Sharing a short sweet post today mostly because the pics are so cute of Melvin and Henry!!!!!!
And because I know you will ask- they are wearing the hand-knit curly knit jumpers from Max-Bone ! Mel + Hen love the turtleneck to keep them warm and the playful looped yarns have lots of movement when they strut! Ha!
I can’t always jet off to Paris whenever I would like. Really, such a shame! But now, I, and you other French lovers, can have the next best thing, Oui Please – a carefully curated box full of items from France. I have shared OuiPlease before and will continue sharing them because it’s a brand I love!! Find those past posts here.
Each delivery is a different experience from various regions in France. So you don’t only get the best from Paris but from all over France. The holiday box was one of my very favorites thus far! The boxes just keep getting better and better!! Everything from my Maradji scarf, hand and body wash from Rose et Marius, a toiletry bag from Rive Droite , candies from Maison Boissier , and so, so much more! Each box is valued at over $400 (but you pay far less) – which is much cheaper than that $1500 plane ticket you were just looking at! While there is no replacing the actual experience of visiting France, Oui Please is definitely the next best option! Consider it for yourself or as a gift for that person in your life who can never get enough of travel or France!
Read MoreHappy almost Christmas everyone!! It’s the end of the week and I am winding down so that I can enjoy the holiday with my love and dogs next week. I am very much looking forward to unplugging. But before I do that..I have an amazing “Meet The Maker Feature” to share with you today. Slow fashion is something that I took a break from writing about but as we begin a new year-it’s something that is heavily on my mind. How can we buy less? How can we waste less? It’s a conversation that encompasses a number of concerns, from our planet, to our wallets, to our state of mind when searching through our wardrobe for something to wear each morning.
The best way that I can describe my commitment to slow fashion is that I am trying to make it work. I primarily buy classics and I want to keep my clothes and accessories alive for a long time. It’s something I’m constantly pushing myself to improve upon with every piece that I add into my closet.
I had these sentiments in mind when choosing the brand that I wanted to highlight for this story today. The timeless aesthetic initially drew me to them, a quality that both aligns with my own personal style and makes shopping for classic staples so easy!
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Read MoreI admit it — I love the holidays as an excuse to show the guys in my life how much I appreciate them, but what I really love is the chance to exercise a bit of style guidance in the process. I almost always buy Lin clothes for Christmas, since (like many guys) he rarely actually shops for clothes but still wants to look updated and cool while remaining age appropriate! My strategy for choosing clothes for him is to buy pieces that generally look like his style, but with slightly more fashion-forward details or silhouettes than he’d typically buy for himself. You know, trying to keep him from getting into a rut, and The Tie Bar has tons of options that check all the boxes. Keep reading to see what I’ve settled on, and Rodge: if you’re reading… stop now! Miles too. (Miles is my brother and I cannot wait to see his face when he gets his little surprise in the mail!!
ABOUT THE TIE BAR
THERE'S NOTHING LIKE A VISIT TO YOUR FAVORITE BAR
Since founded in Chicago over a decade ago, they've been bringing you premium quality menswear at wallet-friendly prices. When you need to look your best, you can count on The Tie Bar to be your ultimate wingman for the following reasons!
Read MoreI have become such a minimalist this year when it came to accessorizing. So it was just a perfect day when MGG Studio entered my world. Two simple beautiful rings caught my eye on their Instagram and now they are happily mine! Knowing that each piece is hand crafted from start to finish using all ethically sourced materials, in their small studio in Northern California’s Bay Area, well— my accessorizing philosophy looks a little different now: I’ve gone from being a jewelry minimalist, to a jewelry purist.
Read MoreA few weeks ago I was so happy to kickstart the holidays at Braum’s An Affair Of The Heart in Tulsa. If you haven’t heard of An Affair Of The Heart, it’s a truly unique event that happens several times a year in Oklahoma and a few surrounding areas. And if you have been following me for a while, I featured some amazing gift items in a holiday gift guide for you to discover at the show in this post and also this post. An Affair Of The Heart brings together the creators of the world who have an especially strong sense of community, creativity, and soul, and all of the exhibitors I got to talk to were incredibly friendly and talented. While I was there I spotted some amazing entrepreneurs that I thought I’d share with you today of course with some emphasis on some of the vendors I have already included-but really tried to showcase new ones that I discovered! (thanks for the suggestions on that) I hope you enjoy the pics from the event too as well as pics from the blogger event I co-hosted with Lisa and Kristin! I feel confident your other favorite Tulsa bloggers will be working with An Affair Of The Heart in 2020 too! (Thank you so much to Jenna for helping me with photos this year as I was taking so much video content for Insta Stories which you can find on my hi-lights ! There is quite a bit of my photography included too though…#teamwork)
Read MoreThink certain outdoor shopping areas are mostly all chain stores lately?!
