#CHSFW: Mosaic

So two of our guest writers styled runway shows at Charleston Fashion Week this year. T W O. And on the same night. Like, literally, back to back. The first of the two was, Mosaic, styled by Erica Hanks. (Erica wrote one of my favorite pieces we've ever posted on the site! Further connection - Mosaic is a boutique located down the street from where Magnolia, Mary Lauren, lives. I have to have to have to stop there every time I visit ML. So with all of those connections, you know this was a show I could NOT miss. 

I was blown away by the entire show. From the clothes to the hair to the make up, I fell in love. So proud of Erica. Can't wait to shop the fabulousness that will be at Mosaic. Check out some of my favorite looks belowwww!

This bathing suit is UNREAL. The hair really set the look off.

I got a little excited with the editing on this one. Sue me.

This dress looks so chic and so comfortable. #gimme

Is this a belt?? I want it. W A N T.

This purse WILL be mine.

Literal gasps when this look went down the runway. That's HER HAIR. And the fringe jacket? EVERYTHING.

A better look at that hair because... EVERYTHING.

Seriously, again, I would wear color and patterns for these outfits. And I really want to figure out how to get my hair to look like the girl's that closed the show. 

What do y'all think of the show? My photography skills? Let me know over on Twitter!

Enjoy!

-C. xx. 

#CHSFW: Elyssa Wingard

Y'all know I am not one to wear color (#AllBlackEverything). Or patterns, for that matter. However, I was really impressed with one of the shows at last night's Charleston Fashion Week Emerging Designers competition. Elyssa Wingard had the only collection with any color. It completely stood out from the rest. Also, her geometric prints are the perfect alternative to Lilly Pulitzer's florals that seem to change very little year in and year out. 

Elyssa is from South Carolina (woohoo!!!!) and was chosen as the People's Choice designer of the night. I couldn't agree more. She sent a fantastic show down the runway. 

Here's a little bit about the inspiration for her line: 

http://elyssamichelle.com/#V

Here are some of the images I captured last night:

The movement on this dress was unbelievable y'all.

I would wear color AND patterns for this dress. I am in love. 

You can kind of tell in the pictures but the entire tent turned into a garden. The video tech guys are amazing but Elyssa's images really transformed the room into a garden. It was magical and I wish I could have capture it on video.

This was such a cool color combo. So fun.

Sassy pants, for real.

This print is literally heaven.

You can't really see it but there was a hint of the pattern from the last picture under this skirt. Heavenly.

I need a formal event so I have an excuse to wear this. N E E D.

Stunning finale look. STUNNING. 

I know Belk was at the show last night and I think they would be CRAY CRAY not to pick this line up. It would sell better than One Direction tickets. 

I'm on #TeamGraphicPrints for life. 

Congrats on an incredible show, Elyssa. Can't wait to see every sorority girl on campus wearing you to formal!

-C. xx. 

PS- Follow Elyssa on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram!

#CHSFW: Featured designer & Carolina girl- Hunter Bell

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So I just got back from Charleston Fashion Week and I feel like a very, very tired uber fashionista (hence, the fierceee gif). But anywayz... y'all know that I love love  l o v e  combining a classic, timeless style with edgier pieces. So when I find a designer that encompasses both of these aspects and is a fellow South Carolina girl, I become somewhat obsessed. Enter- Hunter Bell.

http://hunterbellnyc.com/pages/about-us

I was lucky enough to meet Hunter a few months ago and was completely blown away, not only by how fabulous and wearable her designs are, but by how perfectly sweet and charming she is in person. She carries herself with all the grace and poise one would expect from the daughter of a former Miss South Carolina and the strength and sophistication of a businesswoman who has been in New York City for years.

Hunter was Thursday night's Featured Designer at Charleston Fashion Week- check out the vid below to hear/see more about it.

I was probably more excited for this show than any of the others I would be seeing at #CHSFW and Hunter did NOT disappoint.

http://omyheadmyheart.tumblr.com/post/80352740590

 It's one thing to see the clothes in a store (every designer's dream) but it is such a different experience to see them move on a runway. And man do they look gooooood on a runway.

Seriously, I want every. single. piece.

The styling and accessories were perfection.

Absolutely in love with the shoes.

After talking to Hunter, she revealed that this was probably her favorite look she sent down the runway. It's absolutely fabulous!

I am dying to get my hands on this coat. 

When I talked to Hunter the morning after the show, she told me this was also one of her favorite looks and I could not agree more!

For a girl who doesn't love patterns, I fell in love with this sweet, patterned dress.

But actually...

Obsessed with this jumpsuit. OBSESSED.

I would gladly wear this everyday.

The show was SO good.

Rookie mistake- held the camera the wrong way... u g h.

Not only were the clothes fabulous, the music was on point. I don't know all the names of the songs but one of the last songs was "Fashion Killa" by A$AP ROCKY and the people next to me found it somewhat strange that I knew every word. #SorryImNotSorry

http://only-exist-in-my-dreams.tumblr.com/post/73507342994

The final walk was to M83's "Midnight City" a.k.a the theme song for Made In Chelsea. Clearly, I was lovingggg life.

I had such a fabulous time seeing Hunter and her collection and I cannot wait to see what comes next- sure to be BIG things from this fabulous, Southern belle.

-C. xx.

Follow Hunter on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram and shop her clothes at Nordstrom, shopbop.com and revolveclothing.com!!