Sailor Knot Ring, diamentdesigns.etsy.com

CLUTCH: Behind the Scenes

Arm candy of the day, FSU inspired

In love with bow ties...

Myself and the photography team analyzing shots

Photo cred: Myself and Nicola Wood 

Falling in love with... Prints

Featured on Cole Couture's FaceBook page, http://www.facebook.com/colecoutureboutique

What I'm Wearing: 

Novelty Print Skinny, Citizens of Humanity

Royal Blue Military Top, Karlie 

Suede Lace up Wedges, TOMS 

CLUTCH: More Behind the Scenes...

  Photo cred for above photos: Sweet Treats and Style (http://brittneywidel.wordpress.com/)

Alfred B. MaClay Gardens 

Cute couple cuddling at the beautiful gardens 

Photographer and photo help 

 Our Stylist, Allison, and I!

Rain storm during the end of the photo shoot...

Here are a few teasers from the photo shoots we had this past weekend for CLUTCH Magazine (http://clutchmagfsu.blogspot.com/). We started the weekend at Miccosukee Greenway in Tallahassee where we shot fashion trends for fall/winter. All the models were beautiful in the outfits styled for them. The day brought us beautiful weather though we had to have the models sit in our air conditioned cars between shots so they wouldn't sweat off their make up! 

On Sunday we shot our women's editorial styled by Allison, and the day went wonderfully until the rain storm that hit us before our last two shots. We were at the beautiful Alfred B. MaClay Gardens in Tallahassee, with more picturesque spots than one can handle. 

Falling in love with...October

Each month at Tallahassee boutique, Cole Couture, each employee is making a trend board. Since October is my birthday month, therefore best month of the year, I decided to make the trend board for it! Pulling from magazines InStyle, Vogue, and Nylon I created things I love for fall including steel toe shoes, chunky knits, collars, and tuxedo pants. Bring on the fall weather, Tallahassee!

CLUTCH: Behind the Scenes

A few pictures from the photo shoot for articles in the fall issue of CLUTCH!

CLUTCH Magazine: Behind the Scenes

Beauty Editorial, Fall 2012 

Weekly Wants

As fall semester quickly approaches and all the new merchandise is put out on the floors, online shopping will take its toll. My wants for the week vary from the new september issues hitting the shelves, booties, and skinny mojito recipes to close out the summer right!

Date Night

How to High Bun:

Need: Extensions, Bobby Pins, and Doughnut Bun 

1. Comb hair into a pony tail

2. Attach extensions around pony tail 

3. Put doughnut bun through pony on the crown of head (don't wrap hair yet!)

4. Wrap real hair around doughnut bun, and secure with hair tie around the bun

5. Wrap extra real and extension hair around the bun and pin to make it stay

6. Voilà, bun! 

On My List

Kurt Geiger London 

I love this shoe because the metal heel adds a unique flare on a classic. There have been a lot of pointy-toe pumps in stores lately and the metal heel on this pair sets them apart. The best thing about these heels is they can make any outfit seem feminine. Miranda Kerr is often seen matching pointy-toe pumps  with casual or cuffed denim, making the outfit seem more feminine. In a neutral color these heels will match with most outfits, perfect to dress up a day look to wear at night.  

Game Day

College football season is right around the corner, so naturally anything garnet and gold will be snatched off the shelf. In the Florida heat, maxi dresses are always an easy find to pair with a feather or headband accessory. 

Ecote Knit Ruffle-Top Sand Art Maxi Dress, Jane Tran @ Zappos.com , Sam Edelman, Louie 

White Party

There are few things in life better than being surrounded by people you love (heard that before?). This weekend was my brother's wedding. Nothing has brought better times than being surrounded by friends and family I have not seen in years, truly. The wedding weekend consisted of many events including a themed "White Party" the first night, Rehearsal Dinner the next, and lastly wedding day. The white party was outside at a friend of the bride's home. It was equipped with blended piña coladas and margaritas, along with greek food. The rehearsal dinner took place at a Maggiano's restaurant with great Italian food, and the wedding took off at a Methodist church and the reception in the hotel where all the guests were. After a lot of laughter, drinking, and memories - congrats to the bride & groom! 

Outfits:

White Party

Dress, Asos, Rare London

Shoes, Aldo

Clutch, Cole Couture Boutique

Jewelry, Assorted

Rehearsal Dinner 

Lace Peplum Dress, H&M

Necklace, Express

Nude Pumps, Steve Madden 

Wedding

Bridesmaid Dress, Jim Hjelm 

Shoes, Audrey Brooke, DSW

Earrings, Betsey Johnson 

Trend Forecast Fall 2013

Trend Forecast Fall 2013 by brittanybou featuring valentino dresses