fashion styles women: April 2010

Friday, April 30, 2010

Embellished Sneak Preview & Giveaway Winner

I have been buzzing with creativity in my workroom and am excited to give you all a little preview of great things to come. There will be a slew of new headbands coming your way and in addition to that Embellished will be reorganizing and that will allow for some exciting things as well!

More on that later, for now I'll also announce your giveaway winner! I want to first thank you all so much for your support with Embellished. It was such an honor to be featured on Etsy Voter that I wanted to act fast with a giveaway to help amp up the voting numbers!

Congratulations...

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Christina of Down & Out Chic!

Christina writes one of my favorite blogs full of inspiration and great design, and I am so pleased to send her one of my pieces! Be sure to check out her blog, you won't be disappointed!

So what do you think of the new pieces mes cheries?

Homefront: Vintage Cafeteria Serving Trays

Vintage cafeteria lunch serving trays have been popping up all over Etsy lately. I love their weight, and their smoothness. The compartments make me remember to serve fruits and vegetables (no empty spaces here). I just adore them, but they are a little costly online, especially with shipping.

So, when I found these salmon pink trays at Goodwill the other day for 99 cents a piece, I grabbed them up. They are a little lighter weight then most, but who cares, my house is not an industrial kitchen.

I love how they contour to one's body, perfect for maneuvering through a crowded lunchroom. No wildly clapping students for dropped trays with these.

They are so cute... they even make me forget that I burnt, errr 'blackened' the salmon. (it was still good though, and the asparagus and mangoes, divine!)

Camp Auction Night

Our church's camp themed auction was tonight. It was to help raise money for the youth to attend camp this summer, and members donated items they had/made or services. You may remember the centerpiece idea postings I had here, those had more of an elegant feel, but what we did was perfect for the event.

The little lights were made of tea lights with the plastic flame and wrapped in a red cellophane. They were very cute!

For the centerpieces, we kept is easy and simple. We made little tents out of poster board, We got 2 regular and 2 mini sized tents per board. Using foam board worked the best, we just scored it with a box cutter for it to bend, then spray painted them. Then, we taped the bottom sides so that it would stand. At the center of the table, was a piece of burlap, a tent, a flashlight, collected leaves, acorns and pinecones and little fake ants.

The pinecones were huge and perfectly shaped! So pretty. The ones I find always seem to be smashed.

I like how they used the igloo coolers and a camping lantern for the drink table. Very camping authentic.

In the front was a real tent and sleeping bag, with a faux fire, some nice logs and pine trees and little woodland creatures figurines, but I didn't get a picture. The scene was so cute!

We placed assorted lanterns with the nature trimming around as well. I scored 2 things for the auction for $12 that are super cute, though I maybe the only one to feel that way. But oh well, I'll show you soon!

Nicole Richie in InStyle Germany, May 2010

Nicole Richie appears on the cover of InStyle Germany wearing a Giles Deacon spring 2010 bustier dress.
As you can see the pics are all reprints from Marie Claire UK, it's the same pictorial with a few additions.
Scans by Nicole-Richie.de.

Oh Louise! Designs Giveaway: Set of 12 Cards

Okay, lovelies, its giveaway time! The wonderful Eleanor of Oh Louise! Designs has been kind enough to offer a set of 12 of any of her beautiful cards to the lucky winner of this giveaway. Oh Louise! produces gorgeous custom stationary and invitations as well as fab thank you notes and cards.

How To Enter:

1. This giveaway is open to followers of Sogni e Sorrisi - both new and old!

2. Visit Oh Louise!, find your fave item and leave a comment here letting me know what it is.

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Giveaway open until Friday, May 7, 2010.

Winner will be chosen via random.org

Good Luck and Happy Weekend!

Nicole at a Valentino cocktail party

Yesterday was a busy day for Miss Richie. She was spotted picking up her daughter from her weekly dance class, she attended the Beyond Shelter Inspiration Awards and she was at a cocktail party hosted by Valentino at West Hollywood's Soho House.
The fashion designer opted for a classy outfit consisting of black pants, a Winter Kate jacket and a cream camisole.
Nicole's look was paired with a vintage Chanel bag.

Opening Night Invitation

For all lovers of photography. We hope those of you in Perth can make it to our Opening Night on Friday 7th May from 5.30pm till 7.30pm. Carla x

In Nicole's closet: Winter Kate

Nicole Richie attended the Beyond Shelter Inspiration Awards Celebration held at Paramount Studios on April 29, in Los Angeles, California.

The designer was wearing a black jacket from her own fall 2010 Winter Kate collection.
HERE is a preview of Nicole's fall 2010 clothing line.