Dress – Thrifted/Shortened
Heels – Forever 21 (forever ago)
Sunnies – ASOS
Mini “leo” Necklace – Lola
Tag: Floral
Stickered
I’ve gotten a few ups on my recent manicure. This is a rare occurrence for me, as I rarely do my nails (well). I got some nail stickers at walgreens – they come with around 40? – so you can squeeze several uses out of them. When you’re done, you just peel them off! The whole sticker thing is pretty genius. It’s super easy to do and it ends up looking pretty fly, if I do say so myself.
NWAFW: Elysian Feel
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By definition, Elysian is an adjective defined as “of, relating to, or characteristic of heaven or paradise.” I headed North to get a feel for the Bentonville boutique.
Elysian/NWAFW Look #1
I added this one-of-a-kind bowtie by Emily Smith
The cropped carrot sweater is chic and tongue in cheek
Elysian/NWAFW
These pants are a great transitional item because of the colors
make-up by Kory Tyler Simpson/MAC
Elysian/NWAFW Look #1
Yummy lipcolor: Impassioned creme lipcolor by MAC
I’m pumped palazzos are back in because I’d be wearing them regardless
Elysian/NWAFW
Peach Palazzo Pants – Elysian * Cropped Carrot Sweater – Elysian * Handmade Bowtie – Emily OneManBand Smith * Heels – Forever21 * Earrings – Dillards
Elysian/NWAFW Look #2
this metal belt from 410 Vintage is an instant corset
Wear this kimono with e-v-e-r-y-t-h-i-n-g
Elysian/NWAFW
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Elysian/NWAFW
Kimono – Elysian * Dress – Vintage from Cheap Thrills * Hat – Vintage Metal Belt – 410 Vintage * Heels – Forever21
Make-up: Kory Tyler Simpson /MAC Photos: Mallory Berry/MGB Photo Styling/Concept: Payton Bridewell/The Window Shopper
Lisa & Me, Summer 2013
Lisa Wright opened downtown Bentonville’s Elysian Boutique at the end of 2012. In March 2013, shop moved into its current spot, conveniently located a block from Bentonville’s booming downtown square. When she initially opened, she kept her full-time dental hygienist job while her mom, who retired from WM corporate, worked the store. In the evenings, she would photograph her inventory and post on social sites. At the end of last year, Lisa decided it was finally time to give up on her dual career (as a dental hygienist) to focus on Elysian full-time. Fast-forward to today and the shop is already in the throes of a success story.
The lovely Lisa Wright, Elysian owner
Women of all ages and incomes shop at Elysian and Lisa aims to please them all. She endeavors to remember details about everyone who shops at Elysian, she credits her customer service for shoppers returning over and over again. Lisa, and in turn Elysian, is style-focused. The shop is stocked with multi-use pieces, items that can be worn a variety of ways. I asked Lisa for her wardrobe staples and she told me “a blazer, a pencil skirt, a pair of pumps and a tunic can get you anywhere.” For Spring, she is looking forward to mixing black & white with pastels.”
Expect whimsy with an edge from Elysian on Saturday night (March 8th) at NWAFW. Check out Elysian’s latest stylings on Instagram, Facebook or ShopElysian.com. – The Window Shopper
Pop of Pink
Vintage Rabbit Fur Coat – Thrifted
Dress – Black Cherry Vintage
Pink Silk Blazer – Thrifted Patrick Collection
Booties – Go Jane
Sunnies – ASOS
Hat – Vintage via Grey Dog
Necklace – DIY
The Shorts-Suit
shorts/blouse – thrifted Jane Ashley
hat – thrifted vintage
heels – forever21
necklace – vintage from In Retrospect
Restless Peace
I love a good collaboration. When Ms. Darcy from Hello Luvvy asked if I would join her in the cemetery wearing florals, I didn’t hesitate to say “yes”! {Thanks Darcy & Luvvys!} When we met, the first thing we noticed was that we had both styled our vintage florals with a brooch at the collar.
It was a lovely, warm day. The cemetary was nothing resembling creepy and the geese followed us around expecting crumbs.
On Darcy: dress – cheap thrills / boots – savoir faire
On me: dress/sunnies – grey dog / boots – plato’s closet / brooch – cheap thrills / snake earrings – a gift
Concept by Darcy Munoz | Photoshoot by Hello Luvvy {see the post} | collaboratively styled
What I Wore: Weekend Wedding
what I wore: dress – gracia c/o plato’s closet, heels – bcbg, coat – marvin richards (my mother in law gave me this!)
This past weekend, we went South for the wedding of one of Ro’s childhood friends. It was a lovely wedding complete with so many gorgeous flowers that I was tempted to break in later and steal them all. This Gracia dress (which normally costs $120+) was a gift from Plato’s Closet for my feature on them for NWAFW :). Love.
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- behind the bar, floor to ceiling flowers
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- an arrangement
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- lurrrve
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- entry
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- bridesmaids’ bouquets
What I Wore: Far East Movement
What I Wore: Pretending it’s still Summer
What I Wore: Fall Brights
what I wore: dress – mrs. dorby via grey dog (seen here), socks – forever21, pumps – jessica simpson, sunglasses – asos, earrings – vintage from in retrospect
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