Event: Savior Magazine Launch

As I mentioned yesterday, Saturday evening was spent honoring this beautiful creature, Lucy Shay. She is the mastermind behind Savior Magazine. This semiannual publication is made up of editorial fashion photography with collaborations by stand-out artists and up-and-coming models and designers. If this magazine isn't showing the world that people in the could ole' Midwest know what we are talking about, I'm not quite sure what will. I was beyond honored to be able to share this moment with her and the rest of the Savior team. I can't wait for the next issue, so until then, join me here & here for all the latest updates!

The goods. 

 Laughing with Katelyn

The women of Aimee, Trouble Lights, Ms. Lucy Shay, Bethany

Em & I

Trouble Lights

Giveaway: Des Moines Fashion Blogger Meet Up

Remember a few weeks ago when I mentioned our first Des Moines Fashion Blogger meet up? We gave out some amazing gift bags and I have some good news for you! Now it's your turn! I will be giving away one of our gift bags {full of so many goodies!} If you are in the Des Moines area, make sure to enter...there are surprises in there from a fewlocal hotspots! A little sneak peek below of some of the goodies you could find yourself winning!

$20 Credit to Open Sky || $15 Gift Card to Lulus.com || Silver Ring from Sweet Olive Jewelry || Cashmere Scarf from aimee || Jamberry Nails Sample ||  Facial Cleansers from Urban Effects Medspa || eden Fresh Body Scrub || MaryKay Samples || Sephora Beauty Sampler ||Sequin Jewelry Bangles|| Back Country Outfitters Sunglasses || Portobello Road Candle Holder || Aveda Hand Cream || Clinique Lip Gloss and Mascara || Stephanie Johnson Cosmetic Bag || Iowa State University Fashion Show Notepad, Pin & Earrings || Shear Style Hair Care Samples  

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PS. I have a few extra of these Carrie Bradshaw canvas bags that I'm selling for $10 each. They would make the perfect gift for the fashionista in your life! If you are interested, email me at thebrunetteone@ live {dot} com! {SOLD OUT}

My Style: White Party

Portobello Road Tee // Shabby Apple Skirt // Spike the Punch Necklace 

Last Friday, my friend Emily and I headed back to aimee to celebrate their eight wonderful years of business. The first stop of the evening, here for a quick appetizer and cocktail before heading to the store. We proceeded to make a few new friends, one of whom, Suzanne, offered us some great fur coat thrifting advice. Emily and I left coveting a few fur coats and had a little too much fun playing dress up, like they say, playing dress up beings at the age of 5 and never truly ends! Here are a few iPhone snaps of what I wore!

 Playing dress up with this faux fur jacket!

My Style: A Carrie Bradshaw Moment

Anthropologie Necklace // J.Crew Turtleneck // Shabby Apple Skirt {Splurge} // Steve Madden Heels

This is what I wore last week to the first event for the #DSMFABB.  When Anthro debuted their Alexandra Grecco Tulle Skirt a few short weeks ago, I swooned and swooned and than swooned some more. I think it played a little too much into the ballerina in me. It wasn't available online for purchase and the price tag was just out of my reach. After a quick search, I came across a similar {read less expensive} version from Shabby Apple and, just my luck, there was one left in my size {read fate}. Add to cart. Boom. Mine all mine.

 I can tell this baby's cost per wear is going down by the second. I've already worn it twice in one week (stay tuned later this week to see how I remixed it}.  And one thing I've learned from twirling around in this creation is that every woman should invest in a tulle party skirt because every woman out there deserves a Carrie Bradshaw moment.

 

Have you ever had a Carrie Bradshaw moment? Do tell!

Shop Talk: Aimée

After making the rounds at Market Day on Saturday, we ventured over to Aimée, a women's clothing, shoes, and accessories boutique located in the East Village in Downtown Des Moines. Aimée is home to the location of an event I'm hosting with Katelyn of Katalina Girl. This event will be take place in early November and will bring together the best & most stylish of Des Moines Fashion and Beauty blogging community! I can't wait to share more details with you in the weeks to come!

 Aimée is the most charming lifestyle boutique with a little something for everyone! Find the latest trends to date, including a few of my favorite textures for fall: leather, sequins, and velvet!  The store is filled with over 60 different and unique lines from around the world. And maybe the best part? I think they love champagne as much as I do :)

Make sure to follow Aimée and visit their website!