BELL'S BABY

Visual Story By: Corinne Lavinio

 

As the story goes, what goes around comes around. This statement proves true especially when applied to ever revolving fashion trends. This season has been all about our favorite style decades the seventies and nineties. Bodysuits, chokers, one piece swimwear, and bell bottoms are just a few styles were welcoming back with open arms. Style is ever evolving and it's fascinating how we can reconstruct an old trend to fit into our current style period. Nowadays our clothes are made to fit so many different body types. So everyone can enjoy the new trends that make an appearance. Obviously my outfit above has been made up of seventies inspired pieces and some current favorite's skinnies and lace up flats. The mixture of past trends with a modern twist is easy to create. you want to balance the fit of your pieces, therefore I styled a wide armed top with narrow skinnies to show off a modern look. I added this suede wrap choker, and tote both in black shades, we all know I'm a sucker for anything dark. This bell sleeved top has become  repeat in my latest outfits, It brings a funky element to a classic look. hope you all enjoy today's visual style story and stay tuned for more looks later in the week!

 

XOXO, Gabrielle

HOW-TO STYLE A WRAP DRESS

 Photograph's By Tiffany Co. Photography 

This week has been crazy,  I am honestly relieved to say its over. I am trying to think positive and look beyond the stress of everyday life and focus on my goals and hard work ahead. Life can be very overwhelming at times its always nice to reflect on ways to put your mind at peace. I love my alone time, which I don't get much of lol. It allows me to remain focused and driven. This is why the blog is so important to me, its a place to reflect and inspire, where all of our passion is placed into words and photographs. A way to connect with other women whom are like minded. There is comfort in knowing that the blogging world is so supportive, uplifting and encouraging. The ladies who participate in blogging are always strong and motivated, two traits I gravitate towards. I hope you all are inspired by what we do and always continue to grow and learn with us!

XOXO A & G

ACCESSORIZE YOUR SPRING SALE WITH CONCORD MILLS

Photography By Tiffany Co. Photogrpahy

This week Amber has teamed up with Concord Mills Mall to accessorize her outfit with four of Springs biggest trends. Spring is a time where you get to where easy breezy outfits while mix and matching with the latest trends.  You can go bold or subtle, trying one trend or all four, either way you can have fun with your style and let your personality shine.  For the entire month of May Concord Mills is celebrating Springs fabulous accessories with there accessorize your spring sale.  I love that they're celebrating ways to maximize your outfit potential!  Every day at Concord Mills you can find clothing for up to 70% off at all of the retailers.  Also did you know that Concord Mills is the largest outlet and value retail shopping destination in North Carolina it has always been my go to mall for finding the best deals and amazing bargains.  With a wide selection of jewelry, bags, shoes, hat, sunglasses and more everyone  can effortlessly transform an outfit with stylish accents for spring!

I was so happy that I got to style this super chic denim shirt from Loft with one of my favorite spring trends stripes. This is my go-to spring trend because the pattern helps elongate the body and looks great when mix-and-matched with other patterns. It's simple and elegance can instantly create a classic Spring look with ease. Some of my other favorite trends for spring are metallics, florals and don't forget the color of the season cobalt blue.  Florals are great because they can be mixed with other floral patterns to create modern and eclectic looks.  Metallics are perfect because they add a little something special and unexpected to your outfit. I can't wait to try out the metallic trend by mixing my neutral pieces with different metals like silver, gold, copper and gunmetal. 

XOXO A + G 

PARISIAN CHIC

Photograph's By Tiffany Co. Photography

I'm happy to introduce my friendly, fluffy and famously silly puppy named Porter. He is a golden-doodle and German Shepherd mix that my boyfriend and I purchased six months ago and we have continually fallen in love with him every day since. We have partnered with Rowme.com to bring you this simple and chic Parisian inspired look. A black and white striped shirt is an essential for your spring wardrobe and it's perfect for those cool breezy nights. Also this shirt is under $15 and feels like I paid $45 due to the amazing quality. I believe that a striped shirt brings a cool essence and Parisian flair to any outfit, containing the effortless ability to transform your casual outfit into a classic look.  By adding the leather jacket it changes the look and adds a hint of edge.  Bell bottom jeans create a beautiful hourglass figure and  elongates giving me stands for days. The Runway Flare by True Religion is a must-have of mine and Gabrielle's, from the supple soft fabric to crazy good fit I recommend these jeans to denim lovers everywhere!

Striped Shirt | Shop Here \\ Runway Flares | Shop Here

XOXO A & G

SUNDAY MARTINI?

 Photos By Ben Clark [P.S He's Amazing]

So who's ready for Sunday Funday, martinis by the pool, sunshine and bright bikinis? I know Gabrielle and I are already ready for this week to be over and the weekend to begin.  So for today's post we collaborated with a new company, The Shopping Bag which offers a unique selection clothing, accessories, home decor, beauty products, and much more. We choose to style this fun graphic tee which you can shop HERE,  in hopes that it'll bring the weekend quickly! [lol]  Since it's such a laid-back look paired with distress shorts and espadrilles we wanted to add fun bright pops of color seen in this straw tote and statement necklace.  Both pieces can be shopped directly here and here and both the tote bag and necklace are under $30.  If that information doesn't brighten up your Thursday I don't know what will!

 

XOXO A&G

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PRETTY IN PLAID

Photos By Julie Raper

Today's post is all  about effortless fall style, we constantly try an find that one outfit that represents us to a tee, this is mine. I absolutely love to feel comfortable but look chic. I am one to use color but in a muted neutral palette. My fall style is all about plaid, Its such a go to for me because of its perfect pattern and balance of colors. When paired with black skinny's and booties it gives the outfit a much more streamlined silhouette. Sometimes flannels and plaid patterns can create a country vibe so its always best to balance out the look with dark colors and plush fabrics.