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The Fall Forecast with Izavel: Business in the Front, Party in the Back!

July 25, 2012

Photos by: Max Zoghbi

Outfit: Emma Wax jeans (DL1961), Nude silk and lace tank (J. Crew old, but similar (here),Wool High Low Vest (Thank you to Izavel), Leopard booties (Gojane old, but similar (here), Red Patent handbag (Dee Keller), Giant Check Scarf (Burberry), Cat eye sunglasses (Urban Outfitters), Black stretch belt old (Urban Outfitters, old but similar (here)

Jewelry: Wrap watch (La Mer from The Villa), Black studded cuff (J. Crew old, but similar (here) rings (vintage and Banana Republic), Glass cameo necklace (Brenchley)

Good Morning readers, how about this chic high-low wool vest by Izavel!  Isabel Varella’s fabulous contemporary designs for Fall 2012 absolutely astound me.  Remember when I first featured Izavel’s Fall 2012 collection in The Fall Forecast with Izavel?  I discussed how I styled a leather, lamb skin vest by Izavel with three different outfits, and unsurprisingly the vest added that WOW factor to each ensemble.  I only styled this wool blend vest with one outfit, but guess what!  I only used old articles of clothing and accessories that I found in my closet to style it with.    That just goes to prove that sometimes all you need is one new item of clothing to freshen up your wardrobe and give you a whole new look.

High-low dresses and skirts flourished this summer, but what do you think about high-low vests and sweaters for Fall 2012?  If you ask me, I’d give you a Hell Yes!!! This high-low vest by Izavel adds such a dramatic effect to my black, coated denim and simple blush, lace blouse. When wearing this fashion forward outfit, I carry a classic red patent handbag to tone down the cutting edge style of the vest, yet still capture a bold look.  I also don my Burberry check scarf and calf hair, leopard print booties to mix in some fun, yet classic prints that represent the color palette of the outfit.

When shooting for a more tailored business-like look, I clasp a black stretch belt with gold hardware in front of the vest to accentuate my waist.  However, I only pull the belt through the inside of the vest to allow movement in the back for an effortlessly chic and glamourous look.  That’s where the Business in the Front, Party in the Back title comes into play.

P.S. If you’re in Dallas, Texas during July 29-31st, make time to The Weekender fashion event.  You could possibly meet the ever so talented designer of Izavel, Isabel Varella!

Bijoutiere Jewelry

March 19, 2012

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!