Tiger Tales: Hot New Looks from Mink Pink

Posted by: Sienna Orlando

April
16
2012

Rawr! As if this year's looks from clothing company Mink Pink weren't already saucy enough, the lookbook featuring their global collection is simply FILLED with wild antics and curious kitten situations. The clothes are edgy yet casual, and the backdrop is exactly where you might imagine the best day of your life to take place; hunting through the five and dime, fabric stores and fruit stands.

The Donatella Bodysuit by Mink Pink.

(photos courtesy of minkpink.com)

Shop all Mink Pink Here!

Introducing Gypsy Junkies!

Posted by: Sienna Orlando

March
22
2012

If you love anything, retro, rockin', or Boho, then you've got to check out one of the newest brands to roll onto the Lulus.com block: Gypsy Junkies! From flag-print shorts, to backless maxis, this brand knows what Cali Girl style is all about. These items are already getting snatched up as fast as we can get them in, and we look forward to a promising festival season full of epic Gypsy fashion.

(images courtesy of gypsyjunkies.com)

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Swap LuLu*s at TxSC in Austin Texas!

Posted by: Stephanie Gaito

March
16
2012

We are here is Austin Texas and we have been swapping clothes, meeting bloggers at the Texas Style Council and gearing up for Style X, the fashion event and tradeshow of SXSW!

The Texas Style Council, also known as TxSC, is a blogger and social media conference geared towards networking, improving your blogs and photos and getting the opportunity to meet other fashion and style bloggers. It is an awesome way for us to meet new bloggers and we enjoyed this year just as much as last!

We partnered up with our friends at Swap.com for another clothing swap catered especially for all our blogger friends! Each eager participant brought two cute pieces from their closets that weren't getting much wear to offer up as a swap for other girls. LuLu*s came armed with our cutest and most fashion forward pieces so that every participant received a special LuLu*s item to take home with them!

Take a look below for some of our favorite photos from the night!

Strike a pose, ladies!

I spy some of our favorite bloggers hanging out and making new friends!

Attendees perusing LuLu*s items, searching for a perfect Spring piece!

Indiana, Amy, Melissa and friend jumping for joy!

So cute!

Amy, myself, Alessandra and Melissa, all hanging out and ready to meet some happy bloggers!

Loving the stripes and patterns!

Kyla and Jen, having a blast!

Bloggers lining up to add their pieces to the swap mix!

Happy swappers!

Everyone enjoying a drink and making new friends.

Kendi and Jen smiling and chatting!

The lovely Julie having a blast with friends!

Thanks to all of our friends, old and new, for coming out and swapping with us during TxSC! It was a blast and we can't wait to do it again!

In Austin and wanting even more LuLu*s? Visit us at Style X this Friday, March 16th and Saturday March 17th! We will be giving away gift cards, prizes and even styling some lucky winners with tons of free LuLu*s pieces!

(Photos courtesy of Adam Towner and The Swapoholics)

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Nifty and Thrifty: How to Buy Vintage Clothing

Posted by: LuLu*s !

February
29
2012

Crowded racks full of lost fashion treasures can be fun for most, and overwhelming for some, but buying vintage has many pros! It’s budget-friendly, it’s good for the Earth (you’re recycling!), and you can find unique clothes to can call your very own!

If you're wondering where do you start, check out my guide to achieving thrift store success!

Location! Location! Location!

Large cities are usually fashion goldmines, but if you’re a small town girl, don’t fret! Small thrift stores and antique stores are stocked full of great finds, plus, there’s less chance that someone will snatch up an item you love.

It’s also great to be familiar with sale and stocking days. Some stores have days that are 75% off everything, and if you’re there on stocking days, you’ll be the first to scope out new items!

Wear and Tear

Finding a beautiful one-of-a-kind dress for a deal can be exciting until you come home and take a closer look. Moth holes, stains, and sometimes even mold, can plague your newly acquired clothes.

While at the store, examine the garment from all angles, even turn it inside out. Check elbows, knees, backsides, cuffs, collars, hems, and armpits for excessive wear as they are the parts of clothing that endure the most stress. Holes at the seam can be mended, but other holes can be unfixable.

Moths prefer darker clothing so double check dark colored items. And be sure to get the item dry cleaned and washed in hot water to prevent further damage.

If you spot a stain on your clothing, you might be able to get it out if it's recent. Stains that have been set in for a long time are nearly impossible to remove, so be sure to use your good judgment. Is the stain somewhere noticeable? If not, then you may want to snatch that item up before it’s gone!

What's My Size?!

Buying an item that was made before the 1980s can have tricky sizing. A general rule of thumb is to double your current size, so if you’re a 6 in today’s sizing, you would be a size 12 in vintage sizing. But generally, sizing of the past does not correlate with today.

