leave the wine glass out & drink a toast to never.

all jewelry by Verameat

Holy Cow! The block party was a total blast- the biggest event we have ever had! It could not have happened without all the rad folks who came out to lend a hand, get involved & hang out! Etoile Boutique, Covert Skate Shop, Beta Retail Gallery and the whole Milk District would like to thank Bold Hype, Alchemy, Sportstown, Drop Shop, Aaron and his delicious vegan hotdogs, Corey the beer wench, OURLANDO: Locally Made, Lance Turner, Emily Rankin, Rip n Dip, The Future on Films in Space, Vinyl Richies Wiggly World, Florida’s Dying Records, Rusted Chain Bike Co-Op, Andrew Spear, DJ Kittybat, SoS and DaVinci, Courtney M., Vitamin Water, Red Bull and a billion more amazing and generous people without whom this event would have been no fun at all! Thank you.

There are about a million more (Thanks, Lance!) so check out our myspace to see them all!

www.myspace.com/etoileboutique

Much love to everyone involved!

Do you have a special someone who deserves some Valentine love? A friend who is nursing a broken heart? Do you need the perfect thing to get you outta the doghouse? Does your special someone have a thing for Vintage Bike ads, Birds, Whales, Flowers, Dia De Los Muertos, and just super-rad one-of-a-kind stuff? *check my myspace for more! www.myspace.com/etoileboutique

Ok, so Flower has been hounding me to write more everyday-type things in this blog, so I am going to make an attempt, although I am not sure  how interesting my everyday thoughts are, unless you get reallllllly excited about buying cat litter and digging through lots of yuk vintage to get to the gems…well, ok, that actually does get me excited (the vintage, not the litter)!

Yes, those are in fact TMNT *Im. Leather!* Gloves.  I am kicking myself big time for not buying them, but I found an insane amount of gorgeous 1970’s luggage and hat boxes, so…ya know…sometime you have to prioritize.

Anyways, the point is- I have a boatload of new stuff in the shop right now and I am really going to make an effort to update you all on this blog, as well as the myspace.  I update myspace way more than this blog and I am gonna try to even that out…

Let me know what you think! I am also planning to do “sneak peeks” for my blog people, where you will get a chance to reserve certain pieces before they hit the racks… so if you want the heads up before anyone else, holler at me! I am compiling a “sneak peek” email list now!

The New location (2424 1/2 E Robinson St. Orlando) is amazing and I have been getting more and more vendors every day, and meeting a ton of rad new people! Thanks for the support guys!  I get new items in EVERY DAY! So stop by, and see what our community is making!

Some new items in now:

Hi Everybody!

I hope everyone is having a great summer! I will be glad to see the heat (and RAIN) go for a while, but I have a feeling I’m gonna miss the hot lazy days of summer! But it’s not over yet! Who am I kidding, we have summer until November!  We have had a great month, including an absolutely amazing trip to Portland, Fun Backyard (or back lot) BBQ’s, Art Show, and coming soon: A FASHION/CRAFT/MUSIC/ART EVENT! NEXT WEEK!!

But patience, darlings- First, lemme tell you about all the new and amazing thing we have at Etoile Boutique right now! As we speak!

 

New Reconstructed Vintage and Handmade Dresses from A Rare Bird! That’s me! My fashion show is next Sat the 13^th!

New Handmade Dresses from MILENA! Gorgeous!

New Men’s Vintage! Mesh Tanks! Members Only Jackets! Ridiculous Tees!

New Ladies Vintage from Ex Post Facto, KVintage, IF YOU NASTY and Stella’s Suitcase!

New Mens’ Tees from Slow January by Chris Sapone!

IPOD and IPHONE Knit Cozy’s from Mary L.!

MOPE DESIGNS Handmade Jewelry and Boxes!

Jewelry from Cherry Runway! Hamburgers! Astronauts! Hot Air Balloons! Cameras!

New Jewelry from Verameat!

DALAT by Flower Ta- New Dresses! Amazing!

Vintage Christian Dior Zip Up Hoodies and Summer Button Ups!

New Belts, Ties and Accessories!

Handmade Books!

And so much more! Check our myspace for selected pics of some of the new items!

www.myspace.com/etoileboutique

 

And now, the super exciting

A RARE BIRD & POSTLAPSARIA Fashion/Art/Music/Craft Event!

Hair and Makeup for A Rare Bird by Alchemy Salon!

Thank You ALCHEMY! You guys are the best!

 

Fashion Show-Vendors-Food-Music-Live Bands-Local Artists-Photobooth-Men’s and Women’s Vintage Clothing Swap-Dance Performance-and more!

 

Graciously Sponsored by PABST BLUE RIBBON, VITAMIN WATER, ALCHEMY, ETOILE BOUTIQUE, COVERT, BETA, BLACK BEAN DELI and BOLD HYPE

 

 

At SAY IT LOUD Gallery (Big Orange Building on Mills and Lk Highland)

The fun starts at 7pm! Get there early and bring your fun vintage to swap!

 

Here’s the scoop:

I am going to be showing a small selection of my late summer/fall looks from A Rare Bird (ararebirddesigns.com)in a collaborative fashion show and event on September 13th at Say It Loud. The other designer showing runway looks is Keiko from Postlapsaria.com, who is just amazing! 

