Fresh Finds...

...will be on hiatus while we cook up a delicious new venture for Listopad shop. Be sure to keep your tuner on this station...

Fresh Finds - Mini Style

There is something really simple, precious, and timeless about this necklace. I pretty much pick it up and stare at it every other hour at Mercedes Bien...

40's Metal Heart and Bell necklace, Mercedes Bien, perfect for VD (that's "valentine's day")

Fresh Finds

Fresh Finds is back for 2009! This weekend, Mercedes Bien Vintage store will be open Saturday-Monday for your last-minute Inaugural and party dresses and accessories, along with our usual treasure trove of goods...

"Mur Elen" chunky all wool kimono-sleeved cardigan, Women's, M or free size, Listopad

Silk Cropped jacket with beautiful oversized buttons, Women's, M, Listopad

Rockin' tweed high-waisted skirt with wide leather band, Women's, S/M, Listopad

Alfani Classic Italian Leather Loafers w/tassel detail, Men's, Sz 9, Listopad

Fresh Finds - Artist Edition

Friends, since we like you, we are proud and excited to provide a sneak peek for our Art Party tomorrow at Napolean Bistro 6-9PM! These are just a few of the special Artist Collabo pieces we are featuring, lovingly hand-stamped by our local aesthetic hero, Montmarte, on our hand-picked vintage pieces. Come check them out along with other fine vintage wares, hand-stamped holiday cards by Renee, all while shaking the cold away with the mighty fine DJ Jerome Baker III. We will have refreshments and complimentary Sofia champers for those who hustle:-) For those who lag, don't worry, there will be 1/2 price happy hour specials aplenty. Hope to see you all there!

Fresh Finds

We are busily preparing for our Napolean event, but wanted to share these fun clogs with you -- they are BOOT CLOGS! And they are roomy enough for any pant leg. Available at Listopad at Mercedes Bien.

Supple Brown Leather Boot Clogs, Women's 12 or Men's 10.5, Listopad

Fresh Finds

Freshen up your cold days with flashes of bold color and patterns! Here are our newest in-store offerings from Mercedes Bien Vintage and Listopad's pop-up shop!

Cozy Native Print Union-made 3/4 length Skirt (great for layering!), Women's, M/L, Listopad Petite + Pretty Red Silk Dress, Women's, XS, Listopad Mod Patchwork Leather Pumps, Women's, 6/7, Listopad Double-knit Marimekko-styled Mod Dress, Women's, S/M, Mercedes Bien
Soft and Sophisticated "Lucchese" Cowboy Boots (dark brown goes with everything), Women's, 7.5, Mercedes Bien
March in Style with a Vintage German Soldier Hat , Medium, Listopad
Well-Crafted Lumberjack, Men's, M/L, Mercedes Bien

Fresh Finds

Problems overcast and rainy weather cause - slippery shoes and awful lighting for photos. I tried to take a photo of this adorable and versatile vintage tan knit St. Johns dress with pockets from Mercedes' collection but failed miserably. Hopefully, I will be able to photograph it for next week's post. Also worth mentioning - Mercedes has added a new jewelry case of lovely vintage goodies for your holiday gift-giving consideraciones...

Audrey "Inaugural Party-Worthy" slim black dress w/bow, Women's, XS, Listopad

Japan "Floating World" Tapestry Handbag, Women's, Listopad, SOLD

Fresh Finds

This week finds me travelin' so I am neglecting the Mercedes Bien portion of "Fresh Finds."

In the vintage queen's store this week, though, you can find these Listopad Fresh Finds and many more:

Red satin-bowed wool overcoat, Women's, M/L, Listopad

(This one reminds me of Michelle O and her cute daughters - yup they are already way up high in our style stratosphere).

Fitted Striped Handknit Dress, Women's, XS, Listopad

"Osbourne" modern Neige Warrior Hat, Unisex, Medium, Listopad

Sleek Tan "Cobbies", Women's, 7.5, Listopad

Fresh Finds

We have many cool weather treasures rolling in during the weekends to come at Mercedes Bien!

Lovely grey wool lined dress w/pockets, Women's, S/M, Listopad, SOLD Perfect felt pillbox hat, Women's, Mercedes BienEmpire-waist lined camel coat, Women's, S/M, Listopad
Leather + Linen Etienne Aigner oxfords, Women's, 6.5, Listopad
Carroll Travel perfect travel companion/tote, Listopad
St Croix grandpa shawl cardigan with sueded detail, Men's, M/L, Mercedes Bien, SOLD

Fresh Finds

Every Thursday, we will highlight new items and our picks from the Listopad collection and Mercedes Bien's always amazing selection, available Saturdays and Sundays at the Mercedes Bien store in Adams Morgan. We hope to make it easier to find lasting items to update your everyday look and spruce up your Fall & Winter wardrobes. Notice to all you men out there, Mercedes has a substantial men's collection that you should definitely check out! And remember, these are one-of-a-kind hand-picked items so we can't guarantee that they will be around for long!

Red flannel shearling vest, Men's, S/M, Listopad

Dip-dyed Ombre Wool Zip-up Cardigan, Men's, Medium, Mercedes Bien

One fine Military-style Jacket w/great pockets!, Men's, 44/M, Listopad

Lovely 50's Jack Feit NY jacket w/matching light grey top, Women's, S/M, Mercedes Bien"Just clunky enough" military/granny boots, Women's, 8.5, Listopad, SOLD

Cute and practical 70s crinkle patent burnt orange hobo bag, Women's, Mercedes Bien