Fashionspiration: Summer White

As much as I love color, I do love white! Summer white is such a refreshing shade to walk down 5th Ave in. It is so clean and ready for the best rooftop picnic you can find! Here I paired simple, but well made pieces together for a more modern sleek shape reminiscent of the minimalistic 90s with some fun jewelry to top off the ensemble....I certainly can't go completely unadorned!

Ruched Tank: Vivienne Tam

White Skinny Jeans: Camaieu

Teal Jewel Heels: Marc Jacobs

Necklace and Jeweled Bracelet: Erickson Beamon

How do you wear Summer White?

I Can Pack for That: Miami - 4th of July

Well its finally the 4th of July and I hope you are all off to some excited places this long weekend! I will be celebrating here in New York City, but my mind I believe is off dreaming of sandy beaches and pina coladas a bit closer to the equator. Miami and its hypnotizing music and alluring scene would be a fabulous place to celebrate Independence Day don't you agree?!

As a Southern Bell myself, I must admit, as of late, I am jonesin' for some sweet tea, long beaches, and warm water to splash around in...oh to be able to travel right now. Well for those of you that do get to venture off to some exotic location I give you a little how to pack for a long weekend...Miami style!

I Can Pack for That: Miami by fashiondiva304 featuring denim short shorts

How would you pack for Miami my dearests?

Birthday Girl Glamour

It's a grand ol day for the birthday girl as I adventure around 

and enjoy New York celebrating... ME! 

Just wanted to quickly share with you the most beautiful dress I have ever tried on...it is certainly the perfect birthday dress if I've ever seen one! Farah Khan does amazing work and this dress twirls and sparkles and makes me feel like an old Hollywood starlet...now if only I had an event to wear it to!

Have you felt like a princess lately?

Diary of a NYC Fashion Intern: Merchandise the Mannequins!

How is your summer getting along darlings? I must say Summer in New York City is positively smashing, between the Alexander McQueen Exhibit at The Met and Shakespeare in the Park to Brunch at Balthazar how is a girl to choose? Fortunately, NYC is always going and so is the work. As my days as an NYC Fashion Intern come to a close I hope you've enjoyed the sneak peak at the bottom of the ladder. 

But sometimes a fashion intern gets a chance to be a bit creative... merchandising the mannequins!

 I did some merchandising for the boutique downstairs. 

From glam rock to pretty princess, it's always fun to dress up the windows!

This was a white dress, that is now modeled on a guitar stand with...

Yeah, studded chucks...nuff said. 

I could not be more in love with this petticoat tutu skirt!

So what are your thoughts on my merchandising skills, not half bad huh?! Too bad its a totally different direction from marketing, it would be a fun side job to merchandise the mannequins all over NYC. Maybe in another life, but this one includes being a NYC Fashion Intern which isn't half bad either :)

Fashionspiration: Happy Hour

Another office to happy hour look to get your taste buds drooling! Remember a blazer makes anything look profesh! I layered my blazer over a flowy chiffon and pearl top that I bought in Ireland for a soft but professional ensemble. And again, I'm aware 98% of you could not wear these shorts to work, so bring on the pencil skirts! Just pull out these ripped jean shorts and make this quick alteration before hopping over to the nearest watering hole for happy hour drinks with your colleagues. 

 Fashion tip #131: Shorts in heels make you have legs for days!

Add some fun heels like these Charlotte Ronson suede pumps

 for something great in your ensemble from head to toe!

Spotted. A special chica reigning as Happy Hour Queen. 

Be sure to enjoy your throne.

MUST HAVE!

I hope your Father's Day Weekend was fabulous my dearies. I had a lovely chat with my Daddy, although I wish I could have been in town to actually spend time with my family...they're pretty great. I'll leave you with a quick thought today or product if you will.

I have wanted Tom's for a while but didn't feel like there was one that particularly my style, but I just love what the company is doing for people in need. For every pair purchased, a pair is given to someone in need overseas. More companies should have this structure of giving. Well I have finally found my MUST HAVE Tom's!

Source: lovely-little-things.blogspot.com via Kim on Pinterest

{Merci Kimmy}

Lace Tom's. Very me. Very amazing.

Sweet as Honey Giveaway from Savannah's Best Boutique

Well I searched high and low to find you darlings Savannah's best boutique and I must say I found it in a beehive! This local boutique is certainly sweet as honey and knows how to throw one sweet party! I stumbled upon this boutique and could not resist going in, by just the amazing store front alone. With a darling honeycomb logo and even honeycomb doors, I just had to see what was inside The Savannah Bee Company!

