Grey Gardens in Spring: Channeling Your Inner Recessionista

So, like so many fashionistas out there (and being in DC), how can we not be infatuated by Big Edie, Little Edie, and their endless love of style, song, felines, politics, and grandeur? The women simply embody imagination and lust for life, however crazy and paranoid their psyches. And I ask you, have you ever seen anyone wear a dish towel around their head with such panache? I think not!

I’ve (Kylee here) been a bit of a nerdy freak over Grey Gardens for the past few years and even had the privilege of seeing the play at Studio Theatre a couple of years ago (an utterly fantastic performance by all!!!) Recently, I picked up My Life at Grey Gardens by Lois Wright and have fallen in love all over again with the cat-loving gals.

The walls might’ve been literally falling in around them, but they resourcefully managed to style themselves up and go on. A lesson to all recessionistas far and wide.   

2010 spring | summer trunk show in DC!

so psyched to be FINALLY ushering in the warm weather!

what better way to celebrate than ignite our friends' wardobes with some fresh vintage looks?

our first group trunk show is slated for this Sunday right here in the DC area. . . . we are soo excited to woo our stylish friends and friends-of-friends with garments, accessories, veg-friendly snacks, and lowbrow beer and champy!

. . . check back frequently for some pics and updates from the event!

if you are an online CRV follower, do not fret! we will be listing many of these looks asap so that you can partake in the action too :)

If CRV was gettin' hitched, we'd want it to look like this...

Vintage City Hall Wedding (Ruffled)

http://ruffledblog.com/2010/02/vintage-city-wedding-in-new-york/ 
and http://ruffledblog.com/2010/02/nyc-vintage-city-wedding/

CRV FEATURE on QUEENS OF VINTAGE :: Predicting 2010 Trends

we are B E Y O N D excited to announce that we are the cover feature on Queens of Vintage, which is considered the "daily global glossy for vintage lovers" . . . the VOGUE of vintage, if you will!

we were in talks with Queens' Editor in past weeks to put together a special feature in concert with NYC fashion week -- she asked us to forecast trends for 2010 through a special vintage lens -- and we were absolutely inclined to comply.

we spent weeks merchandising, looking at hi and lo culture and trends, and shot some of our fave looks and images, drawing upon our talented friend base with fantastic skills in photography, modeling, design and artistry.

the result: some incredible images for our 2010 Trends Lookbook

Cover, image 1, image 2, image 4 credits:
Styling by Club Revolver Vintage (CRV)

Make-up by KiKi L’Italien

Photography by Erin Steigerwalt

Image 3 credits:

Styling, make-up, & photography by CRV

as cabin fever sets in . . .

during snowpocalypse 2010 in the greater DC area (add on the fact that it's superbowl sunday!), i found myself googling "Vintage Snow Princess" for fresh sources of visual inspiration for CRV.

lo and behold!! i was plunged directly into a world of VIRTUAL FANTASY DRESS-UP. while my husband dukes it out with his friends in fantasy sports leagues, i can take breaks in my online shopping excursions to indulge myself in mastering the talent of creating ensembles.

for your styling pleasure, i present to you:

Vintage Snow Princess

Outrageous Scene Kid

Ultimate Kimono Design

Korean Vintage Bride

Steampunk Fashion

my personal favorites,

Legendary Swordsman and Be Like Lady GaGa

aaaaand. . .  more amazing gems. hooooo boy!

CRV's Lookbook Sneak Peek!

sneak peek - special mystery shoot

we, the ladies of CRV, had a most fantastic specialized shoot over the weekend! after much work merchandising, we've been so excited with some new developments we have in store coming this late winter and spring. BUT! it's been soo hard not to spill the beans :( so, our strategy is to bury ourselves in inventorying, shooting, and listing!!

in the meantime, we wanted to bring you all a little taste of the fabulous things in store. here's a little of our 50s-flavored selection:

gorgeous 50s bright cobalt blue strapless cocktail dress with detailed black rope embroidery and beading

epic epic EPIC 50s baby blue tulle strapless gown with a boned, ruched body and polka dotted netting

Photography by CRV / Styling by CRV / Model: Lauren Pezzullo

we are SO in love!!! stay tuned . . .