Secrets to styling.

     There aren’t many other pieces of clothing or extra accessories that come close to the many benefits scarves have to offer. Scarves are a quintessential fashion accessory. They’ll keep you warm, make you look incredibly stylish, and can make your entire outfit pop. The best thing yet? Scarves are a very versatile piece and allows for much play! Perhaps you don’t have but a few, but that’s okay! As a woman (or man), you can conquer any type of outfit with just a few or even that one, with the different styles they have to offer. There isn't just one type of scarves, there are many. You have your neutral scarves, colorful scarves, glam scarves, statement scarves, snug scarves, and even blanket scarves. Continue reading if you would like to see how versatile and essential scarves actually are. 

Types of Scarves: 

Statement Scarf: Any scarf can be transformed into a statement piece, from one bright, funky color to an exquisite fabric. Aside from keeping you warm, its main function is to spice up a look and make it look well thought out and put together. A statement scarf can transform any outfit from basic to a chic and crafted masterpiece. It’s an enliven piece, make it funky and bold, anything that pull togethers a crafted outfit when it’s cold! 

Fringe Scarf: Fringe is a huge hit in the fall, it’s one of the seasons biggest trends. A fringe scarf can create a variety of looks, it’s such a versatile piece. Are you going for that boho look or are you looking for something more contemporary, like a country inspired look? 

Neutral Scarf: Like to mix and match pieces in your wardrobe? Well, a neutral colored scarf is something you can mix and match with everything in your closet with any look. Don’t have a plain scarf? It’s definitely a piece you want to get your hands on, I’ll assure you it’ll blend with any outfit you’re trying to create.

Animal Print Scarf: Leopard/Cheetah print is a huge trend, especially for fall and winter. It’s a staple print, but for a scarf? Throw one on and add that sassy, wild, chic look to your outfit! 

Snug Scarf: As winter is slowly approaching, a snug scarf is great to keep you warm! Viscose, cashmere, or pashmina are great fabrics to keep you warm and cozy as winter takes its toll!

Blanket Scarf: Put the word “blanket” in front of any article of clothing and you know it’s made for the perfect cozy season. Despite it being the perfect essential, blanket scarves can be a puzzling accessory. There’s a lot of fabric that makes it easy to look at but difficult to embrace. Like other scarves, they are easily versatile!

Styling Scarves:In this section, there will be tips and pictures on how to style and ways to wear your infinity and blanket scarves. Stay tuned!

Infinity Scarves: There are many ways to style an infinity scarf, below are six ways to wear your scarf:

Style One: Basic Scarf.Simply put your infinity scarf around your neck, like so. 

Basic Scarf

Style Two: Doubled Scarf. 

Doubled Scarf

Style Three: Scarf with High Neck.

Scarf with High Neck

Style Four/Five: Scarf with Hood/Doubled Scarf With Hood (same as the doubled hood, but without styling it as a doubled scarf).

Doubled Hood

Style Six: Shrug.

Shrug

Shape as necessary.

Blanket Scarves: Like previously stated, putting the word "blanket" in front of any article of clothing will mean it's oversized and cozy! There's a lot of fabric, hence the word blanket, but just because there is so much material may make it seem easy to look at, but honestly, the first time I put on my blanket scarf, it was difficult to embrace. Below are a few ways to style/wear your "blanket" scarves. 

Style One: Own it. Wear your scarf looped around your neck.

How To:

Step One: Start with your blanket scarf completely open and unfolded.

Step Two: Fold your blanket scarf diagonally, creating a triangle.

Step Three: Take two corners of the triangle and wrap it around to your back side

Step Four: Shape and tuck as necessary

Here is Kelsey with the finished look of owning your blanket scarf.

Style Two: Styling Poncho. Drape your blanket scarf around your shoulders.

How To:
Step One: Fold your blanket scarf in half, creating a rectangle. Throw it around your shoulders and bunch it up at the top edge.Step Two: Bring one side around and tuck it snugly.Step Three: Bring the other side around and tuck it snugly.Step Four: Shape and tuck as necessary, until you have a nice triangular shape in the front.

Poncho Style.

Style Three: Cardigan Style (put it around your back and shoulders)

How To:

Step One: Start with your blanket scarf completely open and unfolded. 

Step Two: Fold your blanket scarf in half diagonally, creating a triangle

Step Three: Wrap the long edge around your shoulders. Adjust as you please. You can leave it open or you can add a belt.

Cardigan Style.

Style Four: Casually Hanging. 

How To:

Step One: Put your blanket scarf around your neck, leave the ends hanging down

Step Two: *Optional, belt it. 

