A Peek Inside

Here are some pics from our new location. Words can not express how happy we are to have a fresh new look. A bit modern, a bit industrial, 

stop by and see for yourselves.

 

 

Twist the disco ball and start a dance party!!!!

Stop by and try on some frocks and fancy finds. 

Check out our new fitting rooms and lounge in our waiting area.

Dance the day away.

New Location, New Look!!!

For those of you who are fans of Retrospect and have not stopped by

in the past week... we have moved!!!

Stop by and check out our fresh new space, new WORN items and many other vintage gems.

Sneak Peek: Tough Tanks and Flirty Frocks

WORN's Spring 2011 Collection was created with sugar and spice, made to appeal to the darling and deviant side of every fashionista.  Below are some of the latest looks that will make their debut at our new shop toward the end of this month.

ROUGH AND READY

WORN Reworked Tanks are made from our favorite vintage tees that are raw cut and ready to rock.  Whether you want to bare your belly or turn out a tunic, various lengths are available for only $18.

SHORT AND SWEET

We modernized floor-length floral dresses and gaudy bridemaid gowns simply by heightening their hems.  Get your hands on some true blue vintage cut to fit today's sassy lady for just $32!

BIG NEWS! We're Moving!

After a decade of bringing you the best vintage clothing, furniture, and housewares at our location at 534 South Street, we are closing our doors and moving to a new spot at 508 South.  While we are sad about leaving our dear neighbors at Tattooed Mom and Repo Records, we are excited to start fresh at our new shop next to Cheesesteak Tees.  We are opening with a bang, debuting vintage and designer pieces that we have saved especially for the grand opening. Be sure to stroll down the street toward the end of the month to see our new place!

What to Wear, What to Pair: Mad About Maxis

WHAT TO WEAR

Maxis are making a comeback for the upcoming season, and what better way to try this trend than rocking the real deal? Here are some of my favorite floor length frocks that can be yours for just $18!

The Look: Back in Black



A basic black maxi is a great way to ease this piece into your wardrobe.  Simple and classic, this dress serves as a blank slate to show off your most outlandish of accessories.

The Look: Flirty in Floral

Bold but feminine, seventies floral patterns have such a wow factor that a dress like this packs a punch without any fuss. 

The Look: Funky Yet Formal

Subtle adornments make this maxi my favorite.  Its sheer chiffon sleeves and gold plated accent at the waist add a formal touch to its vibrant floral pattern. 

WHAT TO PAIR

Working with a dress as long as a maxi can be tricky when considering accessories, especially when it comes to shoes.  While I am a vintage fanatic, I am very adamant about pairing vintage garments with modern pieces so my look comes off as current rather than costumey.

A summer staple for shoes in the seventies was wooden platform sandals and clogs.  There's no need to scour the net for authentic seventies platforms which normally cost a pretty penny, run in impossibly small sizes, and come with no guarantee of quality or condition.  Many top shoe designers today make the same exact models that will sass up your maxi as well as do wonders for the rest of your wardrobe. Here are some of my favorite kicks to compliment your maxi that are available now:

Swedish Hasbeens

This shoe company that was founded in the 70's has stuck to its roots with pride, delivering high-quality handmade footwear in the same factory in which it began. 

Swedish Hasbeens T-strap Clog

Jeffrey Campbell

My go-to shoe destination to revamp retro, Jeffrey Campbell makes sky-high platforms with sleek designs transforming the most common pieces into a hotlist-worthy must haves.

Jeffrey Campbell Snick

Trend Alert: Color Me Coral



Marc by Marc Jacobs, Spring 2011

Perk up your pout for spring with a bright splash of coral! Light peachy tones and striking shades of orange lit up the runway as spring collections were revealed back in September. No matter what your style, it's easy to embrace this trend with these simple options:

Go For the Bold!



M.A.C. Electro Lipstick in Neo Sci Fi

To really kick off the season's favorite shade, try M.A.C.'s outrageously orange Electro Lipstick in Neo Sci Fi.  This highly pigmented lip color takes coral to the next level! 

Kissed by a Rose

Kat von D Lipstick in A Go Go

A perfect blend of deep coral and classic red, Kat von D's Lipstick in A Go Go is a fun take on a tried and true shade.

Chic and Sheer

Chanel Glossimer in Coral Love

 For a softer, subtler coral shade, go for a shimmery gloss like Chanel's Glossimer in Coral Love.

4 Ways Every Sassy Girl Should Have Started Off the New Year

So it's been 25 days since the start of the new year, and if we're talking resolutions, well, I had a cigarette at some party last week, ate two orders of buffalo wings waaay after seven the other night, and oh that gym I was supposed to join? I'm just waiting for the chance to buy sneakers to work out in.

And today, while considering my broken resolutions, I made a new list.  A list I want to keep.  A list that's easy, fun, and doesn't involve wearing sweatpants and running a lot or depriving myself of food that tastes awesome.  I'm so happy with my edited resolutions that I want to share them with you.  Feel free to pick them up yourself!

Emily Rose's Simple and Sassy Resolutions

1. Step Up Your Vintage with some Killer Kicks!

Go from old-fashioned to high fashion by pairing your favorite vintage frock with a dramatic pair of wedges like these Jeffrey Campbell 99 Lace Ups ($114, solestruck.com).

2. Stir Something Up Seventies Style

Buy a vintage Betty Crocker recipe card set and plan a dinner-at-home night with your roommates.  Stick the courses you plan on the fridge, and try your hand at home cooking.  The best part about using a seventies recipe set is that no matter what crazy concoction you end up with, it will somehow always look more appetizing than the picture on the card. 

3. Love Your Locks

Your hair will forgive you for every dye job and straightening treatment you've ever put it through with just a nickel-sized amount of this miraculous leave-in moisturizer.  It seals split ends and leaves you with shiny hair that smells amazing! (Available at LUSH, $18.)

4. Get Crafty!

Liven up a cold night in with some crafting! Amy Sedaris' new book, Simple Times: Crafts for Poor People, has lots of cute and kitchy projects that are easy to make and perfect to display in your home.