“Romantic Language of Summer”

Can’t you just hear their laughter in this adorable picture of these darling girls standing in the beautiful Historic Oliver Gardens at the Center for History in South Bend?

The line that I am highlighting this week is “Language”, the beautiful silk embroidered tops that the girls are wearing. They have a romantic, bohemian feel to them and so I decided to mix it up with 3 different style girls.

Gabby has a soft rocker vibe to her look in this outfit. The hat is what really sets her apart from the others and it works great with the soft green color of this tank by Language and maxi slip/skirt by Chan Luu and pastel floral infinity scarf to add a little color to brighten things up.

Chan Luu Silver beaded earrings

Lenny and Eva “Always” bracelet and Love Heals pearl necklace and leaf charm wrapped as a bracelet.

Hand beaded adjustable ring

I love the different looks shown here!

Sierra has a fragile “don’t break my heart” look that I love here. These cool wedged shoes can say a lot especially in this outfit because of the contrast with the other colors.

I mixed crystals and pearls and silver to give her a feminine gypsy vibe especially with these AMAZING sterling silver chandelier earrings by Chan Luu!

I adore this photo of her “fragility” here in embroidered suspender jeans by Desigual, blush embroidered top by Language and floral scarf used as a sarong/wrap by Johnny Was.

Leather snap cuff by Anna Sukardi

The coral color of this top is such an amazing healthy color on everyone especially blondes like Emily paired with a white lace skirt by Chan Luu. I love the sweetness that she radiates in these photos!

Clear Crystal Earrings and Necklace by Chan Luu

I requested some photos of flowers in the garden and so our photographer Brooke took pictures of sweet Emily twirling in the center of this garden patch.

We currently have a collection of floral headbands like this sweet fuchsia one at the store now that everyone is going crazy for!

Stretch pearl cross bracelet and pink beaded wrap bracelet from Gawdybobbles. Rings are models own.

Young girls innocence, do we have to grow up?

No!!! we are coming back soon!!!

I hope that we inspired you!!

Jeanne

Special THANK YOU to the amazing Brooke from Ashley Beige Photography and our gorgeous and talented models Emily Nicole Sroda, Sierra Majors and Gabrielle Ravotto!!!

“Downtown Laughter”

We HAD to spend this afternoon last Friday downtown because of our LOVE for our city of SOUTH BEND. It was graduation weekend for Notre Dame and St.Mary’s College and the night before, there was a underground fire that caused a power outage throughout the city forcing businesses to close or moving in huge generators to help run their electricity for this extremely busy weekend until the power was able to get restored Sunday afternoon.

Sierra was all smiles in this gorgeous white lace jacket by Yoana Baraschi. This piece is truly a favorite of all of ours! The big dangle hoop earrings and delicate drop necklace are both by Chan Luu!

The State Theatre marquee is the perfect place to say something special to someone for everyone to see! The rose colored chiffon skirt by Lauren Vidal that our beautiful model Sierra, a junior at Granger Christian School is wearing, is the perfect compliment to the jacket and this color is so on trend right now.

Can you find the matching shoes???

Yoana Baraschi’s dresses are absolutely stunning and her attention to detail is so apparent in her designs like this beautiful black crosshatch pattern dress that Emily is wearing here! Gorgeous Emily, a junior at Penn High School, is wearing chandelier earring by Chan Luu, an amazing 7.25″ cross pearl bracelet by Love Heals, and a delicate cross drop necklace by a local jewelry designer.

BFF’s, Emily and Peyton are both wearing Yoana Baraschi! Peyton, on the right, also a junior from Penn High School, is wearing a beautiful lace rose dress that works perfectly with the tweed shoes!

Strolling through our little quiet town this chilly afternoon is darling Madi, yet another junior from Penn High School, also wearing head to toe Yoana Baraschi. She is wearing a sheer lace sleeveless top and lace rose ankle pants.

Accessories always add so much to any outfit! Here, I added 2 crystal stretch bracelets, a little embellished headband and a simple black clutch with a crystal closure to Madi’s outfit and to Peyton’s a soft flowy wrap and……..

Chan Luu pearl earrings…..

a delicate long handmade necklace by Harper Belle….

a metallic black evening clutch and a pink flower bangle bracelet by XOVO.

How cool is this photo that our amazing photographer Brooke from Ashley Beige Photography took in front of this bookstore?

The beautiful smile of Jennifer, a freshman at St Joseph High School, is the best accessory for this outfit consisting of a black netted sweater by Lauren Vidal and white jeans by David Kahn. Her lavender and sterling silver chandelier earrings are by Chan Luu and she has matching black crystal cuff bracelets.

Most of the girls that we photographed today knew each other and they were adorable together! Like Jane, a junior from St Joseph High School and Sierra. Jane is wearing a white sleeveless lace tunic top as a dress because she is a little shorter with a white slip from Only Hearts underneath. AND matching sandals….

gold and pearl hoop earrings

a statement necklace

and a must-have wrap bracelet from Chan Luu!

Have a Safe and Happy Memorial Day Weekend!

I hope that we Inspired You!

Jeanne

A special thank you to our amazing photographer Brooke from Ashley Beige Photography and to our beautiful models, Emily Sroda, Sierra Majors, Peyton Jaques, Jane Henry, Jennifer Cromartie and Madi Scott! You were all such a joy to work with!

Holiday Cheer!

We have one of the greatest places in town just two doors down from our store that transforms their store into a different theme each month. It is called “Junk Evolution” where they repurpose antique items and make them fabulous again! “Home for the Holidays” is the theme this month and we were able to have our photo shoot in their store!

It is a great time of year to get together with family and friends. In this cozy comfortable setting, the girls are enjoying a nice glass of wine after a long trip.

Our beautiful model Kayla Zimmerman from Salon Rouge is wearing a beautiful ivory lace dress and metallic jacket by Neesh by DAR with a crystal and gold necklace and pearl ring. She is also wearing a vintage hat from Junk Evolution.

Vintage luggage, santas, ornaments, clothing and of course furniture and collectibles galore is what Junk Evolution has this month.

Our other beautiful model Kristin Rousseau, also from Salon Rouge, is wearing an ivory sweater and printed jeans by Free People, a long sleeve tee shirt from Red 23, a fringed scarf from Lauren Vidal, fingerless gloves from Echo and suede booties from Nicole. Her cross necklace is by Love Heals and her charm bracelet is by Grandmother’s Buttons.

We hope that you relax, have fun and enjoy this holiday season! And indulge in those cupcakes!

Best wishes for a beautiful Holiday Season!

I hope that I inspired you!

Jeanne

Special thanks to Brooke from Ashley Beige Photography

Salon Rouge

Junk Evolution

Fall Photo Shoot at the Farm

Desiree is wearing a beautiful ivory blouse by Hoss Intropia, chiffon and fur rosette vest by Kelli Kouri and polka dot velvet pants by Free People. Stephanie is wearing a pleather hooded jacket by BB Dakota and tee by Free People.

A couple of weeks ago, one of our fashionable stylist/models showed me a picture of her taken by a photographer friend of hers that absolutely blew me away. I have been dying to do a Fall photo shoot with some of our amazing new pieces that we have in the store, but haven’t had the time to arrange it. So I asked if she would be interested in doing some shots for us and they so graciously agreed!