Petrune

Meet the Neighbors: Comet Skateboards

May 10th, 2012

If you’ve ever been upstairs checking out our men’s department, record shop, or pinball machine, you may have already met them. Did you smell the fresh sawdust? Hear the hum of a sander? That’s Comet. They’re pretty cool.

Comet has been next door for about a year now, but have only recently opened their shop so that you can purchase their stunning, hand-printed boards. Walking through their shop feels more like walking through a gallery than a skate store, but the art is not just for looking. Check out some of their pieces online for just a taste of the beauty that could be carrying you down the street.

To commemorate the occasion, we gave our window a spring makeover in Comet’s signature orange hues, starring one of their handmade longboards! We hope they like it… maybe they’ll make us a board with a crazy vintage floral print?

Detail shots of the dresses, and more of our favorite orange objects after the jump!

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Prom Perfect

April 23rd, 2012

It comes but once a year, and we always look forward to it. Prom season is here in all it’s glory… The taffeta, the tulle, the pastel colors…. We love it all! Even if you don’t have a prom in your future, it is always fun to look at beautiful formal wear, and who knows, you can always create an event fit for a princess! Here are a few lovely shots of Eleanor in some of our formal wear finest that can be found on our Etsy shop. Simply click on the image for more detail shots. Bask in the beauty !

1950's Magnolia Cupcake Crinoline Party Dress

1950's Robin's Egg Blue Tulle Party Dress with Veil

1950's Yellow Cupcake Party Dress

1950's Periwinkle Party Dress

In addition to the selection on our Etsy site, we also have a collection on the store floor waiting for a wonderful home, and great party!

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Springtime Comes to Petrune!

April 11th, 2012

After long last, we get to put away the furs and wools (wonderful as they are) in favor of florals and silks! The daffodils are starting to peek their heads form the ground here in Ithaca, and we thought we’d put together a photo shoot to match.

This year, we decided that we’d like nothing more than to pair patterns with patterns, and bright colors with more patterns. What fun is subtlety when the weather is warm? Here you’ll see some of our favorite new and vintage items from the store, styled by Petrune’s team of fashionistas, and modeled by Julianne Schaeffer at the Ithaca Farmer’s Market.

Look forward to some more shots after this weekend. We’re going back out on the town with many fun looks to photograph for you on Sunday!

: A truly amazing print on this mod sheath dress.

: Guaranteed to make your legs look as long as a warm spring day!

: Patterned silk with a patent belt… perfection?

: So classic. Pleats are one of our new obsessions.

: Beautiful backdrop courtesy of the Farmer’s Market in Ithaca.

: Maxi dresses! They were all over the stylish ladies at SXSW, and now here for you at Petrune! Zebra print + Kelly Green in an inspired thing.

: It’s hard not to smile when you’re this stylin’.

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April Showers!

April 7th, 2012

Spring is in the air! These April showers can only mean that we are moving in the right direction. Sundresses, sandals, and shorts are all on the horizon! This week we created a window display to celebrate. Can you guess our inspiration? The answer is after the jump!