Get Personal

Tis the season for gifting, and I don't know about you, but I LOVE sentimental and personalized gifts. I love anything that can be made custom to be one-of-a-kind. It's wonderful when you can wear not only a conversation piece, but a piece that speaks volumes to you yourself. Personalized jewelry made from handwriting you might have saved from birthday cards or letters are wonderful ways to memorialize and keep your loved ones who may have passed, close. You can wear a reminder of their sweet words to you - in THEIR very own handwriting! At the same time, those who are dear to you and still near to you like significant others might choose to share coordinates on jewelry of where you first met, where you were married, or of your favorite places. You can get creative with it. It's personal. It's meaningful. It's unique - like your relationship. Create a custom message or have your child draw a picture and have a bracelet or ring made out of it so that you can cherish it. 

Here are some really great finds, but get shopping if you'd like your gift here in time for the holidays. It takes time to make and ship these wonderful items.



         

Bribes from the Bride

For the girls who you will ask to be by your side... 
Here are some lovely gifts from you, the bride!


        

     

Putting on Fall Airs

Each year, Autumn lends us such brilliant colors. As the earth harvests pumpkins and gourds, the leaves begin to change to brighten our lives. Nature provides such a beautiful backdrop during these months. Shades of oranges, yellows, greens, and reds dance around us. And, lucky for us, designers are lending their amazing designs in those brilliant colors to us as they harvest quite a collection in metallics and velvets even. Your go-to colors of the season are going to be rust, burnt orange, mustard yellow, olive green, and copper.  Here are some incredible dresses, rompers, and jumpsuits for when you put on airs...fall airs that is. You know...the incredible cool crisp nothing-else-quite-like-it fall air. 

Happy Browsing! 

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Bell of the Fall

What trend am I drooling over for 2017? Bell-sleeved sweaters! Not only will you make a fashion statement in these woven wonders, but they will save ya from any chilling temperatures headed our way. Here is a great variety:

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Last Chance to Hook Up Your Wardrobe During Nordstrom's Sale

Nordstrom's Sale will be over soon, and I want to make sure you get some amazing staple pieces for your wardrobe! NOT rushing summer to be over, just preparing you for the future months (I won't say the F word. I'll say Autumn instead. hehe). It will be here and you will be hooked up and ready to go in your new threads with prices that are super low!

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What the TUCKERNUCK?

Tuckernuck. What a neat word! Is it a place? A hip-hop dance move? A food served during holidays? A question - "want to tuckernuck"? No peeps. It is a shopping destination! It's not just fun to say (you know you are doing it right now lol), but what they sell is fun to wear! Stocked with the latest trends of amazing quality and varying prices, you can feel confident that your wardrobe is not only up-to-date, but that you may possibly become a trendsetter yourself. If you haven't heard of them, you need to check them out! Take a peak at what they have here. You may actually even see some markdowns!

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On Your Toes

Ballet Shoes. For some of us they are a foundation. For some of us they are life. When you're a little girl and you put ballet shoes on for the first time, it is as if you have been crowned a princess. And every time you are greeted by that familiar leather smell and fasten those pink shoes on to your feet with that elastic band and pull those strings tight to make a bow, something magical happens. You transform in to a ballerina - one who takes flight and lets her body move her to places she can't explain. Those shoes then graduate to pointe shoes where the satin ties up your leg to provide you a support that you never realize you may one day long for. Okay, so now you understand my emotional connection with ballet shoes. haha. So imagine how undeniably happy women like me all over the world are to be able to incorporate that piece of our lives in to our wardrobes and continue to put our feet in ballet-inspired shoes. And, I'm sure every woman that never had that chance to dance and longed for that feel, are as equally happy to put on some magic shoes. Designers have taken these special pink flats to a whole new level. They are definitely keeping each other on their toes with the competition. From color to fabrics to unique design, they will have you leaping with excitement! As for me, believing that hip-hop and ballet together can find harmony and make unique art, I'm in love with the edgier flats...the ones with sole...by Miu Miu! :)

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Don't Forget the Shoes - Nordstrom Sale

Attention Cardholders!!! The early access sale at Nordstrom is ON! Now get your shoe fix! Get a move on...in style!!

