“Summer Fun”

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August is here and it is time to enjoy the rest of the Summer!!  We decided to take advantage of the sunny day in one of our beautiful local parks, Baugo Creek County Park, and have some fun in the sun!

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The girls were all chillin’ at the start of the shoot this early morning.

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Our lovely Sierra is wearing a white Eyelet Lauren Vidal Top and a striped scarf/sarong by Echo.

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These Egyptian style earrings and tribal style necklace and the multi colored strand bracelet below are the perfect accessories this summer.

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We tried getting 3 people in the hula hoop but it was a bit awkward so we settled for these 2 adorable girls, Sarah and Nicole.

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We just received an assortment of fun sunglasses in a variety of colors like these that Nicole is wearing here with a cute spaghetti strap top and white ruffle bottom shorts.

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These cute little owl earrings fit the style of this top.

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This chain bracelet with a few crystals gives a little edginess to her look.

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Reach for the Stars!!!!!

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Simple pieces make people look beautiful like Sarah in these Hawaiian Print shorts and black cropped top.

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We added turquoise bead chandelier earrings and a multi strand bracelet to her look to add more color.

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A great shot of Gabby displaying her incredible volleyball skills!

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Gabrielle looks amazing in this super trendy Lightweight blue jacket and neon yellow anchor tank.

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A set of 5 gold bangles are a nice accent to her beach ensemble.

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The girls were so awesome as we were figuring out the best way to spell out L_O_V_E.  The toughest one was the E on the end .  I think it turned out great!  Don’t you?

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A great shoot at the park!  Now it is time for Ice Cream!!!!

(actually it was Iced Tea)

I hope that you take some time and enjoy the beach or park soon, you deserve it!

I hope that we inspired you!

xo

Jeanne

Thank you so much Brooke from Ashley Beige Photography for the incredible work you do!!

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Thank you to our gorgeous models Sierra Majors, Gabrielle Ravotto, Sarah Bader and Nicole Lesniwecz.

“Romantic Language of Summer”

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Can’t you just hear their laughter in this adorable picture of these darling girls standing in the beautiful Historic Oliver Gardens at the Center for History in South Bend?

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The line that I am highlighting this week is “Language”, the beautiful silk embroidered tops that the girls are wearing.  They have a romantic, bohemian feel to them and so I decided to mix it up with 3 different style girls.

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Gabby has a soft rocker vibe to her look in this outfit.  The hat is what really sets her apart from the others and it works great with the soft green color of this tank by Language and maxi slip/skirt by Chan Luu and pastel floral infinity scarf to add a little color to brighten things up.

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Chan Luu Silver beaded earrings

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Lenny and Eva “Always” bracelet and Love Heals pearl necklace and leaf charm wrapped as a bracelet.

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Hand beaded adjustable ring

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I love the different looks shown here!

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Sierra has a fragile “don’t break my heart” look that I love here.  These cool wedged shoes can say a lot especially in this outfit because of the contrast with the other colors.

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I mixed crystals and pearls and silver to give her a feminine gypsy vibe especially with these AMAZING sterling silver chandelier earrings by Chan Luu!

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I adore this photo of her “fragility” here in embroidered suspender jeans by Desigual, blush embroidered top by Language and floral scarf used as a sarong/wrap by Johnny Was.

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Leather snap cuff by Anna Sukardi

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The coral color of this top is such an amazing healthy color on everyone especially blondes like Emily paired with a white lace skirt by Chan Luu.  I love the sweetness that she radiates in these photos!

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Clear Crystal Earrings and Necklace by Chan Luu

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I requested some photos of flowers in the garden and so our photographer Brooke took pictures of sweet Emily twirling in the center of this garden patch.

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We currently have a collection of floral headbands like this sweet fuchsia one at the store now that everyone is going crazy for!

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Stretch pearl cross bracelet and pink beaded wrap bracelet from Gawdybobbles. Rings are models own.

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Young girls innocence, do we have to grow up?

No!!! we are coming back soon!!!

I hope that we inspired you!!

xo

Jeanne

Special THANK YOU to the amazing Brooke from Ashley Beige Photography  and our gorgeous and talented models Emily Nicole Sroda, Sierra Majors and Gabrielle Ravotto!!!

“Dream of Spring”

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We are all just waiting for glimpses of Spring outside right now, but we know it is just around the corner.  And soon the flowers will begin to bloom, the birds will start chirping away and the butterflies will start soaring through the air.

