From One End Of The Spectrum To The Other

So if you've been around this blog or my Twitter account for more than five minutes, you're probably aware that I have a very limited color pallete when it comes to clothing.

http://www.buzzfeed.com/samstryker/19-reasons-you-do-not-want-to-mess-with-fiona-on-9ibk#.qml7krkVJ

But I must admit, lately, I've been thinking about making a change. No, I don't plan to add patterns. No, I don't plan to add color bit by bit. I think it's time to go for the polar opposite of where I am now...

http://news.moviefone.com/2014/07/13/original-real-housewives/

That's right. All. White. Everything. (Except my cold, black heart.)

I've always heard people say things like, "White is Presidential" or "White just looks expensive" and I guess I'm starting to agree. Refinery29 even deemed all-white the way to look famous, even if you're not. Helloooo... sign me up.

Check out some of my favorite white pieces from around the internet. (Marissa Webb's first collection for Banana Republic has a  T O N  of white and they are amazing.)

All White Everything by rulesforbelles featuring white cocktail dresses

I threw in my favorite "Spring-y nude" lip color because, why not? Exactly. 

How do you feel about the all-white trend? Would you wear it? 

#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!

#ModernMagnolias can absolutely rock (faux) fur.

I'm not sure why, but (faux) fur seems to be an all or nothing type of thing. Clearly, I'm all in but almost every time I go anywhere in my fur, someone stops me and says something along the lines of, "I wish I could pull off fur" or "I want to wear fur but it doesn't look good on me" or "I don't want to look like a crazy streetwalker." 

http://knarvesen.tumblr.com/post/47852865886

This makes me so sad. Everyone should know what it feels like to be hugged by a teddy bear all day. (It's pretty magical. Obviously.)

One of the major struggles with wearing fur is finding the right one for you. Trust me, once you figure out what really works for you, you won't be able to stop buying. 

Like Olivia, Rachel and Courtney - I highly suggest keeping your outfit (outside of the fur) simple and monochromatic.

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/252905335300213840/

http://designerbagsanddirtydiapers.blogspot.com/2011/09/fall-style-round-up.html

http://stylesheet.dmagazine.com/2013/05/30/fashion-week-flashback-dallasites/

As a Modern Magnolia, you absolutelyyyy can wear fur. You should really just go for it. I love how our friends at Rich Girl Rags styled their new vest. If you've never figured out how to rock fur, take notes y'all.

http://richgirlrags.com/product/fur-vest/

But seriously y'all... it's time to try out some faux fur. I've pulled some of my favorites (a.k.a. items I'm trying really hard to resist from buying) for y'all to look over. 

Fur Real by rulesforbelles featuring a brown vest

Faux fur coat, $16 / Faux fur coat / Banana Republic black coat / Glamorous black jacket, $140 / Glamorous black jacket, $150 / Orla Faux Fur Leather Biker Sleeve Coat Black, $95 / Forever 21 coat / River Island faux fur coat, $160 / Forever 21 biker jacket / Hunter Bell brown vest

For more - check out this Lyst and this Pinterest page. 

http://iansocrazy.tumblr.com/post/75184449399/my-childhood-idol-minus-the-puppy-killing

Let me know how you rock your fur. 

-C. xx. 

#NYFW : Billy Reid SS15 Recap

http://misces.tumblr.com/post/84136556843/louis-vuitton-menswear-ss14-finale

With the world converging on New York City for Mercedes Benz Fashion Week, I must admit that it makes me proud to know the South is being so well represented through the work of designer Billy Reid.

http://nymag.com/thecut/runway/2015/spring/new-york/menswear/billy-reid/32/

In true Billy Reid fashion, the Alabama-based designer combined clean tailoring with the use of earthy fabrics and tones for his SS’15 menswear collection. From blazers and knits, to packable outerwear, this collection feels like the perfect coastal summer waiting to be put into a suitcase and enjoyed. As always, Reid’s attention to detail is clear and focused on exactly what the man he designs for wants in each piece. Although the vision and detail were classic examples of Billy Reid, the pops of color from the blues, reds and mustards found throughout added a youthful feel to the collection.

One of my favorite looks of the collection included a printed white blended linen blazer paired simply with a soft blue t-shirt and khakis, perfect for keeping cool during high Summer. Lucky for the girls, Reid designed this collection with the hopes that you would steal it from your boyfriends and find your own ways to make it yours, so use this as the perfect opportunity to have your guys looking good next Spring and Summer!

http://nymag.com/thecut/runway/2015/spring/new-york/menswear/billy-reid/8/

http://nymag.com/thecut/runway/2015/spring/new-york/menswear/billy-reid/19/

http://nymag.com/thecut/runway/2015/spring/new-york/menswear/billy-reid/7/

http://nymag.com/thecut/runway/2015/spring/new-york/menswear/billy-reid/16/

http://nymag.com/thecut/runway/2015/spring/new-york/menswear/billy-reid/21/

Because every girl’s crazy bout a sharp-dressed man, am I right ladies?

http://octopussoir-.tumblr.com/post/43159778525

Exactly.

http://marcusmelb.tumblr.com/post/80053218500

- @STEubanks

#ThrowbackThursday- Tibi X Hampden. Pre-Fall 2014.

All images were taken with a Samsung Galaxy S4 so don't complain about the image quality, k thnx bai.

Back in May, I was lucky enough to attend the Tibi X Hampden Pre-Fall 2014 runway event in Charleston, SC. Now y'all know I like to consider myself a "fashion-y" type but this was the first time I was able to see one of the lines I stalk every #NYFW actually walk in person. I thought it was a pretty big deal. And not only did I get to see the show, I got to meet the designer (and Georgia native), Amy Smilovic, and one of my favorite bloggers, Jane Aldridge of Sea of Shoes.

Check out the low-quality/blurry snaps I grabbed on my phone (rookie mistake, my bad) and to get you excited for their #NYFW SS15 presentation this weekend! YAY SOUTHERN DESIGNERS!!!!!!!

I die for this pink coat y'all. 

I love that Hampden worked so tirelessly to make this fabulous event happen. I love when the South supports southern designers and southern designers support the South. It genuinely warms my little black heart. 

Enjoy!!

-C. xx.