The Beautiful Life Fashion Blog
Love is definitely in the air over here at For Elyse! Hearts were afire during our Valentine’s Day Outfits of the Week: “Be Mine” worn by our lovely models Angela and Paige! How could I not put these two cuties in red and white dresses from Lush this week!
Lush Country Strong Dress in Cream
Lush Southern Romance Dress in Coral
Urban Expression Clutch in Light Grey
Delicious Nude Patent Leather Heel
Spring trends are popping up like daisies on every runway but there is one collection in particular that reflects all the upcoming Spring 2013 Trends and that’s none other then the Valentino Resort Spring 2013 Collection! From florals to ivory antique lace and pastels to neon, Valentino Resort 2013 has been seen on a varitey of celebrities from high profile red carpet event to passings on the street! We aren’t the only ones who can’t get enough of Valentino!
Floral Prints:
Graphic floral prints are huge this spring and Valentino makes no exception with prints! From bright and vibrant to soft muted floral designs, the floral print is a staple print in this collection that reflects the sweeter side of spring! Recently during this year’s red carpet season, star of Modern Family Ariel Winter was looking fresh and young in this nude and bright printed floral Valentino dress! The print and the length were completely age appropriate for her and she looks like an incredibly sophisticated young lady. Rose Burns was also in Valentino Resort for the SAG Awards and rocked this floral gown with a soft finger wave curl reflecting a trendy 20s inspired look.
Soft Pastels
Pastels are a huge trend that’s coming back this spring but this time around with a new fresh face! With a softer pallet, Valentino’s pastels are delicate and oh-so feminine! New mom Jessica Alba was glowing at a red carpet event in this blush Valentino gown that had a sheer element, cap sleeves, and an embroidered floral print. Alba looked stunning in this gown with a slicked back bun, fresh makeup, and her new mom glow!
Neon Brights
Neon was a huge trend last year and is coming back around this year! Bright greens and fuchsias gave an electric feel to this collection and are perfect if you want to stand out! Emma Stone stood out in this amazing neon pink Valentino dress paired with a hounds-tooth pump that was remarkably fresh and edgy at Elle Magazine’s Women in Hollywood event! Lea Michele also pulled out all the stops in this fuchsia Valentino gown at the SAG Awards which looked so cool with her trendy ombre hair!
Ivory Antique Lace
One of my favorite combos of spring is ivory and lace and there was plenty of amazing delicate pieces from the Valentino Resort! Sweet dresses, edgy pantsuits, and gowns were all created in intricate ivory lace that is in a word timeless! I just can’t get enough of it and neither can Jessica Biel who wore this Valentino lace jumpsuit in London with coral earring and pumps! So cute!
Attention! Fall in ranks with one of my favorite current fashion trends: Military! For this week’s Outfit of the Week I wanted to give our model Angela a strong military inspired look and gave her the character of Lieutenant General of Fashion to get her in the mindset of the woman who loves the military trend! And I must say, she’s looking not only strong but super sexy without showing any skin in this authoritative look!
To give Angela that rank that she deserves in fashion, I used the Sis Sis Stars and Studs Olive Green Jacket as the main rank piece! The gold studs over the collar bone resemble medals and badges earned for perfect style and the cropped open cardigan shape keeps it young and fresh! I wanted to show off her sexy curves with showing tons of skin or taking away from the jacket, so I put her in the M. Rena Diana Cami in Black and the Flying Monkey Julie Jeans in Black show some shape to add some power to her step! The accessories for this look just enforce the military trend especially with the Soda Sam Riding Boot and the flashy studs in the MMS Thunder and Roses Clutch! To finish it all off, we slapped on some cool aviators to show that she’s the boss!
Sis Sis Stars and Studs Olive Green Jacket
MMS Thunder and Roses Stud Clutch
So you love our lookbooks, why not get to know our lovely models who work so hard at For Elyse!
Name: Paige Robinson
Profession: full time student at Chico State University, employee at In-N-Out Burger, and model for For Elyse
How long have you been modeling: For Elyse is my first actual modeling job, although I’ve modeled for my friends photography portfolios since my freshman year in college.
What do you love most about modeling: I have so much fun being in front of the camera. Also, being able to get dressed up in extremely cute clothes is a major plus!
