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Peplum Part 2

Photos by: Max Zoghbi

Outfit: Peplum dress (ASOS), Nude pointed toe pumps (Boutique 9),

Jewelry & Accessories: See yesterday’s post (here)

Good morning everyone!  Here is part 2 of the this sassy little peplum dress!  Did you see Peplum Part 1 yesterday for all the close ups on the jewelry?  If so, what did you think of all that fabulous jewelry?  Make sure to check back tomorrow for Peplum Part 3!  You won’t want to miss it!

P.S.  Did you notice the new Pin It button I added?  All you do is hover the mouse over the picture and the Pin It button pops up!  By the way, don’t you love how there is less scrolling down on my main page now?

Peplum Part 1

Photos by: Max Zoghbi

Jewelry & Accessories: Glass etched cameo necklace (Brenchley in Mandeville), Classic Pave’ link bracelet (J. Crew) 

Two tone watch(Michael Kors),  gold rings (Banana Republic Mad Men Collection)

J. Crew calf hair leopard belt similar (here),  Cat eye sunnies (Urban Outfitters),  Nude clutch similar(here)

Heatwave lipstick (Nars),  Mint Sorbet nail polish (Sally Hansen) at any local drugstore

Hello everyone!  Alright, so I think this darling peplum dress is so amazing that it deserves a three day long post.  I thought I would show it to you piece by piece and build up the anticipation a little before showing you the best part about the dress!  Today is just about jewelry and accessories with one snapshot of the front of the outfit.   Make sure to check back on Tuesday and Wednesday to see the rest!

About the jewelry:  I got those two rings a little over a month ago 30% OFF from Banana Republic because of a promotion they were running that day.   These gorgeous rings just had me hooked and because of their neutral color they go with everything!  As for the necklace,  I can’t even begin to tell how unique and exquisite the glass etched cameo is.  Cameos are such rare timeless pieces that have been around for ages.  I feel the necklace adds a little character to this outfit and complements the class and elegance of the dress.  What do you think?

Have a great day and don’t forget to check back tomorrow!

Bijoutiere Jewelry

Photos by: Max Zoghbi

Jewelry: Photo 1: Charmed…. I’m Sure necklace

Photo 2: Left- Island Fantaseas bracelet with black pearls and diamonds/ Right- turquoise Hot Roks bracelet

Photo 3: Left- Island Fantaseas bracelet with fresh water pearls and diamonds/ Right- Leathernecks wrap bracelet

Photo 4: Left-Island Fantaseas bracelet/ Right- Faith and Hope necklace

Photo 5: Hot Rocks earrings and bracelet

Good Morning everyone!  This is the exquisite jewelry from Bijoutiere I told you about a while back, and I’m so excited to finally share it with you.  Jewelry designers, Donna Guidry and Mary Irwin of California sent me a few pieces from their Spring 2012 collection to feature on my blog.  I find that these particular collections are very easy to style into your everyday wardrobe.  The designs I chose to feature are casual customized pieces that you can add to any ordinary outfit for a fun unique flair.

Bijoutiere provides their customers with quality handmade jewelry giving each piece its own individual and feminine touch.  Designer duo Donna and Mary really take their service above and beyond by making themselves available to design “custom pieces that are as individual as you” (www.bijoutiereinc.com).  I actually own a necklace from Bijoutiere that was custom designed just for me as a Christmas present from someone I’m very close with, which makes it very special to me.

Donna’s one of a kind designs have even made appearances in movies, TV shows, commercials and on celebrities such as actors, Sasha Pieterse from Pretty Little Liars, Boo Boo Stewart from Twilight and Kirsten Storms featured in Runway magazine.

A few of Bijoutiere’s collections currently includes: Lace & Grace, Diamond Dogs, Charmed…I’m Sure, Jammin’ Jewels, Shimmer and Shine, and Faith and Hope.  According to their website, all eleven collections are available in sterling silver and gold (yellow, rose, white).   Donna and Mary say that “Bijoutiere designs are constantly evolving and we believe will stand the test of time, today and years from now” (www.bijoutiereinc.com).  Make sure to visit their website and Facebook page if you’re interested in their jewelry.

**Don’t miss out on today’s deal!! Donna is offering 40% OFF the jewelry for all of my subscribers!**

The bracelet and earrings above are from their Hot Roks collection which is one of my favorites.  Donna and Mary were so sweet to gift me this pair of earrings and a Faith and Hope necklace so you’ll be seeing them in quite a few of my future outfit posts!

I also absolutely adore the bracelets below from their Island Fantaseas collection.  Which bracelet do you like?

Pretty Little Liars star Sasha Pieterse and Twilight’s Boo Boo Stewart pictured above in Bijoutiere jewelry.

Photo Credits: Bijoutiere website

I hope you enjoyed my post about this fabulous jewelry line.  Donna’s career story really serves as an inspiration to me, not because she is a jewelry designer, but because she started out designing jewelry in a small town called Bogalusa, Louisiana and took her dreams to the next level.  She now resides in California with her own company and sells to multiple retailers and to customers through her online web site. AND not only does she design jewelry for celebrities; she’s quite the celebrity herself.   She’s appeared in movies, TV shows, commercials and has even done some modeling.  Her jewelry line is definitely worth checking out.  Make sure to see her collection at http://www.bijoutiereinc.com 

P.S.  The girl pictured in the post with me is my next F.I.F (Fashion Inspiration Feature): Meghan Price.  Get ready to see more of her later this week!

Have a wonderful day!

Mint and Melon

Photos by: Max Zoghbi

Outfit: mint green jeans only $39 (Rodeo),  white lace top- old (Banana Republic),  melon wedges (Dolce Vita)

Jewelry: David Yurman ring, cross wrap bracelet (Love), long pendant necklace (Love),

Tory Burch wrap bracelet, Michael Kors watch, Karma necklace

Heatwave lipstick (Nars)

Hello everyone, so yesterday I showed you one way to wear mint green jeans, but here is another great way with just a little more color.  I think that these particular shades of mint and melon complement each other really nicely.  What do you think of this color combo?

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