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We decided to bring a little of that Spring thought indoors last week with a play with butterflies.  You can’t help but smile and dance while dreaming of Spring!

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Our simply ADORABLE model is Lyra Tirotta of  Salon Rouge.

She is wearing shimmering pink earrings and ring from the Contessa Collection of Brighton.

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Lyra is also wearing a sheer polka dot top by Comfy USA, a tube top underneath by Free People, a black swing skirt by Only Hearts and thigh high socks by Plush.

Be playful and Smile!

I hope that we inspired you!

xo

Jeanne

Photography:  Brooke from Ashley Beige Photography

Model/Hair/Makeup:  Lyra Tirotta from Salon Rouge

Moi and Toi?

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Each year I look around my store and contemplate what I have done the past year and get a feeling of what I want to accomplish the next year.  This year, I want to get back to my roots of where I started in the business and what I enjoyed so much about it instead of trying to get the best selling brands in the industry. Don’t get me wrong, many of the brands that I have I love and I will keep, but I want special pieces that you will cherish for years in your closets.

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One of my favorite brands that I carry is Chan Luu.  Her exquisite jewelry and clothing are handmade and the styles are modern, simple and classic.  Here our beautiful Model Jill Cosey from Salon Rouge is wearing the crystal pearl hoop earrings and braided pearl bracelet by Chan Luu.

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We used to carry lots and lots of great whimsical accessories like this Lips Clutch that is just way too fun!  Lips are so on trend right now!  We have a lot of get “Lips” items coming in soon, just in time for Valentine’s Day!

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I love fun novelty tops and sweaters and I am always on the hunt for them.  This Moi… Toi (Me…. YOU in French) sweater from Italian sweater line Kontatto is the PERFECT way to ask your special someone to be your Valentine.

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Fun regular or infinity scarves that are striped or printed in herringbone designs like the ones Jill is wearing in these pictures are just some of the great priced ones starting at just $12.

LOVE is in the air at Inspire Me!

I hope that we inspired you!

xo

Jeanne

Model-Jill Cosey from Salon Rouge

Photography-Ashley Beige Photography

Happy Holidays!!!

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It is such a exciting time of year as we bake our cookies, put up our trees and wreaths, decorate the house, etc…. We need to take time to enjoy the moment!

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We enjoyed spending the afternoon with Miranda at her beautiful home last week where everything was so colorful and contemporary!

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She is wearing an amazing colorful 3/4 sleeve dress by Frank Lyman.  A great combination with her contemporary decor.

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Our beautiful model is Sandra Miranda of Salon Rouge where she is a senior hair stylist.

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This fun colorful statement necklace is available in 3 color combinations.

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This beautiful cocktail ring is by Noir and the bracelets are by Brighton’s Versailles Collection.

Wishing you all the merriest of holidays!

I hope that we inspired you!

XO

Jeanne

Special thanks to Sandra Miranda and Brooke from Ashley Beige Photography!

Holiday Cheer!

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We have one of the greatest places in town just two doors down from our store that transforms their store into a different theme each month.  It is called “Junk Evolution” where they repurpose antique items and make them fabulous again!  “Home for the Holidays” is the theme this month and we were able to have our photo shoot in their store!

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It is a great time of year to get together with family and friends.  In this cozy comfortable setting, the girls are enjoying a nice glass of wine after a long trip.

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Our beautiful model Kayla Zimmerman from Salon Rouge is wearing a beautiful ivory lace dress and metallic jacket by Neesh by DAR with a crystal and gold necklace and pearl ring.  She is also wearing a vintage hat from Junk Evolution.

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Vintage luggage, santas, ornaments, clothing and of course furniture and collectibles galore is what Junk Evolution has this month.

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Our other beautiful model Kristin Rousseau, also from Salon Rouge, is wearing an ivory sweater and printed jeans by Free People, a long sleeve tee shirt from Red 23, a fringed scarf from Lauren Vidal, fingerless gloves from Echo and suede booties from Nicole.  Her cross necklace is by Love Heals and her charm bracelet is by Grandmother’s Buttons.

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We hope that you relax, have fun and enjoy this holiday season!  And indulge in those cupcakes!

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Best wishes for a beautiful Holiday Season!

I hope that I inspired you!

xo

Jeanne

Special thanks to Brooke from Ashley Beige Photography 

Salon Rouge

Junk Evolution

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