November 7, 2013

Holiday Dresses

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Cherie Dress – Anthropologie // Dutchess Satin Skater Dress – TOPSHOP // Love Shift Dress – ASOS

It’s that time of year! Plenty of dinners with family, plenty of parties with friends, and plenty of outfits necessary to make the whole season go off without a hitch. I prefer at least one dress that’s super versatile and can be changed up in a big way with the right accessories and footwear, and a maybe a second that’s a statement on its own.

 

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Texture Range Shift – Anthropologie // the Narie – M.M. LaFleur // Well Fancy That Dress – ModCloth

 

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Soutache Swirl Dress – Anthropologie // Leather-Center Studded Dress – Michael Kors // Premium Draw Waist Dress – TOPSHOP

 

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Amalie Dress – Anthropologie // Aurous Anniversary Dress – ModCloth // Apiece Apart Talia Vest Dress – MILLE

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November 5, 2013

Cursive Design FW13

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You might remember back about a year ago when Design Crush tapped Sarah Fox of Cursive Design to team up with for the HP Designer Matchup Challenge. Sarah created an incredible reversible collar necklace for the New York Fashion Week event, then ran with one of the vintage cast pieces to create part of her FW2013 collection! I asked her to share a little about the evolution of what she refers to as the “apex” shape.

 

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Last year when Kelly approached me about collaborating on a piece for the HP Designer Matchup Challenge I knew instantly I wanted to get a mold made of some vintage glass I had and to get it cast in bronze. It’s something I’d been thinking about for quite awhile but had never ventured into yet. I really wanted to step way outside my comfort zone on that challenge (and I did!). I fell in love with this little piece of glass I picked up on a buying trip some months ahead of Kelly’s invitation. I knew it was special instantly but had no idea where it would come into play. Material collecting is often all about gut impulses and I really love that part of the business. For this new collection that little piece (which I named the Apex) is incorporated into almost every piece and it feels really special that it started in this totally unexpected way.

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October 30, 2013

Erin Considine AW2013

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Erin Considine consistently creates out of the box, well-designed jewelry. She mixes materials like no one else and has a knack for choosing great colors time and time again. I’d love to mix her AW2013 collection with chunky sweaters and cocktail dresses!

 

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October 24, 2013

Given Goods Co.

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Yes, I like shopping. When do I like shopping most? When it’s socially conscious and gives back, of course. Given Goods Co. has created a model where with every purchase shoppers become participants in the story of each product. It’s an environment where customers can learn about the origins and impact of each item (which happen to be sustainable) and keep track of their global impact. Discover, learn, give back. It’s that simple. Shop their full storefront of housewares, accessories, and more – new items are being added every day!

 

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October 21, 2013

ABC Pendants

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These ABC Pendants are a definite departure from your run-of-the-mill initial necklace, and I’m all for it! Turina Jewellery teamed up with graphic designer Lena Steinborn to create an entire alphabet’s worth of individually designed letters for you to choose from. I wish my name began with a D – which is your favorite?!

 

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October 10, 2013

Plain with a Punch

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Color is one of the biggest elements of my style, of most peoples’ really. You can choose to be moody one day while cloaking yourself in black, or fun and playful the next while mixing bright hues. Innocent and ethereal in white, or downplayed in shades of brown. The point is that color infiltrates our lives in every way and definitely effects our mood. It’s reflected in my home, my closet, and now technology as well!

Motorola’s Moto X has been blowing up all over the place, and with over 2,000 color combinations it’s easy to see why. I’m glued to my phone and I’m sure you probably are too, so it’s especially it’s nice that Motorola has realized what a huge chunk of the market thinks of their phone not only as a lifeline but also as an accessory! After really examining my aesthetic and style preferences I decided on a blush Moto X with lemon lime accents. It perfectly mimics my taste, Plain with a Punch! Neutral tones, casual style, with an unexpected touch to make it really special.

 

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October 8, 2013

Penny Sage

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The New Zealand label Penny Sage is new on my radar, and I’m loving designer Kate Megaw’s aesthetic. Every piece looks both timeless and effortless while transcending seasons. Megaw works with natural materials like linen and silk, which she often hand-paints or dyes herself.

 

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October 7, 2013

Wooly Baby

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It was lovely and crisp here in OKC this weekend, which always puts me in the best mood. I wore my first pair of socks since April, and now these  cozy slippers and slipper socks from Wooly Baby are screaming my name! They’re eco-friendly (made from 85% recycled materials), have a suede bottom, and a wool-lined sole. They come in high and low ankle heights and are available for babies, kids, women, and men. Do I hear some holiday gifts being crossed off??

 

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