Yeah me too! Yawn. Yawn. Yawn.
Want more of a unique shopping experience? Want to discover one-of-a-kind buys? Most of us have our usual shopping spots, so why not break the routine and experience some of Tulsa’s quaint and historic gems?! I personally love uncovering hidden treasures and I love the seeing more and more of the local movement!
Read MoreObsessed with my new vegan tote bag from LA Trading Co! Los Angeles Trading Co is a Los Angeles based Fashion and Gift brand. They make quality products with clever text and sensible designs.
The Vegan Tote - Fluent French gets so many compliments every time I have it out and about!
This tote bag is made from textured vegan leather with a metal snap closure. This spacious bag can fit your laptop, wallet, phone or anything you need to get through your day. There is a 6" interior pocket, perfect for the little things that can easily get lost in your handbag.
Read MoreIt’s no secret that everyone wants to dress like a French girl - at least to try it out. Now, there is something of a misconception that you have to be French to really nail the look. But nothing could be further from the truth! Just look at model Alexa Chung. She embodies perhaps the epitome of French-girl style, but was born and raised in the UK. Some people also assume the best place to wear your sleek and sophisticated French-girl clothing is in Paris. While the City of Lights is certainly one of the fashion capitals of the world though, and the most logical place to flaunt French-inspired style, there are plenty of places around the world where your chic sense of style will work beautifully for you.
Here are four stylish cities where you can flaunt your French-girl style.
In the market for a gorgeous reusable net bag that you will just cherish for years and years to come?!
I was!
Insert the beautiful Net Bag from Mia Mélange in royal blue. Mia Mélange bags are made from 100% cotton rope which they carefully sew together in a coiling technique. The cotton is grown locally in South Africa by farmers who are members of the Better Cotton Initiate (BCI). I love this net bag because it’s very durable and expands as more goods are placed in the bag. It’s strong enough to support my books too! And a change of shoes as the weather is changing, I prefer to walk downtown and have a nice pair of heels with me to slip into for dinner!
Read MoreBut after eyeing the clips I saw everywhere for the past few months, I finally decided I was ready to take the plunge and take this trend for a spin this fall. After all, it’s a pretty low commitment experiment, with super affordable options out there. And it’s looking like it’ll stick around for a minute!!!
If you’re asking yourself “Uh, can I pull this off?” rest assured, there’s a way to wear barrettes without looking like you’re in middle school…thanks to MACHETE!!
Located in Atlanta, Georgia, MACHETE is a line of eco-conscious, affordable jewelry & accessories for everyday wear. MACHETE is frequently featured with Vogue, Bazaar, Instyle, Atelier Doré and throughout publications worldwide.
Read MoreI have a big obsession with sunglasses. You rarely see me in a photo without them actually. It started during my days of playing dress up as a kid with my mother who had the most amazing vintage sunglass collection—gah some of the wildest designs I have ever seen. Anyway this obsession has followed me into my adult years, leaving my vanity covered in one too many frames.
Read MoreOne week ago today I launched my holiday gift guide with my top 14 gift items I was most excited about from the upcoming Braum’s An Affair of a Heart show in Tulsa! If you missed that post find it here. It’s such a beautiful curated selection of one-of-a-kind gifts just in time for the holidays to fit anyone’s taste and budgets! If you ask me, a great gift checks two boxes: first, it adds either joy or function (or both!) to the life of the recipient, and second, adds zero stress to that of the gift giver. I make a habit of keeping both points in mind as I work through the holiday season, and not only does it guarantee gifting success for our nearest and dearest, but it also keeps us sane through the frenzy. So when I think of streamlining the gifting process, and it starts with AAOTH.
Read MoreReady or not holiday shopping is here! Even if you are not quite ready to even start until after Halloween, it’s definitely time to start planning and making a rough draft of your shopping list at least. If you’re anything like me, you’ve got quite a long list of ladies (and gentleman) to shop for and the idea of finding the perfect present for all of your family and friends can be a little bit overwhelming. So today, I am here to help you get your gifting done all in one place.
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