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Fashion Meets Decor

August 3, 2015

Good Morning everyone (or should I say afternoon)! I hope you all had a great weekend.

Today I wanted to share a little bit about the design workshop I conducted on Saturday. I’ve been partnering with a local retail store called Smith’s for several years now and have conducted seasonal design workshops for their customers. Smith’s is located in Duluth, GA on Main Street which has lots gift and decor stores, restaurants and art galleries.

Over the years my workshop topic centered around home decor since that was the primary product focus of the store. However, Smith’s recently made a change to their product mix and in addition to carrying decorative accessories and gifts, they now sell clothing, accessories and footwear. They have also co-branded their store as Smith’s and BoCo Girl which is the fashion side of the business.

So, what’s a designing girl like me to do when it’s time to come up with a workshop theme and it has to include fashion? Well, I tapped into my fashion experience and created a workshop that focused on how your fashion style can influence and define your home decor style.

I thought you’d enjoy the presentation here on the blog so here’s my cliff note version of the fashion and design tips I shared with the group.

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♥ Fashion and home decor and directly related since many of the trends you see in home decor as spun from the colors, patterns, textures and materials you see in clothing.

♥ A great way to define your design style is to look in the closet and identify the colors and patterns you wear most. Use what you love in fashion to help build a design theme for your home.

♥ Sometime fashion only inspires and design trend and in some cases home decor patterns and colors are a direct interpretation of a fashion statement.

♥ Understanding your clothing style (loose and layered or streamline and structured) can relate to how you’d like to style your home and how each room needs to function for you.

♥ Fun patterns in clothing can add personality to your wardrobe just like patterns in your decor can help define the personality of your home.

♥ Your fashion style should play up your best physical assets and the way you decorate your home should highlight the best features of your home (tall ceilings, windows, trim etc)

♥ A favorite wardrobe piece like a classic denim jacket can be the inspiration for the decor in your home.

♥ And if you have a signature look when it comes to fashion like Diane Keaton, use that to determine your design formula.

via style at home

via my domaine

♥ The style of jewelry and accessories you wear can inspire the types of items and the way your accessorize around your house.

necklace available from Smith’s

via the teacher diva

shoes available from Smith’s

♥ Because fashion is such a personal statement that ties into our emotions, it’s very likely that the elements you like in fashion are also elements you’ll like as decor in your home.

♥ Create a style identity that reflected in your wardrobe and in your home.

Ralph Lauren via Macy’s

via from the right bank

♥ Fashion and decor are so inter-connected, it’s a great idea to use use fashion accessories to decorate your home.

Bracelets as napkin rings via cocokelley

So you see, #fashion and #design really are one in the same. You should dress in clothing that makes you feel good and the best version of yourself and the way you decorate your home should bring you that same joy.

Style Yourself, Style Your Home!

A Summer Fashion Must–Striped Tote Bag

June 3, 2015

There are a list of things I can’t live without in the summer including my white converse, a pair of classic espadrilles, maxi dresses and a striped tote bag.

During the summer I tend to carry move stuff in my handbag and have found that carrying a tote works best for me. I own several tote bag styles but when it comes to a summer tote, stripes are a favorite.

I’ve done a little shopping for you and rounded up my favorite striped bags of the season.

What makes for a great tote bag:

relaxed but sturdy shape

comfortable carry handles

sturdy bottom–I love tote bags that have a reinforced bottom, leather bottom or one with metal feet

easy to get in and out of

a zip closure is ideal but not a requirement

and of course cute!

Top row: Stripe Tote / Collins Woven Tote / Oversized Stripe Tote

Bottom row: Tara Tribal Tote / Horizontal Striped Tote / Navy and White Stripe Canvas Tote

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With all the space a tote bag has, I know that sometimes the inside can get a little unorganized so here’s a tip that will help you keep the inside of your bag looking great:

Buy a purse organizer. Whoever invented this item is a genius. A purse organizer allows you to corral all your belongs in a neat and compact way and when you want to change handbags, just pull the entire piece out and place it in your new bag.

pink and orange striped tote (below)

Summer’s here so grab your tote and enjoy the season.

Sarah Richardson’s Design Style

May 29, 2015

The list of designers that I admire is long but right there are the top of the list is Canadian designer Sarah Richardson. I’ve written about my admiration for Sarah’s design style before and I’ve also shared my love of her fashion style too.

