Elegant Clothes and Feminine Accessories

A Fable from England…

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Good Morning All,

I am glad it is Friday! Looking forward to the weekend. I just have a little running around to do and a few house chores. Other than that, it should be a pretty light weekend. Things have been really busy at work and with Lauren beginning her senior year in high school some things have been added to my list. I also wanted to let you all know that I am trying to get new dresses for the boutique. It has been really hard to get them in. Some of the dresses won’t be available until November! Crazy! But I am trying!

I did take a risk recently and purchased something from a company that I was not familiar with. I was looking for another company when I found this one. It’s called Fable England. 

 

photo credits: Mrs. Shockley 

 

It shipped all the way from England and arrived pretty quickly. Loved the inside of the box. 

 

 

 

I loved reading the story about how the company began. That’s usually how inspiration begins. Finding something that inspires you.

 

 

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Now isn’t this print lovely? This is called the Toile de Jouy Vintage Blue Scarf. It’s made of silk like material and is a great size. And did you see the price? It’s under $40 with shipping included!

 

 

Look at how nice and big it is. It’s 70 cm x 70 cm. It’s the perfect size for your neck and handbags.

 

 

 

I’ve been carrying it on my bag all this week. It looks extremely chic. I hope you order one for yourself or check out their other accessories. I think the Peacock tote, Toile de Jouy messenger, and Alice blue tote are wonderful pieces from their collection. This post is not sponsored. I genuinely found them and love my scarf!

Have a great weekend!

 

 

Please note: some links are affiliate links and if you make a purchase through this link, I will receive a small commission for referring you to the product. Thank you so much in advance if you decide to make a purchase through my link.

 

 

 

 

 

Sarah Flint ~ A New Business Adventure

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Happy Wednesday,

For the last few days, I have been on Cloud 9. Last week I think most of you read my “Shoes that Inspire” post where I shared the beautiful Perfect Pump 85x in Peacock from Sarah Flint. I shared the photos that I took on Instagram and I also did an Instagram reel for it unboxing my shoes. I tagged the company and Sarah herself. About a week later, I got an alert that I had a message on Instagram. I go to check it and it’s Sarah Flint herself!

I froze for a second….. I read her message and she offered me a spot as a Brand Ambassador for her company! I just started screaming! I know that it may sound juvenile but I have been wanting to work with a brand for a very long time. I have been blogging for 8 years and have been on Instagram since 2014 so it’s been quite a long journey for me. I have had other brands try to offer me partnerships but I just could not. I didn’t like what they sold or how they represented themselves. 

I had a few swimsuit companies offer me partnerships but I thought no way. I want to work with a company that sells elegance and is elegant and I think Sarah Flint is a perfect fit! It could not have been a better company for me! I love all of the shoes and accessories and it takes no effort on my part to blend her beautiful products into my life. 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley

Me in the Perfect Jay Pump 85  in Mademoiselle Cerise and carrying the Pasotti Umbrella

I shared this umbrella on my blog as well. I love her shoes! When I first saw this fabric design last year I knew that I had to have a pair. The fabric designs are so timeless. You could wear this shoe 20 years from now and everyone would still love it! That’s the wonderful part about these designs. And they are SOO high quality. You certainly can tell a difference between this shoe and the others that you have in your closet. There is just something about quality and beauty. 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

Just look at this stunning umbrella! Oh my goodness! It is quite beautiful! Everyone loves it. I actually let someone use it to run across the street and she just stared at it. It is the most beautiful umbrella I have ever owned! 

 

 

To celebrate this new partnership I have a coupon code for you to use to get $50 off your first shoe purchase! Use code SARAHFLINT-BASMSSHOCKLEY when you check out to use the $50 toward your purchase! 

 

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I want to thank you all for continuing to read the blog and for following me on this journey. I hope that you use the code on a beautiful pair of shoes and make sure that you tell me if you purchase a pair. I would love to know what your favorites are! Have a wonderful Wednesday! 

