Gretta Sloane

An Eternal Child of the '80s

2012-02-02T09:41:00.000-08:00

I can't help it. I grew up in the '80s. And, along with the bad perm my mother should have never let me have, there were a few things I still love: colored denim (already back), off-the-shoulder tops (now being done in a more sophisticated way) and neon.
Oh, NEON.
How I love your vibrant hue. How I get giddy at the sight of a fluorescent marker or a bottle of shocking pink polish. And, even though, sweet neon, you have recently made your way back into the arms of fashion, I have never let you out of mine. I have consistently parlayed you into my life, albeit in quiet (dare I use this word in the same sentence as you) ways, with an electric green coin purse tucked inside my satchel or with fluro orange toes peaking out of my summer sandals.
But I am so very happy you are back and even happier that fashion line Eternal Child has chosen you to accent some of their key spring pieces. They have managed to make you new, sophisticated and, most importantly, unexpected. I love the gold thread twinset (eek, another '80s word) with the hint of neon yellow/green on the inside of the cardi and striped across the bust of the tank.
It is beautiful and genius and wearable for a woman of any age.

And you thought neon was just for kids...

My New Year's Resolution...To Blog (Again and Often)

2012-01-31T14:07:00.000-08:00

NEW YEAR'S RESOLUTION:

1) I will resume my gretta sloane blog and I will post often.
2) I will share my thoughts about fashion, trends and what is happening at Gretta
3) I will leave you, my reader, hungry for more, and, more importantly, wanting to shop.
4) Amendment to #3: I will leave you wanting to not just shop, but to shop at Gretta (and who wouldn't...seriously)
5) And to help you successfully achieve #4, please prepare yourself and your spring shopping budget for

wait for it...

http://www.grettasloane.com/

that's right people, all things gretta will soon be one click away. So get ready...

Beaded Bracelets-The Windows to Your Soul...

2010-04-15T09:43:00.000-07:00

Who would have thought that when a curly-haired woman walked into Gretta lugging a suitcase overflowing with handmade beaded bracelets last fall that it would create a trend that has not only stood the test of time but continues to inspire a waiting list.

We have sold them by the thousands, by the glass jar that sits on our white marble desk full. Young girls, school girls, sorority girls, on-trend moms and more have all fallen prey to piling on as many of these bracelets as their poor arms can hold all in the name of fashion and individuality. You see, the amount of bracelets you choose to don as well as the color combinations you gravitate toward tells us something about you.
Do you prefer the solids? Then maybe you like the simpler things in life
Do you wear just one? Perhaps you shy away from clutter
Or do you like an arm-full of rainbow-hued sparklers? We at Gretta do so what does that say about us...hmmm

A Little Birdie told me to go to Gretta tonight...

2010-03-31T13:08:00.000-07:00

The balmy weather (a chilly 81 degrees) coupled with daily visits from our our fave UPS guy Glenn bearing some of the season's best pieces have inspired the Gretta gals to have a spring get-together this evening. Nevermind the wind and forget that it is a bit too early for the bronzer to be dripping right off of your face and come in. Oh, how you must come in!
Drinks + Hors d'Oeuvres + Alexander Wang, T by Alexander Wang, Clu, Vena Cava, Hanii Y, Rag & Bone, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Inhabit, Humanoid, Virginia Johnson, Thread Social, Lauren Park, Genevieve Jones, etc. = a fabulous time at Gretta

This Valentine's Day: Gretta Hearts Ian

2010-02-11T13:32:00.000-08:00

One of my most favorite things in the whole wide world is fashion magazines. I begin with a quick flip-through and then retrace my steps numerous times until I have read each department and every feature. I look for jewels of information, fashion tid-bits and fabulous photos of models wearing our labels. This time as I breezed through March's Elle, I couldn't help but notice a story on one of Gretta's latest and greatest finds: Ian.

We have only gotten the first delivery, but, oh, how I love Ian. I can already tell this is a love that will last forever. The clean lines, the wearable sophistication and the paired-down color palette make Ian's pieces key. One of my faves? The black mesh cardi that captures this season's utilitarian vibe but with more gusto. Try it with a white tank and black pants or throw it over a dress. It is a must-have...

I'm Back....and so is Spring

2010-02-11T05:43:00.000-08:00

I know; I know. You don't have to tell me-I get it. I understand. I've been gone...for awhile, a long while, so long, in fact that the last time we spoke the intensity of the holiday season was just gaining momentum and now all of those fesitivities and the sequined leggings that went with them are but a distant memory.

But, on the upside, Spring 2010 is upon us. Now please don't go and look out of your chilled, fogged-up window at the icy patches on your sidewalk and furrow your brow at this statement. What I mean to say is that spring 2010 fashion is upon us and with a vengeance. And, with it, comes new silhouettes, an updated color palette, and a fresh crop of pieces from designers we have always loved and some with which we have just begun to flirt. Our energy is renewed at Gretta Sloane so stay tuned for our picks of the season.

Oh, and one more thing, before you scoff at the idea of changing over your closet to warm-weather wear and adding a pair of slouchy cargo pants in army green or a sleek mesh cardigan, please note: all proper fashionistas start their spring buy in January when the first delivery hits and you have your pick of the litter.

So meow...it's spring.

When Opening Ceremony Met Pendleton...