Recently I came across this blue and white kitchen she designed and was mesmerized at how gorgeous it is. After a period where painted cabinets were the hot trend, white cabinets are making a comeback. What I love about this space is that Sarah combined a painted island with white cabinets, giving this kitchen the utmost style.

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Fashion Focus: Building A Classic Earring Wardrobe

April 1, 2015

I love me some jewelry. If I ever leave home without earrings on, I feel naked and jewelry is one of my favorite impulse purchases. (tip: I always keep a pair of classic silver hoops in my wallet just in case)

My first buying job out of college was as an assistant buyer in the jewelry department for a department store in Seattle. This was back in the day when Monet was the ‘it’ fashion brand, Swatch watches were the style statement and it was trendy to only wear one earring like Janet Jackson did. (I know I’m not the only one who wore a key as an earring:)

Times have changed and so have the styles of jewelry that are now considered basic wardrobe elements. I thought it would be fun to take a look back at a few styles that made the 80’s great and what earring styles are considered an essential wardrobe staple today.

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I’m Back & The Easiest Way to UpStyle Plain Window Treatments

February 2, 2015

Hello there friends. I hope you have a great week last week. I missed sharing with you on the blog but taking the week off gave me time to baby the cold that I have, cross a few things off the to-to and refocus on my blogging goals for the new year. I’m glad to be back and look forward to sharing lots of informative and inspiring post with you throughout the year. If there is specific area related to design, entertaining, gifting or fashion that you want me to address, just leave me a comment. Thanks for your continued support of ConfettiStyle!

Today I want to talk DIY and inspire you to create your own custom window treatments!

As a designer, many of the window treatments I work on are custom. I spend lots of time looking for the perfect fabric and trim and then send everything off to my workroom to have the drapes professionally sewn. While professional custom window treatments are one way create unique window treatments for your home, you can also get the look for less by putting your DIY skills to work.

Ribbon and woven trims are the easiest and most cost-effective way to dress up plain curtain panels. And, with so many styles and color options to choose from you can create a look that works perfectly with your decor.

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5 Ways to Jump Start Your New Year with Fashion

January 16, 2015

It’s about this time of year that I am sick of wearing winter closets and dream about warmer days and spring fashions. I know many of you probably feel the same way. Unfortunately we have a few more months of cold weather ahead so it’s time to refresh your wardrobe to give you a lift as we wait for spring to arrive.

Those of you who have read my blog for a while might know that I have a degree in fashion. I spent 20 years working in the fashion industry and ever since I was a little girl, I have been passionate about fashion. Today I’m going to share a few tips to help you refresh your winter/transition wardrobe and a few items that are worth investing in right now. As you refresh your wardrobe, it’s also a great time to give some thought to your fashion style and whether or not you’re presenting the fashion statement you want to the world.

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Tech Meets Style

January 6, 2015

One of the gifts the hubby and I splurged on for Christmas was new iPhone 6’s for both of us. So far I am loving all the upgraded features, bigger size and lighter weight.

I had my iPhone 5 for a couple of years and never invested in a pair of tech gloves that would allow me to operate during the cold months. I would either take my leather gloves off or I’d wear my fingerless gloves which allowed me to use my phone but expose my fingers to the cold.

Since my brother knew I was getting a new phone he thought it was time I got a pair of tech gloves so I would stop complaining how cold my hand would get.

It’s a good thing that my brother is a techie and loves gadgets because it knew exactly which gloves to get that would merge my fashion sense with my tech needs.

These are the gloves he bought for me. They are the U/R Rusched Gloves and are available at Dillard’s which are now on sale for $24.00.

What I love about these gloves is how sleek and stylish they are. The rusched detail near the cuff is pretty and feminine and the line detail on the palm enhances the gripping details of the glove.

Instead of a single finger touch feature, these gloves feature touch capabilities in all 5 fingers. That means you can use any finger on your phone screen and can easily touch and drag or expand images. The gloves are also insulted and will keep you hands toasty warm.

If you’re in need of a great pair of stylish tech gloves I highly recommend these.

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Fashion Focus: How to Wear a Maxi Dress for Fall

October 8, 2014

Here in Atlanta, I think our string of hot days is over and cooler fall weather is here to stay. This has prompted me to get busy and complete my summer to fall closet transition.

Every year as I begin to remove the summer items from my closet, I challenge myself to think about ways I might we able to wear each piece of clothing into the new season so I can maximize my investment. There are some pieces of clothing where the fabric, pattern or color just won’t work in cooler weather but for others there is hope.

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