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Outfit Of The Week: Black & White

30 Apr posted by

We here at For Elyse love spring because we get to see tons of florals, pastels and lace. As much as we love the feminine trend, sometimes it can be refreshing to get back to basics. With that in mind, our theme for the Outfit Of The Week is black & white.

White Tank Top Studs and Matching Necklace

The possibilities for this trend are endless, and difficult as it was to choose just one outfit, we finally decided on the Flying Monkey Coated Leggings, the True Stud Top from Sis Sis, Urban Expressions Sass Attack Clutch, a pair of black wedges, trendy bauble necklace and a pair of black sunglasses (in store only).

Faux Leather Leggings

We love these Flying Monkey leggings, because although they look and photograph like black leather pants, they’re made of the trademark Flying Monkey comfy material, and fit really well. In the trend of pairing hard with soft, we matched the black leggings with the floaty Sis Sis top for a tough, yet feminine look. The over sized clutch was an easy choice, as these large, envelope-style clutches are really popular right now and give your look an injection of vintage flair.

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Be Mine: Outfit’s of the Week for Valentine’s Day

13 Feb posted by

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!

Get Angela’s Look:

Lush Country Strong Dress in Cream

Mallory Clutch in Red

Terra Velvet Heel in Black

Get Paige’s Look:

Lush Southern Romance Dress in Coral

Urban Expression Clutch in Light Grey

Delicious Nude Patent Leather Heel

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Music’s Biggest Night: 2013 Grammy Awards Best/Worst Dresses

12 Feb posted by

Best Dressed Winner: Rihanna in Alaia
Rihanna stunned everyone with her appearance in this coral red custom Alaia chiffon dress! The sheer panels in the front showed off a little skin while the open back and long train created an air of elegance! Not only did the dress look gorgeous on her, but her hair, makeup and accessories screamed “Star!” Rihanna by far won best dressed in my eyes because she surprised me with such a soft feminine look when she tends to dress hard and edgy. Love this look from Rihanna!

Runners up for Best Dressed:

Rihanna was not the only star who brought the glam on the Grammy’s red carpet! Kelly Rowland brought the meaning of “cutouts” to like in this Georges Chakra gown! Katy Perry never looked better in this mint green Gucci gown that showed off her best assets! Jennifer Lopez had a leg on the competition in a black satin Zuhair Murad gown that also complimented her flawless hair and makeup! New mom Alicia Keys brought bondage back in this black Alaia gown that showed off her rockin bod with fun cutouts!

Mad for Musical Men:

Sticking with the classics, Justin Timberlake and Jay-Z looked so handsome in modern tuxedos with with a bow-tie for a classic edge! Blue was a popular color on the carpet for most musical men from Grammy nominee Frank Ocean, John Mayer, Drake, and John Legend. No one was singing the blues when these guys walked the red carpet!

Worst Dressed: Beyonce

Sorry B, you looked amazing at the Super Bowl Half Time Show, but this jumpsuit by Osman Studio was not glam enough for the Grammy Awards! The Grammy’s are all about expressing yourself as an artist and this was just blah. The fit did show off her curves and her amazing behind, but I’ve seen her look better was disappointed in this look. Turn up the heat next time! We know you have it, we actually watched the Super Bowl Show!

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Kiss 2012 Goodbye: Best Moments of 2012

31 Dec posted by

2012 was definitely a year to remember! Not only was this the year of social media but there were so many national events that made a stamp in our history forever. Here are some of our favorite moments from the year 2012:

Best Dressed: Meryl Streep glowing in a gold dress by Lanvin like her Oscar for Best Actress in The Iron Lady

Best National US Event: President Barrack Obama being re-elected + Michelle Obama‘s hit dress my Tracy Reese at the Democratic National Convention

Best Fashion Trend: Studs

Best Fashion Trend: Pastels

Best Moments: London Summer Olympics

- Gabby Douglas winning gold in Women’s Gymnastic All-Around Competition

-US women’s gymnast team taking gold

-Ryan Lochte dominating the pool with two gold medals, two silver, and one bronze

Best Movie Release: The Hunger Games, Best Breakout Star- Jennifer Lawrence

Best World Record: Space Jump by Felix Baumgartner

Best Song Hit: Gangnam Style by hit Koren artist Psy

 

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New York Fashion Week Fav’s: Moncler Gamme Rogue

