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  • We Are Still Wearing What Women Wore At The MLK Jr. March circa 1968

    Happy MLK Day!

    Let me start with with a quick history lesson…
    Martin Luther King Jr. was a minister and civil rights activist who played an intricate role in creating social change through nonviolent practices. His leadership started in 1955 and ended in 1968 when he was tragically murdered in Birmingham, AL. One of his most notable practices was The March in Washington on August 28, 1963. Where it was reported that the attendance was anywhere from 200,000 to 300,000 people. Although women had to fight for their right to be on the speaking platform, I mean this was during the 60s, they showed up in droves to participate in the march. Which had me thinking, what kind of styles were the women rocking while they were fighting for human equality?

    The style from the mid-50s through the 60s ranged from clean & perfectly matched to trashy & bold. It was like Jackie-O decided to get rid of those modest suit sets to wear a mini and thigh high boots. Some of the styles we consider trend-setters today are some of the same pieces women were wearing back in the 60s while carrying a fist up or a with a sign that read, “We are all equal.”   As a matter of fact, you are probably wearing one right now. Take at the style then and how we are styling it now…

    Flares (or bell-bottoms) 

    suede rust trousers with sheer bodysuit
    Sade A. Spence | 📸 – Hamilton Wolfe

    Turtlenecks

    Bold Prints &  Culottes 

    Mini Skirts 

    All Wrapped Up Leather Skirt $19.99

    Bold Colors

    BLB Bodysuit | Skirt | Accessories

    The Babydoll Dress 

    Capes

    BLB Cape Blazer

    Historical events and fashion both have the classics that we will always celebrate.  Maybe history and fashion is related more than I thought.  Which is your favorite style from this era?

    (p.s. you can shop all of the current styles at http://www.bluelabelsboutique.com.)

    Stay Fearless 💋

  • The REWIND

    Happy Monday!  Hopefully, your week is off to a great start!  But if you need a pick me up, remember; “The best thing you can do is get good at being YOU”

    Now on to the rewind!  Check out the best and worse of what we shared on the @bluelabelsboutique IG feed last week, in no particular order.

    HUE Mural Festival Houston

    blue labels boutique at houston mural vendor event

    On Saturday, BLB hit the road and went to Houston to set up a pop up shop at the Houston Mural Festival.  And let me tell you, if it could go wrong…it did!  Our brand new canopy was missing pieces, only 1 of 3 clothing racks wanted to work, our folding table wouldn’t fit in the car, and did I mention that it was 90 degrees outside?  Nevertheless, we set up shop with 1 rack and turned a clothing box into a table.  We took turns holding the Blue Labels Boutique banner since we no longer had a table to hang it from.  Plus, it was good for blocking out the sun. 😓  Through all of this, the show must go on.  We had a great time at the event.  Thanks to everyone who came out to shop with us!

    Omaha Show Cancellation

    picture of show flyer in omaha, ne

    Last week, I was excited to announce that BLB was scheduled to have a runway show at the Mid-America Center in Council Bluffs, IA on October 22nd.  Unfortunately, I received notification on the day that we were about to hit the road (Thursday) that the show had been cancelled.  Initially, I was so disappointed because months of planning and strategizing seemed to have gone to waste.  But that feeling quickly went away, we have to keep it moving!

    BLB was featured on Economy Of Style

    economy of style

    We were honored that St. Louis based blogger, Psyche Southwell, included our Velvet Wraparound Choker in a post on her blog, Economy of Style.

    Laura Gmeinder was featured on Fearless Woman

    laura-gmeinderphotoLaura Gmeinder was featured on Fearless Woman Fridays.  Wanna know what it’s like to leave a comfy job of 14 years to pursue your passion?  Then, you might want to hear her story.

    BLB was featured on Sade A.Spence

    sade spence in suede flares

    New York based blogger, Sade A Spence, fell in love with our Don’t Rust Me Flares.  Check out what she says about the 70s vibe.  You will get to know a bit more about Sade coming soon.

    As you can see, there were some highs and lows.  Follow us @bluelabelsboutique to keep up with all things fearless in fashion.  Comment below with your ig!