Dream shoot: My dream shoot would be somewhere in Europe. Europe is such a beautiful place and I love seeing the photos that are captured there and would love to be a part of that.
Fun fact: I lived in Madrid, Spain for half a year and loved it!!
Name: Macy Allread
Profession: Model & clothing Expert at For Elyse 
Time Modeling: My whole life i have loved to be in front of a camera but it really started when i was 16 helping my sister out for her photography class.
Love Most: I really love everything about modeling but I love most how a photographer can capture an expression or an amazing look that only happens for a split second. Modeling expresses so much for so many different people it really is an art. One picture express the point of view of a store or brand….it can tell a million words. I love that!
Dream Shoot: A dream shoot… that’s a hard one. It would have to be making it to the top.. well known photographers, makeup artists, full stylist, the whole sha-bang and being put into a well known magazine or website. It would be a whole lot of hard work being payed off. That would be my dream shoot.
Fun Fact: Would be in one weekend i got second in a taco eating competition and then won a bikini contest.
Name: Sutter Stemple Losey
Profession: Student at Chico High and model at For Elyse
Time Modeling: I used to model for Cats Meow and did fashion shows when I was younger, and my mom is a professional photographer so I’ve always been pretty photogenic!
What I love most about modeling: I love doing my make up before photo shoots! Whether I do it myself or have it done, I think its pretty cool to see what make up is capable of!
Dream shoot: I would love to go to another country! Somewhere tropical…
Fun Fact: Once I graduate from high school in January, I am planning on going to college in Hawaii at the University of Maui!
Name: Emilee Rose Bickert
Profession: Massage Therapist, Sales Associate and Model at For Elyse
How long have you been modeling: I have been modeling for For Elyse for about a year and have also posed for a few local photographers to build my portfolio
What do you love most about modeling: I love photography and love that I am an aspect in the creative process. I just really love the photography side of it and how a photographer and a model together can create a picture that speaks so loudly.
Dream Shoot: I would love to do an underwater shoot. I would just love to do a crazy underwater shoot right out of America’s Next Top Model! How fun would that be? A Blast!
Fun Fact: I am pretty good at impersonations an accents!Its impossible for me to just talk in one voice all day!
Creativity is at its best when it is let loose throwing caution to the wind! Set your creative side free with this week’s Outfit of the Week: Artistic Side! Whether you love to paint, sketch, dance, choreograph, or just an admirer of art, this look will embrace your artistry you never thought you had!
Paint brushes in hand, pair the Sis Sis Basic Tube Top with the boho inspired Lush Wild Child Maxi Skirt! Abstract cheetah print skirt is lined until mid thigh and sheer to the hem. Alluring and edgy all in one! Pair this great look with some chunky stacked bangles that are mismatched along with a little extra height from the Delicious Clean Wedge in Black! Add a little mystery with a bronze smokey eye and don’t forget every boho chic need a great vegan leather bag like the Urban Expressions Carry On Handbag! The great thing about this look is that you can really have fun accessorizing to add a little bit of you and your personal style!
Get Creative!
Even though summer is starting to come to an end, that does not mean the heat is deciding to recede as well! Since it is still hotter temperatures outside, we are celebrating the end of summer with out Summer Shorts and Capris Sale and fitting for this week’s Outfit of the Week featuring crochet shorts and neon green! Our lovely model Paige looks fresh and is glowing in a comfortable breezy outfit that is perfect fora day at the beach, shopping, or a party! Wherever you decide to wear this look, you will sure be as cool as a cucumber, and not just because you are wearing green!
Paige is wearing the Sis Sis All A’ Flutter Top in Green which features an adorable ruffled detail and is sheer allowing some airflow on a a hot day. Paired with the top is the Lucy Paris Lace Shorts which have a cream crochet pattern and are fully lined! If you have been on the hunt for a great pair of lace/crochet shorts, they are right here waiting for you! To accessorize, she is holding the Tara Purse which is super versatile and can go from day to night! Adding a little sparkle, she is also wearing the Sun Star Necklace in Gold along with the City Classified Gum Girl Sandal in White which are so comfortable and very easy to walk in!
So next time you have a neighbor’s BBQ party or just want to go to a local fair, beach, or shopping, grab this outfit and be for-warned: you will get so many compliments on it!
