Austrian Vintage

What do you get when you put music, red lipstick, and beautiful vintage inspired patterns in one room? A fabulous collection designed by Lena Hoschek. I am officially obsessed with this Austrian designer. Her love of the 40s and 50s translates timelessly into her wonderful silhouettes and hand crafted designs. Her clothes evolve the antique pin up look to the modern day styles true fashionistas vie for. Every vintage obsessed diva should know about this fabulous designer and keep an eye out for her collections as vintage styles become more loved by the fashion industry.

Lena Hoschek sells her vintage collections in stores. But unfortunately for me, they are all located across European regions :( Yes I have to admit, I actually shed a tear when I didn't see the US listed in the store finder section of her website. Since its so far away, this is the closest I'll get to seeing the inside of a Lena Hoschek store and being able to peruse racks of gorgeous vintage gems. Instead of shedding a tear like me, check out her store located in Vienna below.

Lena Hoschek Vienna Store

Lena Hoschek Vienna Store

After getting a sneak peak of the sick duds displayed in these images of her store I had to check out her collections and I found her most recent A/W 2012 collection at Mercedes Benz Fashion Week Berlin. Check out some of my favorite looks below. Comment below and let me know which of these looks you might actually die for.

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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

A Little Style Makes the Holiday Right

MERRY CHRISTMAS EVE EVERYONE!!!

I hope you scoured the malls and vintage shops using the gift ideas from my "Give a Little Vintage Cheer" post and found the perfect items for everyone on your holiday gift list. I too was one of the unlikely masses standing in 30 minute long lines hoping to put a smile on the faces of my loved ones. By 2 o'clock pm I finally unloaded my car and did my happy dance singing "I did it, I did it, I did it yay". (in my Dora the Explorer voice of course)

Since the boy bailed on me this year to hang with his family (yea I'm a little salty) our Wrapping and Wine tradition is a no-go. Instead I've resorted to pizza, holiday music, and blogging. I have so much time on my hands and holiday inspiration from the tunes blaring throughout the house that I've come up with some last minute holiday look essentials. Hope these vintage must haves make holiday styling much easier.

 RED LIPSTICK

Say Merry Christmas with pouty red lips. Instead of wiping your cheeks from the lipstick of grandmothers and aunts, mark them with your favorite shade of red. Don't be afraid to pair this bold lip color with other holiday inspired attire. No need to be matchy matchy. Holidays are for extra-ness!!! Take tips from Jennifer Hudson, Kourtney Kardashian, and Rosario Dawson for some holiday inspiration.

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BABY BLUE

Who woulda thought baby blue to be a holiday color? It didn't start with me. Take advice from Diana Ross The Diva. Accessorize your holiday look with baby blue jewelry. Style yourself in blue on blue in contrasting shades. or pair with red. Have a holiday blast.

Diana Ross, 1978

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LACE

How many holiday outfits do you remember wearing as a kid with lace? Well personally I can't remember a year I went without it. So why change the tradition. Wear your grown up lace dress with tights and a cardi to keep you warm. Try holiday colored lace to combine all holiday inspiration in one. If opting for winter white lace pair your look with bold accessories.

Twiggy

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Get in the holiday spirit as you prepare for tomorrow!!! Happy Holiday's!!!

xoxo

Elan <3