It's officially spring time, and what better way to celebrate than with a giveaway? Shabby Apple makes vintage inspired clothing, namely retro silhouette dresses perfect for spring. Shabby Apple is giving away a $50 gift card to one lucky reader, entering is simple! All you need to do is leave a comment, that's it! For an extra chance to win, share this on Facebook and tag AVE Styles. The luck winner will be announced on Wednesday. Good luck!
I'm squealing with delight and joy to share with you that I'm working with Glamour once again and one of my favorite cosmetic lines, Revlon. Over the next six months you will find me sharing my favorite looks from street style bloggers featuring this year's hottest colors. You can also enter to win makeup from Revlon using these awesome color trends by joining in on the pinterest fun. Click here to check it out and follow Glamour on Pinterest to see my favorite looks.
The March issue of Emma Magazine is out! The fashion in this issue is beautiful, and I'm happy to share a small peek of it. I had the chance to style a spring trends shoot for the mag. I worked with a fabulous team of women including my longtime friend and photographer, Jeanette LeBlanc. Jeanette worked with me on one of my VERY first styled shoots (see here). She is such a delight and creative genius.
I also had the opportunity to with with makeup artist Debbie Verver and Ford RBA model, Nitty Carter-Lyde. It was my first time working with each of them, but hopefully not my last. The makeup Debbie did was glowing and beautiful, and Nitty's joyful spirit just made it even better...Not to mention Nitty's AMAZING hair!!! Have I ever told you guys how much I want an afro? I tried my best for my maternity photos (click here to see), but that's as close as it gets.
Check out the magazine to see the key trends for this spring, click here. And if you need any help getting your closet ready for the warmer months, shoot me an email!
I feel like most of us, when putting together outfits, avoid that "matchy matchy" vibe. We want it to look put together, but not so intentional that our shoes, lipstick, bag and nails all go together. But one trend I noticed browsing through street style pictures from fashion month was matching prints: same on the top, same on the bottom. This "matchy matchy" trend is definitely catching on for spring.
I love designer Charlotte Olympia's matching blouse/pants paired with a long black coat.
ADR killing it in wide leg trousers and matching jacket, with an extra pop of color in the blouse.
Caroline Issa does the matching trend right with a textured coat layered on top
Wide leg tartan trousers and a matching tartan blazer-hard to pull off, but she does it perfectly!
Images by: WWD, Stockholm Streetstyle
I think Isabel Marant is the one designer I truly want EVERY piece from. Everything that walks down the runway seems so wearable and easy. Marant's French-girl chic did not disappoint at Paris Fashion Week for 2013 RTW. We saw a lot of dark, layered pieces combined with boots we're already coveting for next fall.
All images from: Vogue
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