Security is mostly a superstition. It does not exist in nature, nor do the children of men as a whole experience it. Avoiding danger is no safer in the long run than outright exposure. Life is either a daring adventure, or nothing.
–Helen Keller
The loving are the daring.
Bayard Taylor
Be daring, be different, be impractical, be anything that will assert integrity of purpose and imaginative vision against the play-it-safers, the creatures of the commonplace, the slaves of the ordinary.
Cecil Beaton
When the crowd appreciates you, it encourages you to be a little more daring.
BEHIND THE SCENES: Looks like the VIP took a shameless mirror selfie while the photographer was busy *wink*BLOOPER: Sometimes…we like to goof off when taking pictures *wink wink*
Hello, my fabulouses! Today is the first day of September…and I am so ready to kick off the 30 Day J.Crew Challenge! I have waited two whole weeks for this moment! What is this 30 Day J.Crew Challenge of which I speak? Well, I am going to take 12 items from the J.Crew Factory store at The Outlet Shops of Grand River and style 30 outfits–one outfit for every single day of September! Whoo hoo! This is going to be the best September yet! Come on, fashionistas, it is time to get fabulous and see what the first outfit of the month is!
Fashion designer Gene Kagan having fun with his precious furbaby Sophie! Custom “Gus Mayer” dog treats by Generation Dog!
Hello, VIP fans! Welcome back to the Vintage Inspired Passionista blog! I have a special treat for y’all today! What is said treat, you ask? Well, I am here to talk about my superb interview with dashing fashion designer Gene Kagan of Lola & Sophie! Oh, my goodness, VIP readers! Gene Kagan is such a super talented designer with a comfortable, yet sexy eye for design. Lola & Sophie blouses leave women feeling wonderfully confident.
Don’t you just adore these Lola & Sophie blouses!
Lola & Sophie is an outstanding label created by high-minded designers Gito and Gene in the good ole’ USA! This relaxed and flowy line is inspired by two furry friends–Lola, who is a golden long haired Chihuahua, and Sophie, who is a grey and beige Havanese. As soon as a woman slips into a Lola & Sophie blouse, she begins to feel an overwhelming sense of confidence that she has never felt before.
See the VIP’s Interview with spectacular fashion designer Gene Kagan here!
Whether it is spring, summer, winter or fall, Lola & Sophie has the absolute perfect fashion piece for women of all ages and sizes. When you feel the urge for a shopping spree, stop by Gus Mayer in Birmingham, Alabama or shop Lola & Sophie online!
Awey! Look how sweet Sophie is! How could a doggy this cute not inspire a fabulous clothing label!
Personal testimony: When I was picking out a Lola & Sophie blouse, I played it safe with a periwinkle hue chiffon-style top because one–I look fabulous in any shade of blue, and two–I just could not decide which top I wanted in which color! Decisions, decisions, decisions…After the interview with Gene, he had me convinced to try on his favorite blouse. It was sunshine yellow…I normally do not look good in yellow…I thought to myself…BUT trusting Gene’s magnificent fashion talents, I tried it on. To my absolute surprise–It looked PHENOMENAL! I could not believe how bright and fun I felt in the blouse–so soft, versatile, and figure flattering! Now, this sunshine jewel is hanging in my closet. I have learned a valuable lesson–well, two–try a new style or color of clothing, and always trust the designer!
Gene Kagan, Sophie, Mattie, and the VIP had a delightful time at the Lola & Sophie Trunk Show at Gus Mayer in Birmingham, Alabama! I just love it when fashion designers come to the South!
Phew! The VIP is just a little tuckered out! Why, you ask? Well, today has been spent celebrating Ziva’s (my precious Giant Schnauzer) second birthday!
Ziva received two fun toys, chew bones , and plastic hangers for her big second birthday. Why hangers? Well…long story short, my dog highly enjoys chewing on hangers. Why? I have no idea, but I had to get some for her so she would stop taking mine out of my closet!
Mattie (Soft Coated Wheaten Terrier) also enjoyed celebrating her little sister’s birthday! Doesn’t she look so adorable in that princess party hat?!
In honor of Ziva’s birthday, here are some more pictures from the celebration!
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