Cecy & Blake: Unique Designer Handbags

Happy Monday to All!   It's Thanksgiving week here in the U.S.  I am thankful for the many blessings in life and that includes freedom of speech: the opportunity to write and say your opinions on a blog!  Thanks to all of you for coming here week after week and listening to me blab! A few weeks back I did a collaboration photo shoot with Cecy & Blake, a new handbag designer here in the Seattle area. I had a wonderful time and enjoyed meeting them.  This gorgeous hand painted collection just launched on kickstarter for a 33 day campaign, and it's exciting to help spread the word! The designers's artistic talent is evident on every handbag.  I love it that each bag is original. Who doesn't love to show off your latest style that no one else has!?!  These bags pair great with your casual wear or a dressy outfit.  They make the perfect holiday gift! Photography: DenMar Studio The main qualities of these beautiful bags are: Made from

Las Vegas: The Ultimate Style Guide

*This post is in collaboration with Vegas.com. All opinions are my own VIVA LAS VEGAS! Swimming pools, shopping, dancing ,what's your dream?! Las Vegas has it all .   It is a fun place to relax, unwind  and show off your great style. I was invited to a style challenge by the site vegas.com   to create a collection of outfits.  This is my take on how a gal can transition from day to night and be effortlessly chic.

How to Style Faux Fur

Hello Lovely People, How was your weekend? Maybe you spent it shopping for the upcoming holidays, I did get a few gifts bought.   Here in the northwest the colder weather has settled in, so it is starting to feel more like fall for sure.   As much as I LOVE warm weather, it's nice to  pull out the furry, warm fuzzy pieces to liven up your wardrobe for the long days of fall and winter. Faux fur is always a great choice, and pairs well with casual or dressy outfits.    Layered on top of a long sleeved knit top and your favorite leggings, a fur vest can add a lot of glam to your otherwise simple outfit.  Some gals don't want to go all out with a fur coat, so a vest is a fabulous way to make style statement as well. What I love about faux fur the most, is it makes you feel just a bit glamorous, girly, and admired.  Whenever I see a lovely lady in fur, it always catches my eye!  Seeing it takes me back in time to the fashion  eras of th

One Year Blogaversary: Plus Benefit Cosmetics Giveway

Happy Tuesday! As I mentioned in a previous post, September was the one year anniversary for my blog.  I would like to say a very sincere THANK YOU to all who have read my blog posts, commented, shared, liked, and followed me on social media.  I appreciate all the support, and I am so glad to share my journey with all of you! The challenges of blogging some days have totally kicked my butt!  My laptop has definitely come close to making a few trips through the air!  Anyways I made it through and plan to keep fine tuning things to make my blog the best it can be.  Also if you have not subscribed to my blog by email I would be thrilled if you did,  just hop on over to the sidebar >>>> thank you! To show my appreciation, I am hosting this great  giveaway along with some other fabulous bloggers. I am grateful they allowed me to join in. I would love for one of you to win the loot!  Good luck on the give away, and have a fantastic week! xo VALERIE