Floral Temptress

This is by far one of my favorite looks. I love the spring and this is the epitome of the season. I decided to wear this on my mom's birthday when DC was experiencing some serious weather indecisiveness. I was feeling kind of SEXAY but thought I should keep my vivacious mood under wraps around my lovely parentals. Before my mom's birthday dinner we went to support my dad at his middle-age basketball league game. When we entered the gym my dad told me I needed to button up my blazer and "stop tempting folks out here." I proceeded to sulk into the corner of the bleachers and attempted to to cover my racy, lacy top. So this post is to my daddy who reprimanded me for being a "floral temptress".

Look Details

Lace Corset: Vintage

Navy Blazer: Thrifted

Floral Skirt: Vintage, Elan Renegade Vintage (get it on etsy here)

Teal Belt: Thrifted

Teal Shoulder Bag: Vintage

Blue Mary Jane Pumps: Vince Camuto

Emerald Ring: Gift from the boy

Gold Necklace: Vintage

Pearl & Gold Earrings: Forever 21

try your best not to "tempt folks out here" ya'll with your fabulous spring ensembles

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

Fabulous for Free

Who likes free stuff??? (*raises hand eagerly*) Me! Me! I do! I know all of you guys do too.

Since UMBC tuition has robbed me of any youthful luxuries, free or dirt cheap is the only way I get to participate in activities or go to events now-a-days. If you didn't know before, I am addicted to obsessions and I am just as obsessed with free event websites as I am to vintage. One of my favorite go-to bloggers is Free In Dc. This blog is full of free or almost free events in the DC area ranging from art to theater to nightlife. On Tuesday I planned an eventful evening with the boy and my partners in crime. We went to Tryst in Adams Morgan where they had a live jazz event from 8-10 and then went a few blocks away to the Source Theater on 14th street to an Improv show that started at 10.

Since I found such amazing FREE activities, I figured that it was only fitting to wear an expensive looking vintage outfit. Little did anyone know, I styled myself on a budget as usual. Here's what I wore to strut around the nighttime streets of DC. Who says having fun and being fly has to be expensive? Not ER Vintage!

Vintage Tweed Blazer & Sheer Leopard Button Shirt

Harem Pants from H&M

Red Turban (I was having a bad hair day)

Vintage Belt & Vintage Coach Shoulder Bag

Steve Madden Booties (stole them from sissy...shhhhh)

be fabulous vintage divas (and do it for cheap)

xoxo

Elan <3