Elegant Clothes and Feminine Accessories

Nordstrom Rack Room ~ Store Tour

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Nordstrom is an upscale fashion retail store. The company began as a shoe retailer and has expanded their inventory to include clothing, accessories, handbags, jewelry, cosmetics and fragrances.

In the Nordstrom Rack Room the prices are cut in half! All of the designer items you want for half the price! It is just fantastic! They have men’s, women’s, kids, and home decor.

It is a great place to shop if you are wanting some designer items for yourself or your home. Below are some photos from my tour of the store. There was so much to take pictures of I just captured what I could. Enjoy!

The Nordstrom Rack Room located at 4036 East 82nd Street, Indianapolis

Michael Kors bags

Kate Spade earrings for $25!

More Kate Spade jewelry 

Kate Spade leather bag; I believe it was $225!
Michael Kors travel bag

Coach Bag

XL Coach Bag

Dooney & Bourke

Men’s Dept. 

Racks with clothing for $16.97!

Cute shirt for $16.97

Another cute shirt for $16.97

Another clothing rack with items for $26.97

Designer suits for $79.97!

This was a Calvin Klein suit  for $79.97!

Shoes, Shoes!

Tory Burch flats, Coach shoes & Kate Spade heels

I loved these Tory Burch heels!

Tory Burch

Kids Dept. 

Home accessories

Cute pillows, “Money can buy cupcakes & champagne”!

Lilly Pultizer- Colorful Living

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Lillian Pulitzer Rousseau (born Lillian Lee McKim; November 10th, 1931 – April 7, 2013), better known as Lilly Pulitzer, was an American socialite and fashion designer. She founded Lilly Pulitzer, Inc., which produces clothing and other such wares featuring bright, colorful, floral prints. As the brand is popular with high society, she was called the “Queen of Prep“. ~Wikipedia


I first learned of Lilly Pulitzer from the Martha Stewart Show. I watched the fashion show that Martha had and I just loved the colors and the textures of the clothes. I also loved the process of how they come up with the patterns for each season. Seeing the actual inspiration board was great! I love to see how the Lilly design comes together (see the show here).

There was also a fashion show (see here). The shift dresses are so colorful and pretty. The totes and accessories are lovely. I purchased one of the totes 2 years ago, (see similar here). I carry it during the spring and it adds such a pop of color to my wardrobe.

The girls dresses are adorable (see here). They are great for spring and summer and they are not to revealing. The shoes are so nice (see here). I would have to say that the Kat Kitten heel is my favorite! I think those shoes would look great with my Lilly Pulitzer tote!

She also has a book called “Essentially Lilly-A Guide to Colorful Entertaining”.  I purchased my copy early this year. It talks about Lilly and her history. I also gives tips on how to throw great parties. So purchase your copy of Essentially Lilly and check out the website. Enjoy!




My Lilly Pulitzer tote 

(photo via Mrs. Shockley)


Splendid Ways to Wear a Scarf

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Like many of you I love wearing scarves. Scarves can really dress up an ensemble or dress it down. They are very versatile and comfortable. I own several scarves and pashminas.

Pashminas are a great accessory to have because they are beautiful and functional. I always carry a pashmina when are know we are traveling, going to the movies, or visiting a doctor’s office (because they always seem to be cold) and I keep an extra one at work.

Sometimes it can be quite daunting to find a new way to where your scarf. I was doing some research on scarf tying and found a company called Maitai Collection. Maitai’s blog shows you how to tie a scarf and  how to build and accessorize a capsule wardrobe.

Her scarves are beautiful and I love her scarf rings. She has great style and just superb elegance. You should also take a look at her blog and facebook page. She has the biggest Hermes collection I have ever seen. So pull out your best scarves and get inspired by Maitai’s scarf tutorial. The links are below. Enjoy!

