EmbroiderMe

Details can come in all shapes and sizes when it comes to fashion. And the details begin with embroidery--the handicraft of decorating pieces of clothing with needle and thread incorporating other materials like metal strips, beads, sequins etc... The possibilities are endless. Take for instance, these embroidered pieces from Blackbird Attic below:

Green parkas are SO in right now, you guys. 

Free People Jans Pirate Booty Green Parka Jacket I Size Small I $32

Floral details in a mauvy tone make this button up shirt perfect to wear for any season.

Free People Born Free Button Up Shirt I Size XS I $19.99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The embroidery on the sides of these Free People jeans add a cool contrast to an otherwise run of the mill medium wash skinny. 

Free People Embroidered Side Jeans I Size 27" I $19.99

Accessorize with this belt for a casual day outfit and add in a pop of really cool detail.

Ann Taylor LOFT Beaded Brown Leather BELT I Medium I $7.50

Don't forget to stop and smell the details!

Also, if you'd like to win a $30 gift card to our shop, just use the hashtag: #BlackbirdAttic30 to enter to win! That's like SO easy, right?

TTFN,

Not Everything Is Black & White

There was a time in the world when black and white weren't considered colors and even some die hard scientist geeks also still believe that it's a debatable issue (read up on it, here). Regardless, black is one of the most popular shades in closets--it goes with mostly everything, it's supposed to make you look thinner and you will always look chic no matter the ocassion.

Despite many designers (and Netflix TV shows) sprouting the idea that XX color is the new black, it just never quite gets dethroned. We're loving the black (and some white and gray) selections from our boutique below:

Free People Bustier Dress I Size Small I $24.99

Madewell Broadway Broome Black Lace Top I Size Medium I $18.50

Anthropologie Coquille Shorts I Size Small I $16.50

Tory Burch Reva Black Suede Flats I Size 8.5 I $55 I Retail $235

Our contest is still going on! Don't forget to Tweet, Facebook, Insta whatever your social media poison is, use the hashtag: #BlackbirdAttic30 for a $30 gift card. 

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Progressional Patterns

I've never been a huge "prints" person. My preference is to take a solid, bold color and accessorize the crap out of it. However, there are a few patterns that can make their way into my closet--anything leopard, maybe a cool chevron and perhaps a paisley. In an effort to move out of my comfort zone, I've been trying to incorporate more patterns into this Spring's haul. The pattern selection at Blackbird Attic is on point. Check out some of my favorites below:

Can you tell we're a little obsessed with Anthropologie? Can you blame us? The tank of the left is extremely versatile as you can wear it with slacks for work, a jean skirt for a casual weekend or skinny jeans and heels for a night out. The tunic on the right is perfect for a backyard BBQ or strolling for antiques. 

Right: Anthropologie Fei Plaid Tunic I Size 6 I $18

Left: Anthropologie Floral Tank I Small I $14.99

One thing is for sure, you don't have to be a member of a fancy boat club to rock this sailboat printed skirt. Wear with a crisp white button down for a casual business meeting or pair with a slouchy white T for an afternoon at the flea market. 

Talbots Sailboat Skirt I Size 8P I $17.50

 When I look at this Kate Moss dress, I want to be frolicking through Coachella or Bonnaroo barefoot wearing a flower crown.

Kate Moss Top Shop Dess I Size 6 I $18

 Despite it's bright colors and pattern, this tank can be work many ways. Try pairing it with jeans, skinny or flare, tucked in (mullet-style) with a black skirt and heels and also with a white flowy maxi for a nice contrast.

Zac Posen for Target I Medium I $9.50

Don't forget we have a contest going on! When you share this post, and why wouldn't you, use the hashtag #BlackbirdAttic30 to win a $30 gift card to the store!

Happy shopping!

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!

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,

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,

Sweater Weather

 Weezer, "Undone"

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




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,

The Winter Blues

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.

TTFN,