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Jewelry - 12/18 and 12/19

Vintage Housewares - 12/20 and 12/21

Scarves - 12/22 and 12/23

Stocking Stuffers - 12/24

XO, M.E.

vintage picks.

Here are some of my vintage picks!  (l) Maroon 'Foxmoor' jacket ($125 - sold) over a vintage half slip ($45) worn as a top.  (r) Groovy poncho with amazing zipper front ($75).  I'm always out and about, adding vintage pieces that are fun, in fab shape, and super wearable.  I have more vintage leather jackets coming soon!  XO, M.E. 

opening party! photos...

The opening celebration on Friday evening was a fun event.  Friends and loved ones came.  From (almost) 1 year old twins Johanna and Lillian, to Eleanor (almost) 99.  And every fashionista in between...Here are some images of the evening.  More to be posted on the facebook fan page for ME & Blue.  

Tiki time!

Aah...decisions, decisions. What color to paint the groovy tiki bar/counter that will serve as the useful wrap desk in the new ME & Blue? It was made in the Phillipines over 20 years ago, and immigrated here to the US along with its previous owners. I was lucky enough to locate it in Pasadena, then get Dave (shown...isn't he cute?!) and my friend Danielle to help load it into my friend's vintage Toyota Landcruiser. After a few tries, it fit nicely into the truck. It's now in its new home, ME & Blue at 566 Rose Avenue. I look forward to all of the customers that I will meet over this fabulous find. XO, M.E.

Road tripping for the new boutique...

One of my favorite things to do is to find groovy vintage pieces to mix into my boutique. The question I always get is, "Where do you find your stuff?" Well...I can't give away all of my secrets, but let's just say that it involves road trips to small towns in the middle of the country with one blinking red light. I went to Oklahoma to see family recently...and came back with a carload of goodies. Photos are of M.E. with Blue...and the one in the treasure-filled store is of Momma Blue helping us find stuff. Let's just say some amazing belt buckles were discovered in there for the groovy guys who will be popping into 566 Rose Avenue. XO, M.E.

Fixing up the new ME & Blue space on 566 Rose Avenue...

This past Saturday, I worked on the renovation of my boutique space.  Mission:  Paint.  Accomplished:  Uhh...not all the way!  We encountered lots of dust, debris, and prep work that wasn't in the plan.  So...after hours of prepping, and the text-book guidelines for painting a room, the main room was finished.  We lost daylight and more rooms needed to be painted.  Sunday morning I called my carpenter and delegated (paid!) for the rest of the painting to be done.  Now I'm focusing on getting my designs produced, my logo fine-tuned, and laying out the fixtures for the boutique....   

p.s....the painting is almost done (Thanks Phillip!) and looks fabulous!  

reinventing ME and Blue

Hello!
I'm in the process of re-inventing the ME & Blue brand from a loft space in Philadelphia to a breezy storefront in L.A. From revamping our signature a-line skirt designs, to scouting out fun vintage finds that coordinate easily into the next boutique. I have a couple of space options that I am looking at here in L.A. that will reflect the fun style of ME & Blue. Easy, breezy, affordable, fun, and excited to kick this recession back to a place that people forget about it. Stay tuned...

XO
M.E.