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Until we meet again...E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708843426185751163.post-10642832274936491832012-05-23T22:18:00.000-05:002012-05-23T22:39:05.004-05:00Come shop with us on Facebook!<iframe src="https://docs.google.com/spreadsheet/embeddedform?formkey=dHExMHVULW8xMkdQVmRuNVdvUmI1d0E6MQ" width="760" height="1304" frameborder="0" marginheight="0" marginwidth="0">Loading...</iframe>E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708843426185751163.post-36812897790245198922012-04-30T11:17:00.000-05:002012-04-30T11:17:21.246-05:00When I fall in love...Well, ladies, it has happened. I'm totally, completely, 100% in love....and it looks a little different than many of you may expect. While most of you are probably thinking I'm talking about a tall, dark, and handsome man...I'm talking about a little 800sf space fully equipped with Ikea lights, an Amy Butler wall print, and more affordable fashion pieces than any 20 something (or 30 or 40 something for that matter) could wish for. Life is good, friends.<br />
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For those of you who don't know me, I have talked about opening a clothing store since I was 10 years old. It has been a distant dream that I knew would eventually happen for me, but I just thought it would be much later in life before I would be able to watch it come to fruition. I have been blessed with so many amazing family and friends who have given up their time and energy to help make my dream a reality, therefore making my dream their dream. Many of them who started off as clients, but now who I more appropriately refer to as 'friends.' They will never know how much that has meant to me this past year, and I don't know if I could ever repay them for their constant love and support on this journey I've taken. </div>
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">1. 99% of the time you get back the energy you put out into the world, so make sure it's positive.<br /><br />2. Never underestimate the importance and power of kindness and friendliness.<br /><br />3. You can never have too many friends who genuinely want to see you su</span><span class="text_exposed_show" style="display: inline;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">cceed and<br />be happy.<br /><br />4. Be gentle with yourself. We're all just trying the best we can with what we've been dealt. You can't be all things to all people, and you most certainly aren't expected to be.<br /><br />5. Sometimes things aren't perfect, but you always have the choice whether you're going to let it ruin your day or not. Happiness happens by choice, not luck.<br /><br />6. Overall, life is good....really good.</span></span></span><br />
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<span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: #333333; line-height: 18px;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Wishing you light, love, and a very happy Monday.</span></span></div>E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708843426185751163.post-89579659089347252622012-03-28T20:14:00.001-05:002012-03-29T08:15:25.659-05:00Who knew a set of keys could be so exciting?So, as many of you may know... I have officially found a spot for the flagship E.Leigh's store! Words cannot begin to describe how excited I am, and with a goal grand opening date of late April, I have lots...let me clarify...LOTS of work to do.<br />
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Today, the landlord gave me my set of keys to the store. I couldn't help but relish in how it felt to hold them in my hand, and how the lock stuck a bit when I tried to take out the key. I wanted to soak up every moment of what it felt like to hold them for the first time. Ridiculous, right? Who knew keys could be so exciting??<br />
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The space I have leased is exactly what I have always dreamed of. (Ok, maybe a little smaller than I would wish, but it's workable.) It doesn't need a ton of cosmetic work, and I love that it has 12 ft. ceilings. It feels so open and airy...which was an absolute must for me.<br />
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I have already started to put together my vision for the store. The hardest part has been finding the right decor (and at the right price!) to execute my vision...and anyone that knows me knows how persnickety I can be. Plus, I am on a strict budget. Let me just say I LOATHE the word "budget." It's just so limiting. Therefore, from now on, I am referring to my "budget" as my "wealth management plan." I just feel that "wealth management plan" gives off a more abundant feel, don't you? So, I am on a strict wealth management plan. However, just because I may not have an endless bank account for this project, doesn't mean I am sacrificing one bit of fabulousness. Fabulousness does NOT have to be a luxury, friends.<br />
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There is one goal in mind for me when it comes to how <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ELeighs/115805275162988">E.Leigh's </a>will be decorated...I want it to feel special. The space has to convey a certain level of specialness to anyone and everyone who walks through the door. <br />
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The <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ELeighs/115805275162988">E.Leigh's</a> mission is to help every woman that walks through our door feel better leaving than when they came in. That's it. Not to sell 10 million dollars in apparel this year, (Although, that would be nice.) but to have a store that focuses on making our customers feel great about who they are and confident in their own skin. It can be hard being a woman. We don't get to wake up 15 minutes before we have to be somewhere, shower, and go. It's a process. We are taught to pick and prod ourselves to death to become this abstract person we <i>think</i> we are supposed to be. I know. I've been there. The worst part is that we not only do it to ourselves, but we do it to other women. It's become a vicious cycle. You deserve better. I deserve better. We deserve better, and at <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ELeighs/115805275162988">E.Leigh's</a>...we will be better.<br />
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I cannot wait to share this journey with you.<br />
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I'm leaving you with a pin of Joan of Arc that I found on <a href="http://pinterest.com/eleighs/">Pinterest</a> that is quite fitting for how I've felt lately.<br />
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Wishing you light, love, and a fearless Wednesday...<br />
Until we meet again...E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708843426185751163.post-79755743775584070842012-03-27T22:15:00.002-05:002012-03-27T22:15:29.254-05:00Keep Calm...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U0TKGLPbYb4/T3KCO8gRopI/AAAAAAAAAkc/8VtE_D7-JNQ/s1600/keep+calm+shop+e.leigh's.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-U0TKGLPbYb4/T3KCO8gRopI/AAAAAAAAAkc/8VtE_D7-JNQ/s1600/keep+calm+shop+e.leigh's.jpg" /></a></div>E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708843426185751163.post-24546839374577631822012-02-27T17:20:00.003-06:002012-02-27T18:36:43.521-06:00And the Oscar goes to...While most of the actresses we saw last night have been exercising and starving themselves for weeks, (Yes, I'm talking to you, Angelina.) quite the opposite was happening at my home. I spent the evening with five lovely ladies all of whom were sporting their favorite pj's. The only rule at my party was that you must show up wearing something with an elastic waist band. Not only did we NOT sport our favorite couture pieces, but we also fully enjoyed second helpings of a full-fat, casserole including meal. It was delicious if I do say so myself. We ate, sipped on red wine, and fully diverged our picks for everything from best dressed to best leading actress. It was divine. Before I share with you who wins my awards for "best dressed," I want to share with you an amazing meal idea. If you are on a diet, then this meal isn't for you, sister.<br />
