MERCY vintage now

backyard paradise

2012-02-03T14:18:00.000-08:00

we had another great photo shoot this past weekend! the weather has been lovely in the bay area as of late and its got us itching with spring fever. so...we packed up some of our favorite spring goodies, some gorgeous girls (who are also some of our fave Mercy customers) and headed to our friends spacious backyard brimming with flora (and fauna). here are a few outtakes from our beautiful day in the sunny sun.

xox

prints prance prince

2011-09-21T13:30:00.000-07:00

Stand up and stand out in brightly colored and abstract prints! Don't be afraid to mix your prints, either. Choose unique prints in similar color schemes and you can pull this look off easily. Relax...and go wild!!! Here are some of our favorite print combos in the store right now.

jeanne marc dress $38 white boots $36

printed 2pc pants and jacket $36 b&w top $18 hand painted purse $48 boots $46

seashell top $22 dress, booties and necklace models own

all items MERCY Vintage

all photos Maya Messoriano

xox

shine on me

2011-08-24T17:34:00.000-07:00

We had another amazing photo shoot with the lovely ladies from Down at Lulu's at the Chapel of the Chimes in Piedmont. The location and clothes were beautiful and, as always, it was amazing to work with such creative and stylish women!! Check out our collaborator's blogs: Maya Messoriano runs the lovely Regal Beagle blog and Sarah Rainey keeps us updated on her BILF Worldwide tumblr.

black boots $46 printed top $18 bark cloth jacket $68 sheer pants $18 snakeskin purse $88

fruit print top $24 striped skirt $24 necklace $28

all clothing MERCY Vintage

all photos by Maya Messoriano

pants prints

2011-07-27T12:41:00.000-07:00

Goodbye jeans, hellooo printed pants! Whether it be taffeta palazzo or cotton high rise our favorite pants right now are anything but basic.

2pc cotton outfit, palazzo pants w suspenders MERCY vintage.
All other items models own.
All photos Maya Messoriano.

Hannah's Canopy

2011-07-15T11:47:00.000-07:00

We are pleased to announce the arrival of a boat load of new jewels from our dear and talented friend, Hannah Weiss. We have carried her Canopy line of jewelry in the store before, including a collaborative trunk show with Jess Feury's Talisman jewelry, and it has been a hit with all of you!! Hannah brought in some beautiful, new, one-of-a-kind pieces just for MERCY. Check out her bewitching earrings and necklaces composed of rough cut stones and vintage chains and findings, then come into the store and take one home for yourself!

from top: montezuma necklace, jasper earring, 2 wrongs make a right earrings and octavia necklace.

xox

say it loud

2011-07-11T12:00:00.000-07:00

Sunny summer days provide opportunities to get a little more adventurous with your wardrobe. Mix prints, wear bold colors, try new silhouettes!! One of our favorite themes this season; literary prints..whether it be old english lettering or brightly colored street signs. Mix your words and letters with a graphic pattern for a unique summer style.

old english blouse, palazzo pants, street sign bathing suit and black & white skirt all provided by MERCY vintage.

all other items models own.

photography by maya messoriano

xox

greener pastures

2011-07-08T12:24:00.000-07:00

Its been a while but we're back in the blogging business!! We recently had a lovely photo shoot with Maya and Sarah from Down at Lulu's at Rock City up on Mt. Diablo. Such a joy to collaborate with those creative, stylish ladies! Here are a few photos from the shoot...many more to come! (All clothes featured are from MERCY's stock unless otherwise noted).

2pc postcard outfit, strapless neon Dolce&Gabbana dress and parrot dress all from MERCY vintage. All other items models own.

All photos by Maya Messoriano.

xox

MERCY vintage now 2 Year Annivesary & Art Show

2011-06-24T10:34:00.000-07:00

2 YEAR ANNIVERSARY PARTY & ART SHOW
SATURDAY, JUNE 25th
6 - 8 PM

FASHION
celebrating 2 great years of
bringing you the best vintage

TUNES
DJ & live music by Shock
http://www.facebook.com/shocksongs

PHOTOS
incredible images fo MERCY attire by Terri Loewenthal
http://www.terriloewenthal.com/

DEALS
10% off everything in the store

DRINKS

FOOD

a very special thank you to the following for their contributions to the photo shoot:

Lina Makdisi: producer
Shawn Burke: hair and make-up
Renata Vagolnitzer: assistant
Rachel Cubra: assistant

stag party

2010-11-12T11:41:00.000-08:00

Just a little reminder that MERCY vintage doesn't cater to ladies only, we also have some stellar mens clothing! Check out the beautiful photos our friend Renata Yagolnitzer took of a few of our favorite mens items!! Swing by today to view the goods.

