Five Fall Fashion Finds $5 And Under

CottonOn has quickly become one of our favorite stores, because it offers current trends, a lot of versatility, AND it is super affordable. One of our favorite features on their website is the "Nothing Over $5" section.

We realize that their online store is constantly changing, so the images included in this article may no longer be available to purchase on their website, however we wanted you to see HOW CUTE and inexpensive their clothing options are.

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Here are 5 CURRENT fall fashion finds for $5 & under:

1. The "Coin Ring" -- For just $2, this ring could be YOURS! Its mix of gold and silver tones make this a multifaceted accessory.

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2. The "Mila Print Leggings" -- $5 is a SMALL PRICE to pay for such a BIG STATEMENT that these leggings make. Pair them with a long black shirt or dress.

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3. The "Crissy Cross Crop" - Stripes are a closet staple, so $5 is an amazing price to pay for something so essential to your wardrobe! Plus,  the cut of this shirt is super flattering. Because this is a crop though, be sure to wear an undershirt or high-waisted pants to cover the midriff!

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4. The "Destiny Strappy Woven Dress" - This dress has such a feminine pattern to it! It's the epitome of revealing less while also spending less at just $5.

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5. The "Divided Long Sleeve Top" - This is one of those shirts that would be perfect to pair with those patterned leggings that made it on this list. Another $5 steal with a studded-embellished pocket.

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There you have it ladies -- a concise list that will enhance and redefine your wardrobe on a budget! We hope you like these fashion picks! Comment below to let us know if this article inspired any purchases.

Top Buttons T-Shirts Only $22

Now that our Fall Wardrobe Makeover Event is over, we have dropped the price of our New Top Buttons T-Shirts!  Why should you buy a Top Buttons Tee, you may ask?  Well, they are absolutely ADORABLE, it's your chance to support the mission of Top Buttons and show off your obsession with classy fashion!

Sizing Tip:  The shirts are slouchy and meant to be loose.  If you normally wear a Large, We recommend you get a Large.

Once shipped most domestic orders take anywhere from 2 to 10 business days to arrive depending on the efficiency of your local postal service. MORE FACTS ABOUT YOUR ORDER CAN BE FOUND HERE. 

When you receive it, Please Tag us @topbuttons and hashtag #mytopbuttonstee with a pic of how YOU ARE WEARING your Top Buttons Tee! We love the pics on Instagram of the girls all ready wearing their Top Buttons T-Shirts!  Email us at info@topbuttons.org if you have questions.

Purchase YOUR TOP BUTTONS T-SHIRT BY CLICKING  OUR TOP BUTTONS "SHOP PAGE" OR BY CLICKING HERE !

Wardrobe Makeover Event 2014 Video, Pictures, and Special Thank You

http://youtu.be/B4YK4WzwOjQOn Saturday Sept 20th, Top Buttons held a wardrobe makeover event for some very deserving teens in need from the Central Florida area. The teens that participated in the event were nominated by well-known civic and religious organizations such as PACE Center for Girls, Girls Inc, and The Dream Center. We were truly overwhelmed by response of the girls who participated in the event. When they arrived some were nervous and some excited, but all left with a huge smile that radiated with a newfound or renewed sense of self-confidence.

Providing wardrobe and beauty makeovers for 32 girls was a privilege for all of us on the Top Buttons team.  Our hope was that each girl would leave with much more than things, we wanted them to leave with an experience which would inspire them for a lifetime.

Each girl who participated received a Top Buttons T-shirt (THANKS TO ALL WHO PURCHASED THEIR OWN TOP BUTTONS T-SHIRT PRIOR TO THE EVENT) and quality used clothing donated from the local community!

As a part of this experience, we also spent a portion of time sharing about the mission of TB,  the importance of "considering the message we send with our clothing choices," and some important tips on how to avoid being trafficked right here in the US.

Each girl also received: (We have to use exclamation points, because each gift was truly a HUGE DEAL!!!)

• A swag bag designed and donated by Madden Branded Goods with gifts from the community inside!
• Adorable black tights and lovely studded earrings from Whimsy Boutique!
• A large bag of makeup and hair products from Cosmo Prof!
• Lip gloss and cute pens wrapped in fun socks from Eliska Poirier!
• Style boards to help them understand their style personality from Ahndea May!
• Some of the participants who had a special clothing need received gift certificates from Plato’s Closet!
• Yummy refreshments from Sweet Magnolia Tea Room!
• A free hair cut, style, and makeup from Supercuts and Salon Salvatore, and other exceptional makeup artists, named below!
• A professional photo shoot by the photographer extraordinaire, Jen Duarte!

