Innocent yet Sexy

I love the look of a backless dress, they are so innocent, yet so sexy! Definetely a look that would drive Christian Grey crazy!!

Its also kind of like a mullet, business in the front party in back!! Well maybe not quite!!

 

I love the trend of adding a necklace backwards to dress up the look. It definetly can take the dress from day to night. 
                                                                                                  

          

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Luckily, a customer requested a custom piece to be worn with an evergreen low back dress.  I haven't seen the dress & she needed the piece to be in Charleston by Saturday so it was a little bit of challenge, an exciting challenge for me.

I wanted clean lines, a simple pendant that still made a statement.  I hope my client loves the look & I can't wait to see the pictures from her event. 

What do you think?  Would you wear this backwards? 

New Kicks

While in NYC a couple of weekends ago I noticed a brand of flip flops at Henri Bendal, Tkees.   I had never heard of them before but I was mesmerized by their fun colors & smooth leather. 
I couldn't just choose one pair & was a little hesitant to spend $50 one a brand I don't know because leather sandals/flip flops are pretty much all I wear in summer.  

  However ever since I left I have regretted not buying them & am contemplating which to order.  They are simple & the perfect pop of color to a summer wardrobe!  


Has anyone tried them?  Please tell me they are comfortable :) 

Their collections are inspired by beauty products with the basic colors listed as foundations & the patent leather as polishes.  They have even brought out a collection with Essie!  


 Matching your shoes to your nails, cute or too much?

Of course I want the blue, but I'm loving the green & pink too. 

Rewind 3 weeks!!

In case you are unaware I have a slight obsession with Maroon 5, its not a crazy obsession like a 12 year old has with Justin Beiber.  It's definitely more mature, the kind where you stalk Twitter for clues to their location before & after concerts.  

A few weekends ago I was on a mission to see my beloved men, specifically Adam Levine so we drove up to Baltimore for Preakness.  Literally everything frustrating that could happen, happened. From lost reservations, delayed transportation, missing half the concert, dead car batteries & 5 gallons of split milk, originally I couldn't wait for the weekend to be over.

Looking back even with all the issues the weekend was great.  We enjoyed sometime at the Shenandoah Vineyard, which if you are ever travelling on I-81 in Virginia, its worth a quick stop.  The view was gorgeous, the staff friendly & the wine delicious.

I really loved the walls coated in wine bottle labels from all over!  Such a great detail. 

On of my favorite spots in Baltimore is a 10 minute drive from the Inner Harbor to Canton.  Its a great entertainment area full of bars, restaurants & sweet stores.  Next time you are there visit Nacho Mama's.  They have incredible food, specifically the Quesadilla's.  I usually opt of the Gouda & Crab but their are at least 30 other amazing options.  In the summer there is nothing I love more than a refreshing Margarita & Nacho Mamas does margarita right.   

They come in a Hub Cap & are delicious. These are normally meant for sharing however Kristin clearly was hogging the whole thing :)

Then there was Adam! I mean how could he not make the weekend wonderful!!

Even with all the ups and downs great memories were made & I got to enjoy some of my favorite things!!  Have you had a vacation or weekend away that nothing seemed to go right with? 

Hope you all had a great weekend & Monday!

A Short Friday Fancies

Time to get back to blogging!  After a busy May I found little time to blog, I worked both jobs, lined up some exciting things for Stella Jewelry & travelled 3 out of the 4 weekends then planned a baby shower!  I really wanted to blog about my trip to Maryland where anything frustrating that could happen, happened, my relaxing weekend in New York & all that came in between but the month was just to draining on me.  I'm sorry for being MIA.

I honestly missed my little old blog so I am back with a weeks worth of posts ready to fill you in on my travels.  However, today I am finally getting back to Friday Fancies, the fashionista in me has missed making outfit posts.

 I have never been much of a shorts girl, I tend to feel overly casual in them & let's be real summer in England didn't call for shorts often so they were never a wardrobe staple for me & always an after thought now im an adult.

However, while I was making my Jubilee Look this week I found the perfect pair of mint shorts I couldn’t resist using them & maybe buying them.  Seen as they are quite simple I added a blouse top to dress it up a bit & how perfect are these sunnies?  They are Toms so abviously fashion with a purpose is always fab.  Add some great sandals & bangles & im pretty much in love with the look.

What do you think?  Hope you all have a great weekend & come back next week so I can fill you in on life!!

England 4

As you know by the Royal Wedding the Monarchy know how to celebrate.  So it comes as no surprise that to celebrate 60 years on the throne we went all out for our Amazing Queen.  

Just to name a few of the events.

The Epsom races.

 how happy does she look?

To the 1000 boat Flotilla on the Thames.

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To a MAJOR concert which included Sir Elton John, Sir Paul McCartney, Robbie Williams & many more. 

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how fab is Macca's Guitar?

& of course the country came out in the 1000's to celebrate with the Royals.  I bet the energy in front of the Palace was amazing!

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Those not in London as usual took the party to the streets! Nothing like a street party in England with some cheeky masks & drinks. 

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How gorgeous do Prince William & the Duchess look on their way to the Crowning this morning? 

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Had I been home show my patriotism I probably would have avoided the hustle in London & opted for a picnic or street party.

For my outfit seen as Queen Elizabeth was crowned in 1952 I took inspiration from the 50's for a fun look.  I am in love with the Topshop high waist shorts & silk top.  Adding a little edge & a modern twist I choose some McQueen flats & had to add some patriotic nail art!

NYC Bound

Like most ladies New York City has a piece of my heart!  The spirit of the city is indescribable, just being there makes me happy.  Naturally I can't wait to be heading up there for Memorial Day weekend to celebrate my friends 30th Birthday.

As its just the two of us for a girls weekend we have decided to not be tourists & try to enjoy the city like a New Yorker would.  We plan to visit markets, cafes, museums & enjoy the fact that its Fleet Week. They are playing Top Gun at sunset on the deck of the Intrepid!  Crazy but I've never seen the movie so what a more epic way to see it & be surrounded by hot soldiers. 

I am also hoping to see the Schiaparelli and Prada: Impossible Conversations exhibit.  Directed by the Iconic Baz Luhrmann they focus on how both Italian designs from different eras explore similar themes via extremely different approaches.  Just watching the videos excites/intrigues the Fashion History lover inside me. 

Other than the movie & museum we have nothing official planned so I would love to hear any recommendations you have. Tell me about the hole in the wall with the best fries or the great roof top bar hidden in the concrete jungle!  

P.S At the opening of the Exhibit, the fabulous Met Ball, how gorgeous did Katherine McPhee look in Elie Saab?

Derby Day

I am a huge fan of dressing up & of hats so a Derby is the perfect day for me!!  Unfortunately, I don't get to go to Kentucky with all the celebs this weekend but I am off to Preakness in Maryland on the 19th!  I am so ready for a quick break, placing a little bet on the ponies, getting glammed up & stalking Adam Levine as Maroon 5 are performing.

I still don't have a outfit yet, so Friday Fancies is perfect timing for me!  I am obsessed with Mint & fell in love with this ASOS dress immediately!  Then I found this adorable fascinator & knew some bold blue accessories were a must!

I am wondering if the fascinator is to casual for a derby, maybe I should have opted for a full on statement hat!

What do you think?

P.S. Stella Jewelry is having a Sale this weekend for last minute mothers day shopping!