Bohemian Chic meets Romantic

I usually introduce a new clothing collection to you at either a Trunk Show or a Fashion Show, but this time, I decided to show it through our fashion blog.

Nana Nucci is a beautiful line from Italy combining the taste of French and Italian style, dedicating it to a pure, romantic and refined woman, enhancing her femininity. This Spring Collection that I fell in love with has a Bohemian Chic feel to it and our model Sierra has the perfect “look” for this group.

This first look is so relaxed and the perfect outfit for this summer’s activities. I layered a couple of our Chan Luu necklaces and added one of our foldable straw hats by Two’s Company to accessorize her.

The beautiful top she is wearing is the Storyteller Embroidered Tunic with the gorgeous scalloped detail at the hemline and notice the intricate embroidery all over the body of the piece.

Amazingly, the Embroidered Wide Leg Pant has the same intricate detail as the top with the scalloped hem and embroidered legs.

I added our asymmetrical front to back pearl earrings to match the pearls of the necklaces and to keep it feminine and romantic.

I seriously LOVE how my photographer Brooke from Ashley Beige Photography keeps getting my vibe on how I want to capture each model and look of each shoot! If I have said this before, I can’t apologize because I just had to say it again.

It is hard to look at the clothing when Sierra looks so gorgeous in all of them, especially this one.

This beautiful Black Embroidered Leaf Tank has impeccable detail as all the Nana Nucci pieces do.

Here I added our triple tiered earrings by Love Heals, a thin crystal bar necklace by Bud to Rose and a sterling silver and wood bead wrap bracelet by Chan Luu to accessorize this bohemian chic look.

For cooler days or nights, I showed a beautiful Cropped Lace Jacket for a little added warmth. These stunningly chic and amazingly comfortable Floral Printed Silky Pants are so on trend this season.

I LOVE this photo with the brim of straw hat turned down over her eyes shading the sun. Hats are a must-have this season.

To add to the accessories, I added this amazing gold plated horn necklace by Chan Luu and a simple gold and tiny black tassel bracelet by Bud to Rose that you will see in the following pics. Simple accessories because the clothing is the statement here for this bohemian chic look.

I added our cool Rita Sunglasses by Equipment in this shot.

Culottes are the HUGE trend for summer. They can be worn with flat shoes, either sandals or sneakers, for a very cool comfy look or pair them with heels for a more formal occasion and you will always look stunning. Here I added our Edith Culottes by Weston Wear with this beautiful hi-low V-neck sweater.

This beautiful 3/4 sleeve Open Weave Cheetah Pullover Sweater has a pinkish-beige layer underneath and buttons down the back with a pretty tie at the neckline.

On those HOT romantic summer nights, this pretty little Midnight in Paris Sequined Dress can be dressed up with heels or worn with sandals to the beach.

To accessorize, I added a silver and beaded dagger necklace and silver and beaded wrap bracelet and metallic threaded wrap scarf all by Chan Luu.

Asymmetrical front to back pearl earrings and this glittery cuff bracelet also add to the elegance of this look.

These darling glitter sandals are some of our new arrivals by Pons Avarcas and they available in tons of colors and with ankle straps. They are handmade in Spain and the soles are made of recycled tires. Everyone is loving them including me!

I love Sierra’s smile outside of Circa Art’s Gallery where she is wearing the Natural Woven Ruffle Dress that is so perfect to wear to all of the Art Shows that are happening around our area this summer!

The tortoise shell sunglasses are the Rita from Equipment and tan woven sandals look perfect with the dress.

For accessories, I mixed up a few bohemian chic jewelry pieces to the romantic ruffle knitted dress.

The large gold hoop earrings with crystals are by Noir, the tribal bone necklace with ribbon tie is by Hoss Intropia and the wooden beaded bracelets with turquoise leather tie is by hila. designs.

Enjoy your Memorial Day weekend everyone!

I hope that I inspired you!!!

Jeanne

Thank you, thank you, thank you! Sierra Majors for modeling again!!! You were gorgeous!! and my STAR photographer Brooke from Ashley Beige Photography for these amazing photos!

A Rising Star for Fashion

The goal of the photo shoot this week, was to keep it simple and show the beauty of the clothing and accessories. We had a lot of great poses for our Rising Star Gabrielle because she has the look of several famous supermodels that we had seen in some of the past fashion shoots that we have done with her. One in particular that I quickly shot of her on the back porch of the store last summer reminded me of a “Calvin Klein” ad because of her natural beauty.

