We had so much fun throwing together this little show for the Ultimate Magazine and Metropolis Creative event last week at District! Check out the video, below!

We also had the chance to meet Sophia of Phosphene–one of our fave style blogs!–and visit with the lovely Cassie Knight, who’s article about the show can be found on My Secret Boston!

Most of the looks from the show can be found in our online store–and if you don’t see the piece you’re coveting, it’s probably coming soon!

Thanks to everyone who came out for this show on very short notice! And to those that couldn’t make it, we PROMISE to do more fashion events in the very near future! Stay tuned…

{ Images courtesy of Erik Garcia and Ultimate Magazine }

Calico is super-excited to be presenting a little collection of spring/summer vintage at District next Wednesday! (Thanks to Ultimate Magazine and Metropolis Creative

for the last minute invite!)

Tapas/Cocktails @6pm
Calico Presentation @8pm
No cover.

District
180 Lincoln St
Boston, MA 02111
(617) 426-0180‎

Hope to see you there!

Coming up this Saturday are two VERY exciting events at Calico’s two very awesome locations!

First, we’re sponsoring CRAFT-O-RAMA in downtown New Bedford! This outdoor artists’ market and mini music-fest happens in Wing’s Court, right near our headquarters, at Union and Purchase Streets. Shop the BEST of area crafters, artisans, designers, farmers, and more! Listen to a great all-day-long line-up of bands presented by our friends at NBrock! (For band line-up and more info, click here.)

Also this Saturday, is Rock n’ Roll Yardsale and Westminster Street Sidewalk Sale, happening at our Heir outpost in downcity Providence. In addition to all the usual rad vinyl and vintage dealers, crafters and designers, The Rock n’ Roll Yardsale also teamed up with all the Westminster Street shops to offer an awesome sidewalk sale! Come score some sweet deals at Calico and Heir! And, as always, The Rock n’ Roll Yardsale will also be providing a fabulous line-up of bands! (For more info, click here.)

You should definitely check out one–or both–of these super-fun and FREE events this Saturday! Hope to see you there!

Join us during April’s AHA! Night for a MINI SPA at Calico!

> Dermalogica skin care consultation with esthetician, Samantha Linhares

> Minx mani demo with the area’s ONLY certified Minx specialist, Sarah Varley

> Plus, stop by and sign up for our e-mail newsletter and you’ll be entered to win a FREE Minx mani, and a $100 gift card to Calico and Illustrious Day Spa! (Already a subscriber? Never fear! Bring a friend to sign up, and you’ll BOTH be entered to win!)

Save the date for a night of springtime pampering at Calico!

Thursday, April 8th, 6-9pm
173 Union St
Downtown New Bedford, MA

RSVP & share with friends on Facebook!

If you need further info or have any questions, please contact elissa@shopcalico.com or call 508.999.4147.

Hey Everyone!

Sorry the blog has been so quiet over the past week! We’ve been crazy-busy here at Calico, preparing for the e-shop launch, our spring  lookbook photoshoot, tomorrow night’s SHOP n’ SWAP–and, of course, shlepping tons of fresh vintage merch to Providence for our grand opening!

We celebrated the launch of our new “micro-boutique” at Heir last Saturday night, and it was amazing! Thanks so much to all our friends and fans that came out to party with us and support our collab! It’s still a work in progress, and we’re really excited about what’s to come!

Frenz

Miss Corey Grayhorse with some dapper gents

Cute kids!

My lady friends from Savoy Truffle

Heir proprietor, Tyler, with hubby, Mark

Tyler & me.

Stay tuned to the blog, because we have some exciting news coming up this weekend–including our ACTUAL OFFICIAL webshop launch date, behind-the-scenes peeks at this Sunday’s spring photoshoot, and tons more!

It’s BAAAACK!

Calico’s first SHOP n’ SWAP last fall was so popular, we just had to bring it back for spring!

Its easy–and FREE–to participate! Just bring your gently-used clothing, shoes, and accessories* to trade with other thrifty fashionista’s! This is a great opportunity to clean out your closet AND get a fabulous, free wardrobe revamp!

And while you’re at it, shop Calico at 10% off and score the perfect vintage gem to spice up your spring wardrobe!

