Tuesday, June 18, 2013

Boutique Freak: Underconstruction


Hello Boutique Freaks! I just wanted to touch base with you guys. Right now both my blog and my brain are under construction. I feel as if I go through this a little bit every year, but I'm sure it's all for the better! Meanwhile, I still love fashion and boutiques! I just finished my first official year of fashion grad school at SCAD (YES IT'S GREAT!), and I'm currently creating a path for my own success. I have to say it's not as easy as I'd like for it to be. There is always "noise" when great things are about to happen. When the noise starts is when I really know that I'm on the something because that is the enemy trying to deter you from the light! Don't make me start preaching up in here! But it's the truth! So if your going through something similar guys don't give up on the your dreams, if your dreams keep remain in your thoughts there is a reason. It may be where your suppose to be or it may be a step in the direction of where your suppose to be. Don't ignore them. Maybe there are some other things in your thought life you must get rid of in order to move forward with your dreams. THINK ABOUT IT!! 




Sunday, May 19, 2013

Italian Haul: One of the best kind!

                                        

Hello my Boutique Freaks! 
I feel like I say this every time Im writing but it really has been a while! Well I have been working the JOB and going to school, moving, and doing all kinds of things since Ive been away! But I'm back! I wanted to share something very special with you guys. My very wonderful and generous boyfriend was able to go to Italy a couple months back. I have to say a was a tad bit jealy! But he thought of me while He was there looking at big churches and lots of dead people on display. This is my very first haul that I'm sharing. My boo bought me this very cute hoodie! I've styled it with leopard legging and black wedge sneakers. This beautiful and modern red purse and another beautiful classic olive and tan bag, both Italian leather. 

                                                                           

                                       
      
                                





Thursday, March 21, 2013

Museum of Design Atlanta: MODA Oh My!


Hello Boutique Freaks! Last month, my friend Rae and I took some time to visit the Museum of Design Atlanta to see the South's Next Wave Design Challenge! This exhibit ends on March 31, 2013, so if you want to see it, get there soon! However if you don't get a chance to see it, let me give you a little peak. It was amazing!!! I honestly wished there was more to see, however, the MODA is a pretty modest space, but every inch of that exhibit was fabulous! The first thing I saw was this Naomi Campbell like Mannequin in the beautiful white gown! This exhibit was call Shattered Boundaries. The interior was done by David Goodrowe and Tim Hobby, and the gown was designed by Tim Hobby.

                                         
                  

I won't commentate the entire exhibit, instead I'll show you all the fabulous pictures, but what I will do is talk about my favorite! I felt that I was pulled into a special world, It was called Darkly, Deeply, Beautiful Blue by Caryn Grossman and Chris Buxbaum, and cakes by Lisa Humphreys. The first thing I said was "This look like Marie Antoinette's dark side.





Well I guess I became one with the designers! As I read the excerpt for the piece in the program it read ".....I instantly imagined a Parisian salon, a boudoir, a room whose occupant was ready to take to the state. Ideas ricocheted...images of Marie Antoinette, paneled walls with imposing portraits, a fainting couch, baroque embellishments. And blue, everything in deep, true, glorious shades of blue." With that being said I believe this piece spoke to me and I ANSWERED! It was my favorite! Here are some of the other amazing exhibits that were on display.




This was called Heart of Darkness. This piece contained wigs designed by Quron Hicks and fancy wooden handbags by Tamara Bowens and Ray Bergeron. Interior design by the Bill Musso Group.



What's sexier than a bejeweled Valentino pump?? This exhibit that's what! It's called Iron Man and the Concrete Blonde. Loved the use of contrasting materials here.

Traveling Sound, Interior by Sara Heminway, Boomboxes by Curious Provisions
Wicked Games: Tahiti, Return of the Black Prince's Ruby (The Diamond Jubilee Edition) Interior by Nancy VanDevender, Furniture by Amy Wikman
Liquid Runway, Interior by Jarno Kettunen Glass Dresses and Artwork by Kathleen Plate

 
And that's it! Check me out sitting on the swing out front of the museum. If you want to visit the MODA, it is right across the street from the HIGH Museum of Art in Atlanta! Thie exhibit ends on March 31, but I'm sure something cool will replace it. This has been a Boutique Culture moment! Hope you enjoyed! XOXO


















Monday, March 18, 2013

Fashion Uncorked 2013

Hello Boutique Freaks!

Back in February I got the opportunity to attend one of Atlanta's poshest and positive fashion events. Thanks to blogger Charee Lanee, whose blog I won a contest and receive the ticket. I had a great seat for Fashion Uncorked 2013, a fashion designer contest in which the proceeds benefited the children of Easter Seals North Georgia Incorporated. I also got the chance to meet some of my favorite bloggers, Eboni of Fashion Next Door, and Trina of The Baby Shopaholic! For more info on the event and how it went down visit Charee Lanee's blog http://chareelenee.com/2013/02/20/fashion-uncorked-2013/ (it's fabulous!). This event was filled with food, fun, fashion, design, and more! And it was all for a good cause, what more can you ask for??











  
Charee Lanee and I


Eboni of Fashion Next Door




Trina of The Baby Shopaholic and I

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Bouchic Boutique + Lounge: A New Year A New You Event


Hello Boutique Freaks! I know it's been a while. I've actually been trying to find my legs with the online class I'm taking and the first couple weeks required ALOT of my time! Now I think I'm doing pretty well and getting back into the swing of other things. Fortunately I did have time to visit a boutique (I know it's been a while!). There is a neighborhood near my house that I often go and visit and pretend I'm part of, yes it's that awesome. it's called Glenwood Park. I love the houses, the people, the hangouts, and the shops! Here is where I found Bouchic Boutique and Lounge. They sell woman's clothing and accessories. And they are FABULOUS! On this particular trip they were hosting an event featuring shoes by Elaine Breedlove Fashion and accessories by Fabulina Designs!

Elaine Breedlove Shoes
Here are some of the shoes that were featured in the lounge area of the boutique. I loved them! I fall in love with 95 percent of things that sparkle and these were not an exception :-)

Accessories by Fabulina Designs
There were also tables of gorgeous handmade accessories by Fabulina Designs. I couldn't help but purchase a design for myself!

 

Customers that came into the event could also enjoy 20 percent of all Bouchic merchandise! I copped a beautiful pair of leggings and a bracelet by Fabulina!

Me out in my leggings purchased at Bouchic!
Please checkout Bouchic Boutique + Lounge, they have beautiful garments, banging accessories, and host lots of events. In fact, if you have an event you'd like to host in a fashion friendly atmosphere I suggest you contact them! Bouchic is located at 453 Bill Kennedy Way Atlanta, GA 30316.

PS - It took me a while to get this posted due to some technical difficulties, in a nutshell, phone stopped working, phone had my photos, thank God I was able to retrieve the photos from my SD card! Great news about all this is I now have an iPhone! So look forward to more fab pics. Wish I'd had it for this event so I could have shown better pics!