Even though West Hartford, CT is no NYC, fashionistas from all over CT walked the “red carpet” to local boutiques and stores for West Hartford’s fashion night out. It was a great night filled with amazing shoes, handbags, and fashionistas alike. Since all I had was my iPhone, photos below are from Online producer for courant.com, Sara Grant. I had the pleasure to meet her and discuss her blog The Scene, and of course, our favorite looks of the night.
You can check out Sara’s article here.
One of my guilty pleasures is listening to Elvis Duran and the Morning Show… are any of you fans? Anyway, Carla Marie shared this really cool website called Rent the Runway. We all remember Bag Borrow Steal from Sex and the City right? Well, this is a similar concept. If you have a gala, wedding, special event to go to, you can rent gorgeous designer dresses from $30-200. It’s a cool concept, especially if you have a high-end event to go to (ahem, fashion week?) and you want to look killer but cannot afford to buy the dress. Plus, you will never be seen in the same dress twice.
{Lilly Pulitzer LBD only $50 to rent, retail: $250}
{Badgley Mischka $75 to rent, retail: $500}
{Nicole Miller- rent for $100, retail: $630}
One of my favorite projects around our new home is getting my so-called closet ready. What I really did is take the smallest bedroom and turned it into a dressing room. It’s still in progess… I need to add a chandelier and an ottoman. It took a little begging & negotiating with my husband, but in the end he helped. The former owners had it as a children’s playroom so what’s the difference? Now it’s my playroom. 🙂
{the shoe wall. used shelves from Home Depot. Total cost: $50}
{Room Color: Benjamin Moore Whisper Violet| Vanity desk & stool: Bed Bath & Beyond| Mirrored Lingerie Chest: Bob’s Discount Furniture| Shelves: Home Depot|Floral storage boxes T.J. Maxx| waste basket & tissue dispenser: Bed Bath & Beyond| Oversized Mirror: Home Goods}
DIY websites can be really fun and inspiring and some can be very… intimidating. I love DIY but am not an expert DIYer. I stick with the easier projects that are for amateurs. I have found a few projects that I find to be very “doable” for any level of DIY!
{spray paint folded chairs to coordinate colors for your next party}
{this looks like a project I would hand over to my mom or aunts but I had to share! It is such a great idea}
{duct tape bow.. adorable!}
{Take a large picture frame, put scrapbooking paper or fabric under the glass and add drawer pulls to each end. Makes a beautiful tray!}
(wine cork coasters.. such a great gift if you save the special corks!}
Candy Stilettos 