Friday, April 30, 2010

How to Rock Out With Your Cock Out (™)



This is our weekly segment on how to wear vintage. We could have called it "How to Wear Vintage" but the idea isn't to simply "wear" clothes. In a perfect world, we'd like you want to step out of your house with a giant swinging erection that says, "I'll take your lunch money and use it to buy porn." Also, we want you to look nice.

So this week on HTROWYCO it's time to discuss the ever-trendy, unapologetically '80s floral revival dress. Students of fashion, take out your notebooks.




Oh hello. I didn't see you there. I was too busy feeling powerful with a full-on rager in this vintage '90s grunge dolly floral revival dress. I probably gain my powers through this amazing chestnut-colored wide brim hat. That's because it's fabulous with a capital Fuck You.



Supersize me. Go for an oversized blouson top with a free-flowing skirt and fluttery sleeves. An oversized fit sectioned off with an I-Eat-Men-For-Breakfast power belt will add years of street cred: on the playground and in life. Speaking of which...

Vintage '80s Black Floral Full Skirt Mini Dress - Mama Stone Vintage

What we love about this look (besides the Charlotte Gainsbourg-lookalike model) is throwing a bright, bold belt against a muted color palette. Opting for a burst of blue or bright green takes this floral revival's hotness level from '80s to Hades (see what I did there?). Belt it bright, ladies.




Mixing patterns is also an excellent way to modernize your vintage floral frock. One look that gets my fashion-rection rising is to combine stripes with a great floral print. A Warhol-inspired black and white striped leotard under your floral revival gives an eccentric twist to a girly favorite.

The lesson here is: don't be intimidated by a Springtime, uber floral print when what you're really afraid of is some asshole cutting in front you at the subway. By utilizing these tricks, you'll be sure to scare him off with your massive fashion wand. And by that, I mean your pepper spray.

xo,
Sabrina London

Thursday, April 29, 2010

We Can't Get Enough Of...


This week: we can't get enough of sheer cream lace. No other fabric transitions so smoothly from fall to spring, from spring to summer, from your body to that guy's bedroom floor (you harlot). Here you'll find our picks to swoon over.





Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Spring Fling Dresses



Spring Fling Vintage '80s Mini Dress - Alameda Vintage

Top Six Tuesdays - Our Favorite Accessories This Week





This violin waist-cinching belt was inspired by the F-Holes or "cuts" that are popular in the tattoo culture (imagine a woman with these on the smallest part of her torso). Now you can become a classical instrument without the permanent ink. I love the stained rich mahogany finish - Ron Burgundy approved.





Before I could blog about this stunning vintage necklace, I had to click "Purchase" before any of you bitches got some ideas. Yes, for the wallet-friendly price of $8 with shipping, this gold-wire cage heart pendant necklace is too tempting.





I've recently become obsessed with this color. Mustard green, sometimes called limegrass. This crocheted slouchy beret has a detachable flower (fierce). I wear a lot of these style hats when modeling for the store because I think they're universally perfect. While a fedora or a porkpie can make you look like an asshole, you can't go wrong with a beautifully crocheted beret. Tell this to your grandchildren.





Ground control to Major Tom. This astronaut necklace comes with a great big hunk of moonstone. Let the Bowie references begin.





I struggle with most earrings because I have a nose ring and too many dangling circles on your head can make you look clinically insane. However, these are not circles and therefore a dazzling alternative for those with a nasal-hoop (or not!).





I'm a big fan of Penelopie's handmade jewelry, especially this Ezra Charm necklace, which feels so antiquey and pretty. Oversized flowers make a great focal point with any outfit and the brass necklace gives a vintage vibe. Be sure to check out her rings too.


More "Top Six" every Tuesday!


xo,

Sabrina London

Let's Get This Part Over With...

A warm, gooey welcome to the Alameda Fashion Blog. You may know us from our eBay shop - Alameda Vintage. Here on our blog, you'll discover the latest gems coming to our store, fashion tips and trends, plus general mayhem from a 20-something married couple living in Hollywood, California.

My name is Sabrina London. My husband is Sean. Our puppy is Sophia.

A special thank you to our hundreds of customers, who have made my vintage dream a reality and given me the coolest job in the world. Also, thanks for the morning sex. You were terrific.

Tenderly yours,
Sabrina London