Scroll down to see some of the amazing before and after photos of the participants!

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Before

 After

SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ALL

Who donated clothing!

We had clothing, which was mailed to us from outside of our local community too. The racks were full of beautiful pieces for our participants to choose from. The leftover clothing was placed in storage for our next Wardrobe Makeover Event to be held in the Spring of 2015 and some has been donated to local women's organizations.

Event Sponsors 

• Cresendo- Public Relations Turned Up,  YOU ROCK!
• JBurns Pizza
• Barrow and Powers Financial Services
• Sweet Magnolia Tea Room
• Whimsey Boutique
• Madden Brand Agency
• Platos Closet of Lakeland
• Cosmo Prof
• Supercuts
• Ahndea May
• JC Penny Lakeland
• Chick-fil-A North and South Lakeland
• Firehouse Subs

To all the hair stylists and makeup artists who stood on their feet the entire day without a break while providing free hair cuts, and makeup for the girls to have the finishing touches before their photo shoots. You wowed us all!

Supercuts

• Dana Hager - District Leader for Regis Brands
• Anthony Barcelo- Senior District Leader Regis Brands
• Leslie D'Elia- Regional VP for Regis Brands
• Paige Canaster- Shift Manager at Supercuts
• Nichole Wilson - Stylist at Smartstyles
• Tiffany Shouse - Manager at Smartstyles

Salon Salvatore

• Melissa Kinsey
• Sumner Moncrief

Independent Makeup Artists

• Christie Northington
• Yolanda Delacerda

Event Coordinators

• Sarah Powers
• Cathy Hayes
• Courtney Philpot
• Stephanie Harrison

AND all volunteers who jumped in to help with whatever was needed

• Aimee Perkins-Scott
• Katie Deloach
• Becky Waddell
• Christina Ingrassia THANKS FOR THE AMAZING BLOG POST ON THE WARDROBE MAKEOVER EVENT!
• Alexis Gauthier
• Chelsey Davis
• Jenna Olinger
• Brittany McMillen
• Annie Ward
• Abigail Gallagher
• Sierra Martinez
• Lauren Sandoval
• Sarah Szatmary
• Rachel Jordan
• Chelsey Jones
• Chris Fuson
• Kaley Fuson
• Ashley Lumetta

Recap Event Video

• Produced and Edited by Taylor Murray
• Assisted by Destiny Young

Extra Help from the Powers Family

• Sandy Perlewitz, you know you are a miracle worker. We love you!
• Brent, Brooklyn and Madison

Help from Afar - We wish you could have been here for the event!!!

• Anastasia Jones
• Molly Dodd
• Rebekah Miura

We are all looking forward to doing this again...

Celebrity Street Style: Plaid

Plaid is a perfect fall trend, not only is it cute and comfortable to wear but it is also a timeless and versatile fashion choice. You can pair a plaid top with skinny jeans, shorts, or even a skirt. You can also find plaid in just about every type of clothing, whether it is jackets, skirts, pants, or shoes. There are so many ways to style it, which makes it a great item to have in your closet! It is also a popular trend among many celebrities and they wear it in all different ways. Take a look at how these celebrities chose to style their plaid.

Kate Bosworth's look is a bit grunge with an open button-down layered over a long sleeve shirt with leather boots.

(Photo provided by Elle)

Jessica Alba paired her plaid button-down with a leather jacket, beanie, and cute leopard flats.

(Photo provided by Glo Fashion Magazine)

Cameron Diaz dressed her look up by adding a tailored blazer over her plaid top.

(Photo provided by Glo Fashion Magazine)

Try out the trend and let us know your favorite way to wear it!

*Featured image of Reese Witherspoon provided by E! Entertainment

Editor Obsessions: September

Fall is on its way and I couldn’t be happier. The colder months are approaching and I'm already daydreaming of chunky sweaters, hot chocolate and cozy nights by the fireplace. Here are a few items that I've got my eyes on! 1. I am a huge sweatshirt fan, especially if it has a french saying on it! This Madewell sweatshirt is not only comfy but, stylish enough to wear on an afternoon out with the girls.

