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Amour. The Reason to Exist.



June 1, 2015

The French phrase “raison d’ĂȘtre” meaning “reason for being” is the inspiration for this post’s title. When you discover that love is the reason to exist, everything else will fall into place.

I spent the weekend celebrating love with a college friend, celebrating her last days as a single gal preparing for her upcoming wedding. I was also able to spread love to my mom by spending some time with her and delivering an early birthday present that she absolutely loved.

printed shift dress

Speaking of love, I’m enchanted by the simpleness of this printed shift dress from Amour Vert. Not only do I love the dress, I love what Amour Vert stands for. The brand name translates to “green love” in French. They are a company that is committed to being the gold standard for ethical products and sustainable practices in the fashion industry. Companies who think critically about the cost of manufacturing and its effect on the people and environment score points in my book. The quality of the silk is great and the colors are gorgeous. I decided to pair this dress with heels to elevate the outfit. These Dolce Vita coral sandals are my favorite shoes as of late. The color adds another dimension to the outfit which is perfect for me since I’m always down for a pop of color.

printed shift dress

printed silk dress

Nothing like an easy printed shift dress to make weekend dressing super easy. Pieces like this are great for your wardrobe because you can just throw it on and go. (Make sure it’s not wrinkled though!) Pair with colorful heels or a lace up sandal for added interest. This dress will even transition into fall with tights and a cute bootie.

printed shift dress

printed shift dress

printed shift dress

dress: Amour Vert (similar here & here) | shoes: Dolce Vita (also in tan & black) | bag: The Limited (old), (similar here & here)

So tell me what is your raison d’ĂȘtre/reason for being?

[linked with: Pink Sole, Claire Justine, DC in Style, Style Nudge, I do deClaire, Style Elixir, Classy Yet Trendy, Myriad Musings, TwoThirtyFiveDesigns, The Closet by Christie, Rachel the Hat]

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Style Me: Blue Bachelorette Bash



May 13, 2015

One of the things I love most in life is shopping. Of course, there are things that rank above it — like family, faith, & french fries to name a few — but there aren’t many. That being said, I promise I’m so much more than just a shopaholic! #scoutshonor

When you are good at something, it’s in your best interest to pursue your passion. This is my opportunity to do what I love. To take a spin on it, I’ve now started shopping for other people….I’m excited to start my adventure as a personal stylist!

I love that I can assist people with confidence through clothing. I’m taking my God-given gift of “putting things together” and working that into new silhouettes, color combinations, and fabrics to help people look at clothes and their closets differently. Sometimes, you just need someone be a guide for creative ways of remixing your closet classics.

All of that to say, I’m starting a new series on the blog called [Style Me] which will be the home for all styling questions/inquiries that I can help answer. Sometimes I even need help styling myself, so I’ll brainstorm ideas through this series. Follow along via Instagram and Twitter with the hashtag #StyleMe (and follow me @theblockishaute if you haven’t yet)!

For my first edition of [Style Me] I am pulling together ideas of what to wear to a bachelorette party. My sweet friend Ally (of @allyasl fame) is getting married in June and her bachelorette bash is coming up. We were asked to all wear blue for our big girls’ night out so I’ve been searching for months for ideas of what to wear. I’ve decided to put some of my top picks here so I can easily find them when I’m ready to purchase. I love getting dressed up but I can’t seem to decide on long vs. short, lace vs. form-fitting, or solid vs. print. Thanks to online shopping the options are endless!

Navy Lace || Floral Scuba || Strapless Bodycon
Ruffle Mini || Fitted Halter || Lace Maxi

I don’t think I can go wrong with any of these choices. Here’s to (finally) choosing a dress and having a great time celebrating our bride-to-be!

If you have questions on what to wear to an event or how to wear something, email me at theblockishaute@gmail.com and I may just feature your topic in the next [Style Me] post!

More info on my styling services coming soon!

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What to Wear — Summer Wedding.



July 31, 2012

If you have a ton of friends getting married this summer like I do, this post is for you. Even if you don’t have any invitations on your refrigerator you can keep these tips in the back of your mind next time you’re out shopping. For a summertime wedding, you want to wear something that is the perfect balance of formal, yet fun. You want to dress up because it’s a big occasion but not be over-dressed for the summer weather.

Check out some cool options similar to Lucy Hale’s choice at the Teen Choice Awards.

 

ASOS.com, $36.45

Dorothy Perkins, $69

BCBG, $228

Lulu’s, $47

Happy shopping & have fun celebrating at your summer weddings!

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