THE DEETS

> *Cute, good-condition items ONLY – think QUALITY over quantity! (No ratty old gym clothes, please!) And be sure to include your pre-loved accessories like scarves, belts, bags, jewelry, hats, etc!

> Drop off your goods Mon-Sat between 12 & 5 the week of the swap. This will give us plenty of time to sort everyone’s stash for maximum swap-ability!

> All left-over items will be donated to a local charity.

If you need further info or have any questions, please contact elissa@shopcalico.com or call 508.999.4147.

Saturday, March 27, 6-10pm
173 Union St
Downtown New Bedford, MA

RSVP & share with friends on Facebook!

And be sure to stick around for LIVE MUSIC right next door at The GreenBean, presented by Calico and our friends at NBrock!

> This is a Machine
> Ancient Master
> Zach Gallagher
> Carl Simmons

7PM.

Check out NBrock.net for details!

Calico is thrilled to announce our grand-opening with Heir in downcity Providence!

Calico’s new 275 square foot “micro-boutique” is located within Heir’s prominent new location at 231 Westminster Street. Expect our usual carefully-curated vintage selection–perfectly broken-in leather boots and bags, show-stopping party dresses, flirty skirts, and insane accessories–along with Heir’s fine antiques, spectacular furniture, and covetable objets d’art!

We hope you can join us next Saturday, 5-11pm, for our gala launch party! The whole block will be open late to celebrate Westminster’s newest additions–Heir/Calico and Queen of Hearts!

For more info on our new downcity neighborhood, please visit shopdowncity.com!

Visit Calico during February’s AHA! Night for a trunk show with Providence-based stationary designer, Heather Toupin–just in time for Valentine’s Day!

> Browse Heather’s hand-printed valentines, cards, stationary, and MORE…
> Sample–and SHOP–delish sweets & savory treats from Savoy Truffle catering
> Check out Calico’s FAB gift selection for the perfect Valentine’s Day surprise!
> PSST! BOYS, DON’T BE SHY! We’ll help you find something she’ll LOVE!
> We even offer complimentary gift-wrapping!

Thursday, February 11, 6-10pm
173 Union St
Downtown New Bedford, MA

Please RSVP to elissa@shopcalico.com or via Facebook!

This past Thursday was downtown New Bedford’s monthly AHA! Night, and Calico hosted a trunk show for our in-house accessories designer (and my BFF), Cody Nowell.

Cody’s line, please+thankyou, has experienced many incarnations and concentrations: She has created a series of clutches from her own handwoven textiles, hand-printed and embroidered a small collection of lingerie, and fashioned one-off hair pieces and “hatlets” incorporating vintage wool, feathers, and lace.

Her obsession du jour? Gorgeous, statement-making necklaces made of reclaimed vintage.

Cody with please+thankyou set-up.

Some new please+thankyou pieces.

Each please+thankyou piece is completely one-of-a-kind, individually-assembled from hand-picked vintage materials. These necklaces are sturdily constructed and backed in soft, recycled vintage hat felt–so they won’t irritate the skin or snag your clothes!

I love to wear these necklaces with a totally casual jeans and tee look, but they’re also perfect paired with a favorite little black dress for a fancy night on the town!

Calico: Friends & Associates.

I just HAD to weasel this one, after the event was over! LOVES IT!

I also made a little video of Cody working on some of her designs. This is my first video-editing project in a loooong time, and it was lots of fun to make! Enjoy!

To inquire about any of the pieces you see here or to receive more info about please+thankyou, custom orders, or bridal accessories, contact cody@shopcalico.com.

Look for more of please+thankyou when Calico’s webshop launches this spring! Til then, you can follow @please_thankyou on Twitter–and be sure to follow @shopcalico, too, for TONS of behind-the-scenes peeks at in-process please+thankyou, freshly-scored vintage goods–and MORE!

xoxo,
Elissa

> Meet & greet with Calico’s in-house accessories designer, Cody Nowell
> Preview the please+thankyou spring collection and save 10% on current pieces
> Shop Calico’s MASSIVE vintage sale at 50% off
> Enjoy delish cocktails & hor d’ouevres on the house
> Check out MORE free AHA! Night festivities in dNB

Thursday, January 14, 6-9pm
173 Union St
Downtown New Bedford, MA

Please RSVP to elissa@shopcalico.com or via Facebook!