December 2016 – Fashun Chronicles

Recipe for a Vintage Inspired Look!

As the holidays approach us I am sure you have all been flooded with invitations to jingle this, mingle that, and theme parties galore. I live for this time of the year! I love putting on a bit of sparkle, busting out the red lipstick, and getting a serving or two of a gingerbread martini.

One of these fabulous parties I attended last month was with the ladies of DC Bubbles & Bloggers! This is a group of smart, stylish, and savy women of the DC metro area that get together once a month to idea exchange and overall just support one another in this crazy thing we call blogging! It is hosted by the amazing Dani Benner Sauter aka Blonde in the District go follow her, you won’t regret it!

This months theme was all about vintage. Now I am a consignment lover, but unfortunately as I peeked through my closet I did not have a thing that was vintage that was appropriate for the cold weather! It was to late to raid the closet of my friend and vintage queen, Ellie B on a Budget, so I was on my own. Instead of breaking out in cold sweats I dived right into my closet with the “think vintage” mindset. Now if you find yourself in a similar situation like me just follow this recipe:

Step 1: Add 1 cup “floral”

When I think of vintage I think of heavy colors on light material. So that is where this amazing little Who What Wear mock neck dress comes into play. The sleeve detail also gives this victorian esque flavor.

Step 2: 1 tbsp of Fur, fur, and more fur.

An obvious vintage go to is furs! Weather it is a jacket, scarf, or detail on a pair of gloves this is a perfect addition to a vintage look. Mine is a faux vest from Target that I got last season and it is still in great condition!

Step 3: 1/2 tsp. of accessories. Don’t forget about the gems!

I think my love for accessories all started with me sifting through my grandma’s old Avon jewelry with the embellished pendents and glitzy statement necklaces. If you are in a position where you don’t have those items on hand just fake it! I chose a simple studded earring, that still gives that vintage vibe. Unfortunately, I do not have the direct link for you to shop this earring, but click the image to be linked to the Len Instagram page to see their selection.

Step 4: Mix together and give a twirl!

What are your favorite vintage pieces?

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A Million Thank Yous!

So the past two weeks I have felt so much support from friends, family, colleagues, fellow bloggers and so many more who voted for me to have a shot at being the Dia & Co. Style Icon 2017. Although I did not make it to the top 20 I am going to have to get all ugly cry on you guys and say that I truly felt like I won in a different way. What I mean is all of the encouraging messages of reaching for the stars got me back to what is most important in life and that is those around you that you love! I cannot say THANK YOU enough to everyone who voted!

So for this post one of the questions from the contest was, “What is your definition of style?” The limit for the answer was only just 2-3 sentences, but I wanted to elaborate a bit more on this definition and hear how you guys define it too!

In this roller coaster ride that we call life there is a lot that is out of our control, but the one thing that we do have a say over is our own style! The amazing part about style is that it cannot tell you that you are “too big” or “too small” because it is in your control on how you want to express yourself to the world. Mixing colors, matching prints, pairing accessories can create conversations. It can strengthen relationships with friends or create them like running into a stranger at a coffee shop that says, “Cute dress, where did you get it from?” Even as simple as this exchange can create unity among so many people connecting over these shared interests. At the end of the day isn’t that what life is all about, building each other up and supporting one another.

My personal style would be like telling someone how to make a dish without a recipe. It is ok if the ingredients are not exact or if you did not measure everything correctly…it is about the journey. Even if this “dish” did not turn out perfect did you at least have fun along the way? That is how I look at my own personal style. If the experience is not pleasant or I am not enjoying myself then something needs to change. Changing for me meant not being concerned about the store my clothes came from or what size my jeans were, it is all about the fit and how it makes me feel. My friends, family, and local blogger community of fashionistas inspire me to remember that style is not about being perfect it is about being true to yourself!

How do you describe style or your own personal style?

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