Red Velvet cake pops, vintage and vintage inspired clothing, super cute location, great pin-up, 50's and rockabilly looks, did I say RED VELVET CAKE POPS!? My visit to red velvet boutique last week took me to an era in time where fashion was bright and girly and every dress had a petticoat of course! Photos By: Yen Studios
Upon arriving to this super cute vintage boutique, Rupert and I were greeted by Vera, who is not only one of Red Velvet's vintage stylists, but she plays in a local Memphis band, the Side Street Steppers who perform vintage music from the golden age of American Gramophone recording (think 20s, 30s,40s), and everything from Classic Blues to Western Swing to Dixieland Jazz to Hillbilly and pretty much looks like she stepped out of the 1940s most days.
(Vera and I)
If you don't have a clue where to start when it comes to vintage apparel, no worries. Vera walked through the shop with me and began styling my vintage wardrobe.
(Choosing vintage styles)
I was a bit nervous on the fit of the clothing as I am 5 months pregnant and my bump is definitely protruding, but vera explained that a lot of the styles bell above the waist and not to worry, vintage works for a woman of any size.
(Shopping with a bump)
Vera's Vintage Style Tips
1. Petticoats make everything prettier!
They add an extra pop of color at the hem of your skirt and they really create that bombshell figure with the super exaggerated A line skirt shape. This makes the waist look smaller and exaggerates your hip shape in a really wonderful way.
(Vera Styling The Pink Flamingo)
2. Mix vintage and vintage inspired.
With your outfits, we paired vintage-inspired, retro dresses with true vintage accessories (handbags and jewelry).
(Mixed Vintage and Vintage Inspired Accessories)
3. Hats are fabulous!
We've got a variety of vintage and new hat styles: floppy sunhats, cloches, and pillbox styles. Hats are a super easy way to put a retro spin on any outfit. Time was when ladies wouldn't leave the house without one!
(Vintage Inspired Hat)
(Vintage - PsychoBilly Style)
My time at Red Velvet Vintage was an excellent experience! Each time I have visited I could't leave without a pair of their AWESOME sunglasses! Eryka, Red Velvet Vintage owner, has donated a couple of accessories, one of which is a pair of their FABULOUS SUNGLASSES! Want to win this adorable duo? Click here to learn how!
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Winner will be announced June 30th
Eryka's Inspiration for Red Velvet Vintage:
Vintage clothing has
long since been a love of mine that started way before I ever knew what the
word "vintage" meant. My earliest memories relate back to the
summers I spent at my grandparents' house where I vividly remember being fascinated
with watching my nana get dressed for church on Sundays, usually wearing one of
her hand-made dresses and always accessorizing with fancy earrings and
necklaces. She was always so perfectly put together from head to toe. I loved playing in her jewelry box and wearing
her heels ever so clumsily around the house, and I always felt so pretty. She was one of the most elegant women I
have ever known, and I owe much of my love for fashion to her.
Red Velvet Vintage is
named in honor of my nana’s signature cake.
It is a dress shop that specializes in vintage clothing and accessories
from the 40’s,50’s & 60’s: a time when being a lady meant dressing like
one. It is a boutique that reminds women
to embrace their femininity, and harness it to build better self-confidence
through better clothing choices. Red
Velvet Vintage is dedicated to bringing glamour and sophistication back into our
daily wardrobe, and its main mission is to have each women leave the store
feeling prettier than when she came in. And
of course, a boutique named Red Velvet wouldn’t be complete without the cake
itself. Quite simply put, it is a shop where you can get
your clothing and sweet tooth fix all in one stop!
Location was vital to me
in choosing the perfect spot for my new boutique. With all the energy surrounding South Main, I
felt it was a prime opportunity to open up shop.
Main Street is the core of our city, and with the ever-increasing number
of people relocating to downtown and the abundance of tourists traveling to
Memphis to get a glimpse into our city’s deep historical roots, the need for
new downtown businesses has never been greater.
Red Velvet Vintage has made its home at 509 South Main St. So hop on the trolley, and come and see us!
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