Scarves are one of the accessories you cannot be without. If you’re one who likes dressing up outfits with accessories, scarves are a great enhancement to your wardrobe. It isn’t just an accessory that adds glam, it’s beneficial for those cold fall and winter days. 

Special thanks to Kelsey for modeling both infinity and blanket scarf. 

xoxo, 

Chels

Happy Halloween! 

Are you "fall"in' In love with this seasons hottest trends?

"Fall"in' in love with this seasons hottest trends? 

Every season every year there is different trends and styles that are highly popular and for all ages! Most boutiques might only target a certain age but if you're fifty years old and still want to look fashionable, if you're thirty years old and still want to look fashionable and ever if you're sixteen, seventeen, eighteen years old and you still want to look fashionable and update with the seasons hottest styles and trends check out Spence and Lane.  With that being said check out their latest arrivals in their brand new look-book; it's the first one and many to come! 

 Happy shopping! Also, don't forget to follow Spence and Lane on instagram and like them on Facebook! 

Chapter 10 of 12

Deals to Steal

 

   In today's post we will be talking about the prices and similarities of different boutiques compared to Spence and Lane's. Spence and Lane is a small boutique which is why we're trying to get the word out about such a great boutique with clothing for all ages and most of all, affordable prices. Over the past few years boutiques began getting bigger and bigger (perhaps social media plays a big role in that) well duh! Scrolling through other boutiques websites I see similar items that Spence and Lane has in stock but the question is which is cheaper, since it's pretty much the same item? We've took some research and put it to the test. Results are in! You guessed it! Spence and Lane is cheaper compared to most boutiques (don't complain) Now time to steal the real deal. 

Similar Style Different Price: 

     Doing quite a bit of research through the booming boutiques, like Shop The Mint, Shop Impressions, Entourage Clothing & Gifts,and Jane Divine we seen similar items and even identical ones. We thought we should share this with our readers, be known that we aren't bashing the other companies, we are just giving you a few insights on great deals and helping you save money since the holiday season is approaching. Unlike the boutiques listed, Spence and Lane isn't out there, just yet. They're still in the process of blooming, unlike the ones listed. Being a newer boutique gives us more of a reason to write this "Deals to Steal" blog. 

Item one: Do you like a cute plaid tunic that features a hint of flare with high side-slits, button down front, button cuffs and dual front pockets? Well, I think you might like this a little bit better, we’ve found this tunic on Jane Divine and Spence and Lane, but what’s even better than finding it on Spence and Lane? That it is $6.95 cheaper than it is on Jane Divine. For all you plaid and leggings lovers, this is your go to tunic to make that outfit pop! Think we're kidding? Check out the "Honey I'm Good Plaid Tunic" on Jane Divine, but before you make your purchase, come back and click this link to get a better deal! 

  Item two:What’s your go to style for this fall season? Is it your inner Boho look? With this easy-to-wear tunic or dress, depending on your height, it is perfect for styling with a pair of leggings and riding boots!  The dresses/tunics aren't identical as the one on Spence and Lane, but they are quite a bit similar. The only difference? The price! That's right! Get the Ah-love Green dress for about $2.00 cheaper at Spence and Lane, unless you were browsing on Shop the Mint, then you'll save $6.00.

Similarities

Item three: This tie-dye dress is TO-DYE for! It is perfect for any casual occasion, even season! Pair it with some booties or converse and you’ll have an #OOTD. The best thing yet? It’s $2.00 cheaper on Spence and Lane and offers a softer toucher of color! The sleeves help with the coolness of the fair air. It’s perfect paired with riding boots and some cuffs! Take your pick because you’ll love this dress to the moon and back! Grab it now, before it’s too late! 

Item four: Who doesn’t love a kimono? They are so versatile! You can dress them up or dress them! Wear them with a dress or wear them with shirts/cami and a pair of jeans. They are even long enough to wear with leggings! This Boho Kimono is perfect for fall! This kimono features pom fringe hemmed sleeves, and lightweight sheer fabric! (I must say, I’ll have to grab it before it goes out of stock!) It's not much of a difference, but if you're like us, .95 cents can be put towards another item of choice! 

Item five: Are you one for a retro-inspired look? Grab this plaid tunic and a denim shirt! You’ll have a chic outfit in no time! This item is so versatile that you can wear it throughout the year! It’s perfect paired with a cardigan, denim jacket, and booties!Don't be a sucker for one, grab it in cranberry too!

Item Six: Fringe and suede is one of the biggest trends this fall! With that being said who wouldn’t love a pair of fringe suede shorts for the warmer days? I would love to have a pair! If you’re thinking about buying a pair of fringe shorts make sure you check each boutique to find the best price because you know you’ll need that money to buy something else. The greatest deal I found on fringe shorts would be on Spence and Lane (take a look!)

