WORK OR PLAY.....9 LOOKS

We pulled out some of our best WORK & PLAY tops we could find. Another great thing about these looks is....all you have to do is switch out the top. So if you are on a budget her is 9 GREAT LOOKS! One thing women love is to have something no one else has. Come on...we are all guilty of it! No one wants to walk in the room and have the same shirt on as someone else in the room.

Everything is big in TEXAS so why not the HAIR! We curled it up teased it up and let it hit the wind.

Hair/Make Up/ Wardobe: ArricAfton Designs

Blouse: Collected Vintage

Jeans: Citizens For Humanity

Clogs: TJ Maxx

Handbag: Collected Vintage

 

Do not be scared to mix patterns, textures and materials. This is what really makes an outfit pop! It's just like creating a room. 

 

 Hair, Make UP & Wardrobe: ArricAfton Designs

Blouse: Collected Vintage

Jeans: CItizen of Humanity

Bag: Forever21

Wedges: TJ Maxx

Sunglasses: Jimmy Choo

ACCESSORIES ARE PERFECT FOR ADDING TO A PLAIN LOOK. WE ADDED A LITTLE PIZAZ TO THIS PLAIN SOLID TOP. FUN SHADES AND CHAIN NECKLACE.

Hair, Make UP & Wardrobe: ArricAfton Designs

Blouse: Collected Vintage

Jeans: CItizen of Humanity

Bag: Forever21

Wedges: TJ Maxx

Sunglasses:  Target

Another great accessorizing transition with this beautiful jewelry...

Hair, Make UP & Wardrobe: ArricAfton Designs

Blouse: Collected Vintage

Jeans: CItizen of Humanity

Bag: Forever21

Wedges: TJ Maxx

Now this is a little more relaxed and festive than our other looks but we couldn't help but throw it in.

Hair, Make UP & Wardrobe: ArricAfton Designs

Blouse: Collected Vintage

Jeans: CItizen of Humanity

Wedges: TJ Maxx

Layered hair is great for the rolled look... it really adds to your image.

Hair, Make UP & Wardrobe: ArricAfton Designs

Blouse: Collected Vintage

Jeans: CItizen of Humanity

Bag: Forever21

Wedges: TJ Maxx

Sunglasses:  Target

Now most will shy away from bold prints with bold necklaces. We say the bolder they are the better. This is a great combination. We love mixing era's and styles. We always encourage everyone to create their own style!

Hair, Make UP & Wardrobe: ArricAfton Designs

Blouse: Collected Vintage

Jeans: CItizen of Humanity

Bag: Forever21

Wedges: TJ Maxx

Sunglasses:  Target

How fun is this top?? Yes it has animals!!

Hair, Make UP & Wardrobe: ArricAfton Designs

Blouse: Collected Vintage

Jeans: CItizen of Humanity

Wedges: TJ Maxx

Great summer work outfit. Still appropriate for the workplace. So many of us confuse summer for summer vacation from the work wardrobe. Ladies...you still have to be presentable.

Hair, Make UP & Wardrobe: ArricAfton Designs

Blouse: Collected Vintage

Jeans: CItizen of Humanity

Bag: Forever21

Wedges: TJ Maxx

Sunglasses:  Target

Stay tuned for more fashion forward trends.....xoxo, ArricAfton

THE PURGE

The "PURGE" is when you decide it's time to throw out anything blocking the vision or overload of the un-necessary.

How many of us our guilty of the "CATCH ALL CHAIR"????? You know- the poor chair that's gets all the stuff you throw off when you come home or the outfits that you didn't agree with that day!!

There are several different types of shoppers out there:

• Compulsive shoppers – shop to distract feelings; “when the going gets tough, the tough go shopping”
• Trophy shoppers – find the perfect accessory for outfits, etc. High class items will         do.
• Image shoppers – pick up tab, expensive cars, highly visible stuff
• Bargain shoppers – buy stuff they don’t need just because it is a good deal. Out for the hunt.
• Codependent shoppers – to gain love and approval
• Bulimic Shoppers—buy and return, buy and return (similar to actual bulimia)
• Collector Shoppers—have to have complete or many sets of objects or different colors of same style of clothing 

Now that you have been schooled on the different types of shoppers....let me introduce to you my "CLIENT".

She is a combination of the "Codependent shopper" & the "Compulsive shopper". She has great taste for beautiful things....so she buys all of them! She has ran out of room to store all the beautiful things she has purchased and now has a huge amount of clutter.

All this leading up to this situation !!!

 

 

When it is time to get dressed she can not see anything she has purchased through all the clutter so she begins to get anxiety on what to wear...feels as if she has nothing to wear, so she is forced to go out and by more.

