The Elvis phenomenon was one we all either remember or at least heard about. Today, October 21, in 1957 Elvis Presley opened with his hit Jailhouse Rock.

This song has been stuck in my head all week since my boyfriend caught Bobby Brown on Behind the Music.  It’s been a constant alternation between Cool it Now and Empire State of Mind.  Come on, have a flashback with me for a moment…

The Queen of Pop is taking over the world again. Madonna’s world tour is beaking all kinds of box office numbers. The show has four distinct themes, Pimp, Old School, Gypsy and Rave and you know the Material Girl is being decked out in what will surely become one of the most coveted wardrobes to hit the stage in a decade with designs by Givenchy and Stella McCartney.

If you are one of those lucky people who will be spending the rest of there summer in Europe somewhere, and luck up on some Madonna tickets get your Vintage Blue Rockford Peach t-shirt  and represent Madonna’s team from the movie ” A League of Their Own”

For those of you who aren’t Vintage Blue’s Myspace friend yet- make it happen now and get information on exclusive specials like this FREE “The Future is in the Past Mashup CD by Grand Larceny” with purchase of the All American Rebel tee.  Grand Larceny is an amazing producer based out of Boston- make sure you check out his site.  Grand Larceny blends tunes from the 40’s, 50’s, and 60’s with current beats to make this 20 track Vintage Blue-Inspired Mashup CD.  Three of our favorite songs can be heard on Vintage Blue’s Myspace Page.

The VB Mash Up CD comes in a 100% recycled cardboard sleeve by Resleeve.  

Photo Credit - Hannan Saleh

Natalie Walker, Philadelphia based singer and songwriter drops her sophomore album “With You” in stores now. Natalie recently had her album release party at Johnny Brenda’s in Northern Liberties. This stylish songstress, whose sound has been compared to the likes of Portishead mixed with Bjork did not disappoint that night, as she rocked the crowd sporting the fashionable Vintage Blue tee “There’s No Crying In Baseball”  

Urban Angel, here remarkable solo debut has garnered her much due attention like her write up in Vogue Magazine. The album’s first single, “No One Else,” was featured on the popular HBO series Entourage while the Thievery Corporation remix of its second single, “Quicksand,” appeared in a trailer for the film Marie Antoinette. 

Natalie’s recent album “With You” is truly a beautiful work of art. One listen will have you in a soulful, seductive, hypnotic groove that will leave you wanting for more. Congrats on the new album and thanks for strutting the runway at our recent Vintage Blue launch party at McFadden’s at The Ball Park.

http://www.natalie-walker.com/

I got the opportunity to attend the VH1 Hip Hop Honors Award Show in NYC. In Rachel Zoe’s words I “Shut It Down” in the original floor length polo Vintage Blue dress I rocked to the award show. The dress attracted so much attention, even Six Feet Under star Freddy Rodríguez commented ” This has to be one of the most comfortable sexiest dresses I have ever seen!” To find out when this dress will be available please register to our mailing list on our website to get all the lastest news about our product. The show was bananas, it honored some of the greatest MC’s in the game including Slick Rick.

Now in our world the night can never end on a normal note, we decided to have a late night snack at one of my favorite restaurants in New York, Cafeteria. They have the best mac n cheese and berry mojitos I have ever had. I’m not sure if you have noticed by now, but I love good food and a great cocktail..lol As we were enjoying our food “Guess Who’s Coming To Dinner”

Let’s Just Say “Crack is Wack” “Say No To Drugs”
Till The Next Adventure
Liza

After our successful launch party we headed south to our nations capital to see Mos Def perform at the Kennedy Center. The show was amazing and his rendition of the Star Spangled Banner Remixed with the Go-Go Classic “Sardines, Hey and Pork and Beans” left audience members speechless.

We ended the night in tears as Dave Chappelle, Mos Def and Set Free kept everyone laughing the night away as we devoured the best crab cakes I have ever had in my life at dinner and I know that was not because of the several glasses of wine I consumed that night…LOL

Thanks for an unforgettable night;(Mos, Dave, Undrcrwn Crew, Ana, Djafa, Tecora and Set Free)
As Dave would Say Prazer B*#tches!!!!
Liza

Don’t miss our launch party on September 19th and McFadden’s Ballpark at the Phillie’s Stadium! The event is from 9pm-2am.
In celebration of the our online launch, a small shop will be set up inside the bar. The shop will include the eco-friendly line of tees and totes, where customers can get an exclusive 15% discount for making an online purchase at the affair. A free Vintage Blue Mash Up CD will be included with purchase, with custom blends from the past and present, produced by Grand Larceny.

The giving doesn’t stop there. We will be handing out complimentary eco-friendly gift bags provided by Fabulous Stationary filled with goodies, such as Primitive Natural Lipstick, and gift certificates from various local companies. Attendees will also be lucky enough to scoop up free natural makeup products from Sephora, located on Chestnut Street. Raffles will also take place, offering gifts, such as $150 to Closet Fever, $100 to City Fitness, a gift basket provided by Mew Gallery, gift certificates from Honey’s, and more. Proceeds will be donated to The Achieving Independence Center in Philadelphia.

The company’s tagline, The Future is in the Past, will give attendees at the September 19th party a head spin with the mix of displays of vintage suitcases, baseball bats, and balls as girls serve popcorn from old fashioned concession trays, styled with flaunting retro hairstyles, all while sporting Vintage Blue attire. Partygoers will enjoy complimentary beverages, drink specials, a “Nickel and Dime Menu” of baseball snacks such as Cracker Jacks, mini hotdogs, and pretzels, as a tribute to the 40’s and 50’s.

If chatter among peers isn’t entertainment enough, vintage board games will adorn tables to pass the night away and a sneak preview fashion show of the entire collection will grace the stage by the end of the night, with makeup provided by Sephora. To keep the event eco-friendly, The Recycling Alliance of Philadelphia has teamed up with Vintage Blue to keep all the bottles and cans from ending up in landfills.

We hope to see you all out there!

Vintage Blue is officially launching our e-commerce website with a big bash at McFadden’s Ballpark on September 19th. Save the Date and make sure you come out for a very special night with lots of surprises and goodies! More info to come!

Vintage Blue is a vintage-inspired apparel line drawing inspiration from the 40’s and 50’s with a contemporary twist fusing old with new. The line has acquired the license from The All American Girls Professional Baseball League (AAGPBL) featured in the movie A League of their Own with Geena Davis, Tom Hanks, Madonna, and Rosie O’Donnel.

Bringing 1940 to 2007- Vintage Blue designs are tailored for the trend-setting woman whose main interests and passions are sports, music, and fashion. The line will offer everything from vintage soft tees with distressed graphics from the 40’s and 50’s, as well as an abundance of tops, skirts, dresses, sweatsuits, and signature pieces like the stylish floor-length polo dress.