A Bit Of History Plus A Mystery

February 20, 2014

November 11, 2011

Made February 7 of this year at Vintage Soirée, this image stirred a memory of the Revolution 11 opening party. Looking back one year to a warmer climate found the topmost portrait from Paris On Ponce. The lower two being candid are not the result of collaboration. Could all three be of the same lady and her companion?

On North Highland: Revolution 11

dress: Kiyomi
espadrilles: Lilly Pulitzer
Both are from the amazing Revolution 11 collection of vintage clothing and housewares, which will be a trunk show this afternoon in Virginia-Highland at the former Aurora Coffee shop.

Spring Color In Midtown

Modern Mercantile & Trade

Fans of Midtown's much missed Revolution 11, rejoice, for
Modern Mercantile & Trade is now open at 3096 Roswell Road, three doors down from The Buckhead Theatre, where you will find vintage clothing and housewares worthy of the future.

Melting Colors

Inspired by this damp season, he imagined these colorful finds melting in the rain. The shirt and tie were found in a Pensacola charity shop run by the Church On Wheels. Atlanta's Revolution 11 was the source of his scarf and bag. A Chamblee market stall yielded the red beret. Trousers and shoes are souvenirs of visits to the Asheville Urban Outfitters and TOMS in New York.

In Midtown: His Own Designs

Find original works by Oberema Afriyie in Revolution 11.

In Midtown: Vintage Harmonies

dress: Kathryn Conover, 1980s
shoes: Salvatore Ferragamo, 1980s
bag and Bakelite bangles: 1960s
Revolution 11

Peachtree Street Stroll, Part II

On Howell Mill: Tables Turned

Inviting a photographer to appear on this blog resulted in a portrait of me when I encountered Carolyn Carr on the West Side. Paying a complement and hearing the same in return brightened my day. Her puffy sleeves are the work of Chan Lu and came from Ann Mashburn. Sam Edelman wedges of the same hue complete the look. My Charvet shirt was found in Revolution 11, the Onyx belt, Stefan's and the seersucker shorts were thrifted.
L.L. Bean's iconic boat tote is an old friend.

Happy Mother's Day

vintage goodness from Revolution 11

blouse: Joan Leslie
skirt: Leslie
shoes: Unlisted

dress: Neiman Marcus
shoes: trumpettetoo

On Peachtree Street: Birthday Boots

dress: Vertigo
boots: vintage

Pops Of Red: Midtown

vintage blazer and scarf: Revolution 11
romper: Neiman Marcus
boots: fab'rik
vintage sunglasses: Timeless Framework Optical

At Revolution 11: Berema Afriyie

From daring, original designs to ensuring that your Revolution 11 vintage finds fit, Berema Afriyie does it all.

Vintage Midtown

Need some old school loveliness for the holidays? Revolution 11 has your number.

In Midtown: A Designer And His Jacket

Newly arrived from Maryland, Oberema Afriyie aims to put his mark upon Atlanta fashion. Please visit Atlanta Street Fashion's sister blog, Atlanta Bicycle Chic, to see how he rolls.

Save The Date: Tomorrow

Holidays on Peachtree kicks-off at 5pm on December 1, with open houses in Metropolis and 999. Retailers and pop-ups welcome all with wines and cheeses selected by Empire State South. Shopping locally was never so much fun as it will be this season in Midtown.

At Revolution 11

coat: Missoni for Target


scarf: souvenir of Egypt


dress: Lip Service
paintings: Victoria Moore

Finding a penny and dime while paying for my train ticket to the Midtown MARTA proved ominous. Revolution 11 has captured the zeitgeist by seamlessly blending vintage clothing and housewares into a contemporary lifestyle. Please follow this link to more images from their opening party.

Save The Date: 11-11-11

"Eleven is a transformative number," says Nova Schukowsky Hudson. "After the birth of my daughter, Wilder Alice, I began to see beauty in everyday things." Joining her in a mission to "give the past a presence" is Hillary Floyd Quinlan. Together the ladies have curated a remarkable vintage collection and tomorrow evening invite you to their grand opening of Revolution Eleven.

In Midtown: Vintage And Heirloom

dress: Pamela Martin from Revolution 11

sash: made from grandfather's necktie

shoes: Aldo

In Midtown: A Timeless Pattern

dress: vintage Leslie Fay from Revolution 11