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

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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Available at Asos

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

xoxo

Elan <3

Shhhhh...Don't Tell Her Secret

You would think I've obviously been hiding under a rock for the last week since I just saw the Victoria's Secret Fashion Show a few nights ago. Instead, I'll blame the academic prison some like to call college and the burden of finals. Initially, I must admit that my middle school dreams of one day gracing that runway with record breaking wings came back and I internally cursed my parents for my height impairment. I eventually composed myself half way through the first scene and focused on the fashions that the infamously flirty models were wearing. Scene 5 interestingly titled "Spell on You" caught my attention the most. The Marie Antoinette inspiration with such easily recognizable vintage musings was to die for. Models wearing lace, puff sleeves, tapestry designs, top hats, and bustles were reminiscent of everything my vintage addiction has come to love. Since most of these looks aren't quite R-T-W unless at a costume party, burlesque show, or carnival, my inspiration stops here. See some of my favorite looks and pretend Victoria has given you some wings and strut your stuff around your apartment or down the hallway at work. Just make sure you don't get caught...its a Secret!!!

VSFS 2011 Bustle Skirt Look

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Marie Antoinette Inspiration

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Zac Posen A/W 2009 Collection

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What says vintage more than a top hat, stripes, and coat tails?

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Happy Monday

xoxo ~Elan~

Opposites Attract

I skipped my morning classes today so I felt like such a leather wearing, motorcycle riding, butt kicking rebel chic. But I tried a new hairstyle which turned out curly, and fluffy so I still had that usual "hippie me" deep down in my heart. Lounging around the house I felt funky and cool so I combined these fashion enemies to create an outfit that completely defined my mood

Floral Maxi Skirt: Vintage
Cropped Sweater: H&M
Studded Leather Jacket: Nikki's (one of my ebay models) closet

If you like my look hype it here

XOXO
Elan <3