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Now, I hadn't really planned on anything for dessert, but when six girls get together..dessert is inevitable. I scoured my fridge to see what I could whip together quickly, and I came up with this gem of an idea. It's actually a terrible idea because these are sinfully delicious and take all of about 20 minutes to whip up, and that includes bake time!<br />
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Now, after googling it this morning I fully realize that I didn't actually invent this recipe, but I like what I did. Therefore, I am dubbing these...<a href="https://docs.google.com/document/pub?id=1X8b43MxvsIJZwlEBm0Oowo7cPtXMoa_a8xShL7FiRaQ">E.Leigh's Chocolate Crescent Rolls</a>. I highly suggest making these as soon as possible. They were so delicious, I had to make a second batch after we scarfed down the first batch.<br />
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I also have been thinking a lot about wanting to change some of my decor up. I have this weird thing that every time I move I want to get all new furniture. This can get pretty pricey considering I have moved every year to year and a half over the past 5 years. It's too bad that my checking account can't seem to quite keep up with all this moving/redecorating I like to do. Therefore, I have decided to focus on the things I love about my current home state in hopes that a little bit of gratitude for the things I already have will spark some new found love for the home decor that is sitting right here, right now, as is. (Small confession...I did, however, curb some of my home decor hunger by getting new bedroom furniture this past December. I had not purchased new bedroom furniture since my senior year of high school. Friends, it was time. Actually, it was WAY past time. Sorry I'm not sorry.)<br />
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Ah... my bedroom. I have a new found obsession with gray walls...as you will see in my bedroom and bathroom. You have to get creative with neutrals when you're renting. This bed could perhaps be my favorite furniture piece in my home. I do not spend near enough time in that thing.<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My living room has a totally different feel... it's boho, eclectic galore!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love finding random knick-knacks to scatter around anything that will sit still.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L5s6LXjGIQM/T0aSYq_b-dI/AAAAAAAAAhs/tCZ-WaP_zxE/s1600/knick+knacks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="266" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-L5s6LXjGIQM/T0aSYq_b-dI/AAAAAAAAAhs/tCZ-WaP_zxE/s400/knick+knacks.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I get more compliments on these living room chairs than anything else in my home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5fsxSk2QoeE/T0aSGyN7UjI/AAAAAAAAAhk/6IYqCNCiY24/s1600/funky+chair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-5fsxSk2QoeE/T0aSGyN7UjI/AAAAAAAAAhk/6IYqCNCiY24/s640/funky+chair.jpg" width="426" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Redecorating my dining room is the next big project...however I was able to put together this whole set up for less than $400. That includes the rug, table, chairs, art (self-made), place settings, and winter centerpiece. (BTW...I also used the tree centerpiece as my Christmas tree. I called it my Charlie Brown tree.) </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now I feel like you can at least get a pretty decent idea of the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ELeighs/115805275162988">E.Leigh's</a> headquarters and where I spend 90% of my time. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wishing you all light, love, and a very happy home.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until we meet again...</div>E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708843426185751163.post-28914626804060631722012-02-21T12:47:00.001-06:002012-02-21T12:50:08.279-06:00Big apologies & even BIGGER news!Well, hello there. It has been a while indeed....and by "a while" I mean months. I would be lying if I said that I didn't have an extra 30 minutes during all of my time away from the blog to post an update or a "What were they thinking Wednesday?!" post. I have. Big apologies to you from me for going MIA on you.<br />
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However, I do have BIG news. <br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BKL_V8FufdU/T0Phs6jxDVI/AAAAAAAAAfc/W9IjwW6qQfA/s1600/she+turned+her+cants+into+cans.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-BKL_V8FufdU/T0Phs6jxDVI/AAAAAAAAAfc/W9IjwW6qQfA/s320/she+turned+her+cants+into+cans.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>After this whirlwind of a year with <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ELeighs/115805275162988">E.Leigh's</a>, I have decided to take the next step and open my first brick and mortar store. EEEEeeeeekkkkkk! (For those of you who can't see me...since this is a blog and not a live video feed, I am jumping up and down like a small child. I'll go ahead and apologize for that too.)<br />
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I am beyond grateful for the wonderful opportunities that I have been blessed with this past year. This month marks one year since I took the leap of faith to open my own business. My life has changed in ways that I couldn't imagine. My dad gave me this advice, "Find something you love...something you'd dor for free, and then figure out a way to make money doing it. You'll never work a day in your life." Ever since I took his advice, Monday's have become fun again and late work nights feel like a hobby. It amazes me that just a measly year ago I was sitting in my apartment wondering if all of this would work out, and now I am making plans and decisions to <a href="http://eleighsfashion.blogspot.com/2011/06/and-so-it-begins.html">create the lovely, shabby-chic boutique I've always dreamed of</a>. <br />
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What a difference a year makes.<br />
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The first store will be in Little Rock. It only feels right since my clientele has been more than gracious, and I would not be in such a lovely position without them. However, if you notice I said, "first." There will be more. I can promise you that. ;) I am shooting for a late April/ early May grand opening, and after attending Vegas market last week, Spring/Summer 2012 is looking divine...absolutely divine. I'm sure it will look even better hanging in an actual <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ELeighs/115805275162988">E.Leigh's</a> boutique. I will keep all of you posted on all the details when a lease gets negotiated.<br />
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Wishing you all light, love, & lots of joy....<br />
