Archive for the ‘Outpost Outfitted’ Category

Outpost Outfitted – Pendleton Scarf

Wednesday, October 19th, 2011

Just when you thought you had wrapped yourself in all the Pendleton Portland wools we had to offer, think again! This just in – blankets, coats and SCARVES. Scarves that can disguise themselves as belted vests or wraps or whatever other delicious variation you can create. Right on time, a wide variety of new Heroine Chic jewelry has also arrived and it is equally drool-worthy, also with a touch of the west.

Pendleton Harding Scarf Gold – $140 (Also in black and grey)

Vintage Leather Belt – $40

Axis of Evelyn 70s Black Dress – $68

Heroine Chic Shell Spike Necklace – $80

70s Creme Clutch – $55

Pendleton Harding Blanket – $365

Outpost Outfitted: Fall Ammo

Wednesday, October 12th, 2011

It’s October, the leaves are turning, and the weather is currently gorgeous in Chicago. But we know that means at any given moment Mother Nature will flip the switch to full blown fall with a chill in the air. Here’s how you prepare: put on your best autumnal 70′s maxi dress, grab your leather jacket, stuff some oh-so-cozy angora mittens in you bag, and fill your “Feather Lite” jug with some hot apple cider and rum.  Yep, you’re ready for fall now.

Axis of Evelyn 70′s Quilted Print Maxi  Dress – $95

Axis of Evelyn Suede Jacket – $135

Three Drop Porcelain Necklace – $175

Small Porcelain Outline Necklace – $65

70′s Levis Sack – $50

Winter Session coin purse – $15

Helene Schiller Sweater Mittens (100% Angora Wool) – $60

Feather Lite Jug- $28

Southwest Woven Rug – $375

Antler Plaque – $45

Stop by the shop to prepare yourself for fall.

Outpost Outfitted: Simply Silver & Cream

Wednesday, September 28th, 2011

When I saw this vintage sweater from Axis of Evelyn, I knew it had to be featured. Incidentally, the same thing happened when I laid eyes on this glorious silver dress from frei designs.  Pleating details, meet cozy textures. Glorious cream color, meet crazy versatile sash belt. Imagine that belt wrapped around the sweater?! It’s like the frosting to the vintage fabric cupcake.   A delicious mix of cool-toned old and new from the Post 27 fashion ladies.

Axis of Evelyn Nool Boude Cream Sweater – $160

frei Vintage Dress  - $300

50′s Floral  Bag – $60

70′s Handmade Necklace – $90

Glean Design Felt Dot Brooch – $34

Stop by the shop to say hi and try on the frei collection, Axis of Evelyn selections, and more this weekend at Design Harvest!

 

Outpost Outfitted: Pendleton Portland

Wednesday, September 21st, 2011

Two parts frei plus one part brand-spankin-new Pendleton Portland Collection, 2 shakes of vintage, and a splash of local jewelry designers equals too much to choose from for just one look! Oh yes, the Pendleton Portland Collection is here and it is gorgeous. That wool shift on the left is just the beginning:  there’s wool blazers with removable shearling collars, unisex sweaters, cozy wool pants, jacquard skirts, and more. Pendleton Woolen Mills, a century-old company in the Pacific Northwest that began by making blankets for Native Americans, has teamed up with Portland designers to create the Portland Collection.  The pieces were inspired by the Pendleton archives of prints and fabrics, and are all made in the USA. Vintage aesthetic with a modern touch? The line feels right at home in Post 27.  We couldn’t resist bringing you another version of frei’s Circle Skirt and Square Tank that we showed you here, which is now engulfed in the silk tencel of the Super Nomad Wrap (on right.) We currently have only one left in the shop!

On Left:

Pendleton Portland Collection Black Jacquard Shift Dress – $295

Wood Bead Necklace – $50

Vintage Leather Belt – $40

Cities in Dust Dagger Cuffs – $60/each

Vintage Purple Leather Bag – $45

On Right:

frei Super Nomad Wrap – $315

frei Square Tank Vintage Silk – $165

frei Double Circle Skirt Brown – $250

Shades of Grey Pulse Necklace – $50

Vintage Leather Belt – $40

Glean Design Earrings – $40

Vintage Girls Necktie as sash – $12

 

Outpost Outfitted: Jetsetting Carry-on

Wednesday, September 14th, 2011

Cabin fever. Travel bug. Jetsetting.  Call it what you will, the Post 27 crew has been taking some trips as of late, which inspired us to bring you this delightful vintage suitcase bursting with pieces from the frei fall collection, the latest Axis of Evelyn gems, and some of our other favorites that we wouldn’t leave home without.  Start with a great pair of pants, a classic trench, a statement necklace. Add some reading material, interesting prints, basic accessories and GO. Whether your jaunt is international, cross-country, or down the street, you’ll look damn good!