If you know your bust, waist, and hip measurements, you can always bring a measuring tape to measure the clothes, but the best thing you can do is try the item on. If an item is oversized, it can always be taken in, and if you’re not a master seamstress, make friends with your local tailor!

Storing Your Precious New Finds

For vintage items, you want to do your best to preserve its beauty. To do this, always keep these items in a dark and cool place. Most cotton items can be hung and wrapped in muslin. For very special items, wrap them in white acid-free tissue and muslin and put them in well-ventilated boxes. Be sure to include moth balls!

(Photos courtesy of Flickr.com, CatsLikeUs.com, and Adore-Vintage.blogspot.com)

And of course, don’t forget to show off your new items! Lookin’ good!

xoxo

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Party with LuLu*s and Swap.com: A Night of Fashion and Fun!

Posted by: Stephanie Gaito

June
15
2011

Great news for all of our Bay Area LuLu*s girls! We are partnering up with The Swapaholics for a night of fun & free fashion in San Francisco at the beautiful Madrone Studios.

Bring a bag full of all those like-new and gently worn clothes, shoes, accessories & jewelry just taking up space in your closet & swap them in for a new bag full of finds from fellow fashion-obsessed ladies in the Bay Area — all for just the cost of admission!

You can even find some hidden LuLu*s treasures throughout the swap! We are providing over 200 pieces of new clothing, shoes, and accessories just for you to find! Set in a beautiful location, with snacks and drinks, this should be an amazing night of fun and fashion. If you're a fashion blogger or writer, join us for our pre-swap mixer from 6 to 7:30 pm -- everyone swaps at 8 pm SHARP!

And that's not all! Submit a photo of yourself styling any item from the swap event by visiting this site and be entered to win a $100 shopping spree to Lulus.com! You can also win by posting your photos, "squee!" moments, fun finds & other updates throughout the event to Twitter using the hashtag #SwapLulus to @Lulusdotcom & @TheSwapaholics! I hope to see you all there!!

Save 25% on your ticket price by using the coupon code SWAPLULUS at checkout!

The Details

When: Thursday, June 23, 2011 @ 6:00 PM
Where: Madrone Studios, 1417 15th St., San Francisco, CA
Admission: $20.00

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Vintage Spotlight: A Retro Kind of Summer

Posted by: Stephanie Gaito

May
11
2011

With vintage inspired designs so hot for this spring and summer I thought it would be nice to examine some of the original designs and appreciate some of our vintage selections! With 60's mod dresses, 70's prints, ponchos and more, LuLu*s has you covered for your Summer of Love!

This perfect 60's Pendleton Camel Shift Dress is a classic sixties dress and the color will go great with anything. Lately I have loved seeing cool neutrals paired with electric brights and this is the perfect shift to start with!

This summer you will find me in dresses similiar to the Bali-High Boho Dress, shown above. Pretty paisley print and perfect puff sleeves make this a go-to choice when the temperature heats up!

For the transistion from spring to summer reach for the Gilligan's Sassy Sister sweater to stay warm. I love the sienna color and the v-neck collar! So easy to pair with denim!

For cool summer nights throw the Boho Aztec Fringe Poncho in your bag and hit the road! Perfect with cut-off denim shorts and moccasins; you will get tons of wear out of this vintage poncho!

What vintage will you be wearing this summer?

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Head West with Hot Summer Vintage!

Posted by: Sienna Orlando

June
25
2010

Lasso up these grest new vintage finds! Lulu*s take on Summer Western Wear!

Cool Cowgirls!

Accessorize!! Check out this beautiful old-timey purse, and hip bolo tie!

Vivid Native-American Prints at their best!

Style LuLu*s Makeup Artist's Wedding Video!

Posted by: LuLu*s !

December
3
2009

The Story:
Our makeup artist, Nyala, is getting married on June 6th! She and her fiance, Omar, will be shooting a music video to show at the wedding. They will be filming it in New York on December 12th at Times Square, Rockefeller Center, ice skating, and other locations. The song that will be playing is "I'd Rather Be With You" by Joshua Radin. The videographer, Alex, from Whiterose Production is a driven technical creative master at his work. Check out his style and work here.

How to Enter:
-Choose 2 LuLu*s outfits for Nyala to wear in the video. This will include clothes, accessories, jewelry, and shoes.
-Become a fan on our Kaboodle.com page.
-Put your outfits on a style board on Kaboodle. (You can also edit the items in a collage yourself, on Photobucket, etc.)
-Leave a comment on this blog post, or our Facebook or Twitter page with a link to your styleboard or collage.

Prize:
$100 Gift Card
Your styles will be shown in the video!

Deadline:
Entries must be received by midnight PST on Tuesday Dec 8th.

Notes:
-Some stats about Nyala: 5'3, 100lbs, size 8 shoes
-Make the outfits warm, since it will be filmed in December

Good luck!