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Western Wind

It’s Western Wind Wear and Share Wednesday! Basically just trying to get as many W’s in one phrase as possible. If you watched my Unboxing video you saw I picked up some of the Avon Western Wind jewelry collection and while I’m not western AT ALL I definitely got all the Yellowstone vibes with this collection.

Channeling my inner Beth Dutton

Chanelling my inner Beth Dutton, I styled these pieces with a slip dress to make it a little more chic and a little less country. This is one of those instances where the accessories make the look. I’ve worn this dress before with completely different accessories (see here). This is a completely different look with just an addition of the Western Wind collection, some booties and a denim jacket.

Slip Dress, Denim and Booties

Avon Western Wind Jewelry Collection

Dress – Express (old); Booties – Nordstroms; Jewelry – Avon; Jacket – White House Black Market (similar)

Avon Western Wind Jewelry and a few old pieces to mix in!

Obsessories!

Western Wind Vibes

Late Summer Look

I know that its only July and too hot for booties but this is a good late August/Sept look but can wear some sandals with this until then. Plus this necklace is all one piece so it is super easy to wear and layered. I layered a few of my own pieces like a turquoise ring and some silver bangles to beef it up. Wouldn’t a felt hat be a good addition too esp come fall!?

Layered Necklace and Silver Jewelry on a LBD

I am certainly one who likes different styles depending on my mood. With the return of Yellowstone I’ve been definitley loving the chic vibes on the show. A little new jewelry is the perfect way to embrace the trend and refresh and old dress.

In a world of Kardashians, be a Beth Dutton.

Week O’Nautical – Cool Silver

Are you a silver or a gold person!? Just like everything else, it depends on my mood and what vibe I’m going for, but overall I’m both. I tend to lean towards silver more often… its cool and chic, just like today’s Week O’Nautical OOTD! Week O’Nautical = Counting down to the holiday weekend wearing anything that fits into the red white and blue theme with a loosely nautical feel, key word being loosely.

Pencil Skirt for today’s WoN OOTD

I knew I wanted to wear this red pencil skirt to work today (Express, old). It’s the perfect summer red and really since I’ve been back to the office I really haven’t worn my pencil skirts. It has this silver disc detailing at the belt and that’s what insipred me to carry that cool silver throughout.

Avon Summer Statement Metal Jewelry in Silver

I just got this Avon Summer Statements Stretch Bracelet (that I can’t stop wearing!) but it has the same hammered disc details that the skirt has so I was like, yep, wearing that. Also released with the bracelet as part of our summer fashion release, are these Avon Summer Statements Hoop Earrings, that I’m also wearing non-stop! Both of these go with EVERYTHING and they do come in both silver and gold… I, of course, got them in both tones. When something is so classic, versatile and on trend you just have to go for both!

Matching Silver Hammered Metal Details

What also stood out to me was this old mark. ring with silver and turquoise, so I had to wear it today too. But what top could pull these all together, a ruffled chambray top! Cool, chic, layed back, and maybe a little fitting to watch Yellowstone that’s saved on my DVR later.

Cool and Chic

You know what else is cool and chic… my summer bag! I’m obsessed. This Dooney and Bourke Wayfarer Nylon Tote with Accessories from QVC. It is the perfect summer work bag, perfect! The Italian nylon is so lightweight and easy to care for, the tan handles make it casual for summer and the red detailing on the zipper… swoon!

Ultimate Summer Work Bag

I’m digging my look today. I haven’t been too excited about outfits lately, and this one is changing my mind. It feels more like me, it has a theme, and its cool and chic.

Week O’Nautical Counting Down to 4th of July 2020

Meet Mademoiselle Heather

Bonjour Monsieur, Bonjour Mademoiselle! Meet Mademoiselle Heather! I was first introduced to her via her IG by fellow friendly face, Erica. Back then it was full of pictures of nachos with a few Avon and mark. items thrown in, now it has way more selfies than nachos, but someone who likes nachos and selfies is worth getting to know! Heather is a fellow Avon Lady from Oregon, who’s wit shines through her social media and blog (Hopelessly Heather). Heather represents her lady like side with her real life reviews of fashion and more importantly on a ton of jewelry! Which is why I wanted to bring in the jewelry expert to share her take on the new jewelry from the Fall For Paris collection from Avon, and she did not disappoint!

Meet Mademoiselle Heather

What would you do if you won an entire collection of Paris inspired jewelry? Have a fashion shoot, right?! Throw on your scarves and hold on to your berets while I take you along a bit of my fashion shoot of Avon’s Fall for Paris jewelry line…and some of their clothing!

1: A classic Parisian look featuring the Mila Dress accessorized with the Choker Necklace and Stud Earring Trio (I picked the clusters) from the Diamondesque line and Gunmetal Coil Bracelet from the Contemporary Beads Collection. The dress is a beautiful herringbone tweed in a neutral grey with an adorable ruffle along the hem – a very feminine, but not girly, touch. What I love most about this dress is its flexibility to dress it up for a night out or sensibly for work and just about any other occasion you can imagine. Accessories alone set the tone for this piece

  2. For several days before this fashion shoot, I repeatedly dreamt about one specific shot – and this is it!

3. This structured LBD is in a deliciously thick ponté fabric that looks summery, but is definitely built for fall! If you’re into the fun graphic mod look from the 60s, then the Modern Geo Collection is totally your bag! I didn’t have the heart to break up the set, so I wore the Statement Necklace, Drop Earrings and Stretch Bracelet to complete the overall look.

4. Still in the LBD from above but I swapped out the jewelry pieces and opted instead for the Maroon Necklace (minus the earrings from the set) and Metro Maroon Watch from the Contemporary Beads Collection as well as the Goldtone Stud Earrings from the Celestial Spirits Collection. It’s impossible to showcase in a photo just how sparkly the necklace is – such a stunning piece!

