Sugar and Spice

National Charity League Poway

Last weekend I got to help backstage with Bad Madge & Company at the “Sugar and Spice” National Charity League Poway Chapter Fashion Show.  I absolutely love working fashion shows and this one was no exception.  The girls were all super excited to strut their stuff down the runway to songs like “Lips like Sugar” and “Candy Man.”  See the theme there?  🙂  Jennafer Grace was lead stylist for this event and did an excellent job (as usual).  Here are a few photos I snapped of all the action!

 

Hard at work backstage preping all the clothes

Hard at work backstage preping all the clothes

Clothing rack

One of six racks of clothes on loan for the show

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The dressers are waiting to assist the models with their first change

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fashion show backstage

The models line up to go on stage

How to Update Your Fall Wardrobe and NOT Break The Bank

There is a special place in my heart for Fall Fashion.  I love the colors, the cuts, layers, layers, and more layers!!  I just can’t get enough!  But that being said, I can’t buy every single piece every year or my credit card would burst into flames!  Here are my tips to bring some of the trends for this fall into your wardrobe without having to spend a fortune.

TRY A STATEMENT COAT:

Statement coats in bold prints, angular cuts, loud colors, and mixed fabrics are all over the runway for fall.  But a statement coat is just that… a statement.  And do you really want to shell out a lot of money to make the same statement for all of fall??  Not me!  I’ll be picking up some budget coats to stay on trend but when I’m done with that statement, I won’t have major buyer’s remorse.  Try some of these budget friendly options.

Nasty Gal Dusted Bomber Jacket - $88

Nasty Gal Dusted Bomber Jacket – $88

Go Jane Striped Single Button Blazer - $40.95

GoJane Striped Single Button Blazer – $40.95

ANGL Ivory Lace Jacket - $39.99

ANGL Ivory Lace Jacket – $39.99

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ADD SOME COBALT BLUE INTO THE MIX:

Cobalt is a hot hue this fall on everything from coats, to dresses, to shoes.  You don’t need to spend tons of money on this trend to be stylish.  Try adding just a couple of items for a pop of color to add to your current wardrobe.  Luckily, this color matches with so many other colors that are most likely already in your closet.  Try mixing it with orange, yellow, white, black, grey, or burgundy!

GoJane Ankle Strap Sandals - $21.40

GoJane Ankle Strap Sandals – $21.40

Nordstrom Statement Ring

Nordstrom BP Statement Ring – $12

Francesca's Marinette Strapless Dress - $48

Francesca’s Marinette Strapless Dress – $48

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

A LITTLE LEATHER, PLEASE!

This fall, leather comes in every shape and form.  Lucky for us, faux leather has come a long way and is surprisingly, well… leather-like!  Picking up some faux leather is a lot more budget friendly than the real alternative and a lot more animal friendly too!  Try a quilted variety for a great on trend look.

BB Dakota By Jack Vegan Leather Jacket - $47

BB Dakota By Jack Vegan Leather Jacket – $47

Nasty Gal Naomi Quilted Skirt - $68

Nasty Gal Naomi Quilted Skirt – $68

Francesca's Quinn Quilted Crossbody  - $44

Francesca’s Quinn Quilted Crossbody – $44

Thank You Sole Society!

Sole society heels

 

The nice folks over at Sole Society have graciously sent me the most amazing shoes ever for me to have fun styling! These Kadene heels are so unique and gorgeous, it’ll be a cinch to come up with some amazing looks for these shoes.  The whole Sole Society collection has great style and will take your whole look up a notch.  Check them out!  Stay tuned for my full outfit!

Thank you Sole Society!!

 

Photos from the Teen Vogue Back to School Saturday Event

Otay Ranch Graphics SceneThe Teen Vogue Back to School Saturday event was a great success!!  I helped to style some of these great outfits (along with the super stylish and talented Jennafer Grace) and had a blast doing it!  Here is a sampling of some of the photos from the event.  Don’t forget to visit Otay Ranch Town Center for all of your back to school fashion needs!

Otay Ranch Looks

 

Check out the line to meet the A+ Dropouts!

Check out the line to meet the A+ Dropouts!

Nautical Neutrals

Neon Looks

 

Nautical Neutrals

 

Americana Look

 

Americana Boys Look

 

Photos taken by Bad Madge & Co. and Otay Ranch Town Center

 

Styling for the Teen Vogue Back to School Saturday Event

Styling at Swarovski

One of my many hats is working as a stylist for fashion shows and events with Bad Madge & Company.  For the last two days, I’ve had a blast pulling all kinds of amazing looks for both boys and girls at the Otay Ranch Town Center for the Teen Vogue Back to School Saturday event.  The lovely retailers were kind enough to loan us their merchandise for use in the show.  It’s hard to focus when you’re working with such great clients and not simply start shopping for yourself!  We pulled at H&M, Swarovski, Francesca’s, Macy’s, ANGL, Banana Republic, and more!  Can you believe I made it out of there only buying a dress from H&M?!  I’m very proud of myself!

It all happens this Saturday, August 10, from 12-4pm.  There will be block modeling, music, giveaways, and special in-store offers.  Hope to see you all there!  Here’s a few sneak peek photos of the behind the scenes action for this event!

 

Teen Vogue Poster

Be there or be square!

 

Styling

Hunting for the best outfit… decisions, decisions

 

In the cage where we set up and store all the looks

In the cage where we set up and store all the looks

Throw Back Thursday: The Beginning

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Remembering what we’ve done and who has helped us along the way is really important. Quite some time ago, a few of us got together to work on our styling portfolios.  It was an incredibly hot day but nobody ever complained.  Our amazing model even got stung by a bee but hardly mentioned it.  We were in it for the fashion and the fun.  Thank you Samia, Renae, and Mom for all the help!  Here are 2 of my favorite pics from that photo shoot.

Model:  Renae Aujila

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