As design after design floats across runways around the globe, the world still reels from the death of British fashion designer Alexander McQueen. It has been more than 10 days since McQueen’s...
Happy fall everyone! Is everybody fall-ing into the trap of this uplifting, charming, unforgettable season as much as me? The leaves starting to change, caramel apples flooding the stores, fantasy f...
Today Garance Dore posted this photo on her street style photography blog. I’ve been seeing gorgeous bright patterns like this a lot recently, and I’m really feeling it. For example, Suno...
It’s driving us crazy too. But consider this your invitation from the Google Powers that Be to take that latte break, power nap, or much needed stroll down procrastination lane. In fact, weR...
I don’t have the drinking endurance to handle a bar crawl, so when my friends get dolled up for a night of club-hopping, I curl up for a night on the couch. I might not be able to handle my liquor, b...
If you’re looking for a different kind of love story to see at the theaters this fall, look no further than New York, I Love You. The film tells 12 different love stories, featuring an all-sta...
Music and fashion have always been close counterparts, filled with quick-change divas like Cher and Lady GaGa, and radical lookers spanning from Bowie to M.I.A. Now, slowly, the showmanship in the ro...
Every fashion blogger is required by law to write a post on the little black dress. Fashionising’s article on LBDs on the runway inspired me to share Avant Gaudy’s own collection with our...
Jennine from The Coveted visited the Avant Gaudy showroom this week. Check out an exerpt from her interview with Deborah and see a sneak peek of some of Avant Gaudy’s favorite fall looks: One ...
Check out this interview with Deborah, co-owner of Avant Gaudy, featured on Fashion in My Eyes. Be sure to check out the amazing blog, or take a look at the interview reposted here: Avant Gaudy is a...
Get ready for fall or back-to-school! Check out some of our newest vintage shoes at Avant Gaudy, including boots, heels, flats and vintage sneakers!
Must Have Items: Big Leather Tote Neon Jewelry Long Boots Vintage Little Black Dress Neutral Overcoat Leather Jacket Acid wash jeans What’s big this season? Layers! The look this season is all about...
While our customers know that vintage = a one of a kind link to the past and to current trends, we do tend to get this question a lot. Shrimpton Couture explains: Vintage fashion is a strange landsca...
I’m super-thrifty and annoyingly finicky when it comes to accessories. I always wear one of two rings – either a delicate vintage engagement ring I inherited from my grandmother or a chunkier ring I ...
Are you a fan of Avant Gaudy on Facebook? You should be! Facebook fans daily updates about new merchandise, Avant Gaudy news, videos and blog posts. Go to our fan page or text “fan avantgaud...
Take a look at a few exclusive photos from our latest “back to school” photo shoot with photographer Shmura Campbell. Go to Avant Gaudy to see photos from our previous photo shoots and bu...
Every weekday morning, I walk by the dog run in Madison Square Park on the way to the subway. Sometimes I see office workers from the nearby financial firms practicing tai chi, sometimes I see a man...
San Diego is unique as a California city, lacking the pretension of LA and the cold fog of San Francisco. Still, the laid-back nature and temperate climate are only part of why I love it here so much...
Congratulations to Patricia Ann of The Shapes of Things for winning our blog comment contest! She won a $50 gift card to Avant Gaudy just by commenting on our blog posts! Thank you to all of you who...
One of the great triumphs of last summer my life was when I convinced my boyfriend to purchase a vintage-esque fedora at Target. While I do like the look of menswear on women, it’s not somethin...
The last place I visited on my annual trip to New York City was the Village, my absolute favorite neighborhood. Why do I love it so much? 1. Really really good pizza (John’s Pizza—you have to get t...
by Anika Yes. Velvet is coming back this fall and it’s no longer reserved for girls under the age of 12. Use velvet in your wardrobe to create sophisticated looks that are classic and feminine with ...
Channel your inner hippie and celebrate the 40th anniversary of Woodstock this weekend… Check out Style.com’s list of fashion foward neo-hippies, including David LaChappelle, Blake Mycosk...
A Fluffy Blog is (naturally) one of the most whimsical blogs we’ve reviewed. Eline Marie Renee is the nom de plume of a 20 year old student running her own blog, Etsy shop, and online gallery. ...
After spending the day in the Bronx, I decided I wanted to spend a couple hours roaming around Midtown. I love the fact that in Midtown, no one slows down for anything. It’s also a great place to spo...
Hey guys! My name is Mary. I recently graduated from Northwestern University, and although the school isn’t known at all for any kind of fashion studies, I tried to do the best I could at takin...
by Vanessa Many people believe that harem pants are one trend that they can’t pull off, but really anyone can! Harem pants are loose fitting pants that are slightly tapered and tight around th...
As the sun sets Tuesday nights at Grant Park in downtown Chicago, hundreds gather to relax, converse, AND catch a good old-fashioned movie. I have been an aficionado of going to these since A. I am ...
Today’s newest fashion icon: Coco Chanel Perez. The self-proclaimed “gossip gangsta” has recently launched a new edition to the Perez Hilton empire, Coco Perez. According to the Co...
There are dozens, if not hundreds of popular personal style blogs online right now, with constant updates from “hipsters” talking about and showing off their favorite designer clothes an...
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