Just call me the Instagram Mam...

I've been loving the Instagram app on my Iphone and find it to be an
easy way to capture beauty in my everyday life.

I love it so much that I like to sing this song along to the tune from "Rubber Band Man"...

Just call me the Instagram Mam, OK?

"Hand me down my iphone mam, hand me down my phone,
hurry now and don't be late 'cause we ain't got time to chat"

You and me we're taking photos to catch the latest ideas,
guaranteed to blow your mind, so fun you can't complain"

Hey, y'all prepare yourself
for the Instagram Mam...
You never saw photos
like the Instagram Mam
You're bound to lose control
when the Instagram Mam starts to click

Oh, Lord, this Mam is outta sight
Everything she does
seems to come out right..."

Here are some photos I took this past week.

The Santa Monica Airport flea market

An RV parked near my boutique on Rose Avenue in Venice.  

Me and Bonnie-Blue Sunshine at the end of the day

Lovely building at 824 South Los Angeles Street in downtown Los Angeles

My lovely friend, Cindy Ciskowski in my new design,  the "Blondie" dress.  

You can find more Instagram images at MEandBlue on your Iphone app.  And that song?  Check it out, it's outta sight!



XO, M.E.

Inspiration LA, vintage style at the Queen Mary

I first found out about the Inspiration LA Vintage show last year when I picked up a postcard at Animal House, a cool vintage clothing store near my boutique in Venice. It immediately caught my attention...

I have attended many trade shows in my life, but I knew that this would be different. It is organized by a Japanese guy, Rin Tinaka, who was targeting it a fashion forward crowd who likes vintage, the Rose Bowl Flea market, and the Magic show in Las Vegas.

Here he is talking about the show as it was beginning...

Dave (my hubby) agreed to come along, and baby Bonnie-Blue snuggled up as well. We made the trek down to Long Beach. It felt like a grown up field trip, what fun!

The booths were filled with on-the-pulse buyers and browsers who appreciate vintage clothing, american style. There were quite a few booths that highlighted old school biker gear, like this one.

And bandanas are back!

We walked away with plenty of inspiration... check out this old school "Hang Ten" sweater.

Alas, we found a cool denim change purse for Bonnie-Blue, and the resolve to go back next year.

XO, M.E.

my new obsession ...

I finally started using my Pinterest account and I can't stop. Somebody please save (or join and follow!) me.

XO, M.E.

aaaah....

After an intense last few days of our winter sale, it's was a day to refresh & renew.

The sale signs were scraped off the window

bins were organized, and the store refreshed & ready for spring.

Come check it out.

Today there are new vintage styles, tomorrow new ME & Blue designs and accessories.

XO, M.E.

I needed a good laugh today...

I love this!

I have lived LA for 5 years. I love the part where she talks about driving directions. So funny.

XO, M.E.

Sale-o-rama and sunny days.

I take my spring cleaning seriously, and the stockroom was getting just too crowded.

So I decided to have a "flash" sale. $9 on all of the older vintage pieces, inspiration items, samples, and leftover goodies from the past seasons. I started the sale at 7 AM today. By 9:30, the first wave of customers was having a blast. Customers were inviting each other to parties that evening as they shared style tips, and the sale was in full swing.

My original four hour sale turned into a full day of sale. Customers were calling friends to tell them about the sale and I finally brought the bins in just as the sun was setting.

So I've decided to extend the "Flash" sale for a few more days. Dig through the $9 racks outside. Then come in and check out the redlined items inside as well. BOGO 1/2 off all redlined items (excluding the $9 items). Empty hangers and a clear stockroom make me ready to tackle the new season. Help me out, won't you?!

Here are some photos from the day...

Happy shopping (and spring cleaning!) to you!

XO, M.E.

spring cleaning!

Oh, how good it feels to clean up & move into a new season. After 2 1/2 years of business, this has been our biggest sale so far. Oh, how it will be fun to have a cleared out stockroom and to see the new spring goodies roll out onto the floor!

Plus... for good measure...

Now we're talking, huh?!

XO, M.E.