Fashion Illustration

If you're into fashion sketches or illustrations, there's quite a few blogs today that post a lot of art related content. I love Garance Dore's sketches and she even sells some of her drawings as prints! My two favorites of her are black and white:

Paper Fashion creates some really beautiful water colors:

Designer Kimberley Gordon (of Wildfox) does water colors of models that I'd love to own! Do you have some favorite artists? We would love to hear!

Images from: Garance Dore, Paper Fashion, I Love Wildfox

Overalls

Overalls, that classic toddler garment, seem to be replacing the romper and jumpsuit as a go-to summer trend. But the overalls we're seeing today aren't your OshKosh faves from your preschool days, they're much more fashion forward. The classic denim can still be chic: Why not try overalls in all white? Keep the rest of the outfit more dressy to avoid an "I'm here to paint your house" impression

I love these leather overalls by Acne, the material looks soft and so pretty in that maroon/brown shade

Will you be busting out the overalls for summer? Or are they still too reminiscent of playground fashion?

Images by: The Man Repeller, Tuula, We Wore What, Fashiontoast

Shabby Apple Giveaway!

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!

Glamour + Revlon

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.

2013 Spring Fashion Trends

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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.

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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!

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