Cut the Ugly Out, 2009!!

Spring makes me positively NUTS! I get so happy that I feel like I cannot contain it all inside of myself. I'm eager for this season's creativity sparks and outward adventures. Just this past weekend one of my best friends, my sis, and I were in a vintage fashion show & it was super fun! We were representing The Getup Vintage and Above Ground Hair Studio. We were able to get all made up, and choose three different outfits from a The Getup. I decided to wear one of LoLa Vintage's own, after being given permission, and told, "as long as it's funky, go for it!"

Here's a little sneak peek, the rest I'll have to post on Flickr soon!

"TRIPLE TROUBLE"



Below: Two of my FAVORITE LOOKS from the night!






And finally, representin' the 80's!! Pure Insanity!



We have another show lined up for April and we're all so excited! If you live in the Metro Detroit area, please ask us for details so you can come too!
xoxo

TOP 5 Vintage Dresses: GO GREEN for ST. PATRICKS DAY!!

We don't just want to avoid being pinched on St. Patrick's day, we want to to wear green with style. :)
After scouring the virtual racks of ebay, these TOP 5 lovely GREEN vintage dresses seem best fit for the occasion. A big thank you to all vintage sellers selling great green dresses this Spring!
From emerald to olive, you're sure to spot one you can't resist!
Good Luck!

**Click on any of the pics below to be taken to that specific item.**













I have been taking some time off during this winter, however, be sure to bookmark this page because I'm excited about all the blogs I have planned for the spring & summer!
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Coffee Shop Boy, Pigg Love :)

One of my favorite things to do in the world is go to Borders or Barnes and Noble and just sit and drink coffee while looking at books. Today I was reading this absolutely cute book with Jim Henson's muppets and life advice. While I was sitting in the cozy chair this beautiful song came on. I thought to myself, "Ohmigoodness here's HIS song! So pretty, I love it!"

I was lucky enough to not only meet HIM this summer, but also work on the set of Drew Barrymore's WHIP-IT with him. His name is LANDON PIGG, and he was absolutely CHARMING to say the very least. So kind and approachable. (Not to mention adorable ;) When he initially appeared on set I had no idea who he was and so I asked around. "Apparently, he's a singer." "You've never heard of Landon Pigg?" and "Indie rock artist," were just a few of the responses I received.

My favorite memory of Landon on the set was when (without going into too much detail) while I was standing in for Ellen Page, I was very afraid of this particular pool scene near water that they were getting the camera ready for. He gave me two high fives and kept telling me I was going to be ok and to not be worried or afraid, that I would do just fine. It was SO SWEET. It really did put me at ease a little. I just remember thinking. "He is so thoughtful." It was comforting that he was so down-to-earth and personable like that.

So after the movie wrapped, I did a little research on Mr. Pigg. I went to his Myspace page and was honestly WOWED by his voice. A-M-A-Z-I-N-G! I felt like his voice was a cozy little place I wanted to hang out in. My favorite especially is the "Coffee Shop" song. Lovely, lovely love song. It seems it is getting popular these days and for good reason. I was so happy when I heard it in Barnes and Noble today. I think of that cute boyish young man every time I hear it. I also love that he is from Nashville. My first trip to Nashville was last year and I LOVED it. I had waited to go there for SO LONG. One day on the set he complimented me on this Hank Williams Sr. T-shirt I was wearing too! The best was when I would see him sometimes singing to himself here and there, it brought a smile to my face. :)

Since I love introducing people to new things, if you haven't already heard his music, please take a moment to listen HERE.
I hope you enjoy it as much as I do!


Below are some pictures of Mr. Cutie Pie while he was in Michigan. I really hope I run into him again someday!

Ypsilanti, MI, Summer of 2008, Downtime during the filming of WHIP IT!


I miss the set SO much sometimes. It was so awesome to meet so many cool people during filming.






I'm so glad I did my research on Landon. One thing's for sure, he's got himself a loyal new fan. :)

Party for PLAID- Top 10 Vintage PLAID Pieces!

Plaid's popping up everywhere this fall and winter! The longing for the grunge era is in the air, can you smell it? (Does it smell like teen spirit?) ;-P
I LOVE IT, so I took it upon myself to scour the virtual racks of ebay and to find what I believe are the TOP 10 Vintage Plaid Pieces, just as cute if not cuter than the fabulous runway pieces we've been seeing everywhere in our favorite magazines! My personal favorite? THE BETSEY JOHNSON CORSET DRESS! Thoroughly covetable! Preppy or pretty, PLAID is most certainly on the list for this season's must haves! CLICK ON ANY OF THE PICTURES BELOW TO SEE THE ITEMS. Hope you find something you love!

1.Vintage 80s PLAID Strapless Prom Cocktail Dress XS from SELLER: myfrockshop



2. BETSEY JOHNSON Vtg 80s PUNK Label PLAID CORSET Dress M from SELLER: cherrypickedvintage



3.PLAiD! HOODED VtG 60's 70's LONG SWiNG COAT MoD JACKET from SELLER: 4443sharon


Which one is YOUR favorite? Comment below! POLLS COMING SOON!
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It's been a while!

