to select an item from their extensive Spring and Summer line to review here on BeColorful.
I've seen this type of thing on other blogs but it has never happened to me.
I had a dress from this company a couple of years ago and it was one of my absolute faves but after a couple of summers it had seen better days and I reluctantly bid it adieu.
So I was absolutely delighted when Fresh Produce let me select something for myself from their website to review. It didn't take long before I found this little lovely.
They call it the Sunshine Dress and it is offered in umpteen colors and prints.
Here it is featured in black.
I loved the black too but I opted for a warm brown color that they call Truffle.
I have convinced myself that browns make me appear a bit tanner than I really am.
:D
When it arrived it was everything I had hoped it would be. I would say it ran very true to size and the quality was first rate.
I would wear this wonderfully versatile and SIMPLE DRESSto go shopping, to a meeting with a client, or on a date night with the hubs.
It is a great look when worn as is with a pair of flip flops and a bevy of necklaces,
layered with a jacket or vest,
spiced up with a hat,
or paired with a legging.
This is that one BASIC DRESS that will take you anywhere.
The cap sleeve and softly shirred skirt are universally flattering,
and the ruffled hem adds a flirty and feminine edge.
It is the perfectly comfortable, supremely packable, wear it anywhere SPRING DRESS. Plus it sells for only $54.00
A couple of years ago my daughter introduced me to this stylish and well made active wear. I live in the stuff.
Love it.
Last week my mom and aunt and I went to Dallas.
The main purpose of our trip was to visit my uncle but girls will be girls and we were also able to squeeze in a bit of shopping. My cohorts had never been to a Lucy store and it was so fun watching them fall in love with it just like I have.
These stores aren't everywhere. In fact, there is only one in all of Dallas but the beauty of that is you don't see yourself coming and going. I usually shop the Lucy store in Chicago but I have been to the store in Vegas too and it doesn't matter where I am, the staff is always friendly and eager to help but never pushy.
If there isn't a store near you, don't sweat it, they have a terrific website too.
I had all of my stuff shipped home so I wouldn't have to pay sales tax.
Free shipping. Gotta love that.
So when my package arrived in the mail this week it was a Lucy love fest.
These were a couple of my faves that I spied while shopping.
These tunic length tops hide a world of sins.
:0
and these fun nordic vibed leggings just had to come home with me.
You can't see it very well in this website image but if you double click and enlarge it you will see more of the detailing.
Now I guess I will have to start back on my work out routine if I ever hope to look like that in them.
:0
Lucy.
Comfortable, on trend, and it all washes like a dream.
They offer leggings that can be cut to any desired length, jackets with built in lights, long and regular length yoga pants, the best athletic socks ever, and everything from bras to water bottles.
Usually when you come to Be Colorful you will read about home decor, painted furniture or remodeling an old home.
Occasionally I will write about shopping finds, music or organization ideas.
Like me, my blog has trouble staying focused on any single thing.
Today is no exception.
Among my many interests is a fascination with beautiful clothes.
LOVE them.
When I saw these I knew I had to share them.
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Notice she is wearing gloves.
Swoon.
So I was intrigued when earlier this week one of my friends was gushing about and eager to show me the video of Oscar de La Renta's spring fashion show.
She was right, this collection is awe -inspiringly beautiful.
I was mesmerized by the totally feminine "Mad Men" feel to these clothes and
for a color evangelist like myself, the colorful fashions in this collection absolutely thrilled me.
For the fans of the black and white combo, and I am one of them, there is plenty of that look to love too.
Be still my clothes - whore heart.
This collection is just so PRETTY and feminine and not at all like the fad heavy, haughty and perhaps bordering on the absurd styles that you often see in these types of shows.
I was craxy for almost every single piece and also loved that the hemlines here are about a foot and a half below the hoo-ha.
Because, really, although everyone in Hollywood seems to be wearing it,
I just can't get on board with this look.
Eva, sweetie, that would make a gorgeous blouse but really? You look like you should be serving cocktails at the Wynn.
Then there is Whitney.
Ms. Port. Whatever are you wearing?
Your earrings are longer than your dress.
Honey, we've talked about this.
Not only is that hippie inspired rag tag fugly,
but really,
i's hard to take you seriously when you leave the house with your booty all hangin' out.
It makes me a bit nervous just looking at you.
How comfortable can this be?
I know.
I am such a midwesterner.
Right?
IBut hey, it's cold here.
Like Cake said, " I love a short skirt and a Lon n n n g g g jacket" as much as anybody but I guess I prefer something a bit less brow raising.
A timeless look with that edge of saucy glamour instead of skank.
I'd say this still easy- on- the -eyes debonair designer hit it on on levels this spring.