26 Oct posted by

In the spirit of Halloween, I saved the best for last in our series of favorite designers from Mercedes Benz New York Fashion Week! One of the wackiest and most acclaimed shows was by Moncler Gamme Rouge in his couture resort wear Spring 2013 Fashion Show! Rouge put on a show that literally catapulted the audience into the future with Japanese inspired looks that had a touch of mod. All of the looks, including the bell boys, reminded me of the 90s movie”The 5th Element” in regards to the fashions worn by the futuristic flight attendants. If ti was the year 2506 and i was going on vacation to a total tropical island in the Andromeda galaxy, I would certainly rock all of Moncler Gamme Rouge‘s looks! Quite inspiring I must say!

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Red Carpet Season: Trends from the Emmys

28 Sep posted by

Glitz, glamor, and don’t forget to roll out the red carpet! Its my favorite time of the year: the beginning of the red carpet season has just been kicked off with the Prime Time Emmy Awards! TV’s most infamous stars were dressed to impress during the Los Angeles event! What I love most about the Emmys, is that it always takes place at the end of the summer when the weather is still warm and the trends are still as hot as ever!

One of the best trends that was on the Emmy Red Carpet had to be the cool Citrus Breeze that was oh-so-refreshing! Leading ladies such as Julie Bowen, Claire Danes, and Julianne Moore wore more of a neon citrus while ladies such as Kaley Cuoco and Leslie Mann wore gowns with an orange tint! Needless to say, these trends spoke loud and clear on the red carpet and was a breath of fresh air!

 

If you wanted to see a fish out of water, you definitely saw it on the red carpet this year! Many stars chose the “Fish of the Sea” trend that sported many blue hues that looked as deep as the ocean! Stars like Sofia Vergara in Zuhair Murad and Julianne Hough wore gorgeous ocean colored gowns with incredible detailing that resembled fish scales! Zoe Dechanel and Heidi Klum were as romantic as a rippling reflection in pale pastel blues, while Hayden Panettiere looked like a mermaid caught in a fisherman’s net that left me breathless!

Red is always a great color to wear to an award show because of its strong presence and feminine touch! Many stars looked  absolutely ravishing in red like Kat Dennings in a ruched deep red gown by J. Mendel and Cat Deely in a structured bright red couture gown from Tadashi Shoji. But the stunner of the night in my opinion was definitely comedic actress and writer, Tina Fey, who wore a dark maroon Vivienne Westwood dress that featured a gold embroidered bodice that looked straight out of 18th century Madrid!

 

The Emmy Awards did not disappoint as far as the red carpet went! Celebs came dressed to impress and there were hardly any worst dressed this year! Way to step it up! We can’t wait for the rest of the red carpet season to pick up and dream about wearing all of those designer gowns!

 

 

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Prepare for Take-Off: Meet Our Models

27 Sep posted by

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 smile

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! smile

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! smile

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! smile

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!

 

 

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Outfit of the Week: Artistic Side

19 Sep posted by

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!

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People We’re Down With: Lana Del Rey

14 Sep posted by

If you were to find yourself in an underground jazz bar with a foggy disposition and dimly lit with red vintage lanterns scattered amongst round tables for a body or two, your night would be complete while listening to the sultry sounds of Lana Del Rey. Known as an eclectic mix of Nancy Sinatra with 60s Americana, Lana Del Rey is one of the rising Indie recoding artists who does not fear pushing the limits in her lyrics and her appearance. A true artist at heart, Del Rey draws on her influences from her childhood in New York along with her battle with alcohol dependence, past lovers, and inspirations from the Latin community. Not only have her jazzy unique sounding voice captured our eyes and ears, but also her unique fashion sense that seems to reflect a soft and hard motif along with 70s inspirations as seen in magazines like UK Vogue. Her album covers are true works of art, such as “Serial Killer,” and “Unreleased” which are less then conventional but somewhat refreshing as they are daring. Del Rey’s biggest hits “Born to Die,” and “Video Games” helped put her on the map of recording artists and her popularity continues to grow with her unique look and sound! We certainly cannot get enough of Lana Del Rey and if you give her a listen, you will soon find yourself catapulted to a world where only jazz creates movement with every note.

One of her songs we can’t stop listening to is “Serial Killer,” because of its haunting lyrics and 70s indie feel! Take a listen!

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Outfit of the Week: Neon + Lace

12 Sep posted by

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!

 

 

 

 

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