Down de bayou...

I'm thrilled to do this post about an Etsy friend I've known for around three years now.  Kerri of Bayou Salvage.  She's an amazing woman, filled to brim with talent and kindness.  It's important to know that she also is a Katrina survivor.  She's got what it takes, and that's the truth. 

She was approached by Anthropologie about her Bayou Salvage line.  They want her creations in their flagship New Orleans store this September!  Isn't that just the best thing?  I'm almost speechless with delight for Kerri.  It's so well-deserved, and I know she will enjoy great success. 

So here's to you, dear Kerri!  I'm proud of you and wish you all the success you so richly deserve, sweetheart.

Pontalba Pantaloons by Bayou Salvage

Thank you so much for visiting, dear ones....xo

The Application of Fringe...

The application of Fringe, or how I envision my newest Fringe shrug as an ensemble. I thought it would be fun to show you how I see my shrug, what ideas go through my mind when choosing the color story and the theme.

For this particular piece, the City Siren Shrug, I see it being worn any number of ways. Here is just one example. I love the sultry feel of this outfit, the feminine and somewhat neutral dress designed by Moulinette Soeurs, the swingy and sexy earrings designed by Kateri of Leaves of Glass. In this example, the pop of color comes from the shrug.

I don't necessarily believe in the elements of an outfit matching exactly. I appreciate the outfit as whole much more if there is perhaps just one piece that has a bright, deep or rich color while the other elements are monochromatic or neutral. That's just my opinion...

City Siren Shrug

Wind Catcher Dress

Dirty Mermaid Earrings by Leaves of Glass

I hope you are having a wonderful day today, dear friends. As always, I so appreciate the fact that you take time out of your day to visit me....xo

Turquoise Tuesday...

Happy Turquoise Tuesday, darling friends! My beautiful brother, a.k.a. the one and only Brock Street, gave me this week's theme idea. Of course, he always inspires me. Today's focus is on neck wear. Now, as you may have guessed, it was sheer torture once again this week trying to narrow down my choices. I went with a variety of styles, but will naturally have to return to this subject in the future. There are just too too many gorgeous necklaces with some sort of turquoise composition. Swoon....

For this week, I found six amazing, gorgeous, fun, and feminine pieces that I hope you will enjoy gazing at...

turquoise beaded necklace from Old Navy

rara avis III necklace by Tinctory

the opulent peacock necklace by Shy Siren

belle fleur deluxe necklace by catROCKS

summer sky necklace at Anthropologie

perennial favorites yo-yo necklace by cookoorikoo

What do you think? Aren't they all scrumptious? Can't you see yourself wearing one of these beauties with a flirty spring or summer frock? Truly, they would be the perfect adornment for your wardrobe. Great for a summer vacation, or just kicking around town.

I hope you enjoyed this week's turquoise feature. I certainly enjoyed finding these...with the exception of the Old Navy necklace which my brother found for me (the starting point for this week's theme).

Thank you so much for dropping in, lovelies. I always get such a joy out of reading your comments.

I wish you a beautiful, terrific Tuesday, filled with little wonders and bursts of happiness...xo