With this outfit, I needed to use a bootcut jean because they are back in style and I wanted to show this look for the current trend. These particular jeans that Gabby is wearing are by Dish and they are currently on SALE at the store!

Thank goodness Spring is finally arriving this week and a great pair of sunglasses as a must!! These darling tortoise shell “the Rita” style by Equipment look great on everyone. She is also wearing simple crystal drop earrings by Bud to Rose that go with every outfit.

FLORALS, FLORALS, FLORALS!!!! They are a HUGE fashion trend right now and it is such a relief from all our black that we have and LOVE so much! This beautiful floral top is from Weston Wear and I added my favorite colorful threaded jewelry from Lee Angel.

With this outfit, I wanted to use the black floppy hat that we have had FOREVER for fashion shows, displays, etc and this AMAZING jacket by Zelda because it is one of my absolute favorite pieces in the store (yes, it IS black). When I was in New York last market, all the girls were wearing these hats, so I just HAD to use this hat with “THE JACKET”!

The cute little cropped top by Alice and Olivia creates a bit of whimsy to this solid black outfit and simple jewelry always works well with every outfit, like this pretty 3 crystal ring by Bulatti.

Seriously? How SPECTACULAR is this Jacket?

Gabby looks so chic in this Isidora jacket by Zelda and these awesome, comfortable pants by Ronen Chen. She is wearing another pair of sunglasses by Equipment in this great oversized Lana style.

We are all crazy obsessed with these COOL crystal feather earrings by House of Harlow 1960. We have had these awhile and can’t believe that we still have them in the store. I had to chose these for this shoot along with this simple crystal bar necklace by Bud to Rose.

This breathtaking set of brushed gold jewelry shown here is from the Versailles Jupiter Collection from Brighton.

Our new Amabel Box Pleat Skirt Dress by Alice and Olivia in this beautiful floral print works beautifully with the gold accessories.

Last, but certainly not least, is this stunning embroidered and beaded statement jacket by Alice and Olivia that I also chose to style for this post.

I wanted to add to the glamour of this jacket by accessorizing to it with a little bit of bling like this stretch cross bracelet by Bud to Rose, 3 matte silver bangles by Holly Yashi, heart shaped earrings by Brighton and a chunky crystal ring by Bulatti.

One of the biggest accessories right now are TASSEL NECKLACES and we received some stunning ones in recently from Zacashi out of Miami, Florida. Here Gabby is wearing 2 styles, 1 neon single strand and the other is a pearl and black set with 1 short and 1 long necklace. She is wearing a wonderful sleeveless lace top by Yoana Baraschi underneath the jacket, black sheen pants by Ronen Chen and carrying a woven oversized crochet bag.

I hope you that you enjoyed this post as much as we enjoyed making it. As you saw in the photos, you can understand why I chose the name of this post. Gabrielle IS a Rising Star in Fashion modeling in the near future.

I hope that we inspired you!!

Jeanne

Thank you Brooke from Ashley Beige Photography for these jaw-dropping photos!! You are simply amazing!!!!

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Thank you Gabrielle Ravotto for modeling for Inspire Me again!! Your beauty exploded in these shots!

February Dreams of Spring ahead!

As many of us look out our windows this time of year, we see snow-covered trees and buildings. We wear big puffy coats, hats, boots and mittens to keep warm from the Polar Vortex or Linus and such.

But in the retail world, the stores start getting Spring merchandise starting in January into February, regardless of the storms that may arise. So come SHOP with us! It is RETAIL THERAPY to get you out of the winter blues.

One of our absolute favorite lines is Weston Wear. They use the most beautiful fabrics and the styles are so pretty and feminine. Just like we love them at Inspire Me Boutique!

This floral ruffled pique sweater top with the jeweled neckline is perfect style to brighten up anyone’s day!

Two MUST HAVE pieces, of course, are a great fitting pair of jeans and the “bag of the season”.

We all personally love Mia and Moss jeans because the fit is amazing and they do not stretch out. Samantha is wearing the Sabine Skinny style in the Indigo Wash. We sell them so well not only because of the fit but because of the price at $99!

