DifFURent

Anything fur is currently popular in the world of fashion. There are many ways to wear this trend as coats, vests, or scarves. Here is some inspiration for outfits with fur coats.

 

 

Fur vests:

 

 

 

Scarves:

 

Fur on the Fall 2012 runway:

Marc Jacobs

 

J. Mendel

 

Rag & Bone

 

Michael Kors

 

The Row

 

Alexander McQueen

 

Michael Kors

 

BCBG Max Azria

 

I own a few fur items including a coat, vest, and scarf all purchased from Nordstrom. 

 

Both the vest and scarf are currently available in Nordstrom stores.

Now it's your turn to incorporate this edgy trend into your wardrobe!


 



Stay Beautiful,
 

Kaleigh
 


 

Sources:





http://pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=fur+fashion

http://lookbook.nu/search?q=fur

https://www.google.com/search?hl=en&sugexp=les%3B&tok=TbaUBRpeDglyWHHxT6pjGQ&cp=7&gs_id=p&xhr=t&q=fur+fashion&bav=on.2,or.r_gc.r_pw.r_cp.r_qf.&bpcl=37643589&biw=1536&bih=781&wrapid=tljp1352352858103012&um=1&ie=UTF-8&tbm=isch&source=og&sa=N&tab=wi&authuser=0&ei=V0SbUIWjOKP_igKTooFw

 http://shop.nordstrom.com/sr?keyword=juniors+fur&origin=keywordsearch&contextualcategoryid=60154044
http://www.forthosewhonotice.com/content/2012/03/09/alexander-mcqueen-fall-winter-2012/
http://petite.about.com/od/Fall-Winter-2012/ss/Michael-Kors-Fall-2012-Fashion-Show_6.htm
http://petite.about.com/od/Fall-Winter-2012/ss/Bcbg-Max-Azria-Fall-2012-Fashion-Show_5.htm
http://www.lyst.com/clothing/trouve-cheetah-crop-faux-fur-jacket-1/

 

 

 

 



My Daffodil Experience

 

Last Monday on October 15th, I experienced one of the most exciting and positive moments of my life. In our county, we have a festival every year in April celebrating spring. From each of the twenty-three schools, one senior girl is chosen to represent her school as a princess. This process is very time consuming since you have to prepare a speech and be able to answer one impromptu question. However, I will let you know now that I did not win, but that was not the important part. Looking back, I have become a more confident young lady and improved with my public speaking.

As shown in the picture above, each one of the girls had to pick out a dress for the coorination. I am the second from the left and was lucky to have all of my friends running along with me.

 

I wore a strapless paisley print chiffon gown by Adrain Mattox. After a full day of dress shopping and four different cities (Tacoma, Tukwila, Bellevue, & Seattle), we finally found the perfect dress at the Seattle Nordstrom Rack. The best part was that it had been marked down from $300.00 to $42.00. It was also in my exact size!

 

I browsed the shoe section at the same Nordstrom Rack and found sapphire Fergie pumps that matched my dress perfectly. These too had been marked down $56.00.

 

As for jewelry, I kept it simple with Nadri Teardrop Drop Earrings and Nadri Crystal Filigree Bangle Bracelet from Nordstroms that I purchased later.

 

For some reason, I only recieved one bracelet and not three like in the picture. One was enough and the two pieces together created a classy look. I also put on my Irish ring for good luck which kept with the all silver theme.

 By the end of the night we knew who the winner was, but we were happy for everyone and for what we had overcome.

 

 My two best friends showed me so much support that night and through out the entire process. One was my escort and the other video taped the entire program for me. I wouldn't trade them for anything in the world!

 

All of the girls and their escorts along with other friends went to Red Robin to celebrate. Obviously, Colby, Matt, and I were a little too excited (kidding of course). We had such a fun time with great company and yummy food.

 

 

I will never forget that night and how accomplished I felt afterwards. It was so much fun dressing up, and

 I even recieved a tiara! I hope this helps you to shoot for your dreams because anything is possible.

 

Stay beautiful,

 

Kaleigh

 

You are the music while the music lasts. -T.S. Eliot (a quote from my speech since the theme was "The Magic of Music")

 

 Sources:

http://shop.nordstrom.com/

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Octoburrrr Clothing

Last weekend, I attended an information session for UPenn, one of my top colleges. The weather was very icky so i decided to try out my new Calvin Klein coat. Underneath it, I wore a Nordstrom BP. Fire lace dress with navy tights and Dolce Vita booties both from Nordstrom. My gray patent leather purse is Steve Madden which I purchased at the Seattle Nordstrom.

 

I curled my hair quickly since it would not be worth my time because of the humidity in the air and put on light makeup.

 

This outfit made me looked classy and stylish at the session. As the weather gets colder be sure to sport your tights and heavy coats.

 

Stay beautiful,

 

Kaleigh

 

 

 

 

 

 

Breast Cancer Awareness Month: PINK NAILS

 

In honor of October being Breast Cancer Awareness Month, I thought it would be fun to explore some nail trends involving pink. Even though I am not that much of a pink girl, I still like to wear the color occasionally. A great way to wear pink is on your nails for a pop of color.

 

For my nails, I used OPI colors "La Paz-itively Hot" and "Pink-ing of You".

 

Here are some great examples from others.

 

Glitter

 

Shatter

 

Ombre

 

Caviar

 

Marble

 

Mustaches

 

Animal Print

 

Flocked

 

Polka Dot

 

Every Other

Glitter Top Coat

 

Ombre By Each Nail



 

Hope this gives you some new ideas to try out the rest of this month!

Think Pink!

 

Stay beautiful,

 

Kaleigh

 

Sources:

http://pinterest.com/search/?q=pink+nails

http://pinterest.com/pin/272819689897136554/