2. Mismatched earrings are high up on my must have list for Fall. These earrings from Buckle are edgy, fun and can be styled  several different ways.

3. You can never have enough white and gold in my opinion. I love this J Crew jewelry tray! It's perfect for displaying and organizing my jewelry.

4. I'm a huge fan of leather jackets, they are one of my closet staples. This Zara jacket is ultra edgy and chic.

5. Crossbodys are a girls best friend. They are comfortable and easy to wear no matter where your day takes you. This Rebecca Minkoff is sleek, modern, and classic.

6. I love statement shoes probably just as much as I love a good statement necklace. These leopard Vans are sure to spice up any outfit.

7. Hats are the icing on the cake! This floppy rim fedora from Rag And Bone just screams FAll to me.

8. Neutral eyeshadows are a great foundation to your makeup collection. This Bobbi Brown "Nude On Nude" palette contains twelve gorgeous eyeshadow colors that can be worn day or night.

9. Quality brushes are key to applying your makeup like an expert. This Charlotte Tilbury Powder and Sculpting Brush is excellent for applying highlighter as well as chiseling out your cheekbones with your favorite bronzer.

10. Chunky necklaces are key for Fall. This Modcloth gold necklace is the perfect companion to your favorite sweater.

11. Chilly Fall days call for curling up with a good book and your favorite hot drink. I'm excited for the October launch of Refinery 29's new book Style Stalking. It's promised to be chock full of fabulous street style.

What are your Fall obsessions? Let us know in the comments below!

Happy Styling,

Rebekah

3 Chic Ways To Wear The Utility Vest

September has officially arrived which means Fall is just around the corner. Since, it's not quite sweater weather yet, the utility vest is the perfect transitional piece to usher us into the cooler months. Here are three ways to style this versatile closet staple. Amanda from Advice From A Twenty Something styles her vest with a plaid shirt, white pants, and ankle boots. As it gets cooler, just add a jacket and your ready for a scenic stroll among the Fall foliage.

Caroline from Unfancy pairs her vest with a lightweight v-neck shirt and shorts. Combat the cooler weather by simply adding tights and a chunky sweater.

Kat from With Love From Kat styles her utility vest with a classic striped t-shirt dress. She accessorizes with a neutral clutch  and gold accessories. Her look is casual yet, polished. As the tempature drops add a scarf, sweater and tights.

How would you style the utility vest? Let us know in the comments below!

To purchase a vest similar to the ones above click here and here.

Happy Styling,

Rebekah

Help the Cause and Get Your Own Super Cute Top Buttons T-Shirt

With our upcoming Top Buttons Fall Wardrobe Makeover Event on September 20th for some very deserving teens in the Central Florida Area, we thought it was perfect timing to sell our Top Buttons T-Shirts Online!  You asked, We heard you! Buy your own adorable Top Buttons TEE right now for $30, and We will give a second shirt to one of the girls who participates in our Wardrobe Makeover Event on September 20th!  THERE ARE 25- 30 GIRLS GETTING WARDROBE MAKEOVERS… Thank you for helping us make sure they each get one at no charge! Purchasing one of these soft, slouchy and comfortable T-Shirts with our New Top Buttons Logo, is the perfect way for you to support the mission of TB and show off your obsession for "Classy Fashion."

Want to know more about our Top Buttons Fall Wardrobe Makeover Event?

 Organizations such as PACE Center for Girls, Teen Challenge, Girls Inc, and others have nominated teen girls between the ages of 13-17 to be a part.  These 25-30 young ladies will have a TB personal stylist help them pick out clothing that fits their personal style and their body type from quality and stylish clothing donated from people in the central Florida area and around the U.S.A. at our ONE DAY EVENT to be held at the beautiful Lake Mirror Tower Ballroom. The girls who participate will be able to take home 10-12 clothing items at no charge, as well as, receive other gifts from our local community. It's going to be pretty amazing!  

There are many ways to help with this event!  If you want to know what else you can do to help, read this article by the Top Buttons Founder.   You should also check out a post from one of our Event Sponsors!

BUY YOUR TOP BUTTONS T-SHIRT HERE QUICK AND EASY.