5. Still in the LBD from above with the skinny rectangles from the Diamondesque Stud Earring Trio and the Pearly Parisian Collection Fringe Necklace that I looped around my neck to give it a layered look – one of my favorite tricks to shorten a long necklace and quasi-satisfy my longtime lust for chokers.

6. I switched things up with the super shimmery Madeline Asymmetrical Tee – a thin (but not sheer) fabric that’s a perfect weight for the end of summer! This tee looks like a party but feels like a comfy night in – the best of both worlds! The Gunmetal Contemporary Beads Collection Necklace (again, minus the matching earrings from the set) and Hoop Earrings from the Diamondesque Collection finish off the look by adding more glitz to the mix!

7. Still in the tee from above I went a completely different direction with the Pearly Parisian Collection Fringe Bracelet and Celestial Spirits Drop Earrings – this look screams New Orleans French Quarter to me…all I need is a crystal ball or tarot cards to complete the picture! All kidding aside, the most surprising jewelry piece I received were these earrings – they are so much more amazing in person than the stock photo in the brochure gives them credit for!

8. Still in the tee from #6 above I stuck to the Celestial Spirits Collection showing off its Orbit Pendant Necklace and Goldtone Stud Earrings (again).

9. I opted to put two showstoppers together for this look because I just had to find an excuse to break out the leopard print Kamila Coat! This piece is probably the piece I’m most excited about owning – I’m chomping at the bit to be able to wear this for real…it’s a surprisingly heavy coat! Dangling from my ears are the Pearly Parisian Collection Fringe Earrings – an early favorite of mine that deserves to be showcased without a competing necklace!

10. The Modern Geo Collection: Statement Necklace, Drop Earrings and Stretch Bracelet

11. Diamondesque Collection Necklace and Earring Set

12. Celestial Spirits Collection: Moon Pendant Necklace and Drop Earrings

13. Deep Red Autumn Romance Collection: Pendant Necklace, Stud Earrings and Drop Earrings; Celestial Spirits Collection: Orbit Pendant Necklace, Goldtone Stud Earrings and Black Locket; Modern Geo Collection Linear Earrings; Maroon Contemporary Beads Collection: Necklace (earrings from the set not pictured) and Metro Maroon Watch

14. Diamondesque Collection: Hoop Earrings and Flex Bracelet; Café Chic Collection Tassel Statement Earrings; Pearly Parisian Collection Fringe Necklace; Gunmetal Contemporary Beads Collection: Necklace (earrings from the set not pictured) Coil Bracelet and Modern Mesh Strap Watch

15. Café Chic Collection: Long Tassel Necklace and Drop Earrings

16. Pearly Parisian Collection: Statement Necklace, Fringe Earrings and Layered Bracelet

Are you ready to visit the Eiffel Tower yet? I know I am!

– Heather

I am DEFINITELY ready to plan a trip to Paris after all of that! A few… er a lot! of swoon worthy pieces in there. Lucky for us are all buy one get one free right now over at the eBoutique! The jewelry Heather featured is part of the Fall For Paris fashion and home collection, available for a limited time. Be sure to follow Heather, and peruse a few Parisian pieces over at http://www.youravon.com/aliciahessinger

Au revoir!

What To Wear: Thanksgiving Day

Turkey for me. Turkey for you. I like to eat my turkey in a big brown shoe… or a chic Thanksgiving Day look. We all know I’m a sucker for a holiday and a good holiday movie. Did you notice in the movies, how everyone is always so sharply chic when they show up for family holiday dinners!? And I always love their looks, so here’s my take on a chic Thanksgiving Day look, that’s still comfortable and fall friendly!

Chic Black and Fall Accessories

When in doubt, wear black. Black always looks classy and chic. Start with a basic fine gauge crew neck black sweater (Express). I paired mine with a comfortable pencil skirt (Express), trick is to find one that’s not too tight or too high waisted. I like pencil skirts because they’re slimming and you don’t have to fight with the hemline while sitting. HOWEVER you could achieve the same look with black pants, skinnies, jeans or leggings. The key is in the fall accessories.

Basic Fall Must Have: Plaid Blanket Scarf

Adding this plaid blanket scarf (Target) over my all black look bumps up the fall factor. Plus it’s extremely practical to ward of the cold and snuggle up. I just draped mine over my shoulders for a chic shawl look and to showcase this stunning mark. Second Nature Necklace. Every holiday look needs some major statement sparkle. The branch like detail on this statement necklace is perfect for the fall holiday but will look just as stunning over my holiday red come christmas. If you get one sparkle piece this holiday season for yourself let it be this one!

Fall Accessories To Up The Game

Rounding out the accessories are a skinny metallic belt, a really strong black pump (coming soon to my eBoutique taking pre-orders) and a lady like faux croc bag in fall friendly green. (mark. contact if interested).

mark. Totally Strapped Heels

Fall Accessory Game Strong

mark. Good Things Mini Bag

Fall Friendly For Thanksgiving

I tend to lean a little more “dinner party” for Thanksgiving but if yours is more casual just switch out the skirt for some more casual bottoms. A black pump looks good casual or dressed up and fall accessories up the game. A little chic goes a long way!

Chic Look For Thanksgiving

Traveling this holiday season? Then shop my eBoutique today or tomorrow (11/17 & 18) and get a FREE travel bag bundle in this fun abstract Mickey Mouse print. Do a little holiday shopping now and get the free gift! Maybe pick up the mark. necklace I’m wearing here to add some sparkle to your Thanksgiving Day look!

FREE GIFT at www.youravon.com/aliciahessinger

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Western Wind

Week O’Nautical – Cool Silver

What To Wear: Thanksgiving Day