Styling the Runway

Elan Renegade Vintage was super excited recently when we got the opportunity to participate in a fashion show. Sponsored by Alpha Nu Omega, a christian sorority/fraternity on the campus of UMBC, the event was a fabulous success. For the date night themed scene, models were styled in pieces from Elan Renegade Vintage shop by yours truly. Each look highlighted the fun flirty personalities of the models while also showcasing some great RTW (ready to wear) pieces by Elan Renegade Vintage. If you missed the event here's a recap of some of the great looks that came down the runway.

Vintage 80's Coral Cropped Sleeveless Turtleneck paired with a Vintage 80's Leopard High Waist Pencil Skirt

Vintage 80's Abstract Multicolored Blazer paired with a Vintage 80's Mustard Suede High Waist Pencil Skirt

Vintage 80's Reconstructed Magenta Polk-a-Dot Circle Skirt

80's Neutral Tone Floral Abstract Blouse paired with a 70's Gray Pleated Circle Skirt

80's Black Leather Vest paired with a 80's Black Sweater Pencil Skirt with Gold Metallic Threading

70's Denim Jacket paired with a 90's Black High Waist Leather Skirt

Vintage 80's Leopard Faux Wrap Secretary Dress

Vintage 70's Purple Reconstructed Skater Dress accessorized with a brown zebra print belt

Vintage 50's Gold and Black Metallic Cropped Brocade Top with Back Buttons styled with Vintage 70's High Waist Burgundy Trousers

Vintage 80's Wool Plaid Blazer paired with a pair of Vintage 80's Brown Leather High Waist Trousers

Vintage 80's Blue Abstract Jacket paired with a Vintage 80's Gray Knit High Waist Sweater Pencil Skirt

And the FINALE

I got my 10 seconds and got to relive my old runway days

Jewelry Designer (left), Models (center), Me (right)

Photo's c/o Kezia Coleman

For inquiries about any of the looks or pieces pictured above check out the Elan Renegade Vintage etsy shop or email elanrenegadevintage@gmail.com for questions and pricing.

xoxo

Elan <3

Harnessed In Time

The 2013 Spring/Summer designs of Leila Shams are incredible. The pieces seen on the runway during NYFW are definitely to obsess over. The seemingly simplistic garments each have intricate detailing and unsuspected surprises. To make things even better she brilliantly pairs the sheer lace 60s and 70s inspired dresses with rugged leather harnesses. Did I mention how OBSESSED I am. But wait, it gets better. The Leila Shams collection pairs girly lace tops with pieces ranging from denim cut offs, to fringe leather jackets, to tie dye denim. And I still have yet to mention the fabulous prints. Bottom Line...Leila Shams is a fabulous DIVA with an equally fabulously GORGEOUS collection. Check out some of my favorite looks from the collection below.

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Photo Source: Click here to see more from this Spring/Summer 2013 collection

xoxo

Elan <3

Conservative, Sexy, Cool: Spring 2013

Lace, Brocade Prints, and Modest Necklines are the epitome of vintage fashion. These styles have consistently been glorified in the world of vintage and were very present on the Spring 2013 Runways. Japanese designer Tadashi Shoji knocked it out of the park with his designs during New York Fashion Week. He took the conservative nature of vintage inspired fashion and sexed it up with sheer detailing and coveted silhouettes that even a flat chested, no butt, hip-less fashion lover like me could feel sexy in. With a background in designing for A-list stars of the 70s including Elton John, Stevie Wonder, Neil Diamond, The Jacksons, and Earth, Wind, & Fire, he is no stranger to creating amazingness inspired from the hippie vibes of the vintage eras. Check out some of my favorite pieces from the collection below.

Photo Sources: Click here to see more from the Spring 2013 Runway

xoxo

Elan <3