Quantity

One for Me + One for TB to Give Away $30.00 USD

Sizes

X-Small Small Medium Large X-Large XX-Large

AND We'd love to see what you pair your T-Shirt with.  After you get your tee, be sure to Tag Us…. @topbuttons and use the hashtag #mytopbuttonstee

Styling Teens from Afar

Hello Top Buttons family! I am so excited to be here today! My name is Ahndea May, I am a daughter of the King, raising 5 little ones with my high school sweetheart and best friend Nate in Atlanta, GA. I love when God  brings opportunities for me to align myself with mission and purpose. A way to give back and help others. I first met Sarah Powers, founder of Top Buttons, in Rockford, IL.  She is energetic, connective, and man does she light up a room with her smile! We have stayed in touch over the years and followed each other through social media. I love the heart behind Top Buttons online magazine: "express more, reveal less," a modest twist on fashion and much more.

As a stylist, my heart is to help tell a story, your story through wardrobe, fashion and creative elements. Style is simply the outward way to express your inner self.  When I was young, I remember laying out my clothes the night before and being so excited to show off my new United Colors of Benetton outfit.  My clothes and appearance became what I focused on until God really got a hold of my heart and helped the searching for others approval fade. I then knew who I was in Christ and my appearance became a reflection of me not an image of me.  Now my business is to help educate, inspire and curate style through many different avenues.

I am thrilled to be a style contributor for Top Buttons Magazine as well as a sponsor for the upcoming Wardrobe Makeover Event this September. Here is what Sarah had to say about this fantastic initiative.

“At Top Buttons, we recognize many young women who might want to dress in more proper fitting attire often don’t have the money to go out and buy clothes as needed. Through our “Fall Wardrobe Makeover Event for Teenage Girls in Need” we are working to offer these young ladies with styling tips from our Top Buttons personal stylists and provide them with gently used clothing to replace or enhance their current wardrobe” — Sarah Powers. Founder & Director

My role is to help curate style boards, catering to many different vibes from street style to Boheme. This will help the Top Buttons hands-on stylists utilize the donations in the most effective way.  We want each girl to feel like they are receiving a custom experience.  We want them feel special, and also walk away with some quick tips, clothes and a full heart.

Want to know to get involved? Top Buttons is currently taking donations

Another way to partner with us is to PURCHASE a Top Buttons t-shirt.  One for you and one for a teen girl nominated for the makeover experience. We are pre -selling these t-shirts starting now so grab 2 for $30 and help support us as we open up new possibilities for these young girls.

Here is one way to style your new Top Buttons tee!

Click HERE to Purchase your Top Buttons T-Shirt!  We'd love to see what you pair it with.  After you get your tee, be sure to Tag Us…. @topbuttons and use the hashtag #mytopbuttonstee

Top Buttons Hosts Clothing Donation Event for Some Very Deserving Central Florida Teens

On September 20th, we plan to provide an experience through which young women leave with much more than just free clothes. At Top Buttons, we recognize many young women who might want to dress in more proper fitting attire often don’t have the money to go out and buy clothes as needed. Through our “Fall Wardrobe Makeover Event for Teenage Girls in Need” we are working to offer these young ladies with styling tips from our Top Buttons personal stylists and provide them with gently used clothing to replace or enhance their current wardrobe.

Organizations such as PACE Center for Girls, Teen Challenge, Florida Baptist Children’s Home, and others will be able to nominate teen girls between the ages of 13-17 to be a part. Twenty-five girls will be chosen and will have a TB personal stylist waiting to help them pick out clothing that fits their personal style and their body type from quality and stylish clothing donated from people in the central Florida area. The girls who participate will be able to take home 10-12 clothing items at no charge, as well as, receive other gifts from our local community.

On this Special day, Each girl will receive:

• Free skin care consultation
• Makeup and hair touch ups
• Photoshoot in their favorite outfit
• Refreshments
• 10 minute talk on self-compassion and why it’s important to not compare your body image with others
• 10-12 articles of clothing

We truly love sharing our message with teens. We can connect through fashion, and then talk about deeper matters of the heart. It’s true, we all send a message through what we wear, and we will continue to challenge these young women to consider the message they are sending with their clothing choices. The girls who participate in this event will have access to our Top Buttons team for ongoing mentorship and encouragement. We are honored to partner with these local civic organizations and support the positive message they are working to instill in their girls.

