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Haute Summer Makeover Part I

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Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photography

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Outfit: Free People Embroidered Blouse c/o Posh Boutique in Covington, La (order online at poshboutiquestores.com or call them at (985) 898-2639 | Denim Shorts c/o Candy Apple | Kelsi Dagger Goya Booties (similar) | “I Will Not Be Seen Until I Have My Caffeine” Mug c/o Shop Dandy

Jewelry: All Eyes on You Necklace & Haute Horn Necklace c/o the Haute Off The Rack X Mary P Lamb Designs Collection |Druzy Ring and Beaded Bracelets c/o Virtue Jewelry (giveaway currently on my Instagram) available locally at Elle in New Orleans, Love in Baton Rouge and Brenchley in Mandeville

Hair & Makeup by: Courtney Johnson and Ashley Sievert 

Good Morning readers, I hope you’re all having a great week so far! What do you think of Part I of my “Haute Summer Makeover” by Courtney Johnson and Ashley Sievert?  Want to know how they did it? Follow their how-to steps below!

Courtney’s Hair How-To:  In order to acheive these soft waves in Jenn’s hair, I used a 1 1/4 inch curling iron.  I sprayed all of her hair with Moroccan Oil moveable hold and then brushed the hair through in order to make the hair smooth before curling. I used the 1 1/4 inch curling iron to curl her hair starting from the midshaft. With each turn, I would scoot it a little closer toward the ends of her hair to evenly distribute the heat of the curling iron to the hair. This technique helps to prevent damage to your ends caused by curling your hair from the ends up. Once I finished with the curls, I back combed (teased) her entire head to get a lot of volume and then gently combed through until I achieved the volume we wanted. Lastly, using two bobby pins, I lightly twisted one side of her hair to give it a little texture horizontally. I placed one bobby pin to hold the twist then crossed another bobby pin diagonally over the other to secure the Twist in place. | You can schedule an appointment with Courtney Johnson at Rigsby Frederick Salon in Baton Rouge, La. (225) 769-7903

Ashley’s Makeup How-To:  First, I dusted a nude shimmer eye shadow and then lightly filled in the brows. Next, I added a thick liquid eyeliner and applied individual lashes to her lids. Then I rubbed the signature ASB 3 step face makeup- mineral velvet creme onto her bare face and followed with the finishing powder in LA.  Next, I padded on the ASB Glow congealer under her eyes to brighten up her whole face. I finished her off with bronzer, blush and a nude lip to give her that natural and effortless summer glow. | You can shop Ashley’s own line of makeup here–> Ashley Sievert Beauty 

Make sure to check back tomorrow to see Part II of my haute summer makeover! We’ve taken updos and bright lips to a whole new level of fancy!

Everyday I’m Hustlin’

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Photos by: Kaela Rodehorst Photograph

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Vanity Accessories: Everyday I’m Hustlin’ mug by Ashley Brooke Designs via Hattie Sparks | Phone Wallet Wristlet c/o Gigi New York | Personalized iPhone Case c/o Gigi New York | YSL lipstick | Jewelry c/o Kendra Scott | Chloe Perfume

Good Morning readers, this is the second part to my post from Monday, Be Happy & Do Good.  Like I said on Monday, these witty mugs have been making my mornings.  However, this particular mug actually reads true about my current everyday life. Lately, I have taken on some new jobs and responsibilities in the fashion world and while I’m super excited about them I have to remember to stay organized and on top of everything. Everyday I’m hustlin! Sometimes things can be a bit hectic, but in the end it’s super rewarding.  For example, yesterday after work at my first job I sat at my computer for hours responding to emails and typing up proposals for Haute Off The Rack. Then I had to make phones calls and set up meetings for my new job. Anyway, I’m not going bore you with everything I did yesterday, but the point is that by the end of the day I was so exhausted I didn’t feel like working on a new blog post. That was until I clicked on Kendra Scott’s website and saw that Krystal of A Pinch of Lovely and I had made it on their homepage. See (here) It was such a surreal moment because it was like I was seeing all of my hard work pay off right before my very eyes. It’s moments like that that keep me hustlin’ everyday!  The point of me telling you this is because if you’ve been feeling overworked and exhausted lately, just keep on going because the end results are worth it.

P.S. If you need a cute gift idea for a bride-to-be, I recommend getting her a white Gigi New York iPhone case personlized with MRS and second colorful case with her new initials to use after her wedding day! I got both of these to give as a gift to a friend who is getting married this weekend. Click the photos to shop!

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You Can Always Count on Mother

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Photos by: Brei Olivier

Outfit: The Curfew Bell (Mother Denim old), Cheyenne Top (Sanctuary), Mint Python Embossed Clutch c/o (Thank you to Gigi New York) <–Use code: Haute20 for 20% OFF your entire purchase!

Jewelry: Beaded Bracelets c/o (Virtue Jewelry) | Cartier Inspired Cuff, Love Bangle & Gold Cross Cuff c/o (Anna’s Armoire) | Wrap Watch (La Mer Collections also similar at (Target) | The Maggie Gold Leaf Necklace c/o (Thank you to Dotted Tusk)

Good Morning readers, I know you are all anxiously waiting to find out the winner of the Gigi New York Clutch Giveaway.  I promise that I will announce the winner by tonight.  So make sure to check back later this evening to see the name of the winner on this post!  Or Follow me on Instagram @HauteOffTheRack where I will also be announcing the winner.

As for this outfit, one of my favorite things to wear is my Mother Denim jeans with a white blouse and some colorful jewelry and accessories. It’s such an easy go-to outfit, and I swear I could live in my Mother Denim Curfew Bell Jeans.  I have never come a across a pair of jeans that is both as flattering and comfortable as the The Curfew Bell.

 Let me just say that when it comes to denim, Mother knows best.  No, I’m not talking about my own mother I’m talking about designers Tim Kaeding, former designer for 7 for All Mankind, and Lela Tillem, former president of sales and marketing at Citizens for Humanity who collaborated together to create this killer brand.  These are the most amazingly comfortable, yet flattering pair of jeans I have ever worn!  That is probably because Tim Kaeding has been experimenting with materials that feel like cashmere, but look like denim for the past two years.  What a genius! Right? I don’t know about you all, but some mornings I wake up and want to wear nothing more than a pair of comfy yoga pants.  Kaeding has acknowledged this and says that in order “for jeans to make a comeback, technology has to step in” (http://www.vogue.com).  That explains why it doesn’t even feel like I’m wearing real jeans.  However, Mother doesn’t just pride on texture, the designer duo continually develop new fits. If you’re interested in learning more about Mother Denim, check out this awesome interview on Denimology.

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Remember when I featured them here in Mother Knows Best.  See photos below.

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Photos by: Stewart Sheilds