Everything about this store was designed beautifully, 

from gorgeous displays to chic honey bottles, no detail was forgotton.

They also sell beeswax candles and beauty products and

the back of the store is actually really cool because it has a giant beehive for kids

 to play in, and a seating area to watch how honey is made. 

Up front, there is a bar where they have all day honey tastings. 

They lay out a honeycomb platter with slices of cheese and apples to try...it is delish!

You can event host your own honey tasting party!

GREAT GIVEAWAY NEWS for you 

from Savannah's Best Boutique! 

One of you lucky Embellishers will receive 

a jar of your very own Savannah Honey!

The Tupelo honey is The Savannah Bee Company's specialty honey as it 

is specifically local to the Savannah area. 

You can drizzle it in your tea, on the bbq, even mix a mean cocktail with it! (That's right)!!

To Enter:
You MUST be a follower of The Embellished Life and comment below.


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Giveaway ends Tuesday June 14th at Midnight (NYC Time)

Good Luck Mes Cheris!

And may your week be sweet as honey!

Guest Blogger: Shopping Down Under... the Aussie Way

Since my blog is officially in travel mode this week I thought I would keep the trend going with another fabulous guest blogger post to bring you the best how-to shopping from around the globe! Next stop? Australia with the amazing Sam of The Curvy Girl's Diary. That's right we're going down under for this shopping excursion!

Dressing up Down Under…

Whenever I talk to any of my friends overseas or visitors that I run into, fashion is not something that they mention when they think of Australia. It’s all beaches and backpacking, but thanks to the fab The Embellished Life, I get to introduce you to some amazing designers that are making their mark all over the world... and send you all into an Aussie fashion lovefest.

1. One teaspoon 

Location: Sydney 

Down Under Website: http://www.oneteaspoon.com.au/shop/

This local Sydney designer has been making major headway over the past few years. Her surfer/skater approach to clothing has somehow managed to be tied in with an effortless glam that just screams chic. The designs of one teaspoons founder Jamie Blakely have been attracting major overseas interest and for all you spunks in the US I know it is available online at planetblue.com definitely worth a major look.

2. Sass and Bide 

Location: Sydney

Down Under Website: http://www.sassandbide.com/#/collections/papa_sucre_4_5

Definitely one of my all times favorite’s designers ever! Their dresses are just showstoppers and their jeans just scream laid back vibe meets totally glam. They are a must-have brand among the celebrity-set, the world over, and their accessory range is equally to die for. I would spend my last pennies in this shop! Enough said!

3. Dogstar 

Location: Brisbane

Down Under Website: http://dogstar.com.au/

Think Audrey Hepburn meets Judy jetsen in the best way possible, classic tailoring mixed with some totally off the cuff, deconstructed design makes this label a must-have and a staple in Aussie wardrobes. Their wide leg pants have cult status over here and something I couldn’t live without.

Bryon bay markets 

Location: Bryon bay

Website: http://www.byron-bay.com/markets/

I’m a total market goer, and these markets provide some of the best shopping in this country for up and coming designers and great accessories. It was here that I developed my love of spell designs. Some of the most unique accessories you will ever see and amazing leather work, not to mention their feather headpieces... I literally wanted to walk down the aisle in one! This is just one of the awesome names to come out of these markets and to top it all off, it's 5 minutes away from the most amazing beaches you will ever see.

There is so much I could share with you I didn’t even mention we have entire suburbs dedicated to vintage shopping but that’s a story for another time or you could hop a plane and discover it all for yourself just holler if you need a shopping buddy!

To catch more of Sam hop on over to thecurvygirlsdiary.blogspot.com 

and follow her Aussie adventures!

You can also follow along on Bloglovin!

I Can Pack for That. Dallas

I can pack for that will definitely be my case tonight as I pack for a Memorial Day Weekend getaway! And although its not to Dallas, I hope you enjoy the advice on how to wrangle up your greatest Lonestar State clothes and tie in those Southern Gentlemen! And can I let you in on a little secret?...I kind've in no small way wish I owned everything in this smartly packed suitcase! What is your favorite piece for a Dallas getaway?

I can pack for that: Dallas by fashiondiva304 featuring scoop neck tank tops

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