How I'm displaying some of my current faves right now
Killer booties. Purple please.
One of the best (and most luxe) wedding videos I have ever seen.
A super sensitive and helpful article on what not to say to someone who is sick (and what you can say instead).
DIY nail trend for this fall you have to try.
Bored? Need a laugh? Feel like wasting time?
Size 41 please (in taupe).
Would you trash your dress?
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Hello everyone, I'm Christie from In Fashion & Style and am excited to be guest blogging for A.Co while she's sipping margarita's on the beach in the Mayan Riviera on her honeymoon.
This season is all about 40’s glamour with a twist of rock. Most of the clothing that came off the runways is feminine, elegant and in deep colours that reminisce of the “old world”. One of my favourite things about the trends this year is that it has reminded us to be more playful and expressive in our attire with head pieces! You’ll see hats, headbands, pins, and other accessories in all different flavours to give our outfits a chic, and polished look.
I’m so excited about this trend, because one of my favourite movies is the classic, “My Fair Lady” with Audrey Hepburn. In my mind – there has never been a movie with more glamour. All of the designs in the movie were so elegant. The hats that are in the movie are so feminine; so chic; and so detailed. I swoon just thinking of all of the options they created.
That’s why I wanted to turn everyone’s attention to an amazing designer named, Blair Nadeau, creator of “Feathered” designs. She makes the most stunning head pieces with feathers. They have the most European vintage flair that just wearing her designs instantly makes one look chic and fabulous.
Just looking at her website makes me instantly want to dash to the nearest street side cafe for a glass of champagne.
Not feeling bold enough for a beautiful cocktail hat? Blair also creates hair designs and creative pins for all of your different moods and occasions! She has such a wonderful variety of things to choose from!
On top of her already genius line, each piece you wear has been hand crafted by Blair herself. To top it all off – she also offers consultations for her clients to have a custom piece created just for them! She offers a variety of embellishments for each of her designs in, “rhinestones, sinamay ribbons, fresh water pearls, salt water pearls, sequins, covered buttons etc, as well as available on hair pins, clips, combs or headbands.”
Le *sigh*. Stunning.
Check out her website for more details.
While perusing the Martha Stewart wedding site, I came across these lovely tissue paper pom-poms. Not only are they easy, but they make a statement, especially when you hang several, like in the picture above. Below, I've outlined how I did my own.
What you'll need: tissue paper, florist wire, scissors...
...8 sheets to be exact
Fold the sheets accordian style on the longest side...
Once you're done folding...
...Round the edges...
...Voila
Snip a bit of wire...
...Wrap it around the centre of the folded tissue
Pull apart each layer...
...Until you have a 'bouquet'... then pull apart the other end/side and...
Voila!
String with fishing line or more wire, pin into ceiling and you're done.
A baby version of the one above, in a darker purple.
While doing some online shopping with the fiancé, I came across these amazing Jeffrey Campbell wedge cut-out boots on Karmaloop. Fortunately, they don't have my size anymore ... otherwise, I'm not sure I could contain myself ... nor my credit card.
I came across this fantastic jewellery line designed by Leah Sakellarides. Her pieces are ornate, beautiful and unique. She uses organic metals to create the pieces, and while they are somewhat on a higher price-scale, they would make a great gift for someone you love, or yourself *hint hint |insert boyfriend's name here| *
{ Thanks to A Cup of Jo for the introduction }
Cross Back Wide Leg Jumpsuit $26
Motel Shoulder Insert Jersey Dress $48
Ruched Seam Pencil Skirt $16
I have recently discovered asos.com, an online store in the UK filled with aaamazing clothing, shoes, and accessories at all price points. I'm a huge fan of their dresses, and with a $6 flat rate shipping, what more could a girl ask for!?
TIP: Check out the clearance section before anywhere else - hundreds of items marked down and you can sort them by price (low to high!). CA-CHING $
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