Ann Mashburn

Yesterday, I went into Ann Mashburn's store in Atlanta...I never wanted to leave. The glossy white walls and floors, color coded clothes and a nude by Sally King Benedict and purple orchid, my kind of place. The presentation is phenomenal- You go Ann Mashburn. Just a tid bit on her- she worked for VOGUE (shocker), has five girls and focuses on more of a lifestyle rather than beauty in her clothes. Her husband, Sid, has a matching store next to hers- too cute. Can I be the Mashburns when I grow up?

The two love birds featured in Matchbook Magazine in April 2012. 

There we have the Mashburns- matching mood boards and all.

Sandal power

Now that it is officially spring, I have stumbled across many many sandals that would just perfectly top off any outfit. The great thing about sandals is that they can make a statement for less. You can re-wear an outfit from last spring and throw some of these babies on and be in trend with this season!

Thanks, Zara for making such colorful, adorable, affordable sandals.

These are not your run of the mill polyurethane sandals, real hair from Topshop.

I have been eyeing these at Topshop for a while. I am so fair skinned that sometimes black shoes look too severe on my feet, but these are so simple and chic!

J.crew pink. Love them.

Just a pop of neon from Matiko.

BCBGeneration definitely nailed the color block for this season. Throw on some mint colored jeans and bam. Rachel Bilson's pick on Piperlime and just featured in this month's InStyle.

Fun print wedge from Matiko. Spice it up!

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Bold jewels

Once again, excuse the belated post- between our two lives Spring has kicked into gear! Busy, busy. With many fun weddings to look forward to this Spring and Summer, I am hoping to re-use some dresses nut update my jewels. Accessories are so much fun and can truly make statement especially this season with so many bold colors! Also, it can save you some pennies if you are savvy. Here are some I have my eye on to go with my dresses...

Found this fabulous designer, Elva Fields, through Katie Armour's The Neo- Traditionalist. Thanks Katie! Check out this Elva's creations (listed at bottom) and Katie's blog...awesome!

Stones and gold are the trend- rhinestones...not so much. The stone and gold are a very chic understated glamorous look maybe not suited for a black tie affair, but most everything else! Sometimes I am hesitant to hop on the stone/gold wagon as it can scream big-hair Texas diva, but when done in small amounts steals the show. Granted, not all of these are wallet friendly and ... most of these can go with other outfits as well aka a versatile investment!!

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Fashion Week

New York is buzzing with people and the ultimate fashionistas. One day I hope to attend, but for now I will enjoy form afar. I love this week because of all the awesome photography and street style! Close you eyes and imagine you are there...

Love these photos of the city and fashion week atmosphere

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Vogue's take on Fashion Week 2012 street style. I added my own photo for Nacho- there he is in his suit and below there he is up close and personal at the 2010 Veuve Clicquot Polo Classic. He ran by and high-fived the so-called "public crowd" at the match. Yep, his elbow was in my face.

More street style.

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counting down the hours

For all of you who don't know...Emerson Made (only the best, cutest, chicest clothing) is launching their Spring line in about two weeks, as well as SHOES. Emerson and Ryan Fry are an adorable stylish couple that make these awesome threads. Take a peek...

How cute is she? I have the Mod little black dress by Emerson Made and it is my go to. I love it. That little red number will be in my closet come the launch of the Spring line!

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p.s.- Atlanta trip postponed to this coming weekend. Stay tuned for smashing finds

Pink Orange Red Hot

If you have seen any kind of spring 2012 clothing lately, by now you can tell that pinky orangey red is HOT. I have never really been a strictly pink, orange or red girl when it comes to clothing, but this mixture between the three is perfect. Some call it cerise, punch, melon, whatever the name I like.

Some Shopbop goodies...

Of course J.CREW makes this color combo effortless. One of each please!

Trusty find from Gap. Well done.

  

Throwing interiors to the mix

paint, chair, sofa, nudes, lipgloss, dress, necklace, clutch

Via Instagram.

Bitter Cold

While hard at work today, I found myself longing to be in front of the fire, similar to the examples below.  Unfortunately, the quaint building that houses our little studio takes the outside weather to new, terrifying extremes- it is frigid in cool weather and scorching in warm weather.  Today's high - 38 degrees, so, I was numb.  Needless to say, I craved to be in warm, comfy loungewear... which I had given to my mama for Christmas.  You would think loungewear, strictly for comfort, would be easy to pick out... wrong.  I never knew there were so many options for this so-called "lazy" category.  But, if you were to know my mama she never looks "lazy" in loungewear.  True to form, her style is ever present - collar poppin'. ballet flat. skinny pants and probably some awesome necklace she just "happens" to find in her jewelry drawer.  She always looks fabulous!  So, naturally, I was dreaming of the comfy pieces I had picked out for her... or any of the other following options... loungewear, excluding velour Juicy jumpsuits, may undoubtedly be the best category of clothing.  

For the "Indie lounger"...turban anyone?

vest, tunic, pants, turban, boots 

For the " I will act like I'm lounging with my Louboutins and wreath close by..."

Channeling her "inner Audrey"

eye mask, tuxedo shirt, pants, pumps, wreath

For the ultimate lounger...

vest, sweatshirt, sweatpants, t-shirt, boots, socks

Stay Warm!