There are several organizations and people, who are partnering with us to help make this event a success! We look forward to sharing more details, as we get closer to the event.

If you would like to DONATE CLOTHING, sponsor, donate a product or give a monetary gift to help us facilitate this special day, please comment below for more info.

Look Who's Wearing Ear Cuffs

Emma Watson is constantly inspiring us with her effortlessly chic style. We can always count on her to be on trend especially in the accessories arena. Emma has been known to wear mismatched earrings, double sided pearls and her most popular look at the premier of Noah where she wore a diamond ear cuff. As of late, ear cuffs have been worn by countless celebrities including Taylor Schilling, January Jones, and Michelle Dockery at the recent 2014 Emmy Awards. This is a tend that is perfect for adding a unique edge to your look. We love the versatility of these earrings. They can be worn with both dressy and casual looks. Would you wear this trend? Let us know in the comments below. To get Emma's earrings for less click here.

Happy Styling,

Rebekah

Top Buttons joins the fight against human trafficking

Top Buttons is excited to announce we are launching our anti-human trafficking initiative, Sozo United for Freedom. Through Sozo, we will be partnering with several different organizations to not only rescue and restore girls from slavery, but prevent it from happening to begin with. There are more slaves today than in any other time in history and Top Buttons knows you want to do something about it. Together, we can make an impact in ending modern-day slavery through awareness, education, fundraising, and outreach. In the future, you will be able to purchase fashion products that financially support the prevention, rescue, and restoration of girls around the world.

Visit Sozo online to find out more about Sozo and what you can do to get involved.

Piperlime Unveils New Site

Have you heard the news? Piperlime just got a makeover! As if this fashion forward site wasn’t already tempting enough, it has upped the ante by allowing us to shop the social media feeds from some of our favorite fashion influencers. Shopping has never been easier! Piperlime has kicked off its website relaunch with 25 days of curated fashion and style tips from trendsetters such as Poppy Delevingne, Olivia Palermo, and Julia Engel from Gal Meets Glam. It has also been announced that Piperlime will be launching its own line this September. The collection will consist of 68 pieces priced from $34-$170. This leopard jacket worn by Supermodel Chrissy Teigen retails for $159 and is part of the Piperlime Collection.

Have YOU seen Piperlime's new look? What are YOUR thoughts? Let us know in the comments below.

Happy Styling,

Rebekah

(image:  Courtesy Photo}

DIY Perfume Tray

Trays are a life saver for me. They take items that look jumbled and miraculously make them look organized and pretty. Trays however can get a little pricey especially when you use them as much as I do! Thats why I love going to thrift stores to purchase them. Thrift stores are excellent for bargain hunting! All you need in order to be successful at thrifting is an open mind, patience, and a creative eye. I always look at objects and imagine them a different color. I found this tray that was totally not my style but, I knew the shape would work for my bedroom if it was painted white.

I snatched it up for $1.50 and whipped out my trusty white spray paint and this is what I got... (drumroll).

This turned out to be the PERFECT tray! I wanted something simple, white and girly that I could display my perfume and jewelry on. All I did was clean the tray, sand it, and spray it with 3 coats of white spray paint. It was ready to use in no time!

Style, whether it's clothing or home decor is attainable on any budget. Just as we express our unique personalities through our clothing we can do it through our style at home and we don't have to go broke doing it. I find diy's at times to be more fun then going out and buying a brand new item. Re-purposing something is like putting your own individual stamp on it.

What are some of  YOUR favorite DIY projects? Let us know in the comments below. For more thrifted finds click here.

Happy Styling,

Rebekah

{photos and styling by: Rebekah Miura}

Summer Playlist Must-Haves

It's Summer! This means VACATION, beach trips, pool parties, and gatherings with your friends and family. Here are some tunes you can listen to that will surely get you in the summer mood. Enjoy!

1. "Move" - Kaleidoscope

This duo of best friends met in college and joined forces to spread the message of the Lord. "Move" is definitely a song that will make you dance. It motivates us to embrace who we are in Christ and to let Him lead our lives.

2. "Every Good Thing" - The Afters

From their 5th album Life is Beautiful, "Every Good Thing" proclaims that life is PRECIOUS! Let's not take it for granted.

3. "Do Life Big" - Jamie Grace

This spunky song is Jamie Grace's new single. It encourages us to do life BIG like Jesus did. We can make a change!

