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...

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,

Home: The Vintage Kitchen

One of my favorite rooms in the house is the kitchen. Not because I'm some expert gourmet chef (not even close) but because, like many other rooms, kitchens are not one-size-fits-all. There are many ways to organize, feng shui and store things depending on your needs. 

If you're short on inspiration on how to make your kitchen work for you, Pinterest will be your best friend for information as well as providing you with the DIY way to get it done.

I prefer to keep my kitchen clutter-free and love a good kitchen accessory, especially a vintage one, which is why I fell in love with these 1970's vintage canisters:

Vintage Botanic Canisters, $55 for the set.

Lit candles give the home a more welcoming vibe whether you're trying to mask some smells or just setting the mood. 

 "Honeybee" Soy Candle ($8) Also available in Crushed Rosemary and Spanish Lemon Verbena.
Handmade in New York City.

Stay tuned for more available home goodies from Blackbird Attic! And don't forget to vote for us for the Best Hudson Valley Business here!

TTFN,

Eclectic Accessories: Home Edition

If there's one thing that can make a room in your home come to life, it's an eclectic accessory. Besides carrying all the latest and greatest modern and vintage clothing finds from the Hudson Valley, Blackbird Attic has also started carrying home products including homemade pillows from Studio Selvage and soy candles from Brooklyn Candle Studio.

Take a peak below to see what's in store (ba dum cha!):

Handmade in NYC, Brooklyn Soy Candles ( $15 )

Vintage Mirror to add to your dresser or bathroom shelf ( $8 )

So on trend right now! Records are the new/old iPod ( $3 )

Vintage linens and handkerchiefs ( $2-$8 )

Take a trip through time with all of these great vintage finds. What was old is now new again.

TTFN,

What's New: Spring Awakening

Mother Nature is the biggest tease out there. The weather we've experienced the past few days has been a spring awakening. With the appearance of bare legs, brighter colors and florals making their way out of the deep abyss of the winter months we can't help but get excited at the mere thought of sweet sunshine.

Blackbird Attic is prepared with some new styles to fill the void in your closets. Take a peak below.

 H&M Bird Print Top ( 4 | $11.99 ) Love21 Shorts ( Large | $11.50)  Geometric Necklace ($9.99) Kenneth Cole Brown Leather Jacket ( Small | $65 ) Floral Dress Sold

Top and Vest Sold / GAP Denim Shorts ( Small | $12.99)  MINE Rust Lace Top ( Medium | $11.50 ) Charlotte Russe Skirt ( Small | $12.00) Geometric Necklace ($9.99)

Robin K Lace Top ( Small | $12.50 ) Cardigan Sold / Vintage Gap Polka Dot Skirt ( Small | $11.50) Forever 21 Beige Lace Top ( Medium | $11.50) Ralph Lauren ( Size 8 | $13.50 ) Handmade Necklace ( $12.99)

Ann Taylor Dress ( 2 | $19.99) Silence & Noise White Pleated Skirt ( Medium | $12.50 ) Tangerine and White Top Sold

TTFN,

A Necessary Accessory

There's something symbolic about a little girl putting on her Grandmother's pearls, staring in the mirror and falling in love with accessorizing her outfit. As we grow, we come to love all types of accessories--earrings, bracelets, rings, necklaces and the like. The options with accessories are endless and you can get even more creative with expressing yourself and your style than ever before.

Pendant necklaces and chunky bib's give two completely different fashion statements. Pendants are for more of a casual day look, and chunky bibs can add some funk as well as a nighttime flare.

Handmade Pendant Necklaces, $12/each

Long necklaces are great for layering. It gives your accessory choices more dimension. 

Handmade Multi-Charmer, $14/each

Charms have been a staple in the accessory world for a long time. There's just something about connecting unique trinkets together that represent what you love.

Handmade Multi-Charmer, $14/each

TTFN,

Bohemian Rhapsody- Outfit Inspirarion

Some of my favorite looks in the entire world are inspired by the "peace and love" era of the 60's and 70's. For the past 10 years or so designers have incorporated "hippie" elements into their collections and dubbed the looks "bohemian." Kate Hudson, Vanessa Hudgens and many more fashion-forward celebs rock this (hopefully) never ending trend that pays homage to a country just wanting to live in harmony (and without bras).

Stores like Free People, Anthropologie and Urban Outfitters are some of the trend-setting places to continue to find up-to-date bohemian looks, and luckily, Blackbird Attic carries many pieces from them.

Style Tip 1: The gray stripe tank will look super cute with a white maxi skirt and brown boots.

Anthropologie / Eloise / Gray Stripe Button Tank / X-Small / $13.50

Anthropologie / Ric Rac / Gray Striped Top / Small / $14.50

Style Tip 2: Pair the floral tank from Anthropologie with some cut off shorts or destructed jeans for a roughed up girly look.

Anthropologie / Pinkerton / Dark Floral Tank / Small / $14.50

Free People / Turquoise Tank / XS / $16.50

TTFN,

Home is Where the Heart Is

In addition to selling clothing and accessories, Blackbird Attic has increased their offering of vintage home accessories.

Some people might think the key to a warm, cozy house is the smell of something sweet baking in the oven. While that may be true, accessories also make a home. Whether it be a stylish throw, or a sea shell lamp found at a yard sale, there's always something for everyone and their unique tastes.

To spice up a boring brown couch, try adding a handmade throw pillow with decorative accents and textures.

Studio Selvage available at Blackbird Attic

Studio Selvage available at Blackbird Attic

 Other fun home accessories and vintage finds are sure to be conversation pieces at your next dinner party.

If you'd like to consign some home accessories with Blackbird, this Pinterest Inspiration Board will let you know what we're looking for. More information about consigning policies can be found here!

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,

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,