#OOTW- Florida Edition

I am so happy it’s Spring! I love this season because everything is going from brown to green and flowers start to bloom, which makes me so happy! Also, this season means Spring Break and this year I went to Florida with my family! I decided to create a mini look book on a few outfits my brothers and I wore over vaca! My brothers (especially my youngest one, Greyson) love fashion, so I decided to collaborate their style in this post.

Look 1: Preppy Evening Out

These looks are for a dressy occasion, like dinner or church, etc.

Greyson loves to layer! He paired a basic tee with a collared long sleeve shirt, and rolled the sleeves. To make the look more dressy he wore khakis.  Jeans would be a perfect alternative for a more casual, yet cute look. He is wearing dark gray Vans sneakers that are functional and fashionable. To add a touch of his personality he added a tan fedora hat and sunglasses.

 

Carson loves to be comfortable and stylish. He paired a trendy collared button up shirt with khakis (which feel like jeans) and a belt to pull everything together for a clean look. He wore similar shoes to Greyson, which feel like tennis shoes, but look more dressy. Perfect for any guy! He also wore a watch to maturely pull the outfit together.

 

I always try to dress girly and classy. I wore a long sleeve floral dress with comfortable nude wedges. I wore small pearl earrings and a few bangles (I personally always go simple, but that’s just me! ). This evening I also pulled my hair in a low bun because 1) It’s fast and easy and 2) It’s a classy look that goes with my style (and is also out of my face, which is a plus!) I am all for a nice curl but with humid weather my hair just frizzes up.

 

Look 2: Stroll on the Boardwalk

These looks are trendy yet comfortable and you can still have a good time!

Carson wore a blue striped t-shirt and khaki shorts. When shopping, try to find colors that suit your skin tone, hair color, and eye color. That will pull your look together and make you feel more confident. Carson looks good in blue, so he purchases clothing in that color to compliment his features. Embrace your unique qualities and have fun figuring out what looks good on you!

 

Greyson always makes a statement! He layered a red pullover with a blue collared shirt and khakis. He accessorized with a sporty Swatch watch, Lokai bracelet, and of course Ray Ban sunglasses! If you are a guy and struggle dressing the way you want because you think you won’t “fit in”; that is just not true! Greyson used to primarily wear sporty clothes (not that there is anything wrong with that), but now he feels more confident wearing the clothes that he loves and best express his personality. Don’t let others’ comments about your style get to you.  Be yourself, be daring, and try new things because there are also those who love who you are and appreciate your style!!

 

I love wearing black! It is an effortless color that makes you look sophisticated and flatters all shapes and sizes! My outfit looks dressy but is SO comfortable! I wore a black scalloped top with floral shorts, strappy sandals, a silver watch, and earrings. I wore a natural pony and braided one side for detail and volume.

 

Look 3: By the Pool

 

I wore a white crochet top and high waisted blue bottoms. I love this look because it’s so simple, trendy and pretty.

 

I like a little coverage when I walk to and from the pool, so I threw on a fun printed kimono!

I never spend a lot of time on my hair before I go to the pool. It gets frizzy and greasy from sunscreen. For this look, I put Moroccan Oil curl serum and sea salt spray in my hair and braided one side. This is an effortless, natural look that is perfect for laying out!

 

Look 4: Easter

One word to describe this look… sweet.

 

I wore a pink floral dress with a ruffle at the neckline. This pretty look is perfect for church and brunch on a lovely warm day!

All of these looks can be recreated from any store at any price! Don’t get discouraged because you think you have to spend big bucks on an outfit! Always wait for items to go on sale, go thrift shopping, or buy items at an online consignment store to get the looks you want for a lower price. Also remember to only buy the things you love! It’s better to have a few things you love, than a lot that you kinda like.

I hope you got some spring outfit inspiration! Remember to stay true to your style and don’t think you have to conform to society and wear what everyone else is wearing to be “cool”! Someone had to wear something first and start a trend! Be a trendsetter!!

Stay beautiful,

MademoisELLE

Nordstrom Prom Fashion Show

I got the amazing opportunity to be a model for Nordstrom’s Prom Fashion Show with my best friend, Maddy. I loved reuniting with friends that I met when I was on the Fashion Board at Nordstrom Easton. Unfortunately the board came to an end due to lack of participation. If you are interested in fashion, want to learn more about the Industry, get a first hand experience with professionals, and willing to drive to Columbus once a month, contact me. We need 40 participants to get the program back at our location.

Our day started with the biggest decision…. the dress! We got to pick any dress on the floor for the show. I chose a dress by Eliza J with a soft silhouette and  my favorite pattern, floral, for an elegant and girly look. Maddy chose a two piece dress by Xscape with a little bit of bling that was fun yet classy.

Next, we chose our jewelry. I picked out the ‘Double Helix’ Pavé Cuff and the ‘Bermuda’ Drop Earrings by BaubleBar.

 

After we were dressed and accessorized we got our hair done, or touched up in Maddy and my case (we did our own hair). Then got our makeup done by the amazing Wes Villaflor (@makeupbywesvillaflor).

Pre-show pictures…

After the Show…

Ellie Auch is such a sweet friend. We met each other on the fashion board last year and went to New York Fashion Week together in February.

