I am constantly amazed by people's crafty imagination and then their technical skills to actually bring their vision to life. Etsy is the perfect forum that connects these brilliantly creative people together. We benefit by finding unique, quirky, and sometime inexplicable items that we simple must purchase.
Here are my week's Etsy finds:
With the richness of these kimono-styled leather belts by elizabethkelly, I am totally anticipating fall. I can't wait to use one to cinch in all my patterned layers.
I have completely fallen for these black and white and sepia horse prints by equinoxphoto. What an unexpected way to balance colorful, contemporary decor.
I love that these scarves by ColorSprouts infuse a touch of sophistication into tie dye by using silk.
While Etsy seller amberike calls these "Hand Dandy Button Bookmarks," I would totally use them for their original purpose to spice up office life.
Meet Amanda, my dear friend and one of the lucky few who gets to work in fashion (and actually get paid for it). As a valuable team member of BCBG Max Azria, Amanda has a fashion point of view that spans from the classic to the unexpected to fashion forward. But most importantly she knows what looks good on women! Here she gives us her perspective on summer fashion...
Effortless Summer Dressing
Five summer basics that I couldn’t live without include Bondage Skirts, Tunics, Sequined Tanks, Rompers & and Blowsy Shorts.I love bondage skirts because they are so simple, so comfy & they literally look good with any top.I own three!But I think everyone needs at least one neutral and one in a funky color or print.My favorite style to pair with these slim fitting skirts, or any slim bottom, is tunics (think “upside down pyramid”).Cool & breezy, tunics also offer a level of comfort.And I am all about dressing comfortably & effortlessly this summer! I love a classic white style or nautical stripe.To keep a slim illusion layer a heavy necklace on top of these flowing tops.
For an effortless night out throw on a sequined tank – with jeans, leggings, shorts, or as a dress.Sequins allow just the right amount of sparkle minimizing the need for a lot of jewelry.In +90* weather no one loves to pile on jewelry…I don’t care what Rachel Zoe says!
Rompers are so playful!I think we all should pay homage to our childhood this summer!These onesies are perfect for a day of errands, lunch with the girls, sporting events, a trip to the zoo…you get the picture.If you want to set yourself apart try a luxe fabrication like silk.Or make this look your own by adding a belt or boyfriend blazer.
I have never been a shorts fan myself, however, this year, due to numerous vacationing, I have picked up a couple of styles.My favorite pair is pleated, blousy, and silky!Kind of frivolous because they are dry clean only, but it was love at first sight!I also got two pairs that were cuffed because they are so flattering, making my legs look longer & leaner.
I will briefly speak on my view of accessories.I’m much more of a clothes junky than jewelry.I don’t usually pile on a whole lot of jewelry, but I do apply the theory that bigger is better when it comes to accessories.Be it cocktail rings, necklaces, earrings, belts or shoes, I can’t resist a statement piece!
I am infatuated with Twitter. I can keep up with the news, weather, fashion, and anything I want in a split second. So connect with me on Twitter. I would love to know what you are saying too. My twitter profile is notlostintrans.
So the craziness of summer has gotten the best of me, and while it has been fun, I have let some things slip. Laundry, house cleaning, grocery shopping, and my blog. But I am back and plan to stay even more committed than ever.
Do you have ideas for posts? Or would you like to see me do a reoccurring weekly topic ... hmmm like Esty find of the week? Let me know. I always love (and need) ideas.
Thank you to my followers. I hope you haven't lost hope in me.
Thanks to Ms ARSCOTT for my second blog award, likely given to me because she knows of my not so secret obsession for all beautiful footwear.
The essence of this award is to share with you five of my favorite accessories for my feet (so I fudged a little and picked six ... it is like choosing a favorite child ... impossible).
This award resulted in being an interesting exploration into true fashion love. I didn't pick the platform heels or booties that are currently all over the fashion pages. But I immediately gravitated to my shoes with behind the scenes stories to their purchase or because of their quirky or beautiful construction. In fact, I only currently wear one of the six below but can guarantee all six will stay in my collection for eternity.
To me this showed that fashion and style is truly about personal taste that reflects one's uniqueness ... forget about needing to emulate the celebrities.
Enjoy! I sure did!
Purchased off of eBay with 5 other vintage pairs from the 60s.
My only pair of designer heels (Moschino) but more importantly they remind me of my first trip to NYC with my best girlfriends.
Random find at a antique store, but I love them for their over-the-top "themed" details. Yes, I have worn them, and yes, I got lots of crazy looks.
These lucky guys have already been featured on my blog as a gift from my hubby and symbolize his sweet, thoughtful love he shows to me everyday.
In love with these sweet delicate heels. These is how plastic on shoes should be done.
Found these one-of-kind shoes at a vintage shop in Tuscon, designed by a local Tuscon designer in the 50s. Uh-MAZING!
I am totally obsessing over army green, olive green, whatever you want to call it. I love the safari-esqe appeal it brings and how truly versatile it is. I treat it like a neutral paring it with anything from a punchy color to other neutrals like navy or beige. But my current preferred combo is an olive green piece with an overly feminine companion like this floral, peachy-pink top, creating a strong juxtaposition of the hard and soft.
(Skirt and top - Zara, belt - vintage, necklace - Adornments)
Please give me a moment to stray from my fashion explorations to share a fitness find. After hearing about hot yoga for years, I finally mustered up the nerve to try it (I was originally paralyzed by the idea of fainting in an awkward position because of the heat, inevitable causing a domino falling of my fellow yoga-ers). To my surprise, it was approachable, relatable, doable, and totally refreshing.
The "can-do" tone was very much set by the instructor, owner of Yoga Story, and well practiced and passionate yogi, Cindee Joslin. The cute studio off the Bentonville square proved to be a place of peace and inner exploration as I managed to somewhat successfully contort my body into all the positions.
Miss Cindee offers several different class times with several different types of yoga all in the comfort of 90 degrees (it literally felt comfortable). The best part: she charges by donation only ... now that is true passion. Check out Yoga Story's site for more info and look for me in future classes, the one sweating buckets and loving it.
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