 

 

This post IS sponsored! Yay! 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Shoes that Inspire…

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Good Morning Everyone,

I am looking forward to the weekend! I plan on sleeping in a bit and then heading to Target. I need to pick up some new Glade warmers and look for a new Day Designer. They have a few online but I like to look in person. I am hoping to find a floral one. In regards to purchases, I recently made another big one…

I have to share this third Sarah Flint purchase. I follow her and the company on Instagram and a few weeks ago she started a countdown with Gracie Wallpaper about a design that they were collaborating on! I love both companies and could not wait to see what they had in store. Whatever it was I was hoping for a chinoiserie print and both companies delivered!

 

photo credit: L. Shockley 

 

My goodness, I have always wanted to create a chinoiserie shoe and I am glad to see that it can be done. This is an absolutely gorgeous shoe! It’s called the Perfect Pump 85X in peacock. 

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley

Sarah spends a lot of time designing her shoes and I must say that they are super comfy. You would think not but they are. They are the best arch support ever! 

 

 

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I paired it with my beautiful chinoiserie scarf from Lillou. Beautiful combination. 

 

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The print is stunning. It looks just like the Gracie Wallpaper that is handpainted and timeless. I love it when I can find beautiful designs such as this. The heel has a steel rod in it and it has a wider toe box for more space. The heel is 3.3 inches and the shoe will begin to stretch with more wear. I hope to have these in my shoe collection forever. They are truly timeless. I hope you all have a great weekend! I am trying to find new items to add to the boutique for spring and summer. The code “boutique10” is still active if you wish to make a purchase soon! 

 

This post is not sponsored. Please note: some links are affiliate links and if you make a purchase through this link, I will receive a small commission for referring you to the product. Thank you so much in advance if you decide to make a purchase through my link.

 

 

The Boutique ~ 1 Year Anniversary!

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Good Morning Everyone!

It has been such a busy week at the office. I have barely had time to take lunch breaks! But I always make sure to do that. I either bring my lunch or go out and grab a salad or sandwich. Then I eat at my desk in my office with the door closed. I usually read while I eat (a book) and try not to touch my cell until I have finished eating. After that, I usually get on my phone and check emails. I make an effort to enjoy some quiet time during my lunch hour.

While I was on my break recently I realized that I did not discuss the one-year anniversary of the boutique! I can’t believe it has been a year already. It actually turned a year old on March 8th! I am still astonished that I made it this long. I have seen a few boutiques start last year and end immediately! It is a LOT of work! I don’t think people realized how much work it would be trying to get exposure for your items!

 

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Running an online boutique is extremely time-consuming and takes a lot of management. The setup is really hard. You have lots of registration fees, trying to find vendors, and filling out applications to shop online. Yes, you have to apply to shop on vendor websites! The vendors that I use wanted all of my business info! After all of the setup work the fun really begins! And by fun, I mean trying to get the “pulse” of your consumer. The good thing for me was that I had my blog. So I had already taken the time to build an online base. 

I started this blog in 2014 and I still can’t believe that I am still going! 

 

 

I love shopping for the boutique but there is a lot of second-guessing. I always have to ask myself. “Do I love this piece?” “Will it sell?” “Does it fall in line with what I am trying to build”? On and on and on. Again, there is a lot of management that goes into running an online boutique. In addition to keeping the boutique stocked there is the blog. I have to make sure that I find inspiration in order to provide content. I love my blog more than anything and hope that I can continue to do it for years to come. 

 

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The last part is money. Most small business entrepreneurs don’t make a lot of money from their businesses the first few years. I am here to say that this is true. Well, GOOD entrepreneurs usually don’t pay themselves. I am not taking a salary or paycheck from my business. All of the money that the blog and boutique make stays in the business account to help support the business! I refuse to pay myself at this time. It will probably take a few years to get it to where I want it to be and that is okay! I am really trying to enjoy the journey. This is something that I have always wanted to do and I am loving every minute of it. So thank you! Thank you for reading the blog, shopping my boutique, shopping my favorites, and the LTK app. I appreciate it all! 

To celebrate the boutique’s one-year anniversary you may use code “boutique10” to get 10% off of anything in the boutique! I do hope that all of you are enjoying it! Have a great weekend and Happy Easter! 

 

 

 

 

 

How I Shop for Vintage Earrings

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Good Morning,

I don’t know about any of you but I am having the hardest time trying to get some ideas of where to travel to this summer. I have so many places that I want to visit but it is so hard because I have to consider my family as well. I would love to visit the “Breakers” this year and do some antique shopping. I wrote about visiting in 2019. I have so many ideas for a vacation but we will see what we end up doing. 