Until we meet again,E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708843426185751163.post-79867706274055045182011-10-17T06:37:00.001-05:002011-10-17T06:38:18.269-05:00LA Lady...but I'm not a seamstress for the band.<div style="text-align: center;">Today I am leaving my cozy apartment that's right here....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ilQtJ_omZ4k/TpwPN3Gg6MI/AAAAAAAAAdI/Wsk5TP8-Qzg/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-17+at+6.16.11+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="287" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ilQtJ_omZ4k/TpwPN3Gg6MI/AAAAAAAAAdI/Wsk5TP8-Qzg/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-17+at+6.16.11+AM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">and am heading here...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rsVAZxg0Nz8/TpwPg28y7ZI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/6I8X45LQDsQ/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-17+at+6.18.56+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="219" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-rsVAZxg0Nz8/TpwPg28y7ZI/AAAAAAAAAdQ/6I8X45LQDsQ/s400/Screen+shot+2011-10-17+at+6.18.56+AM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XtfAD_A5Ku4/TpwPq06H1-I/AAAAAAAAAdY/I4XjNa7CGgc/s1600/hollywood+sign+la.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-XtfAD_A5Ku4/TpwPq06H1-I/AAAAAAAAAdY/I4XjNa7CGgc/s400/hollywood+sign+la.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Well, specifically here...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yZL3qiBuazY/TpwP25raPxI/AAAAAAAAAdg/OIe-HM7wWUQ/s1600/california+market+center.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-yZL3qiBuazY/TpwP25raPxI/AAAAAAAAAdg/OIe-HM7wWUQ/s400/california+market+center.jpg" width="323" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">the California Market Center. That's right! You guessed it! It's market week! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">You gals know how much I LOVE market week, and this is my first time to LA's fashion district. I'll be sure to keep you posted on all the fabulous loot I am sure to find. I will also be sharing some very exciting news with everyone next week, however I'm not sharing until I am 1000% sure it pans out. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Besides working this week, I am also extremely excited about getting to visit with one of my very best friends in the entire world who happens to live in So. Cali. We've been friends since we looked like this...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WfjZLtzMbOg/TpwSbS8d6nI/AAAAAAAAAdo/HVyWv5wrqhk/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-17+at+6.30.15+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WfjZLtzMbOg/TpwSbS8d6nI/AAAAAAAAAdo/HVyWv5wrqhk/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-17+at+6.30.15+AM.png" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u__8uXOYo9o/TpwSg2B09pI/AAAAAAAAAdw/sz4NhhWhY5g/s1600/erins+mullet.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-u__8uXOYo9o/TpwSg2B09pI/AAAAAAAAAdw/sz4NhhWhY5g/s320/erins+mullet.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She's gorgeous, funny, smart, quirky, outgoing, and has the tendency to always show up exactly when you need her. She's the kind of life long friend everyone desperately needs in their life, but only a few are lucky enough to have. So, I will be having some friend time as well this market trip. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">While I'm gone, I hope you all have the loveliest of lovely week, and be sure to let me know if you're dying for anything in particular....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Watch? Blazer? Denim Shirt? Satchel?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until we meet again, my dears...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wishing you light, love, and nothing less than pure loveliness. </div>E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708843426185751163.post-54096765991346014962011-10-14T16:47:00.001-05:002011-10-14T18:44:56.110-05:00And the winners are....Lately, my life has been pretty crazy, and honestly, it is only getting crazier by the day. The sad thing about this is that I absolutely love it. I love getting to do what I do every day. I go to sleep thinking about my work and I wake up thinking about my work because I am that crazy about my job. I am not under any disillusion regarding the fact that the only reason I get to do what I do is because of all of you lovely ladies out there who are keeping me going, so for that I owe you a huge "Thank you!"<br />
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Because it's my birthday week, and I'm feeling pretty snazzy... AND because I just absolutely, positively LOVE giving away stuff to you pretties, I am giving away not 1, not 2, but 3 products this week!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">The winner of the $20 E.Leigh's Gift Certificate is...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Donna Robinson!</span></b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;">Kaley Wren!</span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jrT8-bUB7t0/TpioxWZ-3OI/AAAAAAAAAco/PZsUOvJvLb0/s1600/silver+gold+strand+necklace+with+gems+medium+full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-jrT8-bUB7t0/TpioxWZ-3OI/AAAAAAAAAco/PZsUOvJvLb0/s1600/silver+gold+strand+necklace+with+gems+medium+full.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The winner of the choice of one of these handcrafted infiniti scarves is...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: x-large;"><b>Nichole McGeorge!</b></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ahPSTvUYQM8/Tpipa_jce5I/AAAAAAAAAc4/qIlRHSU2igQ/s1600/scarf+burgany+full+.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; float: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img border="0" height="195" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-ahPSTvUYQM8/Tpipa_jce5I/AAAAAAAAAc4/qIlRHSU2igQ/s200/scarf+burgany+full+.jpg" width="200" /></a><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2yT0-ucI8oo/TpipWAEvynI/AAAAAAAAAcw/2xtPh9QWLOY/s1600/cream+scarf+with+charcoal+specks+full.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="200" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-2yT0-ucI8oo/TpipWAEvynI/AAAAAAAAAcw/2xtPh9QWLOY/s200/cream+scarf+with+charcoal+specks+full.jpg" width="175" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Congrats, Ladies, and thanks to all who entered and show up here every week!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Now, if only I could find my perfect birthday outfit. ;)</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;">Until we meet again...</div><div style="text-align: left;">Wishing you light, love, and a joy-filled weekend.</div>E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708843426185751163.post-88062631765950029442011-10-11T12:32:00.001-05:002011-10-11T12:34:57.789-05:00Fast forwarding through this TuesdayHello, my lovelies! As I sit here at my desk trying to get everything squared away before all my crazy work traveling begins next week, I can't help but begin to look through all the spring look books I am getting. It's amazing how in this job you are over a season before it even begins. I couldn't help but share with you a few pics from some of the linesheets and lookbooks I am getting from vendors. Isn't it fun to see what you will see in stores months ahead of time? It always makes me feel like I'm part of some special club that knows a little bit more than everyone else. I hope that me sharing these with you, makes you feel like that as well... enjoy!<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Ok, I am completely obsessed with this authentic printed python clutch from OrYANY. They always have such beautiful bags, but this one is a show-stopper, my friends.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y4M2dnQ8EC0/TpR5gz5MyLI/AAAAAAAAAbY/iQyH7-cBP38/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-11+at+11.15.57+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-y4M2dnQ8EC0/TpR5gz5MyLI/AAAAAAAAAbY/iQyH7-cBP38/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-10-11+at+11.15.57+AM.png" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">These are a few pics from an emerging jewelry designer, M. Elizabeth. She only uses authentic stones and does everything by hand. I am definitely going to have to splurge and pic up a few of her pieces! I just love her use of color and shape. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Isn't it all beautiful? I would be interested to hear what you guys think I should pick up for Spring. Please let me know, because I always enjoy your input!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until we meet again...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wishing you light, love, and lots of happiness on this Tuesday.</div>E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708843426185751163.post-58793532866994307812011-10-10T13:10:00.001-05:002011-10-10T13:11:51.309-05:00The "I'm getting old" Giveaway...Well, my birthday is this coming Sunday, and it's official. I'm getting old. I've always been one of those people who every birthday says, "Geez, I'm getting so old." in hopes of someone saying, "Oh, you're not old! You have so much life left to live!" Well, you know you're officially getting old when you pull your same old fishing tactics and you no longer get that response.<br />
