Lotus Vintage Blog: April 2014

Model Off Duty - Toni

Meet one of the faces of Lotus Vintage, Toni Mennella. Toni has been a Lotus model for two years now and is a favorite amongst many of our shoppers!

As a 20-year-old Fashion Merchandising major at FIT her love for fashion goes beyond just modeling as she hopes to become a stylist someday in the near future.

She may be one of our gorgeous models, but Toni is overall a down to Earth girl’s girl!

Get to know her in our little Q&A session below!

What are some activities you enjoy outside of work and school?
I love hanging out with my friends, shopping, and going to the beach.

Who are some of your favorite fashion icons?
I really love Nicole Richie’s boho-chic style and Lauren Conrad’s feminine style.

If you could live in any decade which one would it be and why?
I would pick the 1920’s. I really love the glamorous and elegant fashion during that time.

Where do you love to shop?
Some of my favorite stores are Urban Outfitters, H&M and Cotton On.

Who are some of your favorite musicians?
I listen to all different types of music, but right now on my iPod I have a lot of Gavin DeGraw. I also love Demi Lovato.

How would you describe your personal style?
My style really depends on my mood that day, but for the most part I would say that I have a very girly style. My go-to is definitely a cute sun dress. I LOVE florals, my friends make fun of me all the time saying it's all I have in my wardrobe.

What's your guilty pleasure movie?
Probably The Notebook or Crazy Stupid Love.

Guilty pleasure meal?
Definitely a huge plate of chicken parmesan!

Where would you like to travel?

I would love to go to Greece, it just looks so beautiful!

3 Ways to Bring in Spring!

Spring is finally here and with it comes the time for change. What better way to do that than by giving yourself some extra care?

We like to jump into spring by doing these yoga poses. They're a great way to wake your body up and they're good for you- inside and out.

Cobra Pose:

After months of hunkering down in front of the fire (or heater), this pose is a wonderful way to open up your heart center, as well as lengthen your abdominal muscles and extend the spine. Cobra focuses on your kidneys, which help clean and purify your blood.

Full Wheel:

This is a great backbend that extends your body, cleans out your liver and opens up for your heart for some spring loving!

Staying healthy is about balance, both exercising and eating well. But veggies and fruit can lose their appeal once in a while. When an apple a day isn't cutting it, juicing can be another way to get your daily dosage in a delicious way! If you haven't heard of Love Grace- the gourmet raw juice company that's all about health and good living, you should definitely give them a try! They all have kinds of flavors. Here are some of our favorites:

Purify:

When you want to start that new workout, this juice is perfect for getting rid of toxins, brightening your skin and keeping your body hydrated.

Ginger Bomb Elixir and Beauty Elixir:

To keep yourself motivated, try the Ginger Bomb Elixir. Its antibacterial and antiviral properties will keep you tough for the days spring decides to throw you for a loop- snow again?!

For a fresh look, try the Beauty Elixir. With plenty of fruit, aloe and nettle, this one is great for a fresh face.

Now that you're starting to get into shape, it's time to look good too! Dust off those cute wedges and sandals. If it seems like lately your shoes have become a messy confusing pile, here's a few fun ways to organize them.

Make your shoes art by storing them on shelves and urban chic boxes, like these:

Rise above the clutter with a shoe ladder. Use an old wooden ladder like the ones you might find at flea markets or even an Ikea ladder shelf:

Get outside and enjoy that sunshine!

xoxo

Girl Crush Wednesday: Natalie Bergman

Natalie Bergman is one half of the psychedelic reggae-inspired band Wild Belle. Her and her brother Elliot released their debut album Isles in 2012 to rave reviews. With over a million views on their video for "Keep You" it's hard not to believe that this duo is going to be around for awhile.

The band has catchy and fun tunes, but really great style too! The gorgeous Natalie Bergman has been rocking the boho-chic look throughout various videos and live performances and we can't help but notice. Whether she's wearing a funky maxi dress, exotic animal prints or a pair of wide-leg pants and a loose white blouse she's always turning heads by creating her own unique modern version of a 70s bohemian style. Here are some of our favorite looks!

You can catch Wild Belle this year at Hangout Festival in Alabama or Governors Ball in New York. Click below to watch "Another Girl" and see more of Natalie's outfits!

Go Blooming Crazy!

Spring is finally here! Both our webstore and Etsy shop have TONS of flirty florals perfect for the season. Here's some of our favorites...and a little video preview too!

Dusty Rose Maxi Dress

Peach Blossom Mini Dress

Ditzy Floral Romper

Pink Rose Mini Dress

Blue Rose Pleated Caftan

Burgundy Daisy Tunic

Grunge Floral Jumpsuit

Hawaiian Floral Maxi Skirt

Cabbage Rose Sun Dress

Floral Festival Top

Psychedelic Palazzo Pants

Bell Sleeve Crop Top

Tiered Floral Party Dress

Pastel Two Piece

Grunge Floral Mini Dress

SHOP ALL SPRING FLORALS

My So Called Life 90s Fashion

The 90s will forever have a place in our hearts, just like one of our favorite shows...My So Called Life. It was when we first fell in love with Jared Leto, we wanted to be Rayanne’s best friend and Angela’s deep high school thoughts made us feel like someone finally understood us! From plaid shirts to Doc Martens, Converse, crocheted vests and baby doll dresses, this show truly embodied our inner teenage angst.

Here's our favorite So Called Life inspired looks