I simply cannot believe it has been over a month since I've last written. Well, I am happy (and sad) to say that the movie has officially wrapped. (as of Sept. 13 actually) in Michigan. What an experience! (certainly one I'll never forget). I was so happy to get a picture with my two favorite stars on the set! ;) For a while it was so hard to believe that it was over. Also, the last day in Michigan it was completely rainy the entire day, so I think that put a little damper on everyone's mood. Sometime pretty late (maybe between 11pm-1am) they called, "Last Michigan scene!" After the cut of that scene we all (cast and crew on set) piled up into this tiny living room where we drank a few beers, watched some bloopers, and heard our lovely director give us a beautiful "thank you and farewell" speech. She almost cried, and I definitely shed a few tears myself. I gave a few gifts and hugs, and afterward there was a party at a local bar that's been a huge favorite among me and my friends for quite a long time. It was awesome to be partying with the stars at such a familiar place!! :) Thank you to the ELBOW ROOM for hosting an after hours party just for us! I remember I left around 6:30 am and there were STILL people there partying. Wow.
Goodbye Ellen & Drew, I hope I see you again someday. Thanks for all the Thank you's and hugs. Goodbye Kind Services, thanks for all the delicious food you constantly provided for us, and COFFEE TOO, cannot forget the COFFEE! Goodbye AWESOME and AMAZING CREW!!!! (sniffle sniffle). I will miss so many of you soooooo much and hope we meet again! (especially Stephen, Francesca, Gordon, Bob, Johnny and Johnny, Dday, Charlie, Jim, and all those other people, you know who you are!)



I would like to say though . . . it's kinda nice being back to my simple life. ;)
I can't wait to start selling & writing about vintage again! I've gotten to see some of my very great friends, I've moved . . . change is in the air, it must be AUTUMN!
Happy FALL everyone!

Happy Happy Joy Joy - Called back to the set of WHIP-IT!

Wow! I wish I had more time to write, I do miss it! However, I was fortunate enough to be called back to the WHIP-IT set and this time as a stand-in for the lovely Ellen Page, star of Juno!

It has been such a wonderful experience I don't even know where to begin. I was surprised that I hadn't even mentioned in my last post that Ms. Page was the star of the movie! In Whip-It she plays Bliss, a young girl stuck working at a little diner who wishes to somehow get out of her small town and find something she is passionate about. She ends up finding roller derby! Read all about it on the WHIP-IT imdb page!

We were in Birch Run all last week and it was a blast! The funniest part of my experience there was that this young teen girl and her mother followed me and a couple of other stand-ins to the ice cream store across the street from our lunch quarters. When I made eye contact with them they asked me if I was Ellen Page, and "could we please get a picture with you?" I laughed and told them I was only her stand-in, but they still wanted a picture with me, which was sweet. :) It was of course extremely flattering being told I look like a such a pretty young actress, but honestly we don't look much alike at all besides being the same height and both having dark hair. Regardless, it was a compliment I'll never forget! :)

TONS of Michiganders were lined up across the street watching the action on set. Work time could usually range about 12-14 hours per day, and there were devoted fans watching always. It was neat. Watch part of it HERE.

Isn't that huge pig hilarious? He looks so sad and reminds me of Wilbur from Charlotte's web. The diner (completely set up by crew) was an old diner that had went out of business and was made into THE OINK JOINT haha! I can't wait, I mean I REALLY CAN'T WAIT TO SEE THIS MOVIE! It just looks like it is going to be so much fun!
I also HAVE to mention, I have SUCH a HUGE new appreciation for the credits that come after a movie is over. It seems we often give actors and actresses so much of the attention for a film, (which of course they rightfully deserve) however, rarely do we realize how important the crew is. I simply CANNOT BELIEVE how many nice crew members I've met, and how hard they work every single day together as a team to make everything flow smoothly. It will be AMAZING to see all of this effort come together when the movie opens.

The happiest moment for me this week (we're now filming back in Detroit) is that Drew now knows me by my name, and she gave me a hug today. Rarely do I put people on a pedestal, but this girl deserves it. She is so focused right now and it is just awesome to see someone that I grew up watching go from being a little girl actress to a respected film director. Not only that, she is ALWAYS polite and thankful for our help.

Can't wait to get back to set tomorrow. It's always something different and exciting. I'll post more later. Goodnight. :)

Vintage DRESS OF THE DAY ~ Andy Warhol Inspired SOUPER DRESS!

MUSEUM WORTHY! Believe it or not this absolutely AMAZING PAPER dress, (inspired by Andy Warhol's POP ART of the 60's and made by the Campbell's soup company) sold at one time for $1.00. Over forty years later, its value has increased tremendously. Right now, ebay seller bmarvin2 is selling this dress and the price is ALREADY up to $1525. I'm so curious to see what this RARE item will end up selling for. If you're interested, it ends in 3 days so hurry! Click the picture below to view!



Paper dresses were a huge hit in the 1960's. Too bad they were a fad that didn't last long. It was certainly a unique way of combining art with fashion, however being in such a disposable form, I'm curious to ask just how exactly were they taken care of? And did they rip when you sat down? hmmmm. . .

Here is another amazing paper dress being sold right now by stubbypylon, with the unique novelty print of the yellow pages. How creative!



Tell me what you think about the paper dress. Would you wear one NOW? Why or why not?
What kind of print would you want?