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Ok, enough about my birthday shenanigans. It's time to get on with the birthday week giveaway. In honor of my day of birth, I will be giving away 3 separate items! That's right 3!<br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b>You will receive your choice of one of these lovely handcrafted scarves!</b></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Like I stated earlier, there will be 3 winners this week and the giveaway will last through Thursday at Midnight (Central Standard Time)!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Make sure to read how to enter to win, because we have changed the rules of the game this week.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">For every one of these things that you do, your name goes in the hat. This means that you can enter more than once! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's how to get your name in the drawing:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Option 1:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">"Like" E.Leigh's on Facebook and then share the E.Leigh's Facebook link with your friends and tell them about this fun giveaway! </div><div style="text-align: center;"> Here's how you do it:</div><div style="text-align: center;">On the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ELeighs/115805275162988?sk=wall">E.Leigh's Facebook Wall</a>, click "share" under the post that looks like this:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ukNWFHKWuMA/TpMvaaN-UkI/AAAAAAAAAbU/8zyFUgSC1Ig/s1600/share+link.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="216" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ukNWFHKWuMA/TpMvaaN-UkI/AAAAAAAAAbU/8zyFUgSC1Ig/s640/share+link.png" width="640" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> Leave a comment on this post and tell me which giveaway item you're lusting after the most. This will enter your name in the drawing once!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Option 3:</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Follow E.Leigh's on Twitter <a href="https://twitter.com/#!/ELeighsFashion">here</a>, and then tag us (ELeighsFashion) in a post, and ask your followers to follow us!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: left;">Until we meet again...</div><div style="text-align: left;">Wishing you light, love, and the best of luck on this Giveaway Monday!</div></div>E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708843426185751163.post-72158537467880071272011-10-05T13:11:00.001-05:002011-10-06T09:17:41.840-05:00I'm exhausted, y'all...Because I am beyond exhausted, yet still incredibly busy...I am taking a bloggin' break this week, ladies. I'm pretty sure I resemble this girl...<br />
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Wishing you light, love, and an incredibly restful week!E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708843426185751163.post-77964908592231790382011-09-28T00:41:00.000-05:002011-09-28T00:41:01.782-05:00"What were they thinking?" Wednesday: Where do people get this stuff??Good morning, my dears! It is lovely to see you here this morning. As some of you probably know, Wednesdays just happen to be one of my favorite days of the week. No, it isn't because it's "hump day." It is because it is one of my favorite blog post days. Who doesn't like to be able to say snaky things without any repercussions? If any of you are raising your hands, go ahead and put them down because you wouldn't have shown up here if you didn't love it. I also share some pretty self-depricating material as well, so I guess that makes it alright. For example, yesterday I spent the entire day in my office wearing a white v-neck and leggings as pants. That's right; I committed one of the season's biggest faux pas. I'm not ashamed. I happened to be extremely comfortable. Considering this whole business venture has temporarily turned me into a hermit, I will wear any darn thing I choose. Who knew starting your own business would be time consuming? <br />
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So, for today's post I have found a very inspiring source. Have you ever seen something god awful in a store and thought, "Who buys this stuff?" Well, I have thought that MANY times. Let me fill you in on a little secret. The first market trip I ever made I finally discovered all of the people who were actually buying this stuff. You see, market isn't just for the fashion gurus....no, no, no. It is also for the buyers and owners of the stores that sell the "Who buys this stuff?" stuff. Yep. It's true. All of the ugly stuff on the planet has to come from somewhere...right? Every day I receive an email or two telling me about some horrible piece from some terrible line. It's never ending. So, my friends, these emails are the inspiration for this week's Wednesday post, and boy, oh boy, have I found some beauties for you today. I hope it makes you happy, because receiving emails with ugly products all week long does not make me happy. Let's take a peek at what people have been trying to sell me this week, shall we?<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Since faux fur is so in this fall, these are for those clients of mine whose calves get extra cold. I believe the phrase they used in the email was "boot covers." WOW.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AZ86mQlJRcs/ToKIumeh39I/AAAAAAAAAao/FyzmgyQFnpc/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-27+at+9.15.00+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-AZ86mQlJRcs/ToKIumeh39I/AAAAAAAAAao/FyzmgyQFnpc/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-27+at+9.15.00+PM.png" width="218" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">When I received this I thought, "Goodness! This looks just like something one of my clients would wear! Who doesn't want a red beaded, fringed cap?!" </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">No. No, that didn't happen. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gu5W0Hv35zM/ToKIvApqtWI/AAAAAAAAAas/hW15_gfbM1w/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-27+at+9.14.36+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-gu5W0Hv35zM/ToKIvApqtWI/AAAAAAAAAas/hW15_gfbM1w/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-27+at+9.14.36+PM.png" width="224" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Congrats! Please email me at <a href="mailto:sales@eleighs.com">Sales@ELeighs.com </a>to claim you prize!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for listening to my utter nonsense today. I very much appreciate it. Considering I will be locked in my office for the next two days straight, blogging makes me feel slightly connected to the outside world. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until we meet again, my lovelies...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wishing you light, love, and an inoffensive Wednesday.</div>E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708843426185751163.post-41131484959939440582011-09-26T10:25:00.001-05:002011-09-26T21:30:01.584-05:00Giveaway Monday...we're trying something new today, people.Ok, so I'm not going to try to pretend to be the most chipper girl in the world this morning. It just isn't so. I feel like I could sleep for approximately 20 more hours, however, I do not have the time for those kind of luxuries these days. The reason I am so tired could be due to the fact that I accidentally partook in a 4 hour nap yesterday. Therefore, I didn't fall asleep until well after 1AM. <br />
