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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 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 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

Jun 03 2013

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Put a Bow On It

Kate Spade’s fall collection is colorful, wonderful and full of bows. For the past few years the phrase, “Put a bird on it!”, has made its way into everyday conversations about home décor and clothing designs. There’s even a popular youtube video (from the Portlandia show episode 2) where Bryce Shivers and Lisa Eversman visit a stale boutique and give it new life by adding birds to everything. It’s hilarious and has a over a million views. (Of course I’ve attached it for your viewing pleasure, it’s a must see.)

Although avian images will never die, Kate Spade’s new ad campaign has coined the phrase, “Put a bow on it!” Her designs are vibrant and cheerful with a tailored, ’80s vibe. Color blocking is huge and so are the bows she’s added to everything.

So for fall, be bright, be bold and be beautiful. And don’t forget to put a bow on it!

Tagged boutique, bright, color blocking, creative, designer, downtown Fullerton, fall fashion, fashion, fashion blogger, independent blogger, indie, indie fashion, Julie Rasmussen, Kate Spade, OC, pin-up clothing, put a bird on it, put a bow on it, Roadkill Girl, Roadkill Ranch, Rockabilly clothing, runway 2013, shopping, style, stylist, wardrobe

May 31 2013

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So Tired!

Here’s my “Freaky Friday Fashion” pic for the week and my new motto for the rest of the year, “Don’t tread on me!”

The Goodyear Dunlop Company actually commissioned designer Carl Elkins along with photography studio Mierswa Kluska to create a powerful photographic series expressing the key characteristics of the Goodyear brand. The company is known for producing strong, robust tires that can withstand the most adverse driving conditions. This amazing art collaboration was creatively done by transforming tires into fashionable suits of armor.

So when the rubber meets the road, make sure it’s Goodyear! Hey, that’s a pretty good tag line, considering I’m still half asleep.

Oh, and what about Goodyear’s Blimp? How come the Blimp isn’t getting any fashion attention? Is it too big? Too curvy? Not fit for the runways? Alright, I’m going back to bed now.

T.G.I.F.

Tagged blimp, boutique, Carl Elkins, curvy, fashion blogger, freaky friday fashion, Fullerton, Goodyear blimp, independent blogger, indie, Julie Rasmussen, Mierswa Kluska, pinup clothing, Roadkill Girl, Roadkill Ranch, Rockabilly clothing, rubber, runway, shopping, sit-com, style, stylist, The Goodyear Dunlop Company, tire, tire fashion, tire photo shoot, tires, TV, wardrobe

May 23 2013

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Shadow Shows

I love good old fashioned fun! When I saw these shadow cards being offered from our vendor Spitfire Girl, I immediately bought them for the store. It’s so fun to make animal and monster shadows on your wall and reminds me of when I was growing up. I had a great childhood and I was lucky to be blessed with a best friend who lived right next door. Despite the fact that both of our parents were divorced and it was tough times for everyone, April and I stuck together and helped each other get through life.

We created our own happiness. We had big dreams and big ideas and nothing would stop us! We were planning on moving to New York, because if we could make it there, we could make it anywhere! We took dance class with Steven Peck at The Fox Theater in Fullerton, (It’s ironic how my boutique is just down the street from the Fox today.) and dreamt of starring on Broadway. It kept us creative.

I remember when April would spend the night, we would stay up all night giggling. My mom would yell from her bedroom, “Get to sleep girls!” But we couldn’t help but crank call people (back then there was no caller ID), make up funny stories, and create shadow shows on the walls.

April recently sent me this video of the Pilobolus Dance Theater called “Shadow Land”. It’s a musical theater production about a young girl who moves to New York to find her dreams and it’s all done with shadows. I got chills when I saw this, it’s absolutely amazing. And it just goes to show you that good old fashioned fun is inspiring and can foster the imaginations of everyone.

I hope you love this video as much as I do. And keep your dreams alive!!!

Tagged Atomic April's Glam Radio, big ideas, boutique, broadway, dream, fashion, fashion blogger, fun, independent blogger, indie, Julie Rasmussen, New York, Pilobolus Dance Theater, pin-up clothing, Roadkill Girl, Roadkill Ranch, Rockabilly clothing, shadow cards, shadow shows, shopping, Spitfire Girl, star, Steven Peck, style, stylist, The Fox Theater, think big, wardrobe, writer

May 21 2013

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Hey Sunshine!

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Designer sunglasses are always so sleek and sexy, but this season it’s all about the embellishments. Back in the late ’80s my BF Simone made me these button sunglasses when I got promoted to a Nordstrom Accessory buyer. They’re so special to me, I’ve kept them stored in my “secret” treasure box for years.

After seeing all of the designer shades that are on the market this season, I remembered Simone’s masterpiece, so I pulled them out to compare. The first picture is Prada, the second picture is Dolce & Gabbana, and the third picture is my original couture design by Simone. I think I like mine the best. Way to go Simone for being 20 years ahead of the trend. (That’s probably why she’s still an amazing fashion industry guru!) And now I don’t have to pay an arm and a leg for a pair of textured shades, I’ll be sporting my very own. (After I find the missing button.)

Eye Love You!

Tagged boutique, designer, DIY, Dolce & Gabbana, downtown Fullerton, fashion, fashion blogger, fashion guru, independent blogger, indie, Julie Rasmussen, Nordstrom, Nordstrom accessory buyer, OOTD, pin-up clothing, Prada, Roadkill Girl, Roadkill Ranch, Rockabilly clothing, shades, shopping, style, stylist, sunglasses, wardrobe

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