Clockwise from top:

Light Blue Small Suitcase – $45

Beaded Strand Necklace – $120

frei vintage floral top – $220

$70′s Leather Clutch – $50

Eat Shop Chicago – $14.95 (Also available for San Francisco, Los Angeles, and New York)

African Print Jumper w/scarf – $95

Stripe pant – $65

frei pencil pant charcoal tencil  - $400

Edwardian purse – $95

Wheat Trench – $135

Leather belt – $42

Stop in the shop to add one of these pieces to your carry-on.

Outpost Outfitted: Leather Season

Wednesday, September 7th, 2011

Oh, hello Fall, is that you?  Yes, yes it is and we are bringing the wine, navy, and chocolate hues in leather, silk, and woven textures. Classic basics are combined with killer details: have you seen the lucite handle on that bag? And don’t get me started on the deceivingly threadlike chain paired with the pyrite and aluminum necklace creation from Glean Design. Leather season is definitely here, and we are so ready.

frei Silk de Chine Blouse in Navy – $165

Axis of Evelyn Alaia Leather Skirt – $265

Donna Karen Rust Belt – $80

Rotating Chain Necklace - $58

Glean Design Pyrite & Aluminum Necklace – $64

Brown Lucite Purse – $165

Gold Bovano Plate Sets – $50

Stop by the shop to try all these lovelies on, toast to frei on September 8, and check out all of the new pieces from Glean Design.

 

Outpost Outfitted: Wine Inspired

Wednesday, August 31st, 2011

Annie is here! Her workshop is set up in the northeast corner of the store and some of the frei fall line is on the floor, including this gorgeous tank made of vintage silk. Stop in the store to see the sheer back and the fabulously full Double Circle skirt. The subtle wine colors in the frei pieces pair perfectly with this vintage leather jacket from the Axis of Evelyn collection and the handwoven vintage clutch. Now you just have to choose to read or capture the world in 3D with that stereo camera.

frei Square Tank Vintage Silk – $165

frei Double Circle Skirt Brown – $250

Axis of Evelyn Wine Leather Jacket – $148

Chain & Charm Necklace – $58

Handmade Woven Clutch – $175

Stereo Graphic Camera – $40

German Copper Tray – $25

Fossils – $15/each

 

 

Outpost Outfitted: Summer Isn’t Over

Wednesday, August 24th, 2011

Despite all the talk of fall, summer isn’t over quite yet. Naturally we are swooning over this aptly named “fairy tale” dress fresh in the shop from Evelyn. It’s clearly out of dream, which is why we paired it with this tiny vintage beaded coin purse and crystal drop earrings from Heroine Chic.  Rough it up a bit with our brand new hand-turned wood bangles by Robert Jeffries. Stack them up on both arms, twirl, and let that gauzy layer flow around you in our dwindling days of summer breeze.

Axis of Evelyn Fairy Tale Dress – $125

Robert Jeffries Wood Bangle – $65 each

Heroine Chic Crystal Drop Earrings – $80

Beaded Coin Purse – $48

Tarnished Tray – $40

Green Teapot – $28

Unison Harbor Graphite Throw (far left) – $80

Outpost Outfitted: Frei Sneak Peek

Wednesday, August 17th, 2011

Annie Novotny is in the process of setting up shop in Post 27! We told you it would happen and it’s almost here. Starting next week, Annie’s line, frei, will be available exclusively at Post 27, and she will be working on her creations right in our front window. Eeek! Until then, we thought you’d like a tiny taste of frei with this delicious silk crepe de chine blouse in garnet. You’ll have to stop by the store to see the corozo nut button detail up the back. We’re not even set up yet, but the whole crew was jumping to combine the vintage with Annie’s new pieces. I think the mix of these shorts (yes, that’s a built in belt and we have one other pair with more greens!), necklace, and wood handbag, all vintage finds from Angela’s New England travels, are proof that our newest comrade will fit right in.

frei Silk Crepe de Chine Blouse – $130

Vintage Striped Short – $45

Chinese Purse – $55

Brass + Wood Beaded Necklace $45

Aluminum Multi-color Glass Set – $28

Faceted Rocks by Kindling (small) – $16/ea

Matted Marble Paper – $11/ea

Look for Annie and frei next week and keep that September 8 celebration on your calendar!

Outpost Outfitted: Presidential Gold

Wednesday, August 10th, 2011

Inspired by gold busts of presidents past, this dress is fit for a first lady, or any lady really. The collar, the buttons, and the fabric, with its ever-so-slight sheen, are exquisite. Pop on a pair of cameo buttons from Busy Beaver and Shades of Grey mixed earrings for a bit of whimsy, and add the vintage Whiting and Davis clutch to kick it up a notch. That turquoise and green damask-style hat box is just waiting to store your past and future treasures.

Axis of Evelyn 50′s Brown Button Down Dress – $190

Whiting & Davis Clutch – $65

Shades of Grey Earrings - $40

Lincoln & Washington Busts – $14/each

Vintage Hat Box – $35

Busy Beaver Cameo Buttons – $5/pair

Stop in the shop to check out more from Axis of Evelyn and see the other busts available.