Scarf Rings

How-to wear scarves – Hermes scarf in a weave … – YouTube

How to wear a scarf as a necklace – YouTube

How-to wear scarves – Hermes scarf in a twist wrap – YouTube


(photos via Google)

Street Chic

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I heard this quote from Carolina Herrera, “Elegance is not about what a woman is wearing but it’s the way she is wearing it. “It’s not about money and it’s not about beauty. It’s about carrying yourself in a different way.



When walking downtown I see all kinds of different fashion. Some you enjoy and some you don’t. But how you carry yourself says a lot about you. I always like to look nice everywhere I go. I even had this mindset while I was in high school. When I was a junior in high school there was a teacher that stood by the door and always watched me walk by.


One day she stopped me and said, “I like the way you carry yourself”. “Follow me I have something for you”. Turns out the school had a business program and some job opportunities. I prepared a resume and she submitted it to the United States Attorney’s Office. I was then given an interview and then the job. 


So how you “keep” yourself is very important. You never know when someone could be watching you who may have job opportunities. Below are some photos from my Magnolia board on Pinterest. Let them inspire you for a new street-chic look! Also is Carolina Herrera’s interview with PopSugar below. She is one of my favorite fashion icons. Watch and see why. Enjoy! 
Me with my coral Totes coat (thrift store find) & my Coral Coach bag 
purchased from Von Maur, Spring 2013

Carolina Herrera on Music as Inspiration and What It Means to 

(photos via Pinterst & Mrs. Shockley)

Chanel Inspired

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Chanel is known as one of the most glamorous couture fashion lines of all time. You can’t say “Chanel without thinking elegance.  The Chanel bag is one of the most sought after bags of all time. I know for a fact that they cannot keep them in consignment shops.

I love finding Chanel accessories at flea markets, boutiques,  and online.  I recently started back on my quest for finding Chanel accessories once I was inspired by Mrs. Trina’ s fashion videos. She has such excellent taste and I love watching her “unboxing” videos.

I recently made the following purchases and think they are fabulous:

 
Chanel Necklace
 
Chanel Brooch

 
The white pearl necklace is one big necklace that you can wrap around twice. It is fantastic! My next purchase was some Chanel earrings.

 
Chanel pearl earrings

My next purchase was the gorgeous Chanel GST (grand shopping tote). I love it! When I saw Mrs. Trina’s video on it I just thought, “What a chic bag”. It comes with this beautiful dust bag. When you open the flap there is a drawing of Chanel. It is called the Chanel GST in cream, caviar leather, with gold hardware. It sits comfortable on your arm and there is lots of space in it. It is just fabulous!

 
Chanel GST
 
My next purchase was a pair of Chanel sunglasses with the bow. I think they are so feminine!

 
Chanel sunglasses
 
My last purchase was this Chanel mug from Etsy. I thought what a great item to have to carry my chi-tea around in. Very chic!
 
 
Chanel mug
 
 
I am very happy with my purchases. I will enjoy them. Below is Mrs. Trina’s videos of her Chanel items. Enjoy!!
 
 
my favourite look of all time , chanel – YouTube
 
trina leavers – YouTube
 
trina leavers – YouTube
 
 
 
 
 

Slips- An Elegant Essential

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I know that the sound of the word “slip” can make you cringe but I have found that slips can cover a multitude of sins. Slips may seem “Granny Annie” but they are absolutely great for looking and feeling polished in your clothes. I have had a few times when I have looked at myself in the mirror (at home) and could not see anything but then when I go to work it seems that the lights are set in “X-Ray” vision!

So as a precaution I wear slips. There are so many great options out there now. They have shaping slips and all the colors that are available are just great! The prices for slips aren’t bad either. I needed a nude color skirt slip and I was doing some shopping in Walmart and found one for only $8! Of course, there are higher end versions but if you don’t want to pay a lot then check out Walmart, Target and JC Penny just to name a few.

Below are some photos of a few examples. The black skirt slip is only $5 at Walmart and the gray dress slip is only $16.99 at Target. Also, there is a video below from the Daily Connoisseur about 3 Essential Slips. Enjoy!

Photo by Ava Sol on Unsplash

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