Etsy Exchange

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Hello, fabulouses, and welcome back to the blog!

This Friday, I want to share with y’all a little styling challenge I like to call “Etsy Exchange”. So, what is “Etsy Exchange,” you ask? Well, it is all about taking one single outfit and swapping out the accessories to show how big of a difference accessories can make! For this particular styling challenge, I decided to use all Etsy artisans because I absolutely ADORE handmade and Etsy :)

Now, without further ado, let’s take a look at this VIP Etsy Exchange challenge.

Way 1: For the first look, I took a Jessica Simpson dress and paired it with a Forever 21 blouse. The lace-style blouse made for a cute add-on to the strapless dress.
Way 1:
For the first look, I took a Jessica Simpson dress and paired it with a Forever 21 blouse + bronze-toned Kork Ease wedges. The lace-style blouse made for a cute add-on to the strapless dress.
I accessorized this look with a yellow heart necklace from Sparkle Cat Studio and a single heart necklace from Jessica Klaaren Jewelry.
I accessorized this look with a yellow heart necklace from Sparkle Cat Studio and a single heart necklace from Jessica Klaaren Jewelry.
Way 2: For the second look, I simply took off the Sparkle Cat Necklace (see way 1) to create a more casual ensemble.
Way 2:
For the second look, I simply took off the Sparkle Cat Necklace (see way 1) to create a more casual ensemble.
Way 3: To take the semi-casual outfit from lunch date to night out on the town, I slipped off the Forever 21 blouse and TAH DAH! A fabulous look featuring a Jessica Klaaren necklace.
Way 3:
To take the semi-casual outfit from lunch date to night out on the town, I slipped off the Forever 21 blouse and TAH DAH! A fabulous look featuring a Jessica Klaaren necklace.
Way 4: Adding a bit more pizzazz to the last ensemble, I tossed the Sparkle Cat Studio necklace back on + a pair of patching earrings.
Way 4:
Adding a bit more pizzazz to the last ensemble, I tossed the Sparkle Cat Studio necklace back on + a pair of matching earrings.
Earrings: Sparkle Cat Studio
Earrings: Sparkle Cat Studio
Way 5: I tossed off all the jewelry and traded the yellow clock earrings for white, shell ones.
Way 5:
I tossed off all the jewelry and traded the yellow clock earrings for white, shell ones.
Earrings: Sparkle Cat Studio
Earrings: Sparkle Cat Studio
BONUS: I loved these green Sparkle Cat Earrings so much that I just HAD to share them with y'all ;)
BONUS:
I loved these green Sparkle Cat Earrings so much that I just HAD to share them with y’all ;)

Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

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One Top, Six Ways: Part One

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Hello, my magnificently fabulous fashionistas! Summer vacations, last minute weekend getaways, and hunky lifeguards on the beach are vastly approaching…Hey, boys! *said in flirty voice* haha…but what will you be wearing on these lovely weekends? That is the question…what to wear…what to wear….hmmmm…..

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Whether your trip is planned or spur of the moment, this Michael Stars top from Gus Mayer is a MUST HAVE for summer! This slouchy yet sleek T-shirt is easily dressed up or down by changing out the bottoms (shorts, skirts, knickerbockers, trousers…) and wearing different accessories! Now, strap on your fashionista seatbelts as I show you three ways to wear this glorious top!  Visit me next week to see THREE MORE WAYS! Ahh!  This blouse is the perfect summer go-to-item!

Grab your vintage suitcase, and go with the flow!

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Shorts: Target (Trussville, AL)

Shoes: OTBT, Gus Mayer (Birmingham, AL)

Necklaces: BluKat Design

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Hello, leopard and turquoise!

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Blouse: Michael Stars, Gus Mayer (Birmingham, AL)

Skirt: Thrifted

Earrings: Hearts of Stone

Necklace: BluKat Design

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Green high-waisted military shorts? Yes, please!

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Shorts: Urban Outfitters (Birmingham, AL)

Belt: American Eagle (Trussville, AL)

Shoes: Jessica Simpson

Necklace and Bracelets: Beadsoul

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Don’t forget to come back next week to see three more ways to wear this spectacular top!

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Check out more of my writings and photo shoot styling here:

Real Media: The Adventures of the VIP “Snazzy Shorts that Stop Traffic”: http://thisisrealmedia.com/2013/05/15/the-adventures-of-the-vip-history-lesson-snazzy-shorts-that-stop-traffic/

Town and Gown Magazine May Issue: http://issuu.com/townandgownmagazine/docs/may

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

Closet Shopping: Vintage Hipster

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Hello there, fashionistas! Today on Shopping in Your Own Closet OR Closet Shopping [for short] I have channeled my inner vintage hipster in order to create a magnificent ensemble with my favorite pair of vintage high-waisted shorts!

With the warmer weather FINALLY HERE, I have begun to dress a little more spring-y…Oh, this Southern fashionista is LOVING the sunny fun days!