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So, this weekend I was catching up on one of my favorite fashion blogs. She isn't funny or quirky, but she does share with her readers her fabulous little life that involves soirees, mimosas with Tory Burch, and fashion shows....lots of fashion shows. I know, I guess you don't need funny when you are able to take pictures of a fashion show from your iPhone and post them on your blog. No, really...she shares some lovely pictures that make my heart skip a beat every time I take a peek. All joking aside. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Here are some photos of the Chadwick Bell Spring rtw 2012 collection.</div><div style="text-align: center;">courtesy of <a href="http://citified.blogspot.com/2011/09/new-york-3-chadwick-bell-at-standard.html#more">{this is glamour}</a> & her iPhone</div><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Aren't these stunning?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Here is an actual photograph of the last dress in her pictures:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o2W8YPnlGB4/ToCR-mMRA6I/AAAAAAAAAZw/UnrrvH9XK5s/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-26+at+9.48.52+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-o2W8YPnlGB4/ToCR-mMRA6I/AAAAAAAAAZw/UnrrvH9XK5s/s640/Screen+shot+2011-09-26+at+9.48.52+AM.png" width="448" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Breathtaking. I know.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">All right. I know you all know what day of the week it is, therefore you are expecting me to pony up some loot. I'm ok with that. Actually, I love that. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Before we talk about what I'm giving away, I want to let everyone know that once <a href="http://www.eleighs.com/">E.Leigh's</a> reaches 1,000 fans on Facebook, I will be giving away a fall handbag worth over $100. If any of you feel compelled to share our Facebook page with some friends that you think might take interest in it, I'd be ok with that. Here is the link in case you need it:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ELeighs/115805275162988">http://www.facebook.com/pages/ELeighs/115805275162988</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">So, I was thinking about the Giveaway today, and I couldn't decide what I wanted to give away. I have come to the conclusion that maybe people would like to pick their own giveaway item? I don't know. We'll try it this week and see how it goes. This week, we are giving away a....</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This way the winner will be able to use it on whatever her heart desires. I think freedom can be a really great thing, so here it is. I'm extending to you freedom on this Giveaway Monday.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">In case you are new to the <a href="http://www.eleighs.com/">E.Leigh's</a> blog, here is how you enter to win this Gift Certificate: </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;"><b><i>1. Make sure you are an E.Leigh's Facebook Fan. If you are not, you can become a fan </i></b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ELeighs/115805275162988" style="color: #ff797c; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>here</i></b></a><b><i>.</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; text-align: left;"><b><i>2. Tag yourself in the E.Leigh's Giveaway Picture. It will be available on the E.Leigh's fan page. It will look like this...</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OGTOaKCRlD0/ToCX5q1XjmI/AAAAAAAAAaU/vpaS6X4ZiP8/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-26+at+10.16.44+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="202" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-OGTOaKCRlD0/ToCX5q1XjmI/AAAAAAAAAaU/vpaS6X4ZiP8/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-26+at+10.16.44+AM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-family: 'Century Gothic'; font-size: 15px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 23px; text-align: center;"><b><i><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until we meet again...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wishing you light, love, and lots of luck!</div>E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708843426185751163.post-29293470926547305852011-09-22T11:45:00.000-05:002011-09-22T11:45:53.890-05:00"What were they thinking?" Wednesday on a Thursday & the Giveaway Scarf Winner Revealed!Before any of you begin to judge me, I would like to say that...yes, I am well aware that today isn't hump day and that I completely failed as a blogger and human being yesterday. Ok, well maybe not totally as a human being, but definitely as a blogger. As you are well aware, per our previous conversations, I am not perfect. Actually, no where near it. I'm not in the ballpark of perfection...not even the general vicinity. I am not even approaching the exit to perfection. So, if you're going to stick around for a while, this is something you are going to have to learn to live with. However, while you are dealing with my imperfection, I will gladly except you for yours. Now, I can't promise that you won't end up on a "What were they thinking?" Wednesday post in the future. I haven't a clue as to who some of these people I post are, therefore, I cannot guarantee that it won't be any of you out there in Blogland. Rest assured that if somehow you do end up the subject of a "What were they thinking?" Wednesday post, it isn't the end of the world. I mean...come on. You're talking to the girl who shared her entire <a href="http://eleighsfashion.blogspot.com/2011/08/what-were-they-thinking-wednesday-post_17.html">kindergarten perm nightmare</a> with the entire World Wide Web.<br />
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SO, the purpose of this entirely too long rant is to say, "I'm not ok, you're not ok, but that's ok." I'm so glad we got that cleared up. Oh, and I also want to mention that if I want to post a "What were they thinking?" Wednesday post on a Thursday, I'm going to do it. Because, this is my blog. I may not be able to control most things, but as God as my witness I will control what goes on my blog. There. I said it. You have officially seen the snarky side of E. Leigh. <br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Ok, I am totally thrilled that they are remaking two of my favorite childhood films...</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I'm pretty sure a little piece of my soul died looking at this next picture. My question is...how much fashion tape did it take to achieve this look??</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3jhlADkkdRQ/TntKJl8MrZI/AAAAAAAAAY0/fex9cZ_ze7s/s1600/JODIE%252BMARSH%252BWants%252BForget%252BBrain%252B66zKSlT4gTtl.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-3jhlADkkdRQ/TntKJl8MrZI/AAAAAAAAAY0/fex9cZ_ze7s/s640/JODIE%252BMARSH%252BWants%252BForget%252BBrain%252B66zKSlT4gTtl.jpg" width="336" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I love this girl, but I'm pretty sure she looks like she could be making the morning trek back to the freshmen dorm from one of the frat houses. Shack much?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4nnrpmCN9qg/TntKKJNG1oI/AAAAAAAAAY4/mVVgPMqyQLk/s1600/mary-kate+ugly+shacker.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-4nnrpmCN9qg/TntKKJNG1oI/AAAAAAAAAY4/mVVgPMqyQLk/s640/mary-kate+ugly+shacker.jpg" width="334" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Before I announce the winner and everyone gets their panties in a tizzy because they weren't the lucky girl, I want to let each and every one of you know that you are now able to purchase your own <a href="http://eleighs.com/category_19/Scarves.htm">E.Leigh's Handcrafted Scarf</a> off of our site by clicking <a href="http://eleighs.com/category_19/Scarves.htm">HERE</a>. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Until we meet again...</span></span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-weight: normal;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: inherit;">Wishing you light, love, and a lovely Thursday.</span></span></span><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small; font-weight: normal;"> </span></b></span></div>E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708843426185751163.post-75695167709371478202011-09-20T10:14:00.001-05:002011-09-20T14:03:37.864-05:00Seriously lovin'.... denim shirtsTop of the morning to you, lovely! While we saw denim shirts make a huge splash this spring, I have news for you ladies, they aren't going anywhere for fall. So, if you haven't invested in one of these easy, breezy, go-to tops, it is officially now time to do so. <br />
