Cherrybomb Ball

Aside from being the tourist capital of the entire galaxy, Orlando is a city that has something for everyone. Whether your interests lie in sipping sake while sketching your next work of art (Tatame Sake Lounge), boozing it up with St. Bernardus beer to discuss the latest documentary on French bike messengers (Stardust Video and Coffee), or watching your favorite band in an small intimate venue (The Social)...Orlando has it. We've got incredible local and independant coffee houses, restaurants, vintage shops (ahem, FOUND!), museums, dive bars, and farmers markets. Orlando's main flaw? All of these cultural treasures are spread out over the city.

If you have any interest in the fabulous 50's, or Rockabilly then finding something to fill your need is hard. There are a couple schools and dance halls that have swing dances a few times a month, some retro lounges, or you may get lucky and catch a Rockabilly band to watch. We need more options! Which leads me the next event FOUND vintage will be participating in...Its called THE CHERRYBOMB BALL! Flirtini Photography will be hosting this event that will encompass vendors for all the hepcats and betty's of Central Florida. FOUND vintage will be there selling our vintage beauties, and joining us will be multiple vendors who have retro handmade goods such as jewelry, tiny tophats, and hair flowers. Our pals from Mixed Media Baked Goods will also be there serving up the best Vegan cupcakes in town!

There will also be two different burlesque shows at the Cherrybomb Ball! One act Go Cat Go, features two amazing performers Lexi Katt and Minnie Vicious. The other burlesque act is out of Lakeland and they are called Moxie Le Femme! It won't be a ball if there is no dancing, so Lindy Hop and Swing lessons will be given as well.
The main gem of the ball will be the Pinup contest! Women will be showing off their best Pinup look, personality, and charm. The winner of the contest receives a 3 Look shoot with Vanessa Sotomayor of Flirtini Photography that will be featured in the next issue of Renegade magazine, as well as a sit down interview with The Diamond Agency. Pretty fancy, huh?
The Cherrybomb Ball is on June 27th at 8pm, and will be held at the Discount Music Center (3301 Gardenia Ave, Orlando, 32805). There is no cover charge, so bring all your friends for some good clean fifties fun!

And don't forget, if you don't have a stitch to wear to the ball, come visit us FOUND gals and we will take care of you! We have a great selection of 50's wear that is sure to turn some heads.
See you pinups and greaser guys soon!

Voting is for Lovers

Its that time again...the air is warmer, the birds sing louder, and Orlando Weekly has their "Best Of" poll where you can vote on all the things you love about the charming city of Orlando. Being awarded the "Best Of" is a great honor, and helps many businesses/people reach out to the community even more.

Here are three great reasons you should vote FOUND (A Vintage Shop) in the Best Vintage Shop category.

#1-Product: We constantly research current fashion trends and familiarize ourselves with vintage designers to ensure you are getting an authentic vintage item that you can actually work into your wardrobe without making you look overly dated. Buying vintage says a lot about a person. It shows you are interested in a unique piece no one else with have, and you are conscious of the positive impact buying vintage has on the environment. We also take those facts into consideration when choosing items to sell.

#2-Events: We host and participate in events to build better relationships with the community. We have hosted Fashion Shows, Pin-Up and holiday parties, and have partnered with other local green vendors for an Earth Day event. We have worked closely with other brilliant small businesses like Tatame Sake Lounge, Twist Hair Salon, Know They're Looking Pin-Up Photography, Mixed Media Baked Goods, and Mama's Sauce Print Shop. A partnership between other local businesses helps to identify these treasures to the public, and encourages the community to shop locally.

#3-Price: Like I mentioned above, we put a lot of thought into our items to ensure they work with today's fickle fashion fads. Most current designers use silhouettes, patterns and fabrics from past decades then reconstruct them to make them appear updated. Why spend $795 on a mass produced designer shirtdress when you can get the original inspiration of that dress for $40?
We encourage you to log into http://www.orlandoweekly.com/boo2009/poll.asp and vote for all the things that you love in Orlando. Thank you for all the support! -Love, FOUND

Grits & Gravy

Need another excuse to wear fabulous vintage clothing? Independent Bar here in Orlando has a dance night that’ll make you go ape! Tuesday nights at I-bar hosts Grits & Gravy, a night of Old Soul and Rock & Roll. True blue Rock & Roll, like Bill Haley and his Comets, Chuck Berry, Fats Domino and Jerry Lee Lewis. Old Soul such as Aretha Franklin, Jackson 5, Stevie Wonder and Ray Charles. You’ll have to bring a second pair of socks (since you will have rocked off the first pair within the first hour). You can get in free before midnight if you are over 21, and they also have $1.00 PBR’s and Well drinks! Need I say more??
There is no dress code, but since the music playing is from the 50’s and 60’s it’s more fun to dress the part. High waist skirts and tucked in blouses, or bold printed mod dresses look perfect for you bitchin’ babes. Striped shirts and slim black pants are great for the Beat in all of us. Guys should concentrate on accessories like a great fedora hat, skinny tie, or smokin’ hot lady. Need more ideas? We have TONS of options at FOUND Vintage. We’ll set you up with something that fits with Grits & Gravy, and that you can also add into your current wardrobe. Fashionable and Functional pieces at FOUND.