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How to Style Your Entryway

Happy Friday friends! We recently decided to update our entryway with Kathy Kuo Home just in time for spring and it turned out beautifully. I centered my design around the most beautiful gold and wooden bead chandelier.  I chose other gold pieces like the white and gold lacquer console table and antique round mirror to complement the light fixture. I love how mirror makes the entryway appear larger and I placed two blush ottomans beneath the console table to soften the overall look.

Scroll through this post for tips on how to style your entryway and if you love these Kathy Kuo pieces, you’re in lucky because we teamed up to give you 20% OFF with code:  KKHxHOTR20

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Thea Modern Blue Grey Damask Border Pattern Rug – 2’6″” x 8′ Remi Hollywood Regency Antique Gold Narrow Ring Round Mirror – 43DDaVinci Hollywood Regency White Lacquer Gold Console TableWyatt French Country Gold leaf Round Wooden Bead Metal Ring Empire Chandelier c/o Kathy Kuo

How to Style Your Entryway:

 If you have a small entryway or your budget only allows you to add a few things, I suggest that you invest in a runner, a new light fixture and something to hang on the wall.  If your entryway is narrow, I recommend hanging a mirror to make the area seem larger. Those few items are my top three must-haves for an entryway, but if you have more room in your budget, check out my tips below.

1) Place a small bench or console table against the wall beneath your mirror or piece of artwork. If you can fit items beneath the bench or table, add baskets for blankets and storage or ottomans for added style.

2) When it comes to styling your console table follow these helpful tips:

1) Add height with a tall vase, lantern or table lamp and balance out the height difference with greenery or floral stems.

2) Incorporate a personal item or decorative object to create more visual interest. I love how my little oyster painting from my friends looks on the table. I also draped some wooden beads over a decorative gold plate to tie in the light fixture.

3) Stack books for height like I did beneath my brass hurricane candle.

4) Add a pop of color! I added color with some greenery and I also placed 2 blush ottomans beneath the console table. You could also do this with flowers, a painting or decorative pillows in basket underneath the table.

5) Texturize! Last but not least, make sure to add some texture for dimension. There a few ways to do this. I incorporated texture with my patterned rug and the ottomans, but you can also add a blanket in a basket to soften the look or pillows like I mentioned earlier.

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Clear Barcelona VasesFaux Stem Split Leaf PhilodendronFaux Palm Stem Vogue x Music Book | Chester Brushed Brass Hurricane Pastel Tufted Velvet Storage Ottoman | Chanel Three Book SetMichael Aram Sago Palm Gold Bread Plate  | Small Oyster Painting by Christina Fontenot Art

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Outfit: Endless RoseChiffon Off the Shoulder Ruffle Romper | Monterey BraceletByzantine Demi Hinge CuffCatalina Hinge BangleSavannah Demi Hinge Cuff c/o Julie Vos

 Floral door wreath by The Sweetest Grace

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Thea Modern Blue Grey Damask Border Pattern Rug – 2’6″” x 8′ Remi Hollywood Regency Antique Gold Narrow Ring Round Mirror – 43DDaVinci Hollywood Regency White Lacquer Gold Console TableWyatt French Country Gold leaf Round Wooden Bead Metal Ring Empire Chandelier c/o Kathy Kuo

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Clear Barcelona VasesFaux Stem Split Leaf PhilodendronFaux Palm Stem Vogue x Music Book | Chester Brushed Brass Hurricane Pastel Tufted Velvet Storage Ottoman | Chanel Three Book SetMichael Aram Sago Palm Gold Bread Plate  | Small Oyster Painting by Christina Fontenot Art

GiGi New York Genevieve Bag for Spring

Hey everyone! I’m so excited to bring back the Genevieve Bucket Bag in new colors for spring with GiGi New York today. The Genevieve style was so popular during fall and winter that we decided to bring it back for spring both pebble and in this fun limited edition red pom pom raffia style. If you missed my first post about this bag, I designed the Genevieve bag last fall to bring with me to Paris. See here—> The Mini Genevieve Bucket Bag

Also, see how I styled the pom pom raffia bag here—> Limited Edition Genevieve Bucket Bag

Scroll through this post to see how I styled the bag in white & take 25% OFF your entire GiGi New York order with code: HOTR25

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The Genevieve is chic and stylish while still convenient, versatile and practical. She’s the perfect size to wear as a small crossbody on a daily basis or while traveling, but still big enough to fit all of your essentials. She is also right on trend this season with her crisp white pebble leather. And not only can the Genevieve be worn multiple ways with her adjustable handles and removable crossbody strap, but she also goes with an endless array of styles and day to night outfits. From New Orleans to LA to Hawaii and back, the Genevieve will travel with you anywhere.

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Outfit: MISA Los Angeles Eloisa Floral Smocked Button-Front Dress | Yaro Suede HeelsLaniyah Fringe Drop Earrings | Similar Gold Coin Necklace | Bracelets c/o Julie VosGenevieve Bucket Bag designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with GiGi New York — take 25% OFF your entire GiGi New York order with code: HOTR25

White shoes and accessories are having a huge moment for 2019! So I highly suggest you hop on the band wagon! A white handbag is the perfect way to elevate your outfit for spring.

If you’re looking for some budget friendly slide sandals for summer, this pair is similar and super comfortable—>Good To Go Vegan Sandal

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Outfit: Alice Crop CamisoleParker Vintage Loose Fit Cutoff Shorts (also available here) | BuddyLove Women’s Behati Cardigan | Gucci Belt Coin Necklace | Ray-Ban Sunglasses | Bracelets c/o Julie VosPagie Stud Slide <—Take 20% OFF with code: LTD745 |  Genevieve Bucket Bag designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with GiGi New York — take 25% OFF your entire GiGi New York order with code: HOTR25

These have been my favorite cutoff shorts for the last couple years because they aren’t too short. Be sure to size down though because they run big!