These looks are not about fads.
They are "major" but classic.
Now if they could only be a bit more affordable and look as good on someone like me as they do on those models.
Maybe I will just watch this video daily to keep me pointed towards and focused on a more ambitious weight loss goal. :)
It was a really different Christmas here this year.
Our first born is in Missouri with her hubby's family.
We will celebrate with them in a day or two.
Our middle had to be at the airport VERY early this morning to make a 6:00 AM flight to Japan.
Our baby was here but he left earlier tonight to go skiing in Breckenridge.
When did this happen?
My kids live better than I do!
If I was feeling a bit underwhelmed by the holiday,
my mom upped the party vibe and went all out.
You have to know my mom.
She is the priestess of sparkle.
She definitely didn't let me down today. :)
Yes, she's a damn tough act to follow.
I'm leaving for Vegas in the near future.
I may have to borrow steal that top. :)
If silver sequins weren't enough,
she topped her sizzling little look off with faux fur.
Really? It's like hanging with Ann Margaret or a blonde Elizabeth Taylor ( in her leaner years).
I had been pretty proud of myself for just running a brush through my hair and getting out of my P.J.'s .
I may not have even done that but you know, even as old as I am, I still worry about what Mom thinks so I felt the pressure to get dressed.
Then she arrived in all her glory.
She and my dad did this to us about fifteen years ago.
We were having them over to our house to celebrate my dad's birthday.
I think we were having hamburgers.
You can imagine my surprise when I opened the door to see them dressed in party clothes and a tuxedo!
When I saw what Mom was wearing this morning I gave about a two second thought to changing out of my leggings, fleece top and stocking feet when I noticed my hubby going to town in the kitchen decked out in his comfortably worn and broken in ski team tee shirt circa 2002.
I felt better still when Adam came blazing through the door in his proverbial hoodie and jeans.
The kid must have fifty of these zip up sweatshirts.
Anyway, I decided not to give it another thought.
Denim, diamonds, furs, Pj's or yoga wear,
when it comes to Christmas, it all works. :0
It's being with the people that make you happy that really counts.
Last month I did a post on Hunter Boots. I guess I had been living under a rock and really hadn't heard of these. Apparently everyone else had.
My son sent me a link to these -
Then a friend sent me this image -
Serious swoon here.
But what really made my week this week was to find these by my front door.
My sweet friend is getting ready for a garage sale and ran across these cuties. She knew I wanted a pair of wellies and knowing my penchant for black and white and polka dots no less, she left this fun surprise on my doorstep filled with spring daffodils. I love ya Sherri.
I love being around fashion forward people and this past weekend was one of those occasions. Thanks Amie for exposing me to the world of Hunter boots. Because I live in one of those fly over states where the shopping options are limited, I rely on Google, magazines and the input of cool and sometimes much younger friends. She mentioned Hunter boots and I was all over it. I came right home and pulled up in front of my computer and look what I found.
If like me, you are unfamiliar with Hunter boots, they are a fun dialed up and dressed up version of Wellies. What I heart about these boots are all of the color options and that you can change them up with all different kinds of fun inserts or socks. like this one.
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Have you ever seen so many possibilities?
You put them together and Ta da! There you have it glorious go anywheres. I am in love. They are also available in a shorter boot but I am more of a fan of the taller version. I think it gives a leaner, longer look.
When it is sloppy, slushy, wet and just plain ugly and you don't even want to go anywhere, this little fashion find could be just the nudge you need to head out the door.
Not surprising when I googled Hunter boots their store finder showed NOTHING in Iowa. If you've ever been to Iowa you would know that we would really wear something like this. But alas, we are overlooked again. So sad. They can be found, though, here,here, and here. Internet shopping to the rescue again because I just might need a pair of these in my closet.
When I go Christmas shopping for the women on my list I often end up buying two of the same thing; one for them and one for me. This time I am doing the reverse. I found something I like so well I may end up going back and buying more for gifts.
I found these great little numbers up in Galena last week and thought they were just hands down fabulous so I bought a pair for myself in silver. They seriously feel like bedroom slippers. Yesterday I was putting up Christmas decorations and wore them all day and they felt amazing.
I decided I had to give them a shout out because not only are they oh so comfortable but because they are also so versatile. The toe embellishments snap on and off and you can buy more of these "shoe jewels" to change out the look of your shoes. At roughly $70.00 they are easy on the pocketbook and they would be a traveler's delight. With the embellishment options ( $12.00 a pair) your can dress them up or dress them down or mix colors to work with different outfits. The shoes come in copper, black, and silver and I just saw today that they can now be ordered in gold. Check here to see all of the options. In a word they are flat out fantastic.