4. "Gold" - Britt Nicole

Britt Nicole never ceases to inspire us with her truthful lyrics & music. You are GOLD! Special, unique and worth so much.

5. "Alive" - Hillsong Young & Free

From the latest Hillsong group, this song is a celebration. We are alive because of Jesus' sacrifice for us, He died out of love for us. How awesome is that!

6. "Try" - Colbie Caillat

At Top Buttons, we love the message Colbie sends out through this song. You, YES YOU, are beautiful. One might feel insecure about how we look but this song is a great reminder of what real beauty is.

About the Author:

Jelsianly Freytes is 20 years old & from Puerto Rico. Currently, she's a senior in the University of the Sacred Heart with a major in television & cinematography. Music is a huge part of her life, dancing for the Lord is her passion and traveling brings her joy.

"I can do ALL things through Christ who strengthens me." Philippians 4:13.

Makeup Steals: Smashbox Bestsellers Set

It's not a secret to my friends that I am a huge fan of Smashbox primers. I've tried numerous brands but, always end up coming back to this one. On a recent trip to Nordstrom Rack I was shocked when I saw the "bestsellers set" from Smashbox for a mere $19. This is a steal since it is currently retailing for $39 online. The set comes with a full size Photo Finish Foundation Primer, a sample size Photo Finish Lid Primer, a sample size Photo Op Eyeshadow Trio, a sample size Layer Lash Primer, and a sample size Full Exposure Mascara.  This is a great set because it allowed me to try four new products without having to spend a ton of cash. The Photo Finish Foundation Primer normally retails for $36 and it's well worth the price! It smooths and perfects the skin, fills in lines and creates the perfect canvas for your foundation.

The Photo Finish Lid Primer retails for $20. I was surprised at how much I liked it. It goes on smooth, doesn't crease, brightens the eye area, and causes eyeshadow to not only show up, but last longer. According to it's description on line, it can even be used under the eyes as a concealer.

The Photo Op Eyeshadow Trio is in "Multi-Flash" and it retails for $28. I love the colors for creating a natural eye. I've found myself reaching for this trio on a daily basis.

The Layer Lash Primer retailing for $19 is the perfect companion to the Full Exposure Mascara which retails for $20. The lash primer strengthens, thickens and protects your lashes. The mascara is paraben free and is reported to create a 104% increase in volume. It also boasts to be smudge proof, non-clumping, and non-flaking.

If you have a Nordstrom Rack in your area, check it out! There may be a few sets left. I have thoroughly enjoyed mine.

Comment below if you score one of these sets or have tried any of these products! We would love to hear from you.

Happy Styling,

Rebekah

{photos and styling: Rebekah Miura}

The "Why" Behind Her Style and Purpose: Meet Amanda Rose

If there is one thing I believe we can all agree on, it is that it feels GREAT to pick out an outfit and know, "This is ME, I will so rock this today!" But if you are like me, that usually doesn't just happen. It is a process. One day, I thought "WHOA, I spend so much time getting ready but hardly any time taking care of who I am on the inside or even spending time with my Creator (the one who made me, who loves my big hair and wild spirit.)"

After discovering more about who I am on the inside and getting to know the God who created me, I am now confident in the things I love (like fashion) because I know it does not solely define me.

My challenge to you today, before you decided what you are going to wear, decide who you want to be and who you are going to let define you.

Have a beautiful day darlings, xox Amanda Rose, Top Buttons Contributor

http://youtu.be/K4_PrfaeOGA

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More About this Contributor: I am passionate about many things from my big hair, to trying new foods, my city (Rockford, IL), to helping people discover what story God has uniquely written for them. I love fashion + have an eye for design. When I said "Jesus, I want to follow you", that meant what I was passionate about could NOT be just for me. Because I believe He has placed certain things inside of me, I recently had the God-birthed idea of launching a unique business called Worth Royalty. I also work at one of the greatest/realest churches I know called Rockford First + help specifically with a gap year program called Focus One which helps young adults define more about what it means to be a world changer in their own life. Every day is quite the adventure for me; I'm constantly learning to embrace it with peace & excitement!

