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Christmas ugliness is back in the shop NOW! Shop early for best (worst) selection!

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come on down to Hollywood Babylon at 4512 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland, Oregon 97213. we have tons of ugly christmas sweaters and more. check out our etsy shop in the "shop online" tab above if you are not in the Portland vicinity...

halloween costume inspiration from a few of our favorite icons

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It's been an awesome week here at Hollywood Babylon!

We've loved being your source for key pieces to your halloween looks!

If you're looking for a last minute costume - come on down!

4512 NE Sandy Blvd. Portland OR 97213

Happy Halloween Everyone!

 

save the date: this sunday

10505348_776000699129796_5963799673298460767_n   come on out to this month's edition of the portland flea over at Union/Pine. we will be outside enjoying the sunshine and bringing plenty of new primo vintage goods for your shopping pleasure! the best of the best in portland vintage is represented at this market...

Join Us This Sunday, May 11th in St. John's

 
This month at Portland Flea at The Colony St. Johns, we're celebrating MOM!You're invited to another day of vintage, fun, & friends. Bring the whole family, dogs & all--we'll be open 10-4 at 7525 N Richmond Avenue!
In addition to our fabulous vendors, 1907 House salon will be on-hand to give you a perfect retro makeover--styles will including the Gibson Girl, the Starlet, the Charlie's Angel, and the 80s Anarchist. The best part? Makeovers are free!
Once you've got your hair did, don't miss our photobooth--step in with or without Mom to commemorate your day at the Flea. Props will be provided--you might even be able to snag an outfit from one of our vendors! (And we'll set you up with a way to grab your photo online, for optimal Flea memory-making.)

Tonight! free comedy at hollywood babylon

Tonight! free comedy at hollywood babylon

join us for a few laughs and vintage sale this evening Sat May 3rd - sale begins at 7pm comedy show at 9pm!

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.

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black uhuru fashion flash back

you may already be aware that we are big fans of the seventies and early eighties jamaican roots, reggae and dancehall music. tonight we are heading out to see Black Uhuru play live in Portland, OR at the star theater. here's a look at some of our favorite looks from their most famous lineup featuring Ducky Simpson, Puma Jones and Mykal Rose. they were one of the most stylish reggae groups from that era. enjoy! Picture 1 Picture 3 Picture 4 Picture 5 Picture 6

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.

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hope to see ya there!

xo, HB

elvis at christmas

elvis christmas elvis really embodies the holiday spirit for us - he was known for his generosity and unconditional loving personality! ps, thanks everyone for shopping hollywood babylon this season, we are your one stop shop for ugly christmas sweaters, classy attire, affordable vintage and good boots. wishing you all a joyous holiday season...no blue christmas! xo, HB