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Jun 18 2013

Fashion

So Fryed!

I admire businesses that have persevered over the years and one of my all-time favorites is The Frye Company. It was founded by John A. Frye in 1863 and is the oldest continuously operated shoe company in the United Sates.

They provided soldiers and pilots with boots during WWII and they have stayed true to their craftsmanship and design. The Frye Harness boot (pictured above in 3 colors) is one of the oldest designs in the line and they are still manufacturing it today.

The Accessories Council Excellence Awards (ACE) will host their 17th annual gala and honor those in the accessory industry that have made great strides and a positive impact to the consumer. Frye will be honored with the first ever “Legacy Award”. Wow!!! What an inspiration! The company is celebrating their 150th anniversary in business.

This is so encouraging to me as the owner of Roadkill Ranch & Boutique, because this year marks our 20 year anniversary. I hope I can leave a legacy like Frye someday. For now, I’m going to keep on keeping on. And, to add a little pep to my step today, I’ve pulled out my favorite pair of Frye boots. (Pictured above.)

Follow your dreams!

Tagged 20 year anniversary, Accessory council, ACE Awards, boots, boutique, craftsmanship, downtown Fullerton, fashion, fashion blogger, footwear, Frye boots, Frye Company, independent blogger, indie, Julie Rasmussen, Roadkill Girl, Roadkill Ranch, Roadkill Ranch & Boutique, style, stylist, wardrobe

Jun 17 2013

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Lovely Bones

I’ve been seeing an influx of dinosaur bones and other skeletal images in the fashion industry lately. The first thing to catch my eye last year was this gold dinosaur necklace by Tatty Devine. I thought it was amazing! Then I brought in a few “bone” images on T-shirts and tanks and the customers really dug them. (Pun intended, but I’m also still half asleep, so have a little mercy on me.) The flamingo pic is a post we did on Instagram a few weeks ago from the boutique.

Anyway, Louis Vuitton just released this dinosaur sketch of what their windows will look like for fall. Woot! I’m so excited because we have more Jurassic-inspired items on order for Roadkill Ranch and, our featured artist for October (Matt Brady) makes handmade jewelry from the bones of (real) tiny animals. It’s creepy-cool! But we love it!

Join us on Instagram under Roadkill_ranch or Facebook under Roadkill Ranch for more pics and up-to-the-minute style and event info.

Have a great week and keep those bones strong!

Tagged Art Walk, bone necklace, bones, boutique, boutique owner, creepy, dinosaur fashion, downtown Fullerton, fashion blogger, independent blogger, indie, jewelry, Julie Rasmussen, Louis Vuitton, pin-up clothing, retro-inspired, Roadkill Girl, Roadkill Ranch, Roadkill Ranch & Boutique, Rockabilly clothing, sit-com, style, stylist, Tatty Devine, unique, wardrobe, writer

Jun 14 2013

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Play Me

Here’s my “Freaky Friday Fashion” pic of the week. The piano dress. Perfect for performing those sultry, jazz songs that usually end with a sexy woman spread on top of a black, Baby Grand piano desperately trying to seduce the audience with her lyrics. Now you can add variety to the show (The Gong Show) with this dress, instead of laying on the piano, have the pianist lay on you while you’re singing. It will be a good change up and a definite crowd pleaser (if it was still 1976 and you were dating Chuck Barris).

“GONG!”

The Gong Show was one of the best forms of entertainment on TV when I was growing up. Even Oingo Boingo appeared. I’ve attached a Gong Show snippet for your viewing pleasure from the ’70s with Oingo Boingo. It’s hilarious!

T.G.I.F.

Photo courtesy of: funckr.com

Tagged Chuck Barris, crazy fashion, downtown Fullerton, fashion, fashion blogger, freaky friday fashion, independent blogger, indie, Julie Rasmussen, Oingo Boingo, pin-up clothing, play me, red piano dress, retro-inspired, Roadkill Girl, Roadkill Ranch, Rockabilly clothing, stylist, The Gong Show, wardrobe, zany

Jun 12 2013

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Hello Lover

Sarah Jessica Parker is in the midst of designing and launching her own shoe line called SJP. The former “Sex and the City” star played the character Carrie Bradshaw who was a writer and a fashion whore. She coined the phrase “Hello Lover” every time she saw an amazing fashion piece, mostly referring to stilettos and pumps. Her character persona once bragged in an episode that she owned over $40,00 in shoes alone.

