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?

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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

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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,

Outfit Inspiration: Spring in Your Step

Now that our calendars are finally synced with Spring, it doesn't always mean that the weather itself will cooperate here in the Northeast... All of the outfits featured below can we worn with or without tights and layered with cardigans and scarves. Because, let's face it...weather is predictably unpredictable. 

These denim sandals are the bees knees! Wear them with a short shift dress or do an all chambray ensemble, with denim head to toe.

Old Navy Beige Sweater ( X-Small | $9.99)  Sunbay Denim Sandals ( 8 | $13.99 ) Dress Sold ( Small | $12.00) *New* Sunglasses ( $9.99 ) 

Our fashion future is so bright we need new shades! These rayban inspired sunnies will brighten up your face on the gloomiest of Spring days.

Top & Necklace Sold / Free People Jeans ( Small | $14.99) *New* Pink & Pepper Heels ( Size 6 | $28.00 ) *New* Sunglasses ( $9.99 )

Below is a handmade backpack by a local Beacon-ite, Becca of  Kents St. Backpacks. Blackbird Attic and Becca are collaborating to create small collections of handmade skirts and accessories to bring to you in the shop!

Handmade Backpack ( $35-38 )

Top & Skirt Sold, *New* Sunglasses ( $9.99 ) 

Put a little Spring in your step with these Frye beauties!

Frye Black Woven Mary Jane Heels ( 7 | $28 ) Frye Brown Criss-Cross Mary Jane Heels ( 8 | $24.99 )

Dresses and cardi's are all the sage! Err, I mean rage this Spring. This outfit is the optimal pairing for the unpredictable weather.

H&M Sage Green Dress ( 8 | $13.50 ) Forever 21 Gray Cardigan ( Small | $10.50)  Express Beige Cream Scarf ($7) Purple Blue Cream Bead Necklace ($9.99) Miz Mooz Gray Suede Platforms ( eu37 | $29.99 )

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

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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,