Shop Update and More, 4/25/11.

Not sure if I mentioned it on here or not, but Foam Castles played a show this past Saturday in celebration of Metal Feathers (my favorite local band) releasing their new INCREDIBLE record, Contrast Eats the Slimey Green. You can download/listen to this record FOR FREE here! (What are you waiting for?) Anyway, here's a video from the show. (I normally play the bass, but just so happen to be playing the keyboard/jingle bells on these songs.)

It's hard to see my outfit, but I took some fashion inspiration from the lovely and hilarious Kate Sullivan Jones and wore a slip as a skirt. The blouse I'm wearing is pale pink, silk, and made by Avon in the 80s. It has shoulder pads, and we are in love. My shoes awesome, and are cut-out wedges from Forever 21.

And speaking of AWESOME, I just listed four new items in my shop tonight that I want to keep for myself. Unfortunately, the love of my life, my 1985 Volkswagen Jetta is making a scary rattling noise, and I need to take her to the mechanic... This is going to be my new catch phrase:

My Lack of Money = Your Vintage Score

NEW ITEMS:

90s floral grunge maxi dress

snakeskin patterned designer bathing suit

1970s strappy sandals

high-waisted equestrian jeans (the top I'm wearing in this photo is the one I wore at the Foam Castles show!)

You can buy any of those items shown above HERE.

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And here's my car, her name is Peacock.

OH YEAH! And one more thing, how could I forget?! The wonderful Jessica over at Lola Vintage interviewed me, and posted our chat on her blog. Check it out HERE!

xo, mandy

A Casual Easter Outfit

I've decided that when I'm not in my underwear at home (which is an embarrassingly significant amount of my day, but in my defense, I get a lot of work done that way!), I'm going to post my out-and-about ensembles. Today I went up north with my boyfriend to visit our families for Easter and I didn't want to get too dressed up, but was really excited to wear one of my grandmother's hats.

DETAILS:

HAT: Grandma June's (vintage, 1950s)

BROWN & CREAM  STRIPED BLOUSE: Grandma June's (vintage, 1970s)

CREAM KNIT RUFFLED CARDIGAN: Thrifted (vintage, 1960s)

SHOULDER BAG: Grandma June's (vintage, 1970s)

JEANS: Forever 21

WOODEN/LEATHER HEELS: Grandma June's (vintage 1970s)

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Hope everyone got to see their families and wear great hats! Happy Easter! xo, mandy

VINTAGE BATHING SUIT MANIA!

I have been accumulating tons of vintage bathing suits - all sizes XS to XL! I will be listing them in my shop soon, but until then, here's a sneak peek. Email me at shopgrandmajune@gmail.com to call dibs! xo, mandy

size xs/small

size xs/small

size xl

size large/xl

size xs

size medium

size medium/large

No New Etsy Listings Tonight

This is why I'm not getting anything done tonight.

It started out innocently enough... I was all like "Alright ladies, we can cuddle while I post new vintage items on Etsy."

 

 

But then it quickly turned into this...

And ultimately this...

I'll try again tomorrow! xoxo

Foam Castles at Record Store Day

 Tyler and I played a couple of songs at our local record store for Record Store Day! It was fun, but of course I much prefer playing with the whole band (I love rock and roll!). In case you haven't heard, we just released a new EP and it's free! You can find it here!

 

 Here's a video from Dispatch Magazine. The song is called Welcome to Molly's Jungle off our last studio record.

And here's some photos by Adam!

 

 

xo!

The BIG HAIR/BIG HORSE/BIG DRESS Photoshoot!

On a very, very cold morning in Maine (we're talking around 30 degrees with insanely freezing wind gusts), I went to a farm and posed on a horse named Suri. Here are the photos from that shoot.

Photos by Zwickerhill Photography. Hair and Makeup by Tasha Zwickerhill of O2 Salon and Spa.

Shop Update, 4/10/11.

These will be in the shop sooner or later and I love each and every one of them. If you want dibs, message me! shopgrandmajune@gmail.com