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</div><div>For months, we have been seeing celebrities sporting their denim button downs with shorts, and as crop tops. Now, we are seeing them with denim, leather shorts, fall skirts, and boots. They were all over the front row (actually all of the rows) at fashion week.</div><div><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;">Kate Moss, front row at Mulberry sporting a denim button down, jeans, boots, and a hat. (You know how I feel about hats!)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tR0M0ObrYTc/TnieaKANy5I/AAAAAAAAAYU/FuXmFH0n59I/s1600/kate+moss+mulberry+denim+shirt.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-tR0M0ObrYTc/TnieaKANy5I/AAAAAAAAAYU/FuXmFH0n59I/s640/kate+moss+mulberry+denim+shirt.jpg" width="223" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Emily Schuman is the writer of the blog, <a href="http://www.cupcakesandcashmere.com/">Cupcakes and Cashmere</a>. She showed up at the Tory Burch show looking completely swoon worthy in her Club Monaco denim blouse and Miu Miu leather shorts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TZhcy-bYTGc/TnihSYt7JnI/AAAAAAAAAYY/eJ1Mswu3UR4/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-20+at+8.47.07+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-TZhcy-bYTGc/TnihSYt7JnI/AAAAAAAAAYY/eJ1Mswu3UR4/s640/Screen+shot+2011-09-20+at+8.47.07+AM.png" width="324" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is my ideal denim shirt look I created on <a href="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/app">Polyvore</a>. (If you haven't tried to create anything on Polyvore yet, you totally should. It's so fun. It actually might be perfect for a boring day at work. Not that I'm condoning playing on the computer at work or anything like that. I would never.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-33hrd2fx35w/Tniqf4qxdFI/AAAAAAAAAYo/pT5Lffb2wHA/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-20+at+9.57.44+AM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="627" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-33hrd2fx35w/Tniqf4qxdFI/AAAAAAAAAYo/pT5Lffb2wHA/s640/Screen+shot+2011-09-20+at+9.57.44+AM.png" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div>Until we meet again...</div><div>Wishing you light, love, and an inspirational day.</div>E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708843426185751163.post-33972437015257733132011-09-19T05:30:00.003-05:002011-09-19T17:51:38.019-05:00A casually chic Giveaway MondayWell, hello there. It is absolutely lovely to greet you here this Monday morning. I regret that I have to inform you that I don't have any stories about me being the awkwardest human being on the planet or the craziest. (Although, it suffices to say that I am.)<br />
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I'm going to let you in on a little secret....I often (and when i say often, I mean 6 out of 7 days of the week) leave the house looking less than "put together." Much less. I enjoy a makeup free day just as much as the next girl. I think what I adore about fall is the ability to be completely casual and completely chic simultaneously. It's truly amazing what a scarf, riding boots, and an oversized satchel can do for your overall look. Hence the following pictures...<br />
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</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wbbJt75rhBQ/Tna8_HdBrYI/AAAAAAAAAYA/1SoAl0Hn9v0/s1600/scarf+giveaway+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-wbbJt75rhBQ/Tna8_HdBrYI/AAAAAAAAAYA/1SoAl0Hn9v0/s640/scarf+giveaway+2.jpg" width="412" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This is an "infiniti" scarf, which means it is one long continuous circle. This is my favorite kind of scarf because it is super easy to fix. Especially for those who might be a little inept to fixing such things as scarves.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YFibyvKnonw/Tna9Hk5ABOI/AAAAAAAAAYE/PSVwROw6UOc/s1600/scarf+giveaway+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-YFibyvKnonw/Tna9Hk5ABOI/AAAAAAAAAYE/PSVwROw6UOc/s640/scarf+giveaway+1.jpg" width="506" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This particular scarf is made from a beautiful cream wool blend, with little stands of bronze woven in. It really is stunning. I'm a little partial because I actually have one myself.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xihMGFc30M8/Tna9R2fYW_I/AAAAAAAAAYI/rAg_kr84lZU/s1600/Cream+scarf+closeup+giveaway.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-xihMGFc30M8/Tna9R2fYW_I/AAAAAAAAAYI/rAg_kr84lZU/s320/Cream+scarf+closeup+giveaway.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Meet Juju...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uU7AfqYnjKo/TnLKwKdoCyI/AAAAAAAAAXY/aNSsARKPgZw/s1600/juju+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-uU7AfqYnjKo/TnLKwKdoCyI/AAAAAAAAAXY/aNSsARKPgZw/s400/juju+2.jpg" width="380" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She's lovely and lambskin. Which is a pretty fabulous combo if you ask me. And gorgeous gold hardware to boot? Be. Still. My. Heart. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Or on the couch next to Penny? They've become fast friends.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oA11OdhbjAQ/TnLKSjzkdAI/AAAAAAAAAXM/Ek5i0Oblzig/s1600/juju+penny.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-oA11OdhbjAQ/TnLKSjzkdAI/AAAAAAAAAXM/Ek5i0Oblzig/s400/juju+penny.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><i>Footnote: If you are interested in purchasing Juju (not my Juju but a new one) email me </i><a href="mailto:sales@eleighs.com"><i>HERE</i></a><i>. She retails for $455.00, but I am offering her for $395.00. Shhh...I won't tell if you won't. ;) Here is a pic of another Juju (that is absolutely swoon worthy) that should arrive later this month at </i><a href="http://eleighs.com/"><i>E.Leigh's</i></a><i>:</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IFO__6FCx6w/TnLPHxz_h0I/AAAAAAAAAXg/MkbvVYxtRn8/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-15+at+11.17.22+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-IFO__6FCx6w/TnLPHxz_h0I/AAAAAAAAAXg/MkbvVYxtRn8/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-15+at+11.17.22+PM.png" width="292" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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So, as of yesterday I have decided to move. I presently reside in a nice downtown condo, but after deciding that the condo lifestyle didn't suit me any longer, I have found a lovely home in a historic neighborhood that happens to be the oldest suburb in Little Rock. Moving isn't the crazy part. The crazy part is the time I have chosen to make my move. Over the next three months I will be unbelievably busy. I mean SERIOUSLY busy. I will be gone for three weeks in October to different places, and this is not a vacay, kids. This is serious business travel. BUT, when I am in town I have about 3 gillion (that's like more than a trillion) things I have scheduled for work. I have no idea how I am going to accomplish it all. I'm thinking a lot of caffeine, a lot of sleepless nights, and prayer.<br />
