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re-blog from Portland Mercury's MOD blog
Hollywood Babylon Party and Show
POSTED BY TOBY ROBBOY ON MON, APR 7, 2014 AT 1:59 PM
On Saturday night a sizable crowd squeezed into Hollywood Babylon's relatively close quarters for the vintage store's three-year anniversary party and live show featuring Ensly Mogul and Mister Saturday (who is co-owner of the store). The nerdcore duo did a set of Star Trek-based songs in a multimedia performance that incorporated video clips from the original show. While it certainly wasn't the typical choice of entertainment for a retail party, the performance felt like a natural fit with Hollywood Babylon's particular brand of quirk and kitsch.
The party also provided an opportunity to scope the store's current stock, which was everything one could hope for from a funky little vintage store that specializes in unpretentious whimsy. Highlights included jewel-tone hippie dresses, an impressive collection of shoes that ranged from slinky Ferragamos to sturdy boots, and every hat one could possibly desire. Hollywood Babylon is not the most flashy or high profile retailer out there, but given their promising range of merchandise, not to mention the strong turnout of loyal customers who showed up, I think it's safe to say they carved themselves out a very decent space in the crowded local vintage market.
Now for some pics:
Saturday April 5th - Intergalactic Dancehall With Mister Saturday & Ensly Mogul!
Saturday April 5th at Hollywood Babylon we'll be having a free show at the shop to kick off Spring here in Portland! This time taking the stage will be Mister Saturday & Ensly Mogul at their very first live show on Planet Earth! They join forces in an intergalactic combination style of retro sci fi, comic book & pop culture themed dancehall tracks. Come party with us at 8pm, as always free drinks and snacks provided by Hot Mama Salsa!
next in-shore show: Carletta Sue Kay (Sunday 2/9/14 at 5 pm)
we are beyond excited to host our favorite vocal (& fashion) diva, Carletta Sue Kay for a live in-store performance at Hollywood Babylon on sunday, february 9th at 5pm. check out the event on face book here. be there or be square.
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gC5wCs9Y-Uk&w=560&h=315]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=m--zfsgkDUc&w=560&h=315]
hope to see ya there!
xo, HB
portland flea - next sunday 10/20
hey everyone, just a heads up we will be down at portland flea once again next sunday with more fresh vintage finds! you can find us there every third sunday. location is inside union/pine and on the street outside at grand & pine (next to andy & bax). this is a great flea market with an eclectic range of vendors and vintage goods. we will be bringing some halloween costume ideas this week along with tons of new and (cheap) stuff! here are some pics from the pdx flea... 
yep - there's even a photographer there who takes old timey tin-type photos...
a great place to find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list!
hope to see ya there*
xo, HB
*our brick and mortar location at 4512 ne sandy boulevard in hollywood is closed monthly on the third sunday ;-)
yep - there's even a photographer there who takes old timey tin-type photos...
a great place to find something for everyone on your holiday shopping list!
hope to see ya there*
xo, HB
*our brick and mortar location at 4512 ne sandy boulevard in hollywood is closed monthly on the third sunday ;-)
art at babylon: tim goodyear's 'the illages tok'yo' show featuring re-imagined vhs covers.
if you pop by hollywood babylon in the next month or so you will be in for a treat, as we are currently displaying the awesome art of tim goodyear. (you may have seen it before inside pork magazine) we kicked off the show with a bad movie night in the shop featuring deadbeat at dawn and the uninvited...friend us on Facebook to stay tuned on facebook for future events at hollywood babylon. (always free)
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pKPkf9dJKw&w=420&h=315]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX-baqOLO4g&w=420&h=315]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6pKPkf9dJKw&w=420&h=315]
[youtube https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AX-baqOLO4g&w=420&h=315]
save the date: january 19th - hollywood babylon turns 2!
all day saturday, january 19th we'll be having an INSANE SALE party starts at 7pm...stop by and toast our 2 years in business with us! we'd love to see ya! hot mama salsa + drinks provided
inspiration: vintage halloween pinups
we are getting super excited for halloween at hollywood babylon!!
here's some eye candy to get ya in the mood!
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(ps, we have lots of weird stuff at the store right now to create an awesome costume or find the finishing touch) xo, HB
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(ps, we have lots of weird stuff at the store right now to create an awesome costume or find the finishing touch) xo, HB
in-store party next friday, june 15th - live music
click on the flyer above to go to the facebook event and r.s.v.p.