In today’s post, I wanted to share how I find my gorgeous vintage earrings online.

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

Jasmine Pearl Brooch

 

Now the vintage earrings in this photo are a new Poshmark find. I am talking about the crystal earrings with the gold wings. These are stunning in person. Whenever I am on the hunt for vintage clip earrings my first stop is Poshmark. I love Poshmark because you can negotiate the price. These I paid under $30 for. The next go-to website is eBay and then Etsy. 

The phrase that I always put into the search bar is “vintage Weiss clip earrings”. This works every time! It doesn’t even matter if the earrings are Weiss or not beautiful vintage earrings always appear. I just purchased two pairs from Poshmark and I won’t be looking for any more until the holidays. Let me know in the comments below if you wearing vintage clip earrings. 

They will always remain my classic go-to’s for style! 

 

 

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The Elegant Wisteria

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Good Morning,

It’s been a quiet weekend. I am hoping that the temperatures will get better. On Friday, when I was out going for my morning walk snow, began to fall! I felt myself growing frustrated. It’s almost April for crying out loud! Last weekend my husband and I went to Lowe’s to look at some new lantern lights for the sides of our garage. While we were there I found some more peony bulbs to plant. I am hoping that it will get warm soon.

In addition to the snow, we have had nothing but cold rain. I recently saw an elegant umbrella on Instagram and could not resist!

 

 

Isn’t it stunning? I stared at it for days and then saved the photo to my wishlist on my phone. I then did the inevitable. I ordered it!

 

photo credit: Mrs. Shockley 

 

It is so stunning! It is also so well made! I love Sarah’s products. You can tell that she takes TIME to create things. That is something that I dream of doing in the future.  This umbrella came with its own carrying case. 

 

 

Beautifully crafted. The handle is authentic Italian leather in navy. 

 

 

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The details are impeccable. The gold tones and navy are a beautiful combination. I love how the wisteria print peeks above the navy canopy. 

 

 

 

 

And here is the inside…. it’s like a dream!  I love the print! It is such a beautiful design and is timeless. I know that this umbrella is so expensive so I found some similar ones on Amazon. I placed them on my favorites page if you are interested. I have not used it yet but I am looking forward to it. I did bring it to the office last week because we had rain and one of my co-workers saw it. She just stared and said, “oh my”. It does have that effect when you see it. 

Let me know in the comments section below what your thoughts are on interior print umbrellas. Also, the boutique has a beautiful new arrival. The Ballet Lace Cardigan is available in light pink and mauve as well as 1x, 2x, and 3x. It’s a great addition to church, weddings, and other ceremonies. You can also wear it with jeans!

 

Have a great Monday! 

 

 

A New Lavender Perfume…

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Good Morning!

I hope everyone had a wonderful weekend! The up and down temps continue. Saturday was freezing and then Sunday was beautiful and sunny. This is never fun but we are used to it by now. I did my normal chores this weekend and then I decided to call my local Ulta to see if they have the new scent from Philosophy that I saw on their Instagram page. Did any of you see the new lavender perfume that Philosophy just launched?

 

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Oh my goodness! I love it. I adore it just as much as the jasmine scent that I picked up last year. The scent is so light, floral, and subtle. It is a wonderful addition to my feminine wardrobe for sure. 

Let me know in the comments section below if you intend on going to smell this new fragrance. I would love to know what you all think, good or bad. I am also going to be taking the rest of the week off from the blog. Our daughter is on spring break and I want to take a few days to spend some time at home and get some things done. If I do anything fun or find some wonderful things I will be sure to share it on the blog. The boutique is still open for business. I do intend on ordering a new item for the plus-size section. I really want to order the lace cardigan for the plus-size section below. What do you all think? I want to order it in this beautiful mauve color and the light blush color.  

 

I love it! But let me know your thoughts below. I hope you all have a great week and I will talk to you all soon!

 

 

 

Please note: some links are affiliate links and if you make a purchase through this link, I will receive a small commission for referring you to the product. Thank you so much in advance if you decide to make a purchase through my link.