It’s no surprise that Sarah Jessica Parker would eventually pair her love for fashion and her creative mind to form a shoe collection. She has teamed up with Manolo Blahnik CEO George Malkemus to create shoes, small handbags and a few trench coats. The collection, “SJP” will be sold exclusively at Nordstrom in early 2014.

Talk about a fantasy life becoming a reality. I guess “happily-ever- afters” really do exist.

Photo credit: Nordstrom and Getty Images

Tagged Carrie Bradshaw, downtown Fullerton, fashion, fashion blogger, George Malkenus, hello lover, independent blogger, indie, Julie Rasmussen, Manolo Blahnik, Nordstrom, pin-up clothing, Roadkill Girl, Roadkill Ranch, Rockabilly clothing, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sex and the City, shoes, shopping, SJP, style, stylist, wardrobe

Jun 11 2013

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Ring Leader

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When in doubt, wear some rings! The latest accessory craze (aside from the turban and decorative phone cases), is an above the knuckle band. Pair it with your ostentatious cocktail rings for a dramatic look or wear alone for a dainty and sweet vibe.

It’s a fresh look and a quick way to update your outfit. Just make sure to have a nice manicure if you’re going to sport the trend. (You don’t want to draw attention to your half-peeled nails.)

With that being said, ring me up!!!

PS Check the boutique next week for more shiny objects.

Tagged accessories, boutique, cocktail rings, downtown Fullerton, fashion blogger, hipster, independent blogger, indie, Julie Rasmussen, knuckle rings, OCFA, pin-up clothing, retro-inspired, ring trend, Roadkill Girl, Roadkill Ranch, Rockabilly clothing, style, stylist, wardrobe

Jun 10 2013

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Sailor Jerry

Sailor Jerry Original Spiced Navy Rum

Norman Keith Collins (AKA Sailor Jerry) was a prominent American tattoo artist widely known for tattooing sailors. He learned how to tattoo from a guy named “Big Mike” who taught him the hand-pricking method. Later he learned how to use a tattoo machine from another guy known as Tatts Thomas.

He was based in Honolulu most of his career and would tattoo the enlisted men that came a shore during WWII. Most of the men went on shore leave with one purpose in mind, to get “Stewed, Screwed and Tattooed.”

Jerry inked hundreds of men with his new style of American folk art; tattoos that mixed traditional elements of continental icons with the shading and artistic process of Japanese tattoo masters. His style evokes war stories and heartache, but it’s the craft and detail of his work that has made “Sailor Jerry” one of the most popular and influential artists of our time.

His style lives on today and continuing his legacy is the Sailor Jerry clothing line and signature Sailor Jerry bottled rum. (Jerry and his friends would take spices from different islands to mix in the rum for a better drink.)

I am so excited that Roadkill Ranch & Boutique will be the exclusive Sailor Jerry clothing and accessory destination in downtown Fullerton. It’s a perfect fit (and they think so too) and to celebrate, we’re having a big party on June 22nd. I hope if you’re in the area you will stop by and see the collection, meet some cool peeps and have a sip of Sailor Jerry rum from the “Rum Ambassador”.

The above pics (except the one of Sailor Jerry in action) were taken a few days ago at my store, we’re getting ready to launch!

Happy Monday!

Tagged anchor, Big Mike, downtown Fullerton, exclusive, fashion, fashion blogger, Hawaii, independent blogger, indie, Julie Rasmussen, launch, OC, photo shoot, pin-up clothing, refuse to sink, retro-inspired, Roadkill Girl, Roadkill Ranch, Roadkill Ranch & Boutique, Rockabilly, Rockabilly clothing, rum, Sailor Jerry, Sailor Jerry clothing, screwed and tattooed, service men, stewed, style, stylist, tattoo, Tatts Thomas, wardrobe, World War II

Jun 07 2013

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Here’s my “Freaky Friday Fashion” pic of the week.

Scenario:

She couldn’t find anything in her closet to wear so she went outside and grabbed the American flag from the pole on the garage and turned it into a wrap. Then, she proceeded to the back yard and grabbed some pool floats to accessorize the look. Such a life saver! (Sorry, I couldn’t help it.)

Perfect! Now she can go out in public and be confident. Oh, and don’t bother wearing shoes or brushing your hair for this look. It completes the disheveled, patriotic, panicky style she’s clearly trying to achieve.

T.G.I.F.