         

       

FREE PEOPLE ON SALE AT NORDSTROMS

Free People On Sale. Need I say more? I've gathered some of their cutest looks. If you are a cardholder and taking advantage of Nordstrom's early access sale, you are in luck...prices so low it's almost free people!!! Wait...


         

       

NORDSTROM SALE - DRESSES UNDER $75

Are you a Nordstrom cardholder? Let me help you shop their sale! First up...dresses under $75!!! I sorted through and picked the best!

You never know when an occasion might arise, so grab a dress to be prepared. Or at these prices, maybe grab two!

         

       

SHOE SALE!

TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 25% OFF THE SALE PRICES WITH CODE SOLUXE

         

       

SALE!!!

TAKE AN ADDITIONAL 25% OFF WITH CODE SOLUXE

         

       

Just Beach About It!

Go ahead. Wear your feelings. Beach about it as much as you want. Love these sayings!

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Let's Taco Bout Kate Spade

Kate Spade has gone Southwestern and it couldn't be more exciting! There are so many cute novelty-like accessories that are trendy-glam in this collection. From tacos to to serapes to hot sauce, you can spice your wardrobe up and fiesta everyday! Be warned...this collection is not mild by any means! It's HOT HOT HOT! 

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Round and Round and Round

The trendy round towels that Gilt is selling look like they may've come right off of Lauren Conrad's Instagram. Such pretty pinks and blues with super cute designs hugged in fringe - they just make me happy and are sure to put a smile on your sunshiny face too! These towels double as a great beach blanket! 

I also found some really cute beach tents sold by Gilt that are way cuter than any traditional tent you see on the beach. They have a dainty festival/boho vibe. So, if you want to be smilin' AND stylin'...here ya go!

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They All Float

Ah...summer!!! It's  here! Time to kick back, relax, and cool off. In the days of social media though, you of course want the biggest and most eye-catching pool float to include in your snaps, texts, vlogs, selfies, right? Of course you do, which is why I have compiled everything from oversized swans and flamingos to avocados and rainbows. There are even cute floating drink holders to match. Many of the floats under the sun are here and waiting to be in your pool floating your behind around. Catch those rays and get some rest and relaxation while posting away. Just be careful not to hold your phone over your head too long as you will most likely get an odd tan line...or rectangle. Anywho...enjoy!

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The "Un-Bridesmaid"

According to Anthropologie, the dresses featured here are for "Wedding Guests". However, these dresses are so dreamy, I say they are perfect Bridesmaid dresses! Take a look and see what you think 
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bridal PARTY!!!!!

From asking if she'll be your bridesmaid - to special touches for pictures - to thanking her with a gift - to having the coolest bachelorette party involving flamingos and unicorns...yolo, right? So, here's to you! Everything you need to make your bridal adventure the best it can be! Have sleepovers; have pool parties; have once in a lifetime moments with your besties that you can cherish a lifetime!

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Heading to a Summer Wedding?

Summer weddings are so exciting! And maybe that's because guests are able to let loose a bit more since laid-back attire seems to be able to squeak by with no penalties. With a large amount of summer wedding and reception locations being outside at places like the beach, a garden, a lake, or in a barn, guests tend to opt for dresses that don't host tons of beads or sequins or extra fabric. Guests also enjoy dressing for the location and theme - possibly a more airy dress for a beach wedding, a pattern for a bohemian or garden wedding, something tropical perhaps for a destination wedding. Well, as always, Anthropologie has something to fit each of these venues, destinations, and themes in a classy way for summer. Here is some of what I've gathered should you be attending a summer ceremony. 

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Dance in the Rain

Call me crazy (hey, I heard that), but I've always liked to "dance in the rain". Figuratively, at least. Although on rare occasions, if the mood's right, there's no stopping me splashing through puddles. Today is a rainy day. And, from the looks of the newsfeed on my social media, everyone is feeling let down and drab. So, why not "dance" in the rain? Make your own sunshine! Start by carrying a super cute umbrella that makes you smile! Come on! Us girls especially love our accessories! And, rainy days are great for shopping too! Kate Spade...Henri Bendel...go on...make your credit card dance in the rain! haha.