Thrifted Treasures

Thrifting has become a small passion of mine. I don’t know if it’s the thrill of the hunt, the pure satisfaction of getting a good deal, or finding one of a kind vintage items that I love the most. On a recent trip to Vermont I scored some amazing finds that have been on my “must have” list for some time. I love entertaining so I am always on the hunt for unique glasses, plates and serving ware. Prior to my trip, I had been pricing gold flatware from different online stores. They were all pretty pricey so when I saw this set of vintage gold flatware for $4.50 I was thrilled! It took time to restore the finish, but it was well worth it.

 They have been the perfect addition to my eclectic mix of cups and plates. I love using them for when I have friends over for "girly" brunches or dessert parties.

I'm slightly obsessed with all things gold. So when I came across these adorable gold rimmed glasses for $1 a piece, I quickly snatched them up. I bought the whole set and have it displayed on my bar cart.

This gold rimmed tea pot was purchased for a whopping $2, the coffee mug was $1, and the saucer was part of a set that was $10.

Adding simple touches of elegance to your home does not have to cost a fortune. Some of my favorite items have come from thrift stores. It's always nice to have a mix of old and new, it adds depth and character to a home.

What are some of your favorite thrifted treasures?

Happy Styling,

Rebekah

{photos and styling by: Rebekah Miura}

Restyle Your Summer Wardrobe

There are so many ways to get more use from your clothes by doing some simple restyling. Summer is a great time to practice this, as there are so many options to incorporate into your looks. This is the season you can wear those lovely floral prints, some bold colors, and of course, sunglasses!

The most cost-effective way to change up your wardrobe is to invest in accessories. By simply changing your footwear, necklace, sunglasses, and a few other items, you can create a range of stylish looks with the same basic pieces.

Below are some outfit inspirations to help you switch things up. Have a lovely peace and laughter-filled summer!

About the author:

Nash Amber is a devoted lover of Jesus Christ, who loves styling herself and others. Born and raised in London; she enjoys spending time with her family, studying the bible, dressing up, having fun in the sun (when the weather is nice) and investing quality time into people.

She currently is a modest style blogger who shares fashion/style ideas along with details on her personal walk with Him.

Follow Nash through her blog, and keep up with her through her social networks:

Facebook - Instagram - YouTube - Twitter

Boho Chic On A Budget

The bohemian look has faded in and out of the spotlight over the years. It was huge in the sixties and then resurfaced in 2004 with Sienna Miller spearheading the boho chic trend that led to thousands of women running to stores to copy her effortlessly cool style. This season boho is back in the front lines with stores carrying an endless array of this hippie-esque clothing. We could not be more thrilled!

Flowy, comfortable clothing is the bohemian mantra. This white maxi dress is not only fabulous but, it's affordable. It was found at Forever 21 for a mere $12! In fact, this whole look was scored for a total of $107. Chelsea found her ultra trendy gladiator sandals for $50 at Nordstrom Rack, her Fossil purse was thrifted for $10, her headband was found at Nordstrom for $10, the necklace was also found at Nordstrom for $20, and the bracelets were $5 at Kohls.

Danielle opted for a shorter dress that stays in suit with the loose, free flowing style that is associated with the bohemian look. She landed her entire outfit for under $50!

Danielle’s dress was found at Marshalls for $17, her Free People vest was found at Nordstrom for $15, and her Candie's sandals were on clearance at Kohls for $12. Danielle's fringe necklace is borrowed and the rest of her jewelry was a gift from her family.

The boho style is absolutely attainable this summer. Shopping at Nordstrom Rack or bargain stores like Marshalls are all great places to start. Who knew the boho look could be both cheap and chic!

Happy Styling!

Rebekah

PHOTOGRAPHER: Hannah Dobson

Beach Bag Bliss: The Essentials

Hit the beach in style with these ten summer must-haves.

1. Opt for a  beach bag that is both durable and fashionable.

2. Escape the suns harmful UV rays with sunscreen.

3. Keep your pout protected and moisturized with lip balm.

4. Seal in moisture and protect your locks with “sunscreen” for your hair.

5. Make a statement with a colorful beach towel.

6. Pack a lightweight beach cover up for a casual stroll on the beach.

7. Rock out to your summer play list with these portable speakers.

8. Add a stylish element to your beach attire with a hat.

9. Don’t forget to pack a good read .

10. Sunglasses are a must to shield your eyes and keep you looking chic.

What are your beach bag essentials that you can’t live without?

Happy Styling,

Rebekah