Outfit Of The Week: Mint Skinny Jeans

Flying Monkey has been sending us their colorful skinny jeans in nearly every shade and it’s hard to pick a favorite, but when we unpacked these mint green skinnies, we collectively oohed and ahhed. Besides being the perfect springtime color, they give any outfit a fresh feeling that we just love. I had so much fun picking out this outfit for our lovely model Paige, and although some items are in-store only, I’ve included a few different options for your viewing and purchasing pleasure!

Outfit of the week: mint green skinny jeans

We paired the Flying Monkey Mint Green skinnies with this breezy cream top, a pair of sunglasses with lavender frames, a delicate gold-colored jewelry, the Rough Ride Studded Crossbody Bag, and some nude strappy flats. The top, shoes and accessories are available in-store only, but if you love the look try the Lush Cross My Heart Top, the City Classified Willie Sandal, and the Fallen Leaf Necklace!

Outfit of the week: mint jeans

The pieces we used in Paige’s Outfit Of The Week are available for purchase on our Looks We Love page, or in-store at either of our locations!

Outfit of the Week: Easter Fashion Dress

It’s that time of year again: spring is just beginning to bloom and the afternoon is booked at your grandma’s house…Easter! Easter weekend at ForElyse.com means pastels, florals and anything bright and cheery. Here we have Paige wearing the Mystic Wall Flower Dress, which is the perfect mix of sweet and fun! This breezy mint colored confection is topped with multicolored flowers and has an unexpected open back. We paired it with the Jones Heel in nude, and a fun mint purse.

Floral Mint Summer DressSun Dress Sheer Open BackCute Floral Dress with Open Back

Find other Spring ready styles at ForElyse.com!

Pastels, Florals and Lace, Oh My!

Spring is finally beginning to show itself all around us, from the daffodils peeking their yellow heads out, to the tempestuous changes in the weather–sun one minute, spring showers the next! We here at For Elyse are really excited that the season is changing, because it means we can integrate fun floral, lace, light wash denim, pastels, and pieces featuring cute cutouts into our wardrobe. It’s been exciting seeing new pieces in spring colors arriving every day, so I thought it’d be apt to write a post dedicated to cycling some spring into your everyday look.

One of the absolute easiest ways to inject a little spring into your wardrobe is to break out the light wash denim. Wearing a jacket or pants in a lighter color can deliver an unexpected freshness, and brighten up your whole look in a way that’s easy for anyone to achieve. A couple of our favorites that have arrived recently are the Miss Me Couture White Denim Jacket, and the Flying Monkey Light Wash Skinny Jean.

Light Wash Denim

Nothing says “spring!” like pastels, and we have such an abundance of these soft colors on our site that it was hard to narrow it down to my favorite pieces we offer. The Cut It Out Lace Dress from Lush is one of my favorites (and one I couldn’t resist adding to my own closet). The boning and layered fabric in the bust area of this delicate dress gives coverage without sacrificing the svelte lines of the design. This dress shouts “garden party!” or “picnic!” to me, and it’s a great piece to take from spring to summer. Sis Sis has also been coming out with some really great things in spring-centric pastels and sheer materials, and the Dontcha Flow Tank is one that gives off an easy, wearable vibe, and can be easily dressed up or down depending on the occasion.

Spring Looks From For Elyse

Spring is all about showcasing feminine pieces, and small details like lace or cutouts can help lend your outfit a softer look, while still keeping things interesting. The designers we love, like Lush, Solemio and Sis Sis have been sending us tons of really great pieces that feature these sweet little details. The Lush Bring Lacey Back Top comes in either white or teal, and features a cropped hem and lace tulip opening in the back, with little gold buttons that lend a delicate vibe to this top. The lace look isn’t just restricted to tops, as the Lucy Paris Lace Shorts clearly prove. These sweet little shorts can soften up your outfit in a snap, try wearing these with some embellished flats and a casual top for a look that will turn heads.

Lace Details from For Elyse

Floral prints are everywhere, and if you’re looking for one really great spring statement piece, floral is a perfect choice. Ranging from large print to small, and in every color imaginable, floral is the perfect addition to freshen up your wardrobe. I love the Floral Skinny Ankle Pants from Flying Monkey, and the Sis Sis Joys Of Spring Dress. Floral pants make a strong statement, so be sure to keep your top half looking simple. The Joys of Spring Dress is dead simple to wear, and features sweet details like a ruffle along the neckline, and racerback with a white lined zipper.

Florals from For Elyse

Above all, spring is about the fresh renewal of the season, so don’t be afraid to try new things! Inject a delicate and feminine vibe into your wardrobe with statement pieces softened up with ladylike details and you can’t miss. For more style inspiration, head over to our Spring Lookbook!

How to Braid Your Scarf

Winter just beginning and cold winter weather is great scarf weather! But do you ever find yourself getting tired of tying your scarf the same way over and over again? I’ve been having that feeling lately, until i discovered this amazing fun new way to tie your scarf: braid it! Once I figured out how to do this I had to share it with the For Elyse staff and of course you! So my New Years gift to all of you is this easy how-to process of how to braid your scarf! Just follow the steps and enjoy!

