One thing I enjoy the most about the change in seasons and weather, is reviving last year’s wardrobe and uncovering items that I forgot I had. It’s like a shopping trip in my own closet! It’s also fun to have a different take on what I thought was stylish last year, by purchasing updating items to pair with last year’s basics.
Without fail, each Spring and Summer, I always return to the nautical theme. It’s such a timeless style that can be accessorized to look classic, or to incorporate trends. This year, I’ve decided to add a punch of color to the traditional blue, red, and white nautical theme with pops of pink. It’s an easy way to keep the look feminine and stylish, without taking away from the nautical theme.
Here is my version of Sailor Chic…
Clockwise from top left: Zara Carpenter, La Drama Queen, Fanciness, Bayan Hippo, Tizzalicious, LiD Designs Supplies
What twist will you be adding to your nautical theme this season?
xoxo,
This year Richmond has seen more snow than it’s probably seen in years. This weekend included. As I write this, I am staring at over a foot of snow when all I really want is the warmth, the sun, and the breeze of the springtime air. And just as good as the warm weather that accompanies spring is the freedom of flowing dresses, tanks, and skirts. It’s so much nicer than being confined to sweaters, heavy jackets, and boots, don’t you think?
I’ve recently become enamored with the creativity and talent that Etsy fashion designers have after my interview with Minx last week. I did some perusing and found some Spring fashions that I am swooning over right now. I certainly hope Punxsutawny has some good weather news for us this Tuesday.
- 7 Ways to Wear Wrap Jersey Dress in Berry by Lirola
- Magenta and Blue Necklush by Necklush
- Soo Shirt by LJLambillotte
- Flora Tank by Eliza and Axel
I am loving the soft, feminine colors from each of these Etsy sellers. Be sure to check out there shops to see what other lovely items they have to offer!
xoxo,
I’ve been really excited this week to introduce this fab designer and
Etsy seller to you! I first discovered
Minx Shop last week when I was creating a treasury (which made it the front page by the way!). I was so intrigued by Minx’ work that I started browsing around her shop, and we began chatting back and forth. What a cute, spunky girl she is! And her photos are absolutely gorgeous (of course! That’s what drew me to her for my treasury-making!). Let’s take a little peak into the life of
Minx….
Company Name:
Minx
When did you go into business for yourself?
Long, long ago when I was in college, I needed to buy food! Food comes in very handy when you are doing things such as studying and not starving. One day a dear friend of mine showed me that you could sell vintage clothes on Ebay for extra cash. In the desire to make things better, I started altering the vintage, and then eventually started altering t-shirts as well. I realized one day that the t-shirt were taken so far from their original t-shirt state, that they were essentially fabric scraps by the time I got done. At that point I realized there was no reason I couldn’t start making clothes from scratch. So I did, and I liked it a lot. It gave me a lot more freedom to invent.
I like inventing.
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We all have them. Those celebrities, musicians, and artists who influence our exterior decisions [what we wear, how we cut our hair, how thin or not-so-thin we should be]. I, personally, am very intrigued by fashion, and make it a point to look my best at all times [well...what I think is my best!]. For that reason, I have been influenced by a number of fashion icons over the years. There have been those who have
come and gone [I was really influenced by some blonde girl who was really thin and had really short hair at the time, but now I cannot, for the life of me, remember her name]. And then there are those who have
stuck around for quite a while, and who I now consider my fashion icons that will most likely influence many of my fashion decisions for life.
I like to think my fashion sense is a mix of classic figures and contemporary trends. For that reason, the lovely ladies below are some of my major fashion influences.
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Indulge me here. Purple heels are a necessity. Every girl needs them. They are one of those timeless staples. Right?….RIGHT? That’s what I told myself to justify purchasing these beauties! And better yet, they are actually comfortable! Who would have thought??
In all seriousness, I had been looking for the perfect pair of purple heels for a couple of months. I walked into my closet one day to get dressed, and I thought to myself, “MAN! A purple pair of heels would go
great with this outfit!” Since that day I have obsessed over finding a pair of purple pumps. I wasn’t going to let it go. So naturally, when I saw these, and they didn’t have my size, I was devastated. Until I heard the voice behind me wake me up from my nightmare saying, “You know, we can order those for you…free shipping.” “
Really?!” I asked. “Well…I don’t know when I will be here again and live a little far away…that probably wouldn’t work…” “Oh no worries, ma’am [yes, she called me ma'am, but I let it go after the rest of her comment]. We can ship them directly to your home.”
Voila! I have a brand new pair of necessary, all-time, classic, comfortable purple pumps with a special little place in my closet! Right in between the necessary teal pumps and fuschia pumps….