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Now, I know y’all are just dying to see what outfit I created this week by simply shopping in my own closet! Phew! What a penny-saving operation…or at least that is what my mom says…and my dad…and probably their pocketbooks…anyway! Let’s see what the VIP’s Closet Shopping ensemble is!

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Tank: American Eagle

Button-up: personal vintage collection

Shorts: personal vintage collection

Heels: Belk, Jessica Simpson

Belt: American Eagle

Earrings: Just Teasin’ Boutik & Salon-Louisville, Mississippi

Sunglasses: Target

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Ahhh! Readers! I am going to just explode over the awesome pictures we took on the photo shoot today! I really need to wait to share them with y’all…but I will give you one and only ONE sneak peek because I just cannot contain my excitement anymore! Check the Facebook page! Go! Go! Go! There, you will find the sneak peek!

Let’s connect! Email pictures to vintage.passionista@gmail.com (or post pictures to the Facebook page) of you sporting your favorite Closet Shopping outfit for a chance to be on the VIP blog and Facebook page! Come on, do NOT be shy! We are all fashion lovers here:)

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Connect with me on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube for a peek inside my life.

Facebook: www.facebook.com/vintageinspiredpassionista

Twitter: @Abbysauce_

Instagram: @VintagePassionista

YouTube: www.youtube.com/user/vintagepassionista

Check out more of my writings and photo shoot styling here:

Latest Real Media (Real Story Publishing) Article: http://thisisrealmedia.com/2013/03/27/the-adventures-of-the-vip-the-history-of-the-beloved-hat/

Town and Gown Magazine April Issue: http://issuu.com/townandgownmagazine/docs/april2013

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

Weekly Whistle: High-Low Dress

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Hello, my lovely fashionistas! It is that wonderful time of the week again…WEEKLY WHISTLE TIME! Whoo Hoo!

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This week’s Weekly Whistle is all about a brilliant burgundy, high-low dress I purchased at one of my favorite clothing boutiques-Deep South Pout! This dress is so versatile and comfy that I wear it every chance I get! My mom says that it will be the “REO Speedwagon tank top” all over again….but it’s so stylish! That’s enough talk about my fashion obsessions! Let’s get to the topic at hand-the VIP’s ensemble of the week!

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Dress: Deep South Pout (Starkville, Mississippi)

Necklace: Deep South Pout (Starkville, Mississippi)

Purse: Belk, Steve Madden

Heels: Belk, Jessica Simpson

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Oh, I just adore that high-low dress…actually, I love all high-low dresses! Hm…some tips on wearing high-low dresses would be great, don’t ya’ think? Of course, what fabulous fashionista doesn’t love tips! Come on, readers, it’s VIP TIP time! Yay!

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Would you like to be on the VIP blog? Email or post pictures to the Facebook page of you in your fabulous high-low dress! Email: vintage.passionista@gmail.com Facebook: www.facebook.com/vintageinspiredpassionista

If you cannot get enough of the VIP, check out my articles in The Real Story! www.realstorypublishing.com “The Adventures of the VIP” in the LifeStyle section!

Town and Gown Magazine is now online! Read previous issues @ www.issuu.com/townandgownmagazine

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Oh! I almost forgot to tell y’all…Ziva, my precious Giant Schnauzer, is turning two Friday, January 25! My “wittle” sweetheart is growing up so fast! I think I am going to throw her a “Guess Who’s Two” party…hmmm time to go brainstorm for my doggy’s birthday! If you have any super cute ideas, write on the VIP’s Facebook wall! I would love to hear everyone’s suggestions :)

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn

Shopping in Your Own Closet: Where’d You Get that Vest?!

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Hello, my fashionistas! It is time for another fabulous  Shopping In Your Own Closet! Ahh…yes…good ole’ closet shopping! Join me, fashionable ladies and gentlemen, as we search for lovely forgotten treasures within our wardrobes!

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This week’s Shopping In Your Own Closet ensemble is all about a totally 80s denim vest from a VIP DIY! Oh, I just love my VIP distressed denim vest…it is so stellar and combines well with so many outfits! So, I have brought the VIP DIY Vest out of the closet so that it may enjoy fame once again!

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Vest: VIP DIY

Blouse: Belk

Skirt: Urban Outfitters

Heels: TJMaxx, Jessica Simpson

Necklace: Avon

Rings: Beadsoul, Pandora, and Personal Collection

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Now, let’s talk tips! No fashionistas can ever have too many tips!

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Would you like to create your own VIP Totally 80s vest? Then check out the DIY @ this link: https://vintageinspiredpassionista.com/2012/02/29/diy-v-i-p-style-is-that-too-many-initials/

Want a chance to be on the VIP blog? Email or post pictures to the Facebook wall with a caption of you sporting your VIP DIY distressed denim vest! Email: vintage.passionista@gmail.com OR www.facebook.com/vintageinspiredpassionista

If you cannot get enough of the VIP, check out my articles in The Real Story! www.realstorypublishing.com “The Adventures of the VIP” in the LifeStyle section!

Town and Gown Magazine is now online! Read previous issues @ www.issuu.com/townandgownmagazine

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Stay Fabulous,

Abby Hathorn