Item Seven: Stripes are big this season! A good way to wear stripes is to have a striped cardigan! Cardigans in general are a big hit and makes it easy to wear layers of clothing! If you're looking for a simple, striped white and black, elbow patched cardigan and you found one for a higher price than you're willing to pay then check out this black and white striped cardigan on Spence and Lane! If that's not the color you're looking for they also have a two other colors in the same style, look at the side notes below!

Item Eight: What’s better than having a pocket-tee? Having a pocket dress! That’s right, they are so simple and cute! This suede dress with elbow patches and a pocket would be a big hit for this fall! You can dress it up or dress it down. The colors are subtle for cooler weather! If you hate wearing jeans even when it’s cold you can always get a long sleeve dress and pair it with some boots!Grab it before it’s too late on Spence and Lane (much cheaper than shoptiques.. I mean who doesn’t want to save 12.00 dollars?!)

Until next time...

Xoxo,

Chels & Kels

Happy October!

Side Notes:

Spence and Lane Items:

- Meet Me on Plaid Avenue Top

- Oh-So Plaid Top

- Ah-love Green Dress

- Tie Dye Me to the Moon Dress

- Boho Pom Pom Kimono

- Back to School Top

- Fringe Connection Shorts

- Dear Suede - You're My Fave Dress

- Classic Long Cardi Black

- Classic Long Cardi: Charcoal

- Classic Long Cardi: Light Grey

Jane Divine: 

- Honey I'm Good Plaid Tunic: Rust

- Honey I'm Good Plaid Tunic: Fuchsia

- Neon Lights Tunic: Indigo

- Neon Lights Tunic: Taupe

- Wishes and Dreams Dress

- Shake Your PomPoms Kimono

Shop Impressions:

- Travel With Me Plaid Tunic in Olive

Entourage Clothing & Gifts:

- By the Riverside in Green & Brown

- By the Riverside in Navy & Burgundy

- Fringe Shorts in Camel

Shop The Mint:

- I Can Do Anything Dress: Tan

- Dare to Prepare Cardigan

Shoptiques:

- Suede Pocket Dress

Have You "Plaid" Your Weekend Yet?

Have you planned your weekend yet?

Let's PLAID it out!

With Spence and Lane's new fall line that just dropped last Thursday, to their new arrivals every Thursday, you can't help but to add a few goodies to your closet for this upcoming season. Say goodbye to summer and hello to fall. Tomorrow is the big day! 

 Fall is upon us, here in the Northern Hemisphere. 

Cheers to the early nights and considerably cooler weather!

Watching the trees turn from a uniform green to all varieties of gold, yellow, and red is the beauty fall brings. How can it be that all this beauty is a sign of death and decay? It is certain that the changing of colors foreshadow a bitterness cold, with or without snow. Fall isn’t just a change in the weather, a change in your wardrobe, there’s countless changes unknown. It's not the Friday night lights, the Saturday tailgates, the Sunday mornings where you skip church or whatever it is you do. Actually, it is. FALL is all about the football games, tailgate parties, the mornings where it's too cold to roll out of bed. It's that time of the year where the weight is put on, but it's not shown. Fall is all about layers upon layers, rather it's your covers or your clothes, you choose. But, how do you "plaid" your weekend? Do you go to the fall carnivals, tailgate at your local universities, walk trails, have bonfires, what is it you do? Whatever you do, Spence and Lane has you covered. Rather you want to spend your weekend tailgating, having nights out, hunting, camping, casual date nights, whatever fall festivities you do, I have a few outfit ideas PLAIDED (planned) out for YOU!

From plain to plaid-ful, Spence and Lane has you covered! 

If you aren't ready to pack up your maxi dresses, transition them into your fall wardrobe with a little splash of plaid, rather it be a flannel or just a kimono, either will work! 

Like what you see? Check each item out: It's All About That Fur, Meet Me on Plaid Avenue, Be My Plaid Kimono, and the Magnificent Maxi Dress 

Not too fond of the plaid, faux fur or maxi dress combination? How about a little game day appi-tease. 

Like something simple and flowy? Try this AWWWBURN top and Faux Fur Vest (link listed in previous outfit) 

Still not ready to hide your skin? Try this polka-dotted skirt that's to die for (definitely need this in my closet) and add a little southern mess tank to complete the look. Don't forget to take a cardigan for the late night air. 

P.S, the tank is on sale! Catch it before it's too late.