We just got back from New York market and every handbag designer was showing a laser cut design bag. We have been carrying Buco Handbags for a few months now and love how lightweight and beautifully made they are.

Here Samantha is carrying the East/West Carriage tote which is a vegan leather tote with a faux suede lining with an intricate pin wheel laser design on the front center of the bag.

Pearls always compliment every outfit! We chose these pearl and crystal earrings by Brighton, pearl and crystal ring and two leather tube and silver wrap bracelets by Gawdybobbles

It IS the month of February!!! L-O-V-E How will you show your LOVE this month?

Nothing speaks Spring more than the color of white and lace.

Johnny Was Collection does romance better than anyone. The exquisite embroidery and beautiful detailing on every piece of clothing that they make keeps everyone loving it season after season.

We layered the Palomino Swing Tank underneath this embroidered Peplum Hoodie to give her a very romantic look. Accessorizing in pearls and tan leathers like another laser cut diamond leather bag by Buco Handbags gives it more of a bohemian vibe.

Samantha’s crystal headband is by Deepa Gurnani and gorgeous stretch bracelet by Elisabetta Riccardi.

All the things that make you think of February are captured in this beautiful picture by our amazing photographer Brooke from Ashley Beige Photography

Large oversized pearls in earrings and pendant necklaces are so on trend this season and it looks so feminine and beautiful without looking too “cute”.

The Jade Shift Dress by Weston Wear looks so stunning and sophisticated paired with these grey snake-skin wedge sandals and sequined zipped clutch.

Come Dream of Spring with Inspire Me Boutique!

I hope that we Inspired you!!

Jeanne

Thank you to our gorgeous model Samantha Miller and our wonderfully talented photographer Brooke from Ashley Beige Photography!

Miss Teen Illinois Visits Inspire Me!

I was SO excited when Miss Illinois Teen USA 2014, Miranda Fenzau was visiting my home last week and she offered to model for Inspire Me! I immediately got a hold of Brooke, my photographer to see if she could arrange her schedule to do the shoot. The next day, we dropped everything to get this opportunity to work with Miranda.

This dress by Weston Wear with the floral paisley and beaded detail along the neckline was so cool against this weathered looking door from the East Race Office Building.

I added these AMAZING beaded chandelier earrings by Chan Luu to compliment the beading in the dress.

The brown multi colored 5 wrap bracelet by Chan Luu matched the colors of the flowers in the dress perfectly and giving it an understated look.

We absolutely loved how fun and flirty this outfit looked on Miranda!

It is all about her and this colorful, neon gypsy skirt!

A simple little crop top is just right for this skirt that we sell for just $9.00!

A simple gold beaded heart bracelet by Chan Luu was just the right accessory for this playful look!

Cool and chic is how I describe this look. Let’s start with the awesome sleeveless scuba-like fabric dress from Red 23 that everyone is raving about. The fabric is so stretchy and smooth and comfortable!!! A HUGE trend right now! The jacket from BB Dakota is this years vegan leather version that we sell out of every year. We love the crinkle in the fabric and the draped front look it has when it is opened.

Add a great statement necklace to any outfit like this one and you will surely get noticed!

Another one of our scuba fabric pieces from Red 23 is this cute black mini skirt. Again, so comfortable because the fabric stretches and feels amazing!

We just received this sexy little lace crop top with black embroidery that has a key hole split in the back.

The chandelier earrings and pearl and crystal wrap bracelet are both by Chan Luu.

These black BCBG gladiator sandals, I found at DSW and I use them in almost every one of my photo shoots lately because they look great with almost everything!

The cool mural behind Miranda is just being painted at the Purple Porch Co-op, our neighbor that connects consumers and local producers in a food cooperative with emphasis on sustainability. It is coming along so nicely that we thought it would be a great background for this leather disc dress by Staples. It comes with the slip underneath and is also available in a Gold color as well.

We are all looking forward to watching Miranda compete for the Miss Teen USA crown on August 2nd at 8:00 pm!

This young, gorgeous lady was so sweet and kind to let us work with her last week. We were in awe of your professionalism. It was truly an honor! THANK YOU MIRANDA!

I hope that we inspired you!!

Jeanne

PHOTOGRAPHER- Brooke from Ashley Beige Photography

MODEL- Miranda Fenzau

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