
ALLIE: 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 that you don’t have to spend a million to look like a million. You’ll find me most days wandering around my town, sipping a Chai and day dreaming about writing for a living.
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