2009-11-03T11:35:00.000-08:00

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No one could have predicted this union but I guess opposites do indeed attract. When Opening Ceremony, a very on trend showroom as well as clothing label, asked Pendleton to lend its heavy, brightly colored navajo blankets to some signature pieces for Fall 09, I paused and wondered how that would work. Could Pendleton measure up to Opening Ceremony? And could Opening Ceremony bring Pendleton back from wherever it had been? The answer to both questions is a resounding YES!
And the pieces they have created together are worthy of blogging. Picture OC's classic short-sleeved flare coat in black navajo (shown). And who can resist the mini in off-white, orange and tan that would look the absolute best paired with a chunky turtleneck sweater and flat boots. The sight of each piece makes me want to forget my cares, run off to Santa Fe and sip hot chocolate laced with chili pepper, while shopping for turquoise, of course.
Please be advised that if you can't fathom another day without one of the OC/Pendleton pieces, this merger isn't forever and will probably sell out before the first snow fall so act swiftly.
A warning: Keep the rest of your outfit rather plain and your accessories to a minimum, these pieces speak for themselves. Actually they yell.

Forget The Rest...I'll Take Tom Binns

2009-10-21T19:03:00.000-07:00

I'm tired, worn slick and basically pressing my mental snooze bottom each time I see another designer's same but different but, who we kidding, same take on this season's statement jewelry piece. Same oversized bib necklace. Same rhinestone earrings. Same chunky bracelet. Same. Same. Same. It all looks the same, unless it hails from designer Tom Binns.

Oh sweet Tom, your pieces take me back to a time when I used to dress up in mom's clothes, dust my lids in blue eyeshadow and put on the largest most sparkling candy-colored baubles I could find.

Yes, Tom, or shall I call you Mr. Binns, your fabulously indelicate pieces continue to coax me into the land of childhood memories and glisten with such gusto that I could swear it is far easier on the eyes to stare at the sun than to focus too long on one of your glorious pieces.

I must say the pain is definitely worth it...

There Are Not Enough Words to Describe My Love for Rag & Bone's Motorcycle Boot

2009-10-15T12:51:00.000-07:00

The purveyors of preppy cool have done it again with their motorcycle boots for Fall 2009. How I love them. Let me count the ways. I love that they are not the typical motorcycle variety adorned with silver studs and black leather. I love that leggings and dresses will look better when paired with them. I love that they are conservative and on trend and wearable and sophisticated without even trying to be any of those things. I love that they make me think me of riding a horse through the English countryside simply by looking at them. But, most of all, as I run my fingers from the smooth chocolate leather to the nubby grey flannel, I love that they remind me winter is looming and they can get me through the cold...

Who Is Gretta Sloane?

2009-10-13T18:56:00.000-07:00

So I bet you're all wondering (that is, if you happened to accidentally stumble across this blog in the past few weeks and wonder why in the world someone would create a page of random characters under the name Gretta Sloane and call it a blog) who I am and why I have decided to join the masses of people who feel like they have something to say and want a forum in which to say it.

So I guess I need to do it. It's about time, right? I need to stop proscratinating and introuduce myself properly so that if you happen to accidentally stumble across this blog, you will purposefully come back-and often.

I am Gretta Sloane (I'm saying this sentence aloud as I am writing it with a tone that lingers somewhere in the realm of "I am your father, Dr. Evil" from that epic motion picture, Austin Powers).

Without an intention to dramatize, before I tell you why I decided to blog, I must tell you a bit more about myself, albeit quickly, so I can get to the fun stuff as opposed to making you rue the day you accidentally stumbled across this blog.

So here goes it. I, Gretta, moved back to my hometown of Oklahoma City (yes, that's in Oklahoma) after a long and exhaustive stint in New York where I worked in the fashion industry toiling over the latest trends and finding a new and exciting way to describe that scarf that looked oddly similar to one I described last year.

I went to New York appreciating fashion, but, it wasn't long before I was a hopeless romantic beaming each time I sauntered past those inconic Barney's windows and counting the days until its warehouse sale. But, as passionately as I had fallen in love with fashion, I couldn't say that my feelings for New York traffic ran that deep. I also must say that the sound of sirens and beeping horns that seemed to go on forever did little to lull me to sleep each night in my downtown loft. I love New York all the same but needed a therapeutic change.

So I moved home, anxious to reconnect to the midwest and be within arm's length of my family. And, even though, being able to get basically anywhere within 10 minutes and not having to hail a cab or walk down a steep flight of concrete stairs to board a subway made me giddy, I became weapy each time I thought about how much I missed my true love, fashion.

I have since done something about it. I opened my own boutique, my sanctuary, my little slice of New York right here in Oklahoma. I have filled it to the brim with pieces from some of my favorite designers, which hang in a space reminiscent of my downtown loft. Tear. Sigh. Smile.

So come with me as I wax poetic about each season's latest and greatest, inspiring you to love each piece as much as I do to the point where you will be able to introduce them into your wardrobe with confidence.

Let's get started...

Brands

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Alexander Wang, Vena Cava, T by Alexander Wang, Inhabit, Lutz & Patmos, Hanii Y, Lorick, Rag & Bone, Rachel Comey, Isabel Marant, Twelfth Street by Cynthia Vincent, Paul & Joe Sister, Epice, Ginette, Humanoid, Park Vogel, Organic by John Patrick, Brochu Walker, Karen Walker, Clu and more...

About

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I, Gretta Sloane am more than just a stylish woman, I am also the embodiment of my boutique of the same name. In it, you find a well edited selection of some of today's best designers. My goal is to introduce you to each season's best pieces, show you how to wear them and give you fashion tips and advice that comes with having a trained fashion eye. I will reveal what I see when I look at a great piece of clothing or accessory Through me, you will learn the must-haves for each season as well as how to pick which items are best for you while eliminating what I call "fashion noise" or things you may skip depending on your age, needs, style and body type. I encourage you to send photos, ask questions and stop being afraid of fashion.

Contact

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6476 Avondale Dive
Oklahoma City, OK 73116
grettasloane@gmail.com
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