I love the challenge of exploring style. I'm influenced by my surroundings, my research and observations...and that's where the exploration begins. Growth in design is what's important to me and I'm always striving to expand my horizon and perspective.
The simplicity of this look really draws me in. I'm actually wearing quite bold pieces yet the neutral color palette unifies the look and tones it down. The modern leopard shift dress is in warm tan and brown tones (and black) so to contrast, I paired it with a cooler colored silver pearl necklace and silver booties. See how that pops? Love it.

Hat: NastyGal  ///  Sunglasses: Bonlook  ///  Necklace: Nordstrom Rack  ///  Blazer: Goodwill - Wooster, OH  ///  Leopard Shift Dress:  Get it here!  ///  Ombre Tights: Missguided  ///  Cut-out Ankle Boots: from Ci Ci Hot brand: Qupid ///  Bag: XOXO

I think at this point it's safe to say we're all sick of winter. I'm ready to bust out a bunch of cute open toe or cut-out shoes but let's be honest, here in Northeast Ohio, it's gonna be some time before that's possible. Ok ok, so we're left with the "problem" of STILL wearing the boots we've been trudging around in all winter…after all these months and all this snow, they're probably looking a little sad, worn and ready for some rest…so the question stands, how do we still rock our battled and bruised footwear during this seasonal transition? Give them a simple makeover! Yep, just a little something to tide you over till the weather shapes up. These boots were just looking a little blah to me so I snatched up some bold & bright laces from Jcrew. This was such a simple and easy way to add a pop of color and give these tired kicks new life. Of course, I also had to add a few jewelry elements just for fun. I popped on a tassel to the one while for the other I added some brass bars on tiny chain...nothing too match matchy ; ) What are some creative & fun fashion experiments you're doing to tide you over till the new season hits? Sometimes a simple switch is the best!

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It's no secret I'm all over this pom pom trend. Love these little things! I've been using them to decorate my house, Christmas tree and of course, using them as fashion accessories. You can use them to make a garland or as a cutesy keychain for your purse. When all else fails, throw them at your cat.

Also, awesome news!...you can buy Glam & Grace DIY's and designs on ETSY!

Go ahead, snatch em up!

http://www.etsy.com/shop/GlamandGraceDesign

Summer is winding down...here are a few of my go-to items and accessories for the remainder of the sunny skied and green filled days here in Akron, OH.
Oversized sweater: Target (yeah, great deal!) Shorts: My bleached dip dye DIY project.
Scarf, Socks & Nail Polish: Jcrew. Boots: Steve Madden (my Glitter Boots DIY project)
Earrings: My jewelry line, AC Design. Sun Glasses: Spitfire (brought from Nastygal)

NEW handmade designs for Summer! Check out the AC | Design jewelry line.

Space Lotus shoot by Planet Blue. Featuring bright detailed patterns by Chelsea Flower, Mara Hoffman and Antik Batik

Awesomeness! Faux leather feather earrings by Love Sexton

my current favs