xox

autumnal

2010-11-05T13:24:00.000-07:00

Orange. It is the color that embodies everything evocative of fall. The leaves are turning it, we are carving it in October, serving it up as a side dish in November and wearing it all season long! At MERCY we're loving it long and flowy, but there are endless possibilities. We're currently stocking a pumpkin colored double-knit coat, a skin tight party dress by Versus by Versace in a vibrant tangerine and a beautiful sweater dress in a neon version of the hue, just to name a few. Come in to MERCY today to get a new, delicious fall piece!!

orange crochet dress (with matching purse not pictured) $125 40's dress $145 belt $18 shoes models own

xox

fall is in the air

2010-09-15T15:16:00.000-07:00

Oh, September... The air is crisp enough to don a lightweight coat, yet the warm breezes allow you to eschew tights. It is the perfect month to get the most mileage out of your wardrobe by introducing your fall pieces to your summer staples. Here at MERCY we are easing coats, sweaters and boots onto our floor...just in time for you to find some cool (but not cold) items for your autumn transition.

Also, come visit us this weekend at the San Francisco Vintage Expo, located in the Concourse Exhibition Center in at 8th and Brannan!!! More details at http://www.vintageexpo.com/

xox

hit the road!

2010-07-16T13:42:00.000-07:00

Now is the perfect time for the idyllic summer vacation! Whether it be by plane, train, boat or automobile, summer is made for traveling. What better way to travel in style than by donning clothing inspired by sailors and stewardesses (the quintessential travelers)? This Thierry Mugler dress is to die for!! Come in to MERCY today for more pieces that are made to move!

Thierry Mugler dress $175 maroon mary janes $38 suitcase nfs

xox

longevity

2010-06-30T11:00:00.000-07:00

Looking for comfort and style during lengthy summer days? Slip into a floaty, floor length dress for easy transition from day to night. The days are long, and so are summers new hemlines! Get ready to dance on into the night...

Betsey Johnson long black dress $120 necklace by Jess Feury $125 long multi-color dress $46 shoes $38 ivory bracelets $188 each

xox

paint it beige

2010-06-27T11:00:00.000-07:00

Say au revoir to noir! Its beige's time to shine. Neutrals from tan to taupe are popping up on the runways and the streets, replacing classic black as a wardrobe staple. Come into Mercy today and pick up a great piece for your new, nude wardrobe. Beige is the new black!!

Oscar de la Renta dress $225 YSL heels $68 earrings $24

St John knit dress $78

necklace by Jess Feury $110

hat $26

booties $32

xox

here today..

2010-06-26T16:37:00.000-07:00

As we all know, the bay area weather tends to be unpredictable. Now that we've found ourselves in a lovely warm streak, its time to get all the mileage out of our super summery pieces that we can! Bust out your sun dresses, cut-offs, breezy tank tops and strappy sandals its time to beat the heat!!

purple suede hot pants $42

hawaii tank $18

jewelry models own

floral strapless dress $34

Betsey Johnson Alley Cat hat $65

shoes models own

xox

wild one

2010-06-11T16:32:00.000-07:00

The bay area heat wave is here and it's time to get fierce! Let out your inner animal in any variation of zoological print, from giraffe to the always chic leopard. Come into Mercy today and release one of our ferocious pieces into your closet!

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silk leopard jumpsuit $36
animal print belt $42
Chanel shoes $125
bracelets models own

tiger print dress $34
coin belt $14
peep-toe shoes $38
reptile clutch $58
all jewelry models own

xox

festival season

2010-05-14T11:00:00.000-07:00

Some of the best music festivals are behind us, but there are plenty more on the horizon...Sasquatch, Bonnaroo and Lollapalooza to name a few. If you're heading to any of these weekend-long extravaganzas, remember to dress accordingly!! Mini dresses with light weight cover-ups, jeans and blousy tops, comfy shoes and brimmed hats all prepare you for days spent in the sun, walking from stage to VIP booth to after party . Don't forget your sunscreen and lots of water, dehydration is a real buzz-kill.

polka dot dress $24 studded denim $18 slip-on shoes $18 felt hat $28

jeans with white piping $28 blouse $24 necklace $24 sandals $18

xox

color ways

2010-05-12T17:38:00.000-07:00

Have some fun with your wardrobe in these warm weather months by piling on bright colors and shiny metals! Don't shy away from wearing more than one bold color, the contrast creates a look that is ideal for soft summer lighting!! Stop by the store and pick up an eye popping addition to your closet today!