We decided it was finally time for her to "PURGE".

Steps to PURGING:

1. Go through every single item you own and if you have not worn it in at least 1 year....its time to go.

2. Holding on to those pieces that use to fit you or may fit you in the future...another waist of space.

3. Make piles....

• what you like
• what fits
• what still has the tags on it
• giveaway

        
4. Then we begin going back through the closet and organizing it with what is what.

• pants
• jeans
• workout clothes
• sleeve less
• long sleeve
• winter
• summer
• dressy
• formal
• casual

5. Make sure you have good hangers. Make sure if you need to dry  clean you do that. Spending all that money on clothes and then not taking care of them is just throwing away more money.

6. Go through your shoes next.

• winter
• summer
• broken
• giveaway

7. Put the shoes that our out of season out of the way, so you are not tempted to wear.



8. Now that we have everything organized we can begin assessing outfits that fit "MY CLIENT'S" style.

  

Stay tuned in to see the different outfits we came up with to fit "MY CLIENT'S" everyday life style as a MOM & MARKETING GURU!

SUMMER IS HERE...POOL SIDE BABY

You've been spending the last few months hitting the gym recovering from the food indulging holidays.

 

Now it's time to see if all that work paid off! Don't forget to accessorize your swim suit. Who says you can't wear jewelry to the pool?

 

Check out ArricAfton Collected Vintage on Wiseling & ASOS Marketplace for their chic jewelry collection.

Lady in red

Tonight's look is suited for elegant dinner gathering yet still dressy enough to drop in to a Gala.

Hair: rolled, pulled to the side
Make up: dressed up eye, soft lip
Jewelry: gold, bold rhinestone chains
Jumper: deep red silk
Belt: silk tassel for that extra sophisticated touch
Heels: gold, lace, rhinestone
Clutch: black silk and rhinestone

You don't always need to wear a gown to a gala, you also don't want to just dress down because its just a dinner.

This look is extremely sexy... Yet very classy.

#GRAMMYS

If you missed the #grammys we have highlighted some of our favorite looks just for you!

 

 

                                          Most would blend with the red carpet, but not Rihanna! How stunning does she look in Azzedine Alaia.

 

 

I'm pretty sure CBS had a dress code this year...they said no sheer or g-string showing. I think Kelly Rowland may have broke the rules when she wore this lovely dress by Georges Chakra Couture.

 

 

Karlie Kloss was simple and chic in Michael Kors.

 

 

Kelly Osbourne looking very slim in this number and I must say I am loving her hair color.

 

 

 

As a vintage lover! I can definitely appreciate Adel wearing Valentino. Congrats on her win!

 

 

Faith Hill looks very classy in J.Mandel.

 

 

 

 

For more fabulous fashion news stay tuned!

XOXO,

ArricAfton

 

 

 

 

 

 

VALENTINE'S DAY selections

We all love VALENTINE'S DAY! The day where the color  RED floats the streets, with touches of PINK and PURPLE. We put together a few outfit ideas for you on the SPECIAL DAY.

Our first look is so innocent since we added the soft sweater as a layering piece over the collard blouse...perhaps meeting the in-laws! Or a day at the library. Just the right amount of sophistication without being too intimidating.

Sweater: Forever21
Blouse: Collected Vintage
Skirt: Collected Vintage
Handbag: Forever21
Pumps: Christian Louboutin

 

Model: Dree Kylie

Make Up, Hair & Wardrobe: ArricAfton

 

 

Look two- For the busy working women or classy chic mom. This is the perfect outfit for "tea time".This two piece  suit is very flattering, yet still conservative.

Suit: Collected Vintage
Top: Forever21
Sunglasses: Forever21
Handbag: Forever21
Pumps: Christian Louboutin

 

Model: Dree Kylie

Make Up, Hair & Wardrobe: ArricAfton

Third Look- A day in court perhaps or sitting in a stuffy office. Sure to have heads turn in this outfit. Owning the room as you walk past them. Every women needs to own a few suits in her time. Let's everyone know yo mean business now and again.

Suit: Collected Vintage
Top: Forever21
Sunglasses: Forever21
Handbag: Forever21
Pumps: Christian Louboutin

 

Model: Dree Kylie

Make Up, Hair & Wardrobe: ArricAfton

 

 

 

Fifth Look- Rodeo season is here! We call this modern country chic. Very playful and casual.Simple red silk blouse  with a  darker red skinny belt for contrast and added "white jeans" (yes- you can still wear white after labor day!! and before Easter)Paired it with these fabulous fringe backing booties.