“She walked into my office with fear that read like a old newspaper, already read and cast aside. She wore nothing but dark colors to hide her face and her past. Color she was looking for, but would she be bold enough to face the truth of what it brings? A job that I didn’t reckon’ taking, but the girl needed my help.”
Film Noir is the scene of the fashion crime that took place this week. My task: to pull an Outfit of the Week that was truly bold enough for our stylist Macy to rock! Thanks to our amazing graphic designer, Tyler, we were able to set the scene of a noir-esc theme to this week’s vibrant outfit!
Being inspired by the Kardashians and their fabulous style, I paired the Solemio Jack-O Jacket in Neon Passion with the adorably simple Sis Sis Pocket of Sunshine Tank in Sand. With that, I paired the ever popular Flying Monkey Julie Jeans which are Back in Stock for this upcoming Fall season! These super stretchy black skinny jeans are perfect day or night and oh-so comfortable!
To add some sparkle and sass to this outfit, I accessorized with the geometric Pyramid Cross Necklace in Gold along with some gold bangles and her own earrings. For a shoe, I thought none other then the Fortune Dynamic Mealy Peep Toe in Black because they are super comfortable for a heel and you can literally go from work to a date easily!
So if you ever find yourself in a dark wardrobe that might as well be covered with soot and ash, remember that the influence of color can change your life forever!
Solemio Jack-O Jacket in Neon Passion
Sis Sis Pocket of Sunshine Tank in Sand
Pyramid Cross Necklace in Gold
Fortune Dynamic Mealy Peep Toe in Black
Fashion comes in all forms, shapes, and sizes! in the Mulberry Fall 2012 Collection, “Where the Wild Things Are,” was an apparent quirky theme throughout their runway show and ad campaign. The collection consisted of very warm colors like brown and orange with constructive interesting pieces like heavy coats, sweater, and bags perfect for the fall and winter seasons. What was so fun with their theme was the large fuzzy monsters who were too shy to pose for the pictures. The runway was very fun as well with the giant owl-like monsters who greeted the onlookers while the models showed off striking pieces that had original textures like leather, fur, and hair! The Mulberry Fall 2012 collection is straight out of a story book and definitely memorable!
Walking along the creek, you can’t help but take in the sweetness of nature and the soothing sound of the water trickling to a new destination. This week’s Outfit of the Week was pulled and modeled by our stylist Emilee and entitled “Sugar Creek!”
Emilee looks as fresh as the nature that surrounds her in the adorably lightweight Sis Sis Sugar Beach Top in Vanilla and shows of her legs in the super skinny Miss Me MED 66 Jeans. To add a little sparkle, she is wearing the Retro Sphere Necklace in Gold/Silver and the Raindrop Necklace creating a fun layered look of silver and gold. To accessorize, she is wearing the super comfortable City Classified Yoana Sandal in Tan and the convertible Urban Expressions Clutch in Grey!
Find all of these items and more at ForElyse.com and take a walk underneath the trees and breath in the fresh air!
Sis Sis Sugar Beach Top in Vanilla
Retro Sphere Necklace in Gold/Silver
Urban Expressions Clutch in Grey
City Classified Yoana Sandal in Tan
A sweet tooth indeed for New York Magazine who featured actress Emma Stone on their cover as she grubs on some pink cotton candy! When I saw this I had to immediately share this with you because one: I love Emma Stone, and two: this made me love her even more because she is not afraid to act silly and stuff her face full of candy! In this issue, Stone covers how she was uneasy about drastically changing her look for the upcoming summer blockbuster The Amazing Spiderman as well as finding love on and off set with co-star Andrew Garfield. Stone also opened up about being high-strung and like every other girl she has insecurities, “Sometimes I think someone is whispering to someone else about me, and I get sad, and then I’m reacting like I’m sad for hours when it really isn’t happening.” Stone also talked about her beauty and on being pretty, “The pretty thing . . . It was never a value to me growing up. I always thought I was like the goofy, wonky one.” Whether she thinks it or not, Emma Stone is beautiful inside and out for her humanity and ability to be humble. Her growth as an actress as been seen on her level to commit to a character and draw from real emotion. Emma Stone is a positive role model and we will only see her growing more and more as an actress! Pink clouds are the limit!
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