Get the exact same scarf here: Runway Striped Mint Scarf

xoxo

 

 

 

Kiss 2012 Goodbye: Best Moments of 2012

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

 

Blogger Spotlight: Mamalovespapa at For Elyse Fashion Show

ForElyse Fashion Show

By Morgan Fairchild of Mamalovespapa Blog

A few weeks ago I was a part of a fashion show with For Elyse for the annual In Motion Fitness (the gym I go to) Member’s Appreciate Party. This was the first year that they’ve had a fashion show as a part of the event and it was such a hit. (And, I might have asked Eric how it felt to be married to a runway model because I’m cool like that.)

For Elyse is a local Chico brick and mortar store and recently they’ve opened an online shop. They have a great selection of clothing and accessories and I know that every time I go in I’ll find something (or a lot of things) that I love.

Check out the For Elyse shop and blog. You can also see more pictures from the fashion show on their Facebook page.

You can also follow Morgan’s blog at MamalovesPapa!

Watercolor Inspired Outfits

Beauty is truly in the eye of the beholder and I could not help but catch my breath when I came across these amazing watercolors by Italian artist Silvia Pelissero! Her paintings are very moving with a unique story behind each piece. Pelissero utilizes many different types of techniques from oil, watercolor, chalk, and many others to express individual emotions in her colorful faces! Being a huge art enthusiast, I thought it would be fun to create some daring outfits inspired by her amazingly colorful pieces!

Our first outfit is based on this gorgeous blue and pink painting called “Garden in the Ceiling.” To correspond with the colors, we paired the Toska Love Me Top in Pink with the Flying Monkey Color Splash Jeans in Light Teal! The bold colors in this outfit reflect the trendy pastel colored skinny jeans and have a bold colorful statement that you can’t help but admire!

Pelissero’s next painting exudes a romantic nature after being call “Almost Lover,” consisting of colder shades of purple and blue. For this inspired outfit, we paired the romantic Sugar Lips Dressed in Lace Top since it has an interesting asymmetrical hem and delicate lace details. Keeping with the pastel purple hues we added the Planet B Colored Jegging in Lavender which are trendy and sweet all in one!

This last outfit was inspired by the painting named “Opale,” which is very haunting and alluring with the girls green eyes! After I saw this painting I knew the Flying Monkey Jeggings in White add the essences of the white in the girls hair and the Blu Pepper Pistachi-Foam Top in Mint captures the color of her eyes! Such a cute outfit that will have you looking trendy and intriguing to anyone you pass by! Sure to catch his eye!

Behind the Scenes: Get the Scoop Shoot!

Lollipop lollipop… ooh I love a lollipop and so did our models! Here is a behind the scenes look at our Get the Fashion Scoop photo shoot! Our model’s definitely enjoyed being on this set since it took place in an ice cream parlor where they were offered all of the ice cream they could get! With all the candy and sweets, our models were still professional and took amazing photos as well as having bountiful energy which I think is safe to say from all of the sugar! Check out a few of our fun behind the scenes pics and you can get all of the fashions you see here at ForElyse.com! Get your fashion scoop along with some accessories and favorite ice cream today! You deserve to indulge a little bit!

Happy Shopping!

~ <3

A Sea of Color: Triya Rio de Janeiro Fashion Show

Walking on a rainbow would be my best way to describe the Triya fashion show at the Rio De Janeiro Fashion Week 2012! In Brazil this past week, many designers showcased their Summer 2012 collections but one in particular caught my eye in a big way! The Triya Swimwear Fashion Show was so amazing to watch because not only were the colors of the rainbow displayed in a unique runway design, but the swimwear itself was truly unique! Bright colors paired with intricate designs put a new spin on swimwear! With looks ranging from bikinis, tankinis, and one-pieces, many of the swim suits had interesting patterns and prints while others had great use of cutouts all throughout the design. Triya really stepped up to creating a collection that was very different then other swimwear lines which can be so hard to do with such little fabric!

Along with the wonderful colors of the collection and the runway, the makeup for the Triya fashion show was just as colorful! With tribal inspirations, the makeup on the models was literally like oil pastel paintings around their eyes. Their makeup resembled rough brush strokes on a canvas and it was truly beautiful! Bringing these kinds of colors together made this show look more thought out and was displayed as if it were art. Such a dessert for the eyes and you can’t help but want more!

 

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Purple-y Correct: Pastel Purple Hair

Pastels have seemed to have cast a spell on the spring 2012 trends, not only in fashion but in hair styles as well! My favorite Fashion Police Star Kelly Osbourne has been rocking her purple hued hair with confidence for a few months! She went gradually from a light grey with purple undertones to a full on pastel lavender shade of purple, and I think its fabulous! All around Pinterest and fashion blogs, I keep seeing the purple hair and it is finally trending to have your hair a different color other then the “normal” colors! I think in times like these, anyone should be able to color their hair or whatever they want! As long as they are happy that is all that matters! I would recommend to have a color like this professionally done especially if you have dark hair! Check out some the lovely fashion photography below of pastel purple hair and decide if you are willing to go lavender!