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Something's Shady

Or maybe not...because these prices are REAL! I have gathered designer sunnies all priced under $50! Cat-eye or oversized, there is sure to be something you'll love! Designs from all over the board: Christian Dior, Dolce & Gabanna, Valentino, Versace, Kate Spade, Marc Jacobs, Tory Burch, DVF, Ray-Ban and Lily Pulitzer. Get your shade on!

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Anthropologie Ear Candy

With so many prevailing trends that Anthropologie already embraces in the likes of the Boho-theme, it's no wonder they have an overabundance of trendy earrings. From fringe to pom pom, these accessories are going to help make the rest of your entire summer wardrobe EASY. Let the earrings be your focal point.

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Because You Want to Stay All in One Piece

Ladies, if you are most comfortable in one piece swimsuits, but want to look just as sexy as those strolling around in bikinis, you are going to love what I've dug up with my sand shovel! Here are some really hot one piece suits, that will unleash your inner sea siren.

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Drink Creatively

What an amazing concept that LIFEWTR has! When you grab a bottle of water at your local convenient store or while shopping, go for the one with the pizzazz! We need more of that in our lives! Lucky for us, every 3 months, LIFEWTR features amazing illustrations on their bottles from 3 different artists. They don't want you to just have any water bottle, but one that inspires you by quenching your thirst for water and creativity. And, it's not just any water. This water contains electrolytes, so it's going to be great for you to keep with you through the warm weather especially to keep hydrated. They are priced very reasonably AND you can actually reuse the bottle. Drink water in style and let your creative juices flow! 

See more at www.lifewtr.com 

I received this product complimentary to review, but all of the opinions are my own.

@lifewtr @influenster #inspirationdrops #2017 #contest 

TAKE IT OFF the shoulder

Summer will be here before you know it! Will you be flaunting the latest trend by the pool or when frolicking in the sand? Off the shoulder bikinis and swimsuits are everywhere! They offer sex appeal, but also a really feminine essence (especially with the ruffles that most have).

     

     

Be Bolder Off The Shoulder SALE!

You read that write! One of the hottest trends of the season is Off the Shoulder, and I have gathered a bunch of shirts, rompers, dresses, and so forth that are on sale now! Super trendy and super hot! Do you dare to bare?

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Interpretations of the "In Between"

For a girl who squeals over costumes because she just can't have enough tulle, sequins, and feathers (I would literally roll around in those all day if I could) and a slight obsession with gowns (just a slight one), I anticipate and love seeing masterpieces come to life on the Red Carpet of the Met Gala! It's one of the greatest costume parties of the year because there's so much art and creativity brought about by designers.

This year's theme was "'The Art of In Between' by Rei Kawakubo". The idea was to give you almost an unsettling feeling as you see unconventional gowns created by a clashing of designs. I had my own interpretation of these designs and wanted to share my favorites from the evening. Imagine creating an outfit to make one feel uncomfortable and somewhat weary, but to have them look STELLAR at the same time! These stars were all around and "in between" stunning!!!

Please note that these are my interpretations and not that of the designers.

"In Between" Wanting and Needing These Gowns

Rita Ora in Marchesa

A gift "in between" tied with a bow

Gigi Hadid in Tommy Hilfiger

"In between" a power-driven entrepreneur and a glamorous model

IN BETWEEN ERAS

Lily Collins by Giambattista Valli

Marie Antoinette-Esque as "in between" a Victorian Princess and Letting Them Eat Cupcakes

Kate Bosworth by Tory Burch

"In between" time

CROPPED OUT

Hailey Baldwin in Carolina Herrera

"In between" her many layers

Nothing Mellow About MELODRAMATIC

Jennifer Lopez by Valentino

"In between" a supermodel and a superhero

Katie Holmes by Zac Posen

"In between" her rise

Candace Swanepoel by Topshop

Nothing missing "in between"

Nothing Getting "In Between" These Best Couples

Chrissy Tiegen by Marchesa with John Legend

Woven in love "in between"

Giselle Bundchen by Stella McCartney and Tom Brady

"In between" the fifty shades of grey

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STATEMENT MADE

Jaden Smith with his HAIR IN HAND!

Nothing seems to stand "in between" his hair and him!