purple sundress $28 red belt $16 rainbow sandals $18 carpet bag $26 ring Elisa Bongfeldt $200

blue sundress $36 gold belt $8 gold sandals $24 green bag $38 ring Elisa Bongfeldt $200 all other jewelry models own

xox

golden phase

2010-05-07T16:23:00.000-07:00

Summer's long days mean extended exposure to the sun's luminosity (and heat). To keep your cool, don a breezy maxi dress...and not much else! Whether you prefer a bohemian style Gunne Sax or a 70's cutie adorned with Klimt prints, floor grazing dresses are best for those days into nights spent in backyards, parks and swimming holes. Kind of brings to mind the elongated, feminine silhouettes Klimt himself was so drawn to....

Klimt print maxi $58

boots $46

snake bracelet $26

all other jewelry models own

Gunne Sax dress $36

suede fringe vest $18

necklace not for sale

xox

apple pie and chevy trucks

2010-03-24T11:00:00.000-07:00

Denim is the quintessential American staple. Popularized during the gold rush, denim has been used to create vast amounts of art, wearable and otherwise. It continues to be a mainstay in current fashion and can be found in the form of anything from a shoe to a blouse, a jacket to a handbag. Come check out our denim selections and pick up a jean jumpsuit, or a pair of bell bottoms, or a classic Levi jacket, or a dark denim button-up shirt, or a.....

levi cut-offs $14 embroidered blouse $18 bracelets $18 each headscarf $8 earrings $10 leather jacket $56 shoes models own

denim romper $26 bowler $18 bracelet $16 shoes models own

xox

hood life

2010-03-22T18:25:00.000-07:00

There's something about pulling a big hood around your head that makes one feel mysterious. It is an elusive addition to any article of clothing, creating both a frame for your face and a barrier to the outside world. Wear it up or wear it down, it adapts to your mood. Here are two of our favorite hooded jackets, but you must hurry...we've marked the majority of our coats down 20% in honor of the spring season!!

blue embroidered cape $68

suede belted jacket $58

xox

GMA!

2010-03-21T17:20:00.000-07:00

The lovely Anna Reutinger has created some amazing modified tees for us and we couldn't be happier!!! Each piece is as eye-catching and unique as the next. Every shirt is one-of-a-kind so come in and pick out your favorite! There are plenty to choose from, these are just two examples:

both shirts GMA by Anna Reutinger $34 leopard skirt $24 bikini bottoms (under atlanta top) $12 everything else models own

xox

hat parade

2010-03-17T11:00:00.000-07:00

Vintage hats...oh we got 'em!!! We've got feathers, we've got felt, we've got velvet and we've got fur! Phew! Come in today to get one that's perfectly suited just for you. Whether you're headed to the Kentucky Derby or looking for a topper to complete your daily look, we've got something for ya!

bowler $18

green cap $28

straw hat $18

amazing tan hat $64

xox

night moves

2010-03-15T11:00:00.000-07:00

Who doesn't love getting gussied up for a night on the town? It's one of the best parts of being a woman! Slipping into a beautiful dress, selecting accessories, smoothing on some lipstick, the preparation is one of the best parts of going out!!! So whether you're going on a first date, a four hundredth date or catching a show with your friends take joy in the pre-evening primping and prettifying! Our store is stocked with dresses and accessories that are sure to make dressing up an occasion to look forward to.

red lace print dress $88 gloves $18 silk and bakelite clutch $48 shoes $56 hat models own

blue sequin dress $65 shoes $28 ring by Elisa Bongfeldt $200 necklace (worn as headband) $28

printed Geoffrey Beene dress $275 celluloid cameo necklace $98 corde bag $32 boots $46

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swing both ways...

2010-03-13T11:00:00.000-08:00

And we'll show you how!! Versatility is key when choosing items for your wardrobe. Every girl needs wearable pieces that can be worn in a variety of ways. Our take on "1 dress (er..romper) 2 ways" shows how to take a cute summer floral from afternoon coffee to evening cocktails with just the quick switch of a few accessories. Pick up your newest closet staple at MERCY and see how many different ways you can wear it!!

romper (worn throughout) $18 levi jacket $28 Carlos Falchi bag $58 bracelet (worn throughout) $16 shoes hat & belt models own

gold belt $8 necklace $18 shoes $28 Bottega Veneta purse $125

xox