Rollin' Out: Week of October 29th, 2012

Here's what's happen' this week (so far)...

Wednesday:  Trick or Tweet
tweeting retro101's locations as I deliver fun treats to local peeps...

Thursday, 11/1:  Bella Chic 
10am - 2pm
254 1st Ave SW, Carmel

Friday, 11/2:  TBD (scheduled to be downtown for the First Friday Food Truck Fest, but it was cancelled)

Friday/Saturday, 11/2-11/3: will be rollin' out to downtown Noblesville either Friday or Saturday afternoon (maybe even both days).  Check out the FB page and follow on Twitter for the latest updates to the schedule (@shopretro101)

UPCOMING EVENTS
Pillow Talk - November 9th from 11-6
Holidaze - November 10th at the Hamilton County Fairgrounds
Westfield Trunk Show - November 11th (private residence)
Ladies Evening Out - November 15th

Indy's 1st Boutique on Wheels

Yep... I think it is official.  retro101 is Indy's 1st Boutique on Wheels.  I got to tell ya... when Ellie the Bus was getting converted into a mobile pop-up shop, I often wondered -- are people going to get it?  I hesitated to book a lot of events at first b/c I didn't know how the response was going to be.  Well... I am so excited to say that people do get it and have embracing the concept for the past few weeks. 

I've rolled out to the Indie Arts & Vintage Marketplace...

It was a fun day that I got to share with my two lil' guys

 After that, I rolled out with 3 food trucks!!  It was great meeting up with Scratch, MacGenie & Scout's for the day.  And look... I even had some visitors (the fab duo, Jamie & Martine).

After conquering downtown, what was the next stop?  If you guessed Castleton United Methodist Church you are the winner!  The crafters were out and about last Saturday -- holla!!

 Now, this pic is just fun!  Who would have thought rollin' up to Bella Chic there would be an impromptu photo shoot?  I guess these random acts of fun happen on the daily up in the HC (Hamilton County) according to my peeps, Julie & Amy, which is just fine by me!  retro101 will be rollin' there quite often... aw yeah!!!

And the last roll out... this past weekend at... yep - you guessed it! Chica Boutiqua up in the BC (Boone County)!!  Zionsville has great shoppers (and local celebs too).  Can't wait to roll out to Z-ville again!!

Clearly, I love Ellie the bus and it shows!  I have a ton of pictures of the outside but haven't captured a lot of photos inside the boutique on wheels (or the featured local artists that sell their wares on the bus).  No worries... I will get those pics and feature those artists soon... until then... keep rollin' old school!!!

Guten Tag!

Highlight of every Fall Season (besides the pumpkin pies at McDonalds… sad, but true) is a good ol’ Oktoberfest! Thanks to Tiffany @ HistoricIndianapolis, she completely hooked me up to roll up to my first real downtown event – the Herron Morton Oktoberfest.  

Good beer... good food (brat burger from the Scratch Truck..mmm...)

and GREAT shoppers!!!  Thanks for all of the love... it was a great day!!

Oh... the best story of the day hands down... Chad (rent-a-hubby... see below)

had one of his dreams come true -- took two girls home in the swagger wagon!  holla!! (well... actually drove them down the street and helped them move the 2 cool barrel chairs they bought... still funny though!)

Spirit Run

Bright and early Saturday morning, Ellie the Bus' mission was to roll out to the University High School for the Spirit Run (benefiting School on Wheels of course)

Girls Night Out

Up in the HC (Hamilton County that is), the ladies love a good girls night (especially when sponsored by the Dr. Turkle & Associates).  This was such a fun night... 

Thanks to everyone who stopped by, shopped and enjoyed retro101!! (and a big shout out to Lashanda & Dee for hangin' w/ me too)

Pie Wars

I have a special place in my heart for an amazing organization - School on Wheels.  I became involved in SOW over 10 years ago when my friend, Sally, began the organization which enriches the lives of so many families in Indianapolis by tutoring the homeless children in the community.  So, when they were planning on the 2nd annual Pie Wars at City Market, I was all over rolling up the bus to draw some attention to this fun event and organization!

Don't they look fabulous?!?!? Workin' it to sell some tix for Doin' the Decade!!

Ashley modelin' her new retro101 scarf

look who came and visited us?  My favs, Stevi!!

love me some City Market!!!

Great night - great organization... see you at the Spirit Run!

Blue Eyes & Bare Feet Photo Shoot

How fantastic that the first weekend retro101 rolled out, we were asked to be a part of a super cute photo shoot for Blue Eyes & Bare Feet new line! The talented Faith of Faith Blackwell Photography got so many great shots.  Here's the ones that I happened to capture...

I mean... really... how flippin' cute are these girls?  (and the bus too...don't want Ellie the bus to get too jealous)

Rollin' on out!

retro101 mobile pop-up shop is officially rollin' old school!  We rolled out to Carmel a little over a week ago.  Check out the inside (and one happy shopper!)

so excited for the fun to begin!!

ALMOST READY

Isn't she purty?  Sherwin Williams Exterior Latex... yep... nothin' but the best for this beauty!  We were up all night... sleep all day (minus the sleep all day) getting everything prep'd 

Are we done yet???  Uh... no... gots to do the inside now!!