(From left to right) Claire, Ellie, Barbara, Maddy, Brittany, and me.

The fashion trends for Prom 2016 include embellishments, pastel colors, bling, two pieces, floral, lace, and cut outs, which are shown in the group photo.

The AMAZING ladies who organized the fashion show for us (along with Whitney who had to go home due to being ill). On the left is Cortlin, and on the right is Bethany. They were both so sweet and helpful! They are such positive role models and I strive to be like them. Experiences like this have inspired and motivated me to achieve my dreams and have given me the confidence to believe in myself. I hope that whatever YOUR dream is, you stick with it, and achieve it!!! You are worth so much, you are capable, and you have the world at your fingertips! Be ambitious, do what makes you happy, and never ever give up!!

To everyone going to prom this year remember to be confident in who you are, feel beautiful, and just have fun!!

From my heart to yours,

MademoisELLE

 

New York Fashion Week: Oxford Fashion Studio

I was given the amazing opportunity to work at Studio 450 with the Oxford Fashion Studio during New York Fashion Week. My job was to finalize the chair tags, socialize with guests, and take photos. The show was absolutely brilliant! I can’t wait to share my experience with you!

Part of the Banson group and I before setting up:

The beautiful venue:

   

  

Stairs leading to backstage. The models got ready upstairs, there was a hair and makeup team, and the designers brought their line up here too.

My roomates Macy and Sami

Hair and Makeup team . Two cosmetology students from our Banson group got the opportunity to help them do hair and makeup.

The venue after setting up:

  
  The Fashion Show:

NGA Wun Kitty Mok (China)- Graduate of Nottingham Trent University, Nottingham, England and designer, Kitty has an eye for bold patterns and detail, and shows that in her innovative designs.  She “…presented a playful mix of colour and pattern that gives an appearance of texture with this ‘arcade’ inspired line.  It’s fun.  Bravo!”

-http://edgexpo.com/2015/10/11/game-over-press-start-edge-interviews-nga-wunkitty-mok/

  

  
  
      Photo taken by Ellie Auch

LEAF XIA- Xia is a graduate of Parsons The New School of Design with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Womenswear. Specializing in collage, she uses this medium as a tool to express her unique design spirit. Often featuring oversized shapes with colourful collaged silhouettes that play on classic. Collage techniques and bonded fabrics bring an unconventional sporty quality that is wearable to Xia’s work.

-http://www.leafxiastudio.com/about/

        Photo taken by Ellie Auch

VEJITS (Finland)- Designers Olli Turunen, Pornwijit Chuasomboon and Mikhail
Volodchenkov founded this classic brand with natural Nordic and Asian influences.
Every item is produced ethically in Finland and in Thailand and has a story that can be
seen in the prints as well as in the playful details in each garment.  The collection
embraces Nordic minimalism and functionality with Asian colors and richness.

-Holland Grumieax (Founder of BansonNYC)

              

HANBYEL KANG (USA) – Born in South Korea and educated at Parsons The New School
of Design, Hanbyel Kang creates designs that are original, romantic and dramatic.  Her
inspiration can be defined by the elegance in eccentricity.  Her skills with pattern making, designing, developing fabric treatment and creating digital prints is obvious throughout the line.

-Holland Grumieax (Founder of BansonNYC)

  Photo taken by Ellie Auch

ARTHUR AVELLANO (France)- Avellano graduated from the Institut Supérieur Des Arts De Toulouse. He handmade his designs in Paris, France and are 100% latex. His water resistant designs are eye catching and innovative.

-http://arthuravellano.com/

  Photo taken by Ellie Auch

LENIE BOYA (UK) – Uzbekistan born fashion designer, Lenie Boya, started creating
dresses for herself at the tender age of 7 when she was given a few remnants of material.
She has now launched a luxury womenswear label where she brings her visions to life
and ultimately aims to allow a woman to express her innate beauty, individuality and
confidence while wearing a Lenie Boya creation.

-Holland Grumieax (Founder of BansonNYC)

  Photo taken by Ellie Auch Photo taken by Ellie Auch

ALEXIS WALSH (New York, NY) Alexis is a graduate from Parsons The New School of Design. The majority of her work focuses on the notion of using the human body as canvas. Through unconventional , materials such as metal and plastic, and the exploration of technologies including SD printing, Alexis transcends the traditional modes of fashion to push the boundaries of wearable art. Alexis’s work has been exhibited in New York, Paris, London, Madrid and Berlin, and has been worn by Lady Gaga.

-http://www.alexiswalsh.com/bio

Photo taken by Ellie Auch

Photo taken by Ellie Auch

Behind the scenes after the show:

      

I want to thank Holland Grumieax (founder of BansonNYC and chaperon), Rachel Roth (chaperon), Tiffany Saunders (Creative Director of OFS), Zee llze Vira (Assistant Runway Director of OFS), Jemima Myers (PR and Production Manager of OFS), and Carl Anglim (Director/ Producer) for giving me and other high school/ college students the opportunity to work at a fashion show during New York Fashion Week and see such a beautiful show.

I took and edited most of the photos on this page. Ellie Auch also photographed during the show and I used some of her pictures. I am so grateful for this life-changing experience and am thrilled I was able to take photos and blog about it.

From my heart to yours….

-M4demoiselle