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Outfit: Alice Crop Camisole | Striped Shorts (also available here) | Pinstripe Blazer (also available here) | Hoop Earrings | Coin Necklace | Ray-Ban Sunglasses | Bracelets c/o Julie Vos |  Genevieve Bucket Bag designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with GiGi New York — take 25% OFF your entire GiGi New York order with code: HOTR25

There is nothing chicer than a sassy pinstripe shorts suit! Who’s with me? I have a couple of shorts suit that I love wearing with little tanks or cropped tops during the spring.

If you’re looking for some budget friendly ankle strap sandals for spring, I love this pair from Walmart —>Vegan Heeled Sandal

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Outfit: Girlfriend Material Dress in Candy Red | Sam Edelman Yaro Heels (also available here) | Bracelets c/o Julie Vos | limited edition red pom pom raffia style —  designed by Haute Off The Rack in collaboration with GiGi New York — take 25% OFF your entire GiGi New York order with code: HOTR25

I love pairing this pom pom raffia against white because it really pops and brings in some bold color, but I always love the way it looks against shades of red like this dress.

This sassy red dress is great for perfect haute summer nights out! Be warned that it is defintetly a mini dress! For size reference, I’m about 5 ft and wearing the size small and I think it’s precious for going out, but I would’t wear it to ladies luncheon or a formal day time event.

Top Picks from the Shopbop Spring Event Sale

Hey everyone, it’s time to stock up on spring at the Shopbop  Spring Event Sale where you can save up to 25% OFF site wide and I’m sharing my all of my top picks from the sale including all the best wedges and sandals to all of my favorite bags and clothing.

Use code EVENT19 for…

20% off orders of $500+
25% off orders of $500+
…including sale items!

Offer ends April 12

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1) Mini Bangle Bag | 2) Schutz Sandals | 3) Schutz Clear Sandals | 4) Staud Clear Bag | 5) Madewell Jeans | 6) Striped Tee | 7) Vintage Cutoff Parker Shorts | 8) Parker Vintage Loose Fit Cutoff Shorts | 9) Anine Bing Tee | 10) Free People Leopard Print Skirt | 11) Capulet Lavender Dress | 12) Viviane Smocked Dress | 13) Keepsake Mini Dress | 14) LoveShackFancy Stella Dress | 15) Misa Leeva Dress | 16) Free People Cruel Intentions Mini Dress | 17) Tassel Hoop Earrings | 18) Smocked Crop Top | 19) Red Carter London Top | 20) Misa Jumpsuit | 21) Shashi Earrings | 22) Red Carter Swimsuit | 23) Tanya Taylor Headband | 24) Pink Floral Headband | 25) NamJosh Headband | 26) Embellished Shell Headband 

Greece Slides | 2) Yaro Sandals | 3) Cendi Point Toe Pumps | 4) Yaro Suede Sandals |  5) Wooden Bead Earrings | 6) Small Gaia’s Ark Bag | 7) Frances Valentine Honey Pot Bag | 8) Gold Shell Bracelet | 9) Yarin Strappy Sandals | 10) Hi Star Sneakers 11) Imitation Pearl Cage Slides | 12) 2790 Linea Up Platform Sneakers | 13) Villa Rouge Studded Sandal | 14) Glyn Wedge Espadrilles | 15) Nylite 2 Sneakers | 16) Sam Edelman Wedges | 17) Kate Circle Bag | 18) Tassel Earrings | 19) Shashi Earrings | 20) Simi Espadrille Wedges | 21) Clara Mule | 22) Marli Point Toe Flats | 23) Clara Mule

Take up to 25% OFF my Misa Jumpsuit with code: EVENT19

Take up to 25% OFF my white dress and Sam Edelman Yaro Heels with code: EVENT19

Take up to 25% OFF my Pearl Cage Slides with code: EVENT19

Take up to 25% OFF my  Parker Vintage Loose Fit Cutoff Shorts  with code: EVENT19 | Be sure to size down! They rug big!

Take up to 25% OFF my striped blazer and mathching shorts with code: EVENT19

Take up to 25% OFF these shoes with code: EVENT19

Villa Rouge Studded Sandal  in tan & white and Studded Ash Sandal

Spring Uniform

Hey everyone, today I’m sharing my spring uniform with you which consists of cutoff shorts, a white top and some mule slides. I’ll be wearing this go-to outfit all spring long. It’s the perfect casual weekend look and these breathable perforated mules are the best version for spring and summer. I found this metallic pair at Shoes.com and right now they’re 25% OFF with code: 25APRIL

Shoes.com is one of my go-to shoe-shopping destinations because they carry the latest shoe styles by some of my favorite brands like Sam Edelman, Dolce Vita and Vince Camuto. Plus their shoe experts are always on top of all the hottest shoe trends. Additionally they offer free shipping with no minimum and you get $5 reward when you join!

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  Sam Edelman Clara Mule c/o Shoes.com <—SALE ALERT! take 25% OFF with code 25APRIL

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Spring is officially upon us in Louisiana and I’ve been soaking up every minute of sunshine. We’ve had the most beautiful weather lately and I can’t wait to head to the beach next week followed by a trip to LA for even more sunshine!

I love these perforated mules so much that I also got them in white too! I like how it has a mini heel and cushion for extra comfort and support.

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