Blouse: Collected Vintage
Jeans: Marshall's
Belt: Forever21
Booties: Zara

 

Model: Dree Kylie

Make Up, Hair & Wardrobe: ArricAfton

Sixth Look- Day on the farm or day at the rodeo, either way it works. Something about this top that melts our heart. Too cute! This plaid print top has the cutest little bow at the neckline. Keeping it very simple with just some white jeans and red boots for a statement.All we did is switch the shirt from "Look Five".

Blouse: Collected Vintage
Jeans: Marshall's
Belt: Forever21
Booties: Zara

 

Model: Dree Kylie

Make Up, Hair & Wardrobe: ArricAfton

 

Seventh Look- Now this is really stepping into SPRING2013. You will see 70's inspired clothing everywhere this season. This is a full on 70's look. Mixing a floral print top with high waist slacks to make the model look a little taller. Pairing it with High platform shoes and a fun shoulder bag.

Blouse: Collected Vintage
Slacks: Collected Vintage
Handbag: Forever21
Platforms: Forever21

 

Model: Dree Kylie

Make Up, Hair & Wardrobe: ArricAfton

 

 





 

 

Eighth Look- Extremely simple! A look all ages could embrace. Cute sleeveless top paired with bellbottoms and shiny flats to add a little somthing to the simple look.

Chair: ArricAfton "Re-tailored & Re-Sold" Collection
Top: Collected Vintage
Skirt: Collected Vintage
Jeans: Marshall's
Flats: Forever21

 

Model: Dree Kylie

Make Up, Hair & Wardrobe: ArricAfton

Look Nine-Ten & Eleven- We just simply change up the top. Switching out different soft pinks. Keeping a bell bottom jean and flats for comfort. Simple for walking around town and running errands.

Skirt: Collected Vintage
Jeans: Marshall's
Flats: Forever21

Look 9

 

Model: Dree Kylie

Make Up, Hair & Wardrobe: ArricAfton

 

 

Look 10

 

Model: Dree Kylie

Make Up, Hair & Wardrobe: ArricAfton

 

 

Skirt: Collected Vintage

Jeans: Marshall's

Flats: Forever21

 

                                  Look 11

 

Model: Dree Kylie

Make Up, Hair & Wardrobe: ArricAfton

 

 

 

 

 

Twelfth & Thirteenth Look- Casual Friday at work or an evening in the park. This can be used for anything. Cool oustide but not freezing, you can add a cute jacket to any jean look.

Jacket: Collected Vintage
Skirt: Collected Vintage
Jeans: Marshall's
Handbag: Forever21
Sunglasses: Diore

                   Look 12

 

Model: Dree Kylie

Make Up, Hair & Wardrobe: ArricAfton

Blouse: Collected Vintage
Jeans: Marshall's
Handbag: Forever21

Look 13

 

Model: Dree Kylie

Make Up, Hair & Wardrobe: ArricAfton

 

 

 

Fourteenth & Fifteenth Look- Our still simple looks just added a little dress up on the fourteenth look with the hat and jacket.

Hat: Unknown Vintage
Jacket: Collected Vintage
Top: Collected Vintage

                       Look 14

Model: Dree Kylie

Make Up, Hair & Wardrobe: ArricAfton

 

 

 

 

 

Hat: Unknown Vintage
Jacket: Collected Vintage
Top: Collected Vintage
Jeans: Marshall's
Earrings: Forever21

                        Look 15

 

Model: Dree Kylie

Make Up, Hair & Wardrobe: ArricAfton

Look sixteen- Super chic! This 70's jumper is to die for...Extremly high fashion. Just grab your shades and platforms. Will add height to just about anyone.

Jumper: Collected Vintage
Sunglasses: Forever21
Platforms: Forever21

                       

 

 

 

Model: Dree Kylie

Make Up, Hair & Wardrobe: ArricAfton

 

Look Seventeen & Eighteen- This is for your man....leaving everything to his imagination! Is there something under that jacket??? Maybe or maybe not! He will just have to find out. Do up your make up by adding some eyelashes if possible or if your blessed with great lashes double up on the mascara. Then grab your highest platforms or pumps. Very classy yet still sexy.

 

        Look 17        

 

Jacket: Collected Vintage

Earrings: Forever21

Platforms: Forever21  

              

 

Model: Dree Kylie

Make Up, Hair & Wardrobe: ArricAfton

 

    Look 18 

 

Jacket: Collected Vintage

Earrings: Forever21

Platforms: Forever21

 



                        

 

 

Model: Dree Kylie

Make Up, Hair & Wardrobe: ArricAfton

HAPPY NEW YEAR'S

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL MY FASHIONISTA'S!!! BE SAFE AND HAVE FUN!

 

 

STAY TUNED TO 2013, WE WILL HAVE MANY EXCITING NEW ADVENTURES!