Beauty and Vintage

The best collaborations are those that produce fantastic products. Recently, I had the awesome opportunity to work with Ashley over at Urbane Natural. She is an amazingly talented blogger who has the best hair care tips and is the owner of Mahogany Queen an amazing hair product line. Obviously Ashley is the gal to whip your locks into shape. So what do you get when you pair up a beauty expert with a vintage shop owner and style models with fab hair products and funky vintage threads...? Well obviously a fab-tastic photoshoot! We (and by "we" I mean Ashley, who also triples as a photog) took some shots at a fantastic location and had a blast. Check out some of the images below and let us know what you think.

Shop the Silk Turban Wrap here and the Purple Kaftan here

Shot the Abstract Print Blazer here and the Magenta Escada Pencil Skirt here

Shop the Silk Turban Wrap here and the Floral Kimono here

Shop the Multicolored Abstract Print Blazer here

Shop the Silk Turban Wrap here

Shop the Blue Abstract Print Jacket here

Photo Credits: c/o Ashley Patrice

xoxo

Elan <3

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

Setting Up Shop at the Vintage Pop-Up

A few weeks ago, Elan Renegade Vintage set up shop at the Planet Maud & co Pop Up Shop that took place at Marvin on 14th St. It was a fabulous event and I can't wait for the next. Check out a recap below if you missed out.

 

If you missed this event keep a look out for the next one. Elan Renegade Vintage plans to be back bigger than ever!

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

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