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You see, I am one of those people who insists on revamping my space every time I move. I feel moving is a good time to let go of the old and bring in the new. Even though most of the stuff I bring in is old...as in vintage old.<br />
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SOOO...on top of working 10-12 hours a day, 7 days a week and moving, I now have to find time to redecorate and do some DIY design projects. I have already began scouring Pinterest (Follow <a href="http://www.eleighs.com/">E.Leigh's</a> on Pinterest <a href="http://pinterest.com/eleighs/">HERE</a>!) for a little inspiration and this is what I have found thus far.<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">Garden rake necklace holder...genius.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lukb6KR2QUY/TnHyPwTivqI/AAAAAAAAAWY/UBt2If177A8/s1600/rake+necklace+holder.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-lukb6KR2QUY/TnHyPwTivqI/AAAAAAAAAWY/UBt2If177A8/s1600/rake+necklace+holder.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">After seeing these pictures, I have decided that a dreamy bed is an absolute must.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P3hNQoCyRok/TnH05fy-aMI/AAAAAAAAAWg/zf1rx4Pw9mk/s1600/dreamy+bed+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-P3hNQoCyRok/TnH05fy-aMI/AAAAAAAAAWg/zf1rx4Pw9mk/s1600/dreamy+bed+1.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sWhb0KhXIAc/TnH1yhYEAgI/AAAAAAAAAWs/WeyTLRGQ0OI/s1600/dreamy+bed+4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="400" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-sWhb0KhXIAc/TnH1yhYEAgI/AAAAAAAAAWs/WeyTLRGQ0OI/s400/dreamy+bed+4.jpg" width="324" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fFexxcGjeOQ/TnH4SjnxLLI/AAAAAAAAAW0/HVSEqirYgjU/s1600/dreamy+bed+5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-fFexxcGjeOQ/TnH4SjnxLLI/AAAAAAAAAW0/HVSEqirYgjU/s1600/dreamy+bed+5.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WnWVsvaeWkQ/TnH1AOXDecI/AAAAAAAAAWk/YeDZuLHraJw/s1600/dreamy+bed+3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-WnWVsvaeWkQ/TnH1AOXDecI/AAAAAAAAAWk/YeDZuLHraJw/s1600/dreamy+bed+3.jpg" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KaRYziQGyhQ/TnH1A6hHI1I/AAAAAAAAAWo/E1JJoCvBrkg/s1600/dreamy+bed+2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="365" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-KaRYziQGyhQ/TnH1A6hHI1I/AAAAAAAAAWo/E1JJoCvBrkg/s400/dreamy+bed+2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until we meet again...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wishing you light, love, and a dreamy Thursday.</div>E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708843426185751163.post-27513475359390944872011-09-14T14:38:00.003-05:002011-09-14T15:35:38.282-05:00"What were they thinking?" Wednesday: The "B List" gone BAD & why am I so stinkin' awkward?!<div>Before we get started with the winner of Monday's Giveaway and "What were they thinking?" Wednesday I have a confession:</div>I am seriously the most awkward person on the planet 99.9% of the time. How is it that I happen to bump into 1 out of the 5 attractive men in the central Arkansas area while I look like I've just been hit by a Mack truck. It never fails. The only time I meet attractive men is when I look like a homeless person. For example...this morning Penny wakes me up to go use the bathroom at 7AM. Now, I understand that the rest of the world is up and at em and raring to go at 7. However, I am not as bright as a daisy this early. I still look disheveled and squinty eyed. Understanding Penny's urgency, I get up, throw on some flip flops and head outside. <br />
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</div><div>Well, we arrive outside only to be greeted by a very attractive man walking his dog. Until this moment, I have been completely unaware that there was an attractive man living in my building, so I'm sure I was staring at him in a completely creepy stalker way because that is something I would probably do and not even realize it. Now, Penny is usually a very pleasant and well behaved dog, until she meets a dog she doesn't like. This has happened probably twice since I've had her. As the guy's dog runs up to give Penny a little sniff, Penny decides to growl and bark ferociously. Seriously, Penny?? SERIOUSLY??? Once I convince Penny that attacking this guy's dog would not be in her best interest, the guy decides to introduce himself. Here is the look I am sporting at this moment: Sweatshirt, PJ pants that are entirely too short, hair in a bun with a lime green hair tie, flip flops, sunglasses, and to top it all off I'm wearing my retainer. That's right. I still wear my retainer on occasion. I know my orthodontist would be proud, however I am not in this moment. Especially when I have to introduce my bad behaving dog and myself with a lisp. I am pretty sure that he now thinks my name is "Sharon" instead of "Erin." </div><div><br />
</div><div>The conclusion to this story is that this guy probably thinks I am a pan handler who has wandered over from the Greyhound Bus Station down the street. I have since made it my mission in life to run into this guy when I look like a normal human being. I'm kidding....sort of. </div><div><br />
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</div><div>For today's post, I have decided to focus on some lesser known celebs. You might have to ask yourself, "Who in the heck are these people?" They're the ones who might get invited to some events, but don't necessarily have the funds to hire themselves a stylist who is worth anything. Hence these photos... </div><div><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bvf2RWPzJQ4/TnD_Y-t7wiI/AAAAAAAAAWM/-OhvrgHLWHw/s1600/Stacy-Haiduk+ugly+cat.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-bvf2RWPzJQ4/TnD_Y-t7wiI/AAAAAAAAAWM/-OhvrgHLWHw/s640/Stacy-Haiduk+ugly+cat.png" width="430" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I know you're asking yourself, "Who in the heck is this crazy cat lady?" Well, it's Stacy Haiduk the soap star. I'm not sure whether to laugh or to get on the phone with PETA immediately. Besides the cat on a purse strap, the dress is completely terrible.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</div><div style="text-align: center;"> The winner of <a href="http://eleighsfashion.blogspot.com/2011/09/its-giveaway-monday-fashion-week.html">Monday's Giveaway</a> of this fabulous ring from <a href="http://www.ELeighs.com/">E.Leigh's</a> is...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KCvhTFAjxEs/TnD-d6IZyEI/AAAAAAAAAWI/gUKgvyQnkSk/s1600/gold+with+five+blue+stones+ring+caddie+cornered.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="246" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-KCvhTFAjxEs/TnD-d6IZyEI/AAAAAAAAAWI/gUKgvyQnkSk/s320/gold+with+five+blue+stones+ring+caddie+cornered.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><b><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: large;">Lindsay Larson Smith </span></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TteMhSd0y1A/TnD-GvYnufI/AAAAAAAAAWE/cTwVvTOykFw/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-14+at+2.16.31+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="47" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-TteMhSd0y1A/TnD-GvYnufI/AAAAAAAAAWE/cTwVvTOykFw/s400/Screen+shot+2011-09-14+at+2.16.31+PM.png" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Congrats! Email me at Sales@ELeighs.com with your shipping address so I can get you your prize!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until we meet again...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wishing you light, love, and an awkward-free Wednesday!</div>E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708843426185751163.post-87203888791933077402011-09-12T13:31:00.002-05:002011-09-12T13:41:24.701-05:00It's Giveaway Monday & Fashion Week!Hello, Pretties! I would like to wish everyone a very happy, happy Fashion Week! <br />