Kate Hudson by Stella McCartney

Her FROSTED Hair = "In between" now and the future of fashion

MYSTERY AWAITS

Austin Mahone

"In between" fact and fiction

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Priyanka Chopra by Ralph Lauren

"In between" stirring up and solving mysteries

SUITS THEM FINE

 Karli Kloss by Carolina Hererra

 "In between" a man's suit and a woman's world

Jourdan Dunn by H&M with Future

Wrapped in love "in between" him and his suit

Hailee Steinfeld by Vera Wang

Stuck "in between" a war and being held captive

ANDROGYNOUS TWIST 

Ruby Rose by Burberry

A mix "in between" a man and a woman

IN BETWEEN THE LINES

Kylie Jenner by Atelier Versace

"In between" mother earth and space

Stella Maxwell by H&M

"In between" the 1920s and 2020s

Do You See It?

Emily Ratajkowski by Marc Jacobs

"In between" a Van Gogh painting and reality

Do You Sea It?

Sistine Stallone by Topshop

"In between" a the seas swims a disco mermaid

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 Feathers Flock Together

Blake Lively in Versace

"In between" hieroglyphics stands a golden goddess peacock

Zoey Deutch by Tory Burch

A bride, a dove, and everything "in between"

MIXED MESSAGES

Kerry Washington by Michael Kors

"In between" ideas

Nicki Minaj by H&M

"In between" the sheets - a dream

IN BETWEEN STAGES

Paris Jackson by Calvin Klein

"In between" a girl and a woman

Yolanda Hadid by Tommy Hilfiger

"In between" finding the Fountain of Youth

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TOP PICKS FROM BRIDAL FASHION WEEK - SPRING 2018

 

Jenny Packham

Oh New York Bridal Fashion Week, how I love thee!!! Seeing the Spring 2018 lines unveiled were a pleasure as usual. For me, it's amazing to see the turns each designer takes with their collections and who pushes the envelope. Each season, my favorite designs seem to come from my usual loves whose creations have been gracing the catwalk for years, but there are also always a few different newer designers on the scene that makes my heart go pitter patter with some of their beauties. I guess Bridal Fashion Week is like a box of chocolates - you never know what you're going to get, but I mean, you can never go wrong with chocolate! 

Flouncing the catwalk this season were tons of trends like The Cold Shoulder and Cut-Out bodices. Back in style in a big way is the Off the Shoulder. Thanks to Coachella and the Festival Scene, the Boho style will be casually staying around for a while. For a bit, seeming too matronly, sleeves and lace have definitely now found their place and don't seem to be going anywhere any time soon. You can also give pants a chance. And, you'll find hints of black whether in the dress or accessories. Want to talk accessories? That's something I will come back to in a later post to touch more on as they are louder than ever for the walk down the aisle!

As I like to present to you each time Bridal Fashion Week comes around, here are my top picks listed in categories where I think they fit best. While there were so many more incredible gowns that I could've added to these lists (and I do mean incredible) I tend to shy away from including the gowns that are not-so-appropriate (for lack of better words) and include those that are more realistically wearable in hopes that I can inspire some bride's finds. For instance, I'm just still not sure who is going to wear a completely see-through wedding gown on their big day. But wow, Berta Bridal especially - the sparkle from some of their sensual pieces was amazing! Berta definitely still made it in this list along with Oleg Cassini and Reem Acra who wowed me as usual. Marchesa, Ines Di Santo, Jim Hjelm, Monique Lhuillier, Watters, and Peter Langner of course never ever disappoint. Theia always has something that turns my eyes in to hearts like on that emoji - you know the one. My most anticipated for the past few seasons has probably been Hayley Paige, and she surely surpassed my expectations per usual. You can always count on Sottero & Midgley to come through with true bridal gowns which will be worn by tons and tons of brides. Many others made it to the list too as they had stunning showstoppers. And, how exciting...we finally get to see the collection of Randy Fenoli of 'Say Yes To The Dress'. He must be very proud. He has some wonderful creations! He definitely fit perfectly in to the box of chocolates with his tasty collection!

