San Fran: The Experience

My trip started rocky and ended equally as difficult but the experience was completely worth the stress. My sorors made the trip worth while. We had an unforgettable time in a city we were able to explore together. From airline troubles to the funky pink and green looks we put together to the city wide experiences, we bonded and have crazy insane stories to tell. Check out the pictures below for a final recap of my fabulous trip.

Traveling in style with my go to vintage duffle and my JC Nightwalks

Boarding Passes Galore

My mentor

Bernice King speaking at the opening of the Unsung Sorors of the Civil Rights Movement

My new Pink and Green stash

As I've said over and over again this trip to San Francisco was fabulous. All of the images from the previous blog post are just a simple display of the fun I had. Check out the blog soon for updates from my trip to Guyana, South America.

xoxo

Elan <3

Working Girl Blues

Lately I've been working really hard. Between school, work, the etsy shop, and this blog, life has become overwhelming yet rewarding. I was super excited when I finally got a break. The boy and I went to the networking happy hour that I covered in my last post here and had a BLAST!!! We started the night at Zola in Chinatown where we chatted with DC's finest young professionals. After making a quick pit stop at Public Bar in Tenleytown on 18th we ended the night at Ozio right around the corner on M street. Since this was an after work trip I styled this awesome vintage dress with my new blue suede shoes. Check it out below. 

Hounds Tooth Dress: Vintage

Brown Patent Leather Belt: Thrifted

Patent Leather Clutch: H&M

Blue Suede Mary Jane Pumps: Vince Camuto (courtesy of the boy...he knows the way to my heart)

xoxo

Elan <3

Dialogue in the District

What do you get when you put a group of young DC professionals in the same room? A rather fabulous event of course. On Tuesday, the boy and I ventured out to Zola Restaurant in the heart of Chinatown to gab with other DC professionals during the March Edition of "Dialogue in the District". We met individuals from all professions who were stylish as usual. The lawyers, educators, and leaders in the room were rocking their fabulous work place looks. Check out some of the shots the boy (aka my amateur photographer) took during this awesome networking event.

This is what networking looks like

This wall decor featured real "top secret" issue briefs

Dialogue on DC...and don't forget to remain fashionably chic while your at it

xoxo

Elan <3

Cherry on Top

Here's what I wore to The Business of Fashion Networking Event on Tuesday. Since I knew I would be surrounded by fashionable people from all over, I decided to wear something that really defined my personal style. Since I have a habit of always wearing oversized clothing, I figured today would be no different. Throughout the evening, I dubbed this my "little boy outfit". Use this look as inspiration to try out your own menswear inspired style.

Here's What I Wore:

Burgandy Hat - Vintage

Denim Shirt - Thrifted

Tweed Blazer - Vintage

Red Lipstick - MAC

Link Necklace - Vintage

Tan Belt - Vintage

Navy Quilted Shoulder Bag - Vintage

Gray Trousers - Urban Outfitters

Tapestry Litas - Jeffrey Campbell

Menswear Chic ROCKS!!!

xoxo

Elan <3

Junk In My Trunk Show

After an exhaustive weekend, I have finally recuperated from yesterday's festivities. If you missed it, Elan Renegade Vintage hosted the first trunk show. It was such an exciting experience and such a fabulous event. All of those who attended found gorgeous one-of-a-kind vintage pieces. If you couldn't make it, see what you missed.

Trunk Show Setup

Coats, Dresses, and Bottoms

Jackets, Sweaters, and Blouses

Vintage Bags

Vintage Accessories

Vintage Jewelry Display

Earrings, Bracelets, Necklaces, Pins

Vintage Belts

Shoes

Festivities had begun!!!

Browsing the Racks

Vintage Styling Advice

Jessica decided on a Jeweled Sweater and Printed Pants

Searching for that perfect piece

Nikki found a fabulous Blue Wool High Waist Pencil Skirt

Choosing vintage pieces can get a little difficult

Amanda decided on a Classic LBD with a deep V back

Too Many Vintage Options? NEVER!!!

Woma chose a floral blouse, a sweater with a glitter design, a green printed dress and a multicolored vest

Alysha and Jasmine modeling vintage bags

Aisha found this one-of-a-kind gem, a zippered fur coat

Blogger Trisha Renee of Fashion Hungry, decided on a shoulder bag with woven detail

Check out more of her blog here (let's see how she styles this great bag)

Why not try vintage???

Raffle Winner!!!

Me!!! Unwinding after such a fabulous event

nuff said

We had a FABULOUS time!!!

Thanks to everyone who made it out and supported ER Vintage's first event ever. It wouldn't have been a success without you :)

Check out the next post to see who won the guessing game.

xoxo

Elan <3