MEI VINTAGE BLOG

Image via Fall is here and red is the official color of Fall ! As always, there are lots of new fall trends. While we love most of them, the one we’re most excited about is the color explosion of red! Straight from the runways to the streets, we’re seeing it spread like wildfire (no pun intended). From scarlet and candy apple to crimson and maroon, it’s definitely the hue to be seen in this season. Yes, red, in all its unapologetically bright, bold glory. Of course the color is nothing new within the realms of the fashion world, but this year we’re seeing it unlike we ever have before. We’re seeing more of it, and we’re seeing it go monochromatic. Daring? Indeed. Flattering? Surprisingly much so. While head to toe red is definitely in, you can certainly rock this new trend through more simple and subtle ways. So don’t shy away from it just because you prefer a more minimal palette. While there are certainly more approachable colors (all black, all day), red is quite versat...

Summer has officially ended, and the sunny weather in California is starting to cool off!  A sure sign when summer has come to an end is when I start layering clothes and gravitate my shopping purchases toward sweaters and autumn color palettes.  I'm starting to gear up for my fall purchases and I am in love with Heidi Merrick's Fall 2012 collection !  She's a California clothing designer and her Fall line was inspired by a popular 80's surfing picture of Shaun Tomson wearing  a board short and a yellow wetsuit vest.  Her fall collection is very clean, soft with poppy colors! I find her collection to be very wearable and great for layering (perfect for California weather)!  The Jeffery's coat and vegan leather skinny pants are on my wishlist and they go perfectly with our Allie Hobo ! Our Allie combines soft woven leather with 100% hemp underlay and adorned with antique brass studs throughout.  It's the perfect everyday bag that will take you from fall...