The categories are as follows and the dresses are in no particular order:
* Belle of the Ball * stAy in LINE * Drop it Low * And the Trumpets They Go * 
* State of Empire * Layers of Love * Play it Straight * HIGH low * Laced * Etheral *
* Sleeve it Alone * Cut it Out *  Cold Shoulder * Off the Shoulder * Boho * Boho Chic * 
 * Boho Sexy * Simplicity * Embellished * Shimmer * Blushing Bride * Pop of Color *
* Power of Flower * Of Corset * Gatsby-esque * Glitz, Glam, & Gaga * Sheer Sexiness * 
* Well-Trained * Dance in Your Pants *  Innovate * Slit Right Up * Go Shorty * Conserve *

BELLE OF THE BALL 



Antonio Riva

Ines Di Santo

Blush by Hayley Paige

Sottero & Midgley

 

Blush by Hayley Paige 

Jim Hjelm

Anne Barge

Oleg Cassini

Tara Keely

Oleg Cassini

Oleg Cassini

Monique Lhuillier

Sottero & Midgley

Justin Alexander

stAy in LINE

Alon Livne

Alon Livne

Anne Barge

Simone Carvalli

DROP IT LOW

Monique Lhuillier

Oleg Cassini

Alyne by Rita Vinieris

Simone Carvalli

 AND THE TRUMPETS THEY GO

Randy Fenoli

Sottero & Midgley

Hayley Paige

Tara Keely

STATE OF EMPIRE

Justin Alexander

LAYERS OF LOVE

Marchesa

Watters

Flora

Halfpenny 

Idan Cohen

 PLAY IT STRAIGHT 

Anne Barge

Jenny Packham

Maggie Sottero

Elizabeth Fillmore

Rebecca Ingram

HIGH low

Oscar de la Renta

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LACED

Reem Acra

Christos Costarellos

Oscar de la Renta

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Flora

Watters

ETHERAL

Gemy Malouf

Marchesa

Marchesa

Gemy Malouf

SLEEVE IT ALONE

Francesca Miranda

Jenny Packham

Blush by Hayley Paige

 

Jim Hjelm


CUT IT OUT


Houghton

Alexandra Grecco


COLD SHOULDER


Theia

Justin Alexander

Alexandra Grecco

Theia


OFF THE SHOULDER

The Romantics II by Sarah Seven

Halfpenny

Rebecca Ingram

Oleg Cassini

Mira Zwillinger

Oleg Cassini

Alyne by Rita Vinieris

Marchesa

The Romantics II by Sarah Seven

Sachin and Babi

BOHO

Watters

Flora

Lover Society 

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Lover Society

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 BOHO CHIC

Justin Alexander 

Limor Rosen

Savannah Miller

BOHO SEXY 

Limor Rosen

Flora

Alexandra Grecco

Marchesa

SIMPLICITY

Justin Alexander

Ines Di Santo

BHLDN

EMBELLISHED 

Hayley Paige

Hayley Paige

Maggie Sottero

Liancarlo

Alon Livne

Simone Carvalli

SHIMMER


Oleg Cassini

Peter Langner

Randy Fenoli


BLUSHING BRIDES


Sareh Nouri

Gemy Malouf


POP OF COLOR


Hayley Paige

Oleg Cassini

David's Bridal

Oleg Cassini

Kelly Faetanini

POWER OF FLOWER

Hayley Paige

Mira Zwillinger

Oleg Cassini

Oleg Cassini

Lela Rose

Alon Livne

OF CORSET 

Randy Fenoli

Berta Bridal

Randy Fenoli

Watters

GATSBY-ESQUE

Idan Cohen

Idan Cohen

Alon Livne

GLITZ. GLAM, AND GAGA

 

Reem Acra

Jenny Packham

Reem Acra 

SHEER SEXINESS

Berta Bridal

Houghton

Francesca Miranda

Hayley Paige

Julie Vino

Julie Vino

Julie Vino

WELL-TRAINED

Mira Zwillinger

Ines Di Santo

Rebecca Ingram

DANCE IN YOUR PANTS

Alexandra Grecco

Peter Langer

INNOVATE

Naeem Khan

Reem Acra

SLIT RIGHT UP

Ines Di Santo

Berta Bridal

Alyne by Rita Vinieris

GO SHORTY

Jenny Packham

CONSERVE 

Peter Langner

Oleg Cassini

Jenny Packham

Sottero & Midgley

Maggie Sottero

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