new year giveaway, up to $280 in value

I can't think of a better way to start 2014 than to revamp your home style! The first reader to contact me regarding this giveaway will receive a FREE customized Rooms to Go. You pick the room, answer a few questions, send a few pictures and I will create a room for you; any budget, any style. I will put together a style board, room layout, shopping list, DIY suggestions, and room sketches to assist in accessorizing.

The boards shown below are sample style boards. Your personal board would include pieces you already own and reflect your style.

Contact me at TCSTYLIST1@GMAIL.COM

 

 

 

hipstamatic fun

Playin around with new film and lenses...

 

happening now...

a few of my favorite...spaces, lonny 2013

With the hustle and bustle of the holidays and another year coming to a close, my mind tends to shut down on the present and starts to focus on the future.  In order to get ready for the new year, I take with me the good while putting the bad and ugly to bed.  I will take with me into 2014 the things that mattered; lessons learned (personal and professional), dreams to work on, making my life "the good life", and Frank Sinatra in my ear telling me "The Best is yet to Come".

 

I have also been inspired in 2013, by people, places and things...

images via Lonny 2013

 

 

 

 

retro romance: brigitte bardot inspired new year sequins n boots

For the second installation of Retro Romance, inspired by a super sexy sequined number.  I found a few shifts and a lot of body cons, but not one cap sleeve.  I decided to go with a long sleeve shift, a definite 70's cut.  With all the flash of the dress a clutch is all that is needed for an accessory.

 

Image via Google

 

Dress ASOS, Clutch TJ Maxx, Amazing Boots Piperlime

 

A few more dress options:  Forever 21, Neiman Marcus, Alex and Alexa, all doable with the boots!

 

 

new year giveaway, e-styling for one room up to $280 in value

I can't think of a better way to start 2014 than to revamp your home style! The first reader to contact me regarding this giveaway will receive a FREE customized Room to Go. You pick the room, answer a few questions, send a few pictures and I will create a room for you; any budget, any style. I will put together a style board, room layout, shopping list, DIY suggestions, and room sketches to assist in accessorizing.

The boards shown below are sample style boards. Your personal board would include pieces you already own and reflect your style.

Contact me at TCSTYLIST1@GMAIL.COM

 

 

 

 

 

 

retro romance: brigitte bardot, boots n jeans

The first installation for the Retro Romance series, features my all time favorite fashion icon Brigitte Bardot.  A classic look of boots and jeans that can be seen everywhere, everyday...40+ years later.  Proving that if it ain't broke, don't fix it!

 

 

 Google Images

 

I updated the look with "skinnies" and added a jacket since we are in the throws of winter.  The T is simple, classic and sexy.

top MANGO, shades Piperlime, jacket StyleBop, fringed bag Minnetonka, jeans StyleBop, boots Piperlime

e-decorating giveaway, up to $255 in value

I can't think of a better way to start 2014 than to revamp your home style!  The first reader to contact me regarding this giveaway will receive a FREE customized Rooms to Go. You pick the room, answer a few questions, send a few pictures and I will create a room for you; any budget, any style. I will put together a style board, room layout, shopping list, DIY suggestions, and room sketches to assist in accessorizing.

The boards shown below are sample style boards. Your personal board would include pieces you already own and reflect your style.

Contact me at TCSTYLIST1@GMAIL.COM

 

 

 

 

 

working on: retro romance

I decided this year I wanted a new handbag for my birthday.  I love the look of the "it" satchel that all the fashionistas I follow on Instagram carry, but let's face it, I live in Denver, so not the capital of "street style".  My outfit of the day is not going to be snapped and posted on The Sartorialist, I dress for myself. So after checking out a few places online, the bags I found just weren't, well, me.  Now don't get me wrong, if I could afford a Kelly bag, or any other "classic" satchel, I would be all over it like Chanel No. 5 on Marylin, but I can't.  In truth, I am not too terribly "trendy" anyway.  I will throw on a trend piece now and then, but the funny thing is, some pieces that are now considered "trendy" are actual classics.  Hello leopard print?

 

So I decided to jump on Etsy...and three hours later, I will soon be the proud Ma Ma to this fabulous 1960's gem!  After looking at all the vintage goodness to be found it got me thinking, vintage/retro is everywhere; fashion, interiors, t.v., even cars, and I say "THANK GOODNESS"!

 

Retro Romance series coming soon!