Springtime Comes to Petrune!

Color, Ithacans, Rock and Roll, Style

After long last, we get to put away the furs and wools (wonderful as they are) in favor of florals and silks! The daffodils are starting to peek their heads form the ground here in Ithaca, and we thought we’d put together a photo shoot to match.

This year, we decided that we’d like nothing more than to pair patterns with patterns, and bright colors with more patterns. What fun is subtlety when the weather is warm? Here you’ll see some of our favorite new and vintage items from the store, styled by Petrune’s team of fashionistas, and modeled by Julianne Schaeffer at the Ithaca Farmer’s Market.

Look forward to some more shots after this weekend. We’re going back out on the town with many fun looks to photograph for you on Sunday!

: A truly amazing print on this mod sheath dress.

: Guaranteed to make your legs look as long as a warm spring day!

: Patterned silk with a patent belt… perfection?

: So classic. Pleats are one of our new obsessions.

: Beautiful backdrop courtesy of the Farmer’s Market in Ithaca.

: Maxi dresses! They were all over the stylish ladies at SXSW, and now here for you at Petrune! Zebra print + Kelly Green in an inspired thing.

: It’s hard not to smile when you’re this stylin’.

Spring Styling with Petrune

Style

Sure its still freezing in Ithaca, but with the upcoming spring breaks for both Cornell and IC, we can’t help dreaming of warmer weather.

We’ve recently received new shipments of spring-ready dresses, like this stunner from Tulle. At only $40, it’s a total steal! Lauren paired this dress with 1960s red cat-eye sunglasses, a red woven purse from the 1970s and red pumps from the 1980s.

We’ve also been busy searching for one of our favorite vintage staples for spring: 1950s sundresses. This sherbet-striped number hits right above the knee, perfect for edging into spring and summer. It’s shown with AJ Morgan sunglasses, one of our new One Swell Gal printed totes, and a collection of vintage bakelite bangles.

For rainy days, we suggest one of our new Tulle raincoats ($85). Isn’t the lining beautiful? We love how it looks with a 1970s crochet knit top, BB Dakota leggings and 1970s Gucci flats.

For a more casual look that will still keep away the spring chill, we’ve paired a green 1970s sweater dress with a classic light washed Levi’s jean jacket.

We love the idea of longer skirts for spring, and this 1940s mid-calf, pleated beauty is the perfect example. Here its shown with an Alternative Apparel lightweight distressed blouse (on sale for $40!), a square 1950s tapestry clutch, and auburn leather 1980s pumps.

Be sure to check back or stop in for more sale news, styling advice and event updates as we swing into spring.

Looking towards spring!

Style

Okay, we know: in Ithaca, spring is still a long way off. Still, the days are getting brighter and lasting longer, and we find ourselves wanting to get a haircut, wear lighter colors, clean out a closet or two and maybe go for a little vacation. Colors for spring 2010 at Petrune feature lots of bright yellow, silvery grays, palest greens and the whole range of purple, from lavender to deep violet. We are also loving poppy red and turkish blue.

There are lots of new arrivals, all 10% off for all our Facebook fans through the month of February. Become a fan and get a jump on your spring wardrobe!