The Crusty Cage

Buy Gilded Cage Online!

2009-11-02T20:33:00.000-08:00

By going here:

http://www.thegildedcage.etsy.com

Just in time for the holidays.

Walden Artisan Market: THIS WEEKEND!

2009-09-30T14:37:00.001-07:00

Coming Soon! Scorpio Rising: The Collection

2009-09-08T15:36:00.000-07:00

Hello! The Gilded Cage has been very busy working on a new jewelry collection for fall called Scorpio Rising, inspired by the influential cult film of the same name.

The collection will be available in September and will premiere at Fanny's Choice III. Please stay tuned, as there will be additional details to come.

XO,

Dear Aunt Crusty....The Fashion Advice Column From The Gilded Cage

2009-08-11T14:59:00.000-07:00

Send all of your fashion inquiries to Crusty at thegildedcagenashville@gmail.com. Please let Crusty know if you would like your contact information posted, or if you prefer to remain anonymous!

Dearest Aunt Crusty:
I am a college student with a very tight wardrobe budget, yet I long to be and am expected to be a total fashionista. What are a few must haves for fall?
Signed,
Poor-dom

Dear Poor-dom,
As I was once a college student myself, I struggled for at least four years with this exact dilemma. Because of this, I discovered that pairing vintage with new, trendy items can expand and energize your wardrobe at least ten-fold. I recommend that you look for the following:

1. A vintage white blouse ($18-$30): can be paired with a fitted vest, a cute cardigan, a pair of black skinny jeans, a micro mini

2. A black leather motorcycle jacket (~$200): you cannot go wrong here and can pair it with just about anything in your closet....as this is an investment piece, $200 is a small price to pay for something that will be part of your wardrobe for years to come.

3. A lace blouse, vintage or otherwise ($18-30): lace is very versatile because you can slip it over a different opaque blouse each time you wear it, thus creating a new look each time.

4. Belts ($10-50 a piece): belts will not only change your look, they will change your life...look for metallic variations and anything with adornments....wearing a belt over a simple pair of jeans and a t-shirt can dramatically spice up your style.

5. Mini-dresses (free-$7 each): minis, whether it be a dress or a skirt, are a must....the best part is that you already own them....the hemline merely needs to be shortened. if you have even the most basic sewing skills, you can do this yourself, or drop your pieces of at a local tailor for about $5-$7 for each piece. note: if you are uncomfortable about baring too much leg, might i suggest wearing a pair of opaque tights....quite slimming.

6. Other accessories (varies): necklaces, bracelets, hair accessories, oh my! most of the time you can find gorgeous, unique pieces at the flea market for less than $10 a piece.....vintage charm bracelets are also an interesting way to express yourself....the key here is to go for the gold, silver or bronze....in your case, gold plated.....metallics add some sparkle and spunk.

Good luck and happy hunting, Poor-dom.

Cordially yours,
Aunt Crusty

Vendor Bender

2009-07-29T05:03:00.000-07:00

Oh my...thanks to everyone who came to the trunk show last night! For those of you who missed it, we have decided to go on a Vendor Bender! We're extending the sale one more day. Hells yeah!

Come out and see Gilded/Closet Case/Brooklyn Y'all/Say Ooh

TONIGHT! 7p-10p

502 North 17th Street
East Nashville, TN

complimentary snacks and adult beverages will be provided!

plenty of vintage and reconstructed clothing and accessories for girls and boys!

FUN. FUN. FUN.

Trunk Show/Cocktail Party: July 28

2009-07-21T14:24:00.000-07:00

Hello!

The Gilded Cage, Closet Case Vintage and Brooklyn Y'all are hosting a Trunk Show/Cocktail Party on Tuesday, July 28, 6p-9p.

Location: 502 North 17th Street, East Nashville, TN

email contact: thegildedcagenashville@gmail.com

Food. Drinks. Music. Tarot Card Readings. Unique Clothing and Accessories.

Be there!

Foobar's First Swap-n-Shop

2009-07-15T15:03:00.000-07:00

Summer fun is here!

The Foobar in East Nashville (Gallatin Road) is hosting the first ever "Swap-n-Shop" on Saturday, July 18, from 1p-6p. All of the usual suspects, including The Gilded Cage, will be there. Delicious Mexican food will be served. Mouth watering drinks will be had. Join us.

Gilded cage spring trunk show

2009-05-12T06:40:00.000-07:00

Hello! The Gilded Cage is hosting a trunk show/party in their design studio
on Sunday, May 17th.

When: Sunday, May 17th, 2pm-6pm

Where: The Gilded Cage Design Studio, 502 North 17th Street, East
Nashville, 37206

Details: Come check out the GC Spring/Summer Collection, designs from
"Let Them Eat Cake" accessories, and designs from Amanda Valentine all
while sipping some complimentary adult beverages, and savoring
delicious snacks!

Note: If you are interested in purchasing merchandise at the trunk show, cash or cheque only will be accepted. :)

Love,
The Gilded Cage Girls, Kelli and Lalie

Flight of the Conchords wear Gilded Cage clothes while playing the Ryman....

2009-04-11T10:56:00.000-07:00

THE La Photagraphie shoot. Crusty. Gilded. YES and YES

2009-03-31T11:31:00.000-07:00

R-SQUARED SALON presents VINYL FRIDAY

2009-03-31T10:22:00.000-07:00

Friday, April 3rd at R Squared Salon! Official launch party for Let Them Eat Cake - one of a kind anywhere adornments and The Gilded Cage accessory lines 'L'oracle' and 'The Faux Noir'!

Vinyl records will be spinning, there will be drinks, snacks, complimentary makeup touch ups & hot new accessories just in time for the weekend! Please Stop by from 3-7

The sites of Austin Texas and the Visual diary of the Gilded/crusty girls at SxSw...

2009-03-31T09:47:00.000-07:00

Gilded Cage accessories now available at R Squared Salon

2009-03-27T09:04:00.000-07:00

YES.

more one of a kind and gloriously affordable accessories

are available at our personal favorite Nashville Hair Salon

R-squared

1219 17th Ave S # 3

Nashville, TN 37212
(615) 327-3474

www.rsquaredsalon.com

come check out our two new gilded/crusty

lines, along with our other fabulous pieces...

The Faux Noir-

black/eggplant/crimson/

iconic/intrigue/mystique

$10-$45

L'oracle:

Ask a question

Tie the necklace on

When the chord breaks

The Answer will come

$10-$12

Kelli vs. Derek Brown- a play promoting his new book "Scandalabra"

2009-03-01T03:36:00.000-08:00

act one- anger, aggression, fist fighting

act 2- butterflies, romance, make out

act 3- awkwardness, distance, denial