 

We are going feature the fashion show, but also have selected vendors, artists and designers show their work in the space as well.  There will be food and drinks, as well as a fun “photobooth” for people to use.  We will also be displaying several new looks from DALAT by Flower Ta, as well as photography from Libia Tse , crafts and goodies from Miriam Ruckert and Jen Mak, and more surprises in store!  Possible performances from The Future of Films in Space and the Center for Contemporary Dance! We are also planning a big Men’s & Women’s Vintage Clothing Swap- everyone can bring cute vintage they no longer wear and everyone can swap! 

 

Look for our interview about our show in the Orlando Sentinel the 4^th or the 11th!

 

Features:

Handmade Fashion from A Rare Bird and Postlapsaria

Photography by Libia Tse

Designs from DALAT by Flower Ta

 

Entertainment:

DJs Kittybat and Furoche

Performance and visuals by The Future of Films in Space(tent.)

Super fun photobooth

Mens and Womens Clothing Swap! Leftovers donated to charity!

Rad Raffle with insane-o prizes!

 

Vendors:

Miriam R, Jen Mak and the Milk District Shops: Etoile Boutique, Covert and Beta

 

Assorted Deliciousness:

Black Bean Deli

Pastries and Hors d’ Oeuvres

Cupcakes! Keiko’s Bday is the next day!

PBR mmmm in a can!

Vitamin Water

Crazy Boozed Up Punch(es)!

 

BOYS & GIRLS: Don’t forget to bring your piles of cute CLEAN vintage to swap!

I know you have stuff in your closet that you don’t wear…and I bet its cute!

Any leftovers after the swap with be donated to charity! Don’t have anything? That’s ok- we are willing to share! CLOTHING SWAY HAPPENS BEFORE THE FASHION SHOW! DON’T FORGET!

 

I hope you all will come! We have been working really hard to make this event really fun! Here’s a tip- get a raffle ticket when you get there! The prizes we have in store are INSANE.

Suggested Donation= $5 J

 

Come see me! More details will finalize in the coming days! Any questions? Call me at Etoile Boutique (407) 895-6363!

 

See you soon!

Love,

Katie

Etoile Boutique

A Rare Bird Designs

    

SATURDAY!!!
DO NOT MISS THE SICK SICK SICK SALES AND BBQ PARTY IN THE MILK DISTRICT NOON TO SEVEN ON SAT.

AUG 16TH!

FOOD!
(VEG.
AND MEAT)
BOOZED UP SNO-CONES
LIQUOR
KEG BEER

*DJS:* (our lineup has changed! check it!)
LT.
SMASH
MOT
A.
SPEAR
GOMEZ
JOHNNY 5 MIKES

10%-70% OFF SALES.

NEED I SAY MORE?
REMEMBER THE LAST BBQ WE HAD?

AFTER THE PARTY AND SALE, WEAR THOSE FRESH THREADS AND SNEAKS TO….

!!!!!!!SPOILER ALERT!!!!!!
Hosted By: Dustin Orlando & A La Revenge
When: Saturday Aug 16, 2008
at 7:00 PM
Where: City Arts Factory
29 S.Orange Ave.

Downtown
Orlando, FL 32803
United States
Description: BASK/TES-ONE/PARSKID/STEAK MTN/WITH SPECIAL GUEST MAT CURRAN

So many great things have been added to the show!  As of recent, we are pleased to announce that there will be a full Liquor Bar, in addition to the free catered food, provided by Cafe Tu Tu Tango.

Plus,  Mat Curran will have 5 pieces in the show now.

And as for the Music, you know we already got NAK1 | KITTYBAT | & LT.

SMASH on the 1s and 2s, but now we’ve confirmed a live performance by: TINY VIOLIN (fresh off their NY tour and performing live with SHUNDA K of YO MAJESTY!) Do Not Front

Plus, the artwork is going to be some of the freshest work in Orlando in a long time…well at least since the “You Love to Hate” show…

Oh yeah also, all this is only $10 and a portion of that goes to the Parramore Kidz Zone. So you’ll not only be having a great time listening to good music and viewing amazing artwork, but you’ll be doing a good thing by supporting.

So get down to the City Arts Factory next Saturday from 7pm-1am…RSVP now!

Your local businesses need your support!!!

We are so thankful to have won/placed in three categories last year( Mens Fashion, Womens Fashion, Vintage Fashion), plus we got a special editors pick for “Best Local, Mostly Handmade Boutique!” Let’s do it again! 

Thanks so much to everyone for continuing to support small local businesses! Because of you, we all win!

Ok here’s the deal- you have to register, then check your email for a voting password…yes, it is a teeny tiny small amount of work, but you will reap the rewards- both in karma, and in discounts at Etoile!!!

We are going on the honor system here- 15% off any one item if you voted!!

Only for the next four weeks!!! Vote now!

http://www.orlandoweekly.com/bestof/2008registration.asp

thanka yous
katie

Mens and Womenswear!

Boots! Hats! Tops! Tees! Dresses! Jewelry! Home Decor! Purses and Bags!

I have posted some of the pics on our myspace under “Brand Spanking New”, but I just couldn’t even begin to get pics of all the radness! Come check it out for yourself soon!

Click here to go to Etoile’s Myspace Page: www.myspace.com/etoileboutique

Click On This Link to View Our New Video!!! Yay!!

Thanks Chris! Check out Vimby.com for more…

also…http://www.myspace.com/chrisknoy

http://www.vimby.com/video/fashion/us/all/detail/6201″>VIMBY - Etoile Boutique

Click the link above! Photo below courtesy of DALAT by Flower Ta