Tagged American fashion, American flag, downtown Fullerton, fashion, fashion blogger, flag, float, freaky friday fashion, independent blogger, indie, Julie Rasmussen, life save., pin-up clothing, pool, Roadkill boutique, Roadkill Girl, Roadkill Ranch, Rockabilly clothing, style, stylist, wardrobe

Jun 06 2013

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Cat Scan

Karl Lagerfeld , the head designer and creative director for the fashion house Chanel, recently told reporters that he has fallen in love. With his cat!

The Siamese feline named Choupette has captured Karl’s heart and he spares no cost in pampering her.

“She is like a kept woman. She has a strong personality. She has lunch and dinner with me on the table, with her own food. She doesn’t touch my food. She doesn’t want to eat on the floor. She sleeps under a pillow and she even knows how to use an iPad. She has two personal maids, for both night and day. She is beyond spoiled.” Said Lagerfeld.

The kitty also has a full-time scribe whose job is to watch her every move and document it in a diary. From what she ate to how she behaved, and whether she was tired or not; Karl wants to know everything the cat does when he’s not there. ”I would marry her if I could.” Claims Karl.

Choupette Lagerfeld even has her own Twitter account @ChoupettesDiary.

Her bio reads:

I’m a famous beauty who refuses to eat on the floor & my maids pamper my every need. I am Choupette Lagerfeld and I am a spoiled pussy.

What’s next? Long walks on the beach? A 10 karat diamond ring? I love you Karl, but you’ve definitely given new meaning to the term “pussy whipped.”

Photos courtesy of Karl Lagerfeld

Tagged boutique, Chanel, Choupette, downtown Fullerton, fashion, fashion blogger, feline, indie, indie blogger, Julie Rasmussen, Karl Lagerfeld, Karl's cat, pin-up clothing, pussy whipped, retro-inpsired, Roadkill Girl, Roadkill Ranch, Rockabilly clothing, spoiled cat, style, stylist, wardrobe

Jun 05 2013

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Turban Time

It’s been a while sine we’ve seen the turban in a fashionable sense. In the 1960′s it was so glamorous and chic to wrap a dramatic turban-like scarf on your head. Hollywood glamorized it and the fashion industry embraced it.

I met with one of my accessory vendors yesterday and she was raving about the turban trend. She even had pre-made polyester turbans (like the one Kourtney Kardashian is wearing above) for sale.

We’ve seen a glimpse of runway shows for the past year with turbans, but now they are finally hitting the stores and the streets. I bought a ton of scarves and head wraps for the boutique, but passed on the pre-made turbans for now (only because our customers are super-duper creative and would rather twist, tie and make their own version of the head piece). I may bring the pre-made items in as it gets closer to fall; velvet and wool turbans are predicted for the future (but honestly look more like a little cloches and caps).

Look for lots of head wraps, giant bows, big scarves with added brooches, flowers and appliqués. It’s going to be a fun and fashionable summer, so give new life to your tired scarves and glam it up a bit. Plus, it’s the perfect solution for a bad hair day!

That’s a wrap!

Tagged 1960's fashion, boutique, cloche, downtown Fullerton, fashion, fashion blogger, fashion buyer, hats, head wraps, Hollywood, independent blogger, indie, Julie Rasmussen, Kourtney Kardashian, pin-up clothing, retro, Roadkill Girl, Roadkill Ranch, Rockabilly clothing, shopping, shopping in Fullerton, Sophia Loren, street style, style, stylist, trends, turban, Vogue, wardrobe

Jun 04 2013

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Ice Cream Crazy

I love it when people think my ideas are crazy and then someone super- f**king-awesome like Karl Lagerfeld does something in the same vein! I’ve been on an ice cream kick for a while and my creative team and I transformed the boutique into a parlor-like feel with ice cream cone sculptures and sherbet hues.

I had shared my window ideas with a few people before I went forward and they rolled their eyes like I was a lunatic and gave me a negative vibe (which is why I tend to keep my visions to myself). I’ve learned to go with my gut! And, I’m so glad I did on this.

Oh! Wow! Look! Karl Lagerfeld made ice cream shoes for the brand Melissa. (Does happy dance.) He must have been on an ice cream kick too.

I’m sure the “Debby-Downers” are all having brain freezes right now. As for me, I’m having two scoops of confidence sprinkled with dreams.

PS I love my team!!!

Tagged awesome windows, boutique, downtown Fullerton, fashion, fashion blogger, ice cream, independent blogger, indie, Julie Rasmussen, Karl Lagerfeld, Melissa, pin-up clothing, Roadkill Girl, Roadkill Ranch, Rockabilly clothing, shopping, style, stylist, visual merchandising, wardrobe, window displays

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