WaVy WaVy

I have been pining over Sally Hershberger's Style Primer.  I have naturally wavy hair, but sometimes it won't stay wavy during the day.  And then I end up looking like a I need to invest in a brush, rather than this product!  I've been doing some research and this product has insanely awesome reviews. I found on Sally Hershberger's website that she teaches you how to use the product.  Even though Sally is a celebrity stylist, her prices are so reasonable.  This product is $12 and you can bet I will be buying it on pay day :)  Product review and picture to follow....

Honeysuckle Home

Part 3 -Just in case you feel inspired to incorporate honeysuckle in your home? This was the most challenging and likely the most unrealistic! I do much better with clothes and accessories, but needed a 5th day for the series! Voila!

1. Cherry Blossoms Quilt

2. Harper Sangria 2'x3' rug

3. Paisley Pillow Cover

4. Snille Visitor Chair

5. Pink Loofah

6. Lasting Color Bath Towels

7. Fiori Coral 20" Pillow

8. Ceramic Melon Knob 

9. Pomegranate Lemonade Candle

Twice as nice

Of all that I found in the honeysuckle shade, I think I am most excited about this set! Since my dress findings yesterday weren't super exciting, I'm jumping ahead! Check back the rest of the week for a sweater, accessories and home decor post - all honeysuckle inspired!

Today, I present to you Honeysuckle - part 2: tops! 

Can you tell how ready for spring I am? I do realize we're not even in February yet..

1. chiffon one-shoulder top - $39.90

2. brush dot v neck shell - $49.50

3. drape front top - $34.50

4. draped elegance top - $34.90

5. off the shoulder tee - $29.90

6. ruffle tee - $44.90

7. pansy blooms ruffle shell - $49.50

8. ruffled-sleeve top - $29.90

9. chiffon overlay racerback tank - $34.90

Honeysuckle - part 1

Here are a couple of dresses that have a similar feel (I realize not quite exact.. these are a little more coral, perhaps?) to the 2011 Pantone color of the year!

What a pretty color for a spring wedding!

1. Chiffon trim one shoulder dress - $59.90

2. Silk organza Alannah dress - $250.00

3. Embellished capsleeve dress - $22.80

4. Silk Taffeta Pintuck dress - $69.88

Charmed, I'm Sure

I've just recently started to wear my childhood charm bracelet again.  It's from circa 1994 AND it still fits :)  There are a few empty links waiting to be filled.  For the holidays, my sweetheart bought me a new charm, it's been maybe 13 years since the last charm. The charm is a different style and look from the rest of the bracelet and I'm really feeling it!  I'm all about putting some charms on my wish lists for upcoming events!

Pandora charm bracelets (image to the right) have become a popular trend.  I'm just not into it.  All my charms have stories and represent who I am.  I don't get that personalization from Pandora, though the bracelets are tres cute.  I have a  James Avery charm bracelet and when I put it on (along with my ID bracelet, engraved on the inside from my grandparents, given to me on my 16th birthday) every morning, it makes me smile.  This feeling trumps fashion trends :) 

So this post is a call to bring something back that maybe isn't "in style" anymore and ROCK it none the less!  I'm feeling like deviating from the trends at the moment. What will your item be?

My charm bracelet and ID bracelet in all their glory:

P.S.  Shout out to my husband, who diligently reads this blog, wants to talk about the things being written and tells me every morning that I look fashionable and should post my outfit on the blog :)  Thank you for always supporting all my random endeavors to the fullest.  Love you GSH! 

Pantone 2011 Color of the Year

Have you heard, the 2011 color of the year is Honeysuckle!?

This week Social Work Couture brings you a week of ways to incorporate honeysuckle into your wardrobe and home!

I'll admit that I just learned about this color of the year business, but turns out this stuff is for real, based on how much I'm seeing it in stores!

P.S. In case you were wondering, the color last year was turquoise!

Quilted Handbag Look for Less

Y'all - I've been a crazy person on a purse hunt for probably the last... 5 months?? I think this purse obsession started from post after beautiful post from Anh @ 9 to 5 Chic with her gorgeous Chanel handbag..er, handbags! J-e-a-l-o-u-s.

It's no wonder I got it in my head that I would find a good look for less! Along the way, I found a few options, but they were still out of my price range! Fortunately the mad hunt has come to an end, and like any good fashion blogger I want to share my findings with you!

The beauty that started it all..

Vintage Chanel Double Chain Bag - $2,800

More reasonable beauties, but still out of this girl's budget:

1. MARC JACOBS 'The Single' Quilted Crossbody Bag - $525 *Oh how I love this one!!* 

2. MICHAEL Michael Kors 'Hamilton' Quilted Leather Crossbody Bag - $148

3. Kate Spade Gold Cost Margot - $375

4. MARC JACOBS Quilting Standard Leather Satchel - $1,295

I now present to you reasonably priced bags with a similar, inspired-by feel!

1. Quilted Lock Across Body Bag - $25.86

2. Mango Madell Quilted Zip Top Bowling Bag - $69.00

3. Action Packed Purse - $37.99

4. Quilted Clutch - $24.80

5. Quilted Suedette Lock Bag - $25.86

I think a black, classic, lady-like purse is a staple! No need to have multiple evening handbags, when one can do it all! 

Do you have a go to evening bag? What does it look like? Share below in the comments!