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<i>Side note: In honor of Fashion week, I have posted a special </i><a href="http://www.eleighs.com/"><i>E.Leigh's</i></a><i> discount on our </i><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ELeighs/115805275162988"><i>Facebook page</i></a><i> for fans only! If you aren't a fan, now's the time to become one! </i><br />
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That's right, it's none other than the infamous Mercedes Benz Fashion Week. For those of you who are not familiar with this...it's when all of the most talented names in fashion descend upon the Big Apple, and come out to bestow a little piece of their creative magic upon us. Not only does it show us what we have to look forward to, but I think it really creates a foundation that all of our fashion dreams can build upon.<br />
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In honor of this fabulous event, here are a few pics to satisfy your fashion soul:<br />
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None of the designers I've seen so far have been shying away from color. (Which I personally love.)<br />
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<div style="text-align: center;">DKNY showed off some patriotic hues as a nod to 9/11. They also sported LOTS of floppy hats. If you know me you know how much I LOVE hats. (If you don't know...<a href="http://eleighsfashion.blogspot.com/2011/07/many-hats-i-wear.html">click here</a>.)</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1y0CwAmaI6Q/Tm5ILR0i-_I/AAAAAAAAAVM/kkA3S_CnBlY/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-12+at+12.49.32+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-1y0CwAmaI6Q/Tm5ILR0i-_I/AAAAAAAAAVM/kkA3S_CnBlY/s640/Screen+shot+2011-09-12+at+12.49.32+PM.png" width="380" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M49ls_16C4s/Tm5IsSc8pwI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/yJCBXcCBm8s/s1600/DKNY+3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-M49ls_16C4s/Tm5IsSc8pwI/AAAAAAAAAVQ/yJCBXcCBm8s/s640/DKNY+3.png" width="308" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jYKAv7gk5eA/Tm5ItBtYbYI/AAAAAAAAAVU/K6yaJfiDvnw/s1600/DKNY+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-jYKAv7gk5eA/Tm5ItBtYbYI/AAAAAAAAAVU/K6yaJfiDvnw/s640/DKNY+2.png" width="310" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7x1qCiHTjL8/Tm5Ityo8UbI/AAAAAAAAAVY/H_hBgRxRekE/s1600/DKNY+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7x1qCiHTjL8/Tm5Ityo8UbI/AAAAAAAAAVY/H_hBgRxRekE/s640/DKNY+1.png" width="292" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Christian Siriano didn't disappoint by bringing us lots of bright, bold hues in fun, flirty, & whimsical shapes.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oIO2nT14Zuw/Tm5JaZOTAaI/AAAAAAAAAVc/Rdgv9yYrXWQ/s1600/christian+s+4.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-oIO2nT14Zuw/Tm5JaZOTAaI/AAAAAAAAAVc/Rdgv9yYrXWQ/s640/christian+s+4.png" width="428" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fctU1nqH1zk/Tm5JbTOJ79I/AAAAAAAAAVg/_OMvA4Sj9Fc/s1600/christian+s+3.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-fctU1nqH1zk/Tm5JbTOJ79I/AAAAAAAAAVg/_OMvA4Sj9Fc/s640/christian+s+3.png" width="424" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ybjEk6AuvZc/Tm5JcFLWUvI/AAAAAAAAAVk/ewgZoklEWOI/s1600/christian+s+2.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-ybjEk6AuvZc/Tm5JcFLWUvI/AAAAAAAAAVk/ewgZoklEWOI/s640/christian+s+2.png" width="348" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CAh49vmVCn0/Tm5Jc9fMQ6I/AAAAAAAAAVo/3sDh0QyprB4/s1600/christian+s+1.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-CAh49vmVCn0/Tm5Jc9fMQ6I/AAAAAAAAAVo/3sDh0QyprB4/s640/christian+s+1.png" width="342" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Derek Lam (one of my favorite designers) showed up with a mix of his signature seventies flair & chic, but sexy menswear.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QO3P8CMGou0/Tm5MgE7qHQI/AAAAAAAAAVs/oCyPPhCSnc0/s1600/derek-lam+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="300" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-QO3P8CMGou0/Tm5MgE7qHQI/AAAAAAAAAVs/oCyPPhCSnc0/s400/derek-lam+1.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I can't speak for everyone, but Spring 2012 is looking quite fabulous if I do say so myself.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Now we can move on to the most important aspect of today's post...the GIVEAWAY!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Today's Giveaway is...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This fabulous, one size fits all ring from <a href="http://www.eleighs.com/">E.Leigh's</a>!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i>1. Make sure you are an E.Leigh's Facebook Fan. If you are not, you can become a fan </i></b><a href="http://www.facebook.com/pages/ELeighs/115805275162988" style="color: #ff797c; text-decoration: none;"><b><i>here</i></b></a><b><i>.</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i>2. Tag yourself in the E.Leigh's Giveaway Picture (It will be available on the E.Leigh's fan page) and leave a comment stating what your favorite fall accessory is. It will look like this...</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l_Xx9h51v1A/Tm5PBvyfCqI/AAAAAAAAAV4/JvwWCD5QzkI/s1600/Screen+shot+2011-09-12+at+1.30.08+PM.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="228" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/-l_Xx9h51v1A/Tm5PBvyfCqI/AAAAAAAAAV4/JvwWCD5QzkI/s320/Screen+shot+2011-09-12+at+1.30.08+PM.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"></span></i></b></div><b><i><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-style: normal; font-weight: normal;"></span></i></b><br />
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</i></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Until we meet again...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Wishing you light, love, and a very happy fashion week!</div></span></i></b>E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6708843426185751163.post-46220556695802699552011-09-09T09:38:00.001-05:002011-09-09T09:46:28.187-05:00"Live your dream, and wear your passion."Today's post is a little different than usual, and I'm ok with that. In keeping with my usual tradition of short and sweet Friday posts, I am passing on a piece of advice. I can't take credit for it, because I most certainly didn't write something this inspirational. It's something I keep hanging right in the middle of my inspiration board, which happens to be a large cork board that hangs on the wall directly by my desk in my office. It's just a sweet little reminder that sometimes we all get a little too caught up in day to day life that we forget to listen to that faint voice that's inside all of us telling us that a bigger life lies ahead. If I hadn't listened to my inner voice, I would still be at a job that was unfulfilling and taking me no where. <br />
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</div><div>I think one of my favorite parts of the entire quote is in the last few sentences. "Life is short. Live your dream, and wear your passion." I don't know about you, but I think that is stellar advice. So, on this beautiful Friday, I encourage everyone to take a minute, and listen to your own inner voice. Who knows what it could be telling you? </div><div><br />
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</div><div>Until we meet again...<br />
Wishing you light, love, and the courage to wear your passion!</div>E.Leigh'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03808898768853403533noreply@blogger.com0