How To Wear: Chunky Necklaces

The holiday season is a wonderful time to try accessorize with chunky necklaces. If you haven't experimented with this trend before the holiday parties and cocktail dresses lend themselves to this festive look.

The Pieces:

Here are some examples from various stores, ranging in price from $35-$200. To the naked eye they look to be in the same price range. Being fabulous doesn't have to cost a pretty penny. However some of these pieces could be worth spending a little more on if you are inclined to incorporate this look into your regular wardrobe. Click below the picture to access the store information and to purchase!

              

Cara

Kate Spade

Betsey Johnson

Target

Target

Anthropologie

Anthropologie

How To Wear:

For a first timer try this style out with a strapless cocktail dress. Once you become comfortable with the look try incorporating these with a buttoned down top during the day, an accent to a simple sheath dress for dinner and drinks and over a plain tee on the weekends. This staple piece can transform drab or simple to fabulous and intentional!

Holiday Style

Holiday Style

Work Wear

Weekend Casual

Cause Worthy Purchase

In the spirit of the holidays we plan to highlight some amazing gift giving ideas over the next few weeks. This section will be devoted to organizations that use the money from the sales to further a cause that we support and can stand behind. 

Today's Cause Worthy idea comes to you from Proxy Apparel an organization that states their mission is "...to empower and employ women in a sweatshop-free sustainable world. We partner with women-owned, fair trade cooperatives in developing countries." They are not only creating an outlet for these women to be paid fairly, but they are doing something we LOVE: seeking out new designers. An idea that the fashion industry is built upon and Proxy Apparel is taking to the next level. 

Some of our favorites items are:

Signature Bracelet

Birds Nest Ring

A recommendation when gifting items like these, print out (on fabulous paper) the story of the organization that your purchase has helped. The person receiving the gift will be impacted and it will elevated the importance and uniqueness of this special item. Happy shopping!

Giveaway!

In the spirit of giving we want to give something to you our dear readers. We have decided that once we get to 35 followers we will put all of our followers names in a basket and draw one of your names. So if you haven't followed us yet, or have a friend that you think would enjoy our blog, register away! We will announce the prize when we get a little closer to our goal. And if we fly past our goal, you will all be entered. Who knows, we might be motivated to give two prizes away. You never know! So follow us, and tell your friends.

Makeup Minute

A holiday obsession of ours is the arrival of the MAC mini pigment sets. This highly anticipated event has occured! The tiny, delectable little sets with their variety of colors open the mind to an array of possibilities and are affordable. Their arrival is a bright spot in the darkness of winter.

If you have already purchased your MAC pigment this year and are looking for more great makeup options Sephora is a great place to look for these beautiful little sets. And if you become an "insider", which means you register with them, then for so many dollars spent you get wonderful little samples.  One set they are currently carrying that has potential is the Bare Escentuals Shimmer and Shine Collection:

Another brand that has been deemed a quality purchase in the past is  LORAC. Currently they have a mini palate set that looks dark and dramatic. Great for the little black dress affairs of the season.

We are eager to see what is debuted after Thanksgiving. This year might just be a, stand-in-line-the-weekend-of-Thanksgiving-to-preview-the-makeup-sets, type of year. Don't worry, we will make sure you are along for every step of the ride. Happy shopping!

Cause Worthy Purchase

 We are in love with these necklaces and it is such an incredible cause that each purchase goes to support. The product is inspired by the fact the young boys are sent to the frontlines of the war in Congo with only a whistle as their weapon. The idea that they have taken a symbol of evil and turned it into one of hope is inspiring. The price point of each piece is feasible, even for those on a budget. And 100 % of every sale goes to “restore the lives of war-affected kids through rehabilitation programs and stateside advocacy.” Wow, 100% of each and every sale. So when considering your Christmas shopping, might we suggest these make your list? They have made our list!

Falling Whistles

Holiday Freebie

  Holiday mailings are a great way opportunity to put your fashion foot forward. There are so many ways to customize them and put that extra special pizazz that is expected of a Fashionista. For a limited time we have a Fashion Freebie to help with personalizing your holiday cheer. If you go to Vista Print you will see links to two types of return address labels. Both have great ways to personalize your mailings and right now you only pay for shipping! To have them at your front door in about 7 business days it is a little less than $4 for 140 labels. That is a great deal! So click over and put a little style into your holiday mailing!