XOXO,

Chels

Extra thanks to Sparkle for helping PLAID out this season!

twitter: @chelseaacole // @kdwats

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"Fallin" in Love With New Arrivals

     Fall is great for layering clothes. Get dressed in your favorite dress or t-shirt (short or long sleeve) and grab a statement necklace. Layer up with a lightweight jacket, vest,kimono or cardigan. Throw on your favorite scarf and pair of boots or booties and you will make a simple outfit fabulous. Throughout the day while the temps are rising you can remove some of your layers but by having a statement necklace on that will still complete your look and making it your focal point. 

 While browsing through new arrivals at SpenceandLane.com Kelsey and I came across a few must haves for this upcoming season! Transitioning into fall doesn't have to be a difficult situation, you do not have to be miserable in your clothes because you want to dress with the season. In order to help you out, we've pulled together a few outfits that we thought would best fit the season, until the weather changes. 

This outfit features three items from SpenceandLane.com. Kimono's are simple and chic, you can always feel comfortable with a coverup that hides those blemishes or cover your bottom when leggings don't meet dress code. In our opinion, Kimono's do not mix well with scarves, they seem to have to much of a flow, they aren't as fitted as a cardigan. That's why we've paired the Dandelion Kimono with Denim Leggings and a Feathered Hat. 

If you're looking for something to transition into the fall with check out SpenceandLane.com and order this outfit for less than $100.00. Even if you aren't into hats, the kimono and denim leggings are a hit for the season and are less than $30.00 each. Pair it with an olive top and voilà

there you have it. 

xoxo,

                chels and kels

Sugar and Spice: Twins Have Fashion Advice

Sugar and Spice:

 Arkansas Twins Have Fashion Advice

 

(Left - Kelsey -- Right - Chelsea)
of course there's no telling what
I'm doing with my hand.

     As the temperature changes it has us eagerly waiting on the fall festivities slowly approaching. Yes, I’m talking about the late night cuddle sessions in the bed of the truck or on the trampoline, under a cover or two. Even the bonfires, carnivals, pumpkin patches, haunted houses, those Sunday mornings where you just stay cozy in bed with a good book. We’ve all dreamt of those moments once or twice throughout summer, when we’re complaining about the raging heat. Although, the autumnal equinox is on the horizon, it’s still a bit warm out by midday. We can’t help but be excited about transitioning into our flannels, sweaters, vests, and scarves. But before  you get the urge to pack all your summer clothes away, keep reading for some tips and tricks on how to take your summer statements into the fall season. 

Fall is one of our favorite seasons, with that being said we have a tremendous amount of clothing that is essential for milder temperatures. Items that we think are essential for fall are: booties, boots, converse, flats, boot cuffs, leggings, denim jeans, skirts, blazers, faux fur vest, plaid shirts, plaid kimonos (might we mention SpenceandLane boutique have some in-stock), scarves, over-sized sweaters, oversized cardigans, clutch purses, and simple dresses. Many trends are in this fall and most include: stripes, plaid, solid colors (olive green, mustard yellow, burgundy, burnt orange, navy blue, off whites, wine..etc.), denim, fringe, suede, leopard print, and faux fur.

Previously mentioned: Fall is approaching quickly and milder temperatures are on the rise. Over the weekend we decided to take fall pictures.. but there was a problem. What were we going to wear? As we rummaged through our closet we pulled out plaid shirts, striped dresses, body-con dresses and some kimonos but the question we were left with is how are we going to make an outfit out of these pieces? By taking some of the biggest trends (stripes and plaid) this fall we made one outfit. Although it was still warm out we took a casual striped t-shirt dress and paired it with a plaid flannel by tying it around my waist. To make the finishing touches I added a pair of white converse. As the temperatures began to drop throughout the night I untied the flannel from my waist and wore it over the dress, which was still a big hit! This is a great way to look simple and chic at a bonfire, without going overboard.

Bonfire Outfit: T-shirt Dress, Plaid Shirt, Shoreline Converse

TRANSITIONS FROM SUMMER TO FALL

TRANSITIONS 

FROM SUMMER TO FALL

light breeze, colorful leaves, bare trees, transitions please.

Fashion Transitions:

     We’re halfway through the month of September. The Autumnal Equinox is just days away. Although, it is still hot out, there are ways to transition into that seasonal change. The desire to to dress in pieces that prelude the season is a must. We all have that familiar desire, it’s not just you! Perhaps it's the changing in the scenery; the leaves are changing colors and leaving the trees bare. Those autumnal shades just pop with the outdoors and you cannot resist the urge to try on your statement pieces. The morning time is great for your lightweight scarf and your cognac boots, but by midday you are wanting to strip. But, I just want to leave you with a few helpful tips. 

                                                           xoxo,

                                                              chels