JoyNoelle Spring 2011 Collection

During last weeks MN Fashion Week, Matt and I headed down to the International Market Square Lofts for Joy Noelle's Spring 2011 fashion show. Joy has become a fabulous friend in the industry and it is amazing to see how humble she is with a talent that could rock many tough fashion critic cities. So, I was SO excited to see her new collection runway style and she definitely did not disappoint!  Here is one of my favorite looks:

I also hope to post a video that Matt (capturestudios.net) shot of the show as well.  Make sure you check out JoyNoelle's beautiful new website - www.joynoelle.com

warning!!

Just saw that J-Crew's Factory Store is now avalaible online!! (weekends only) Don't say I didn't warn you!

Flirty and Fabulous Ankle Boots

Okay, ankle boots aren't exactly an up and coming trend.  In fact, they have been around for a couple of seasons now, but I LOVE some of the more flattering cuts that have come out this year that don't cut you off at your ankle.  Instead they elongate the legs. Any of these will look great with bare legs and a skirt, tights, dresses or skinny jeans.  If you wear them with skinnies, make sure to have bare ankles (don't want to see any socks sticking out)!

J Crew Bronson with snakeskin heel

Cole Haan Tahlia

 

Dolce Vita Benji

Via Spiga Jovi



J Crew Bronson


 

And now it is finally FALL! (official TODAY) So, time to buy and wear all these cute boots!

MN Fashion Week

MN Fashion week is coming up - here are some events that I think are going to be fabulous!

Thursday, Sept 16th

Style Derby
Grainbelt Bottling House
Doors open at 7:30pm
Runway at 9:00pm

Friday, Sept 17th

Envision: Artopia Fall 2010
Graves 601 Hotel
9:00pm

Tuesday, Sept 21st

Shop Talk: What the MPLS Fashion Industry Needs Now
MN Fashion Studio
7:00pm

Thursday, Sept 23rd

Crosswalk Fashion Show
Cliche
7:00pm


Joy Noelle: 2011 Collection Fashion Show
International Market Square Lofts
6:00pm

Sunday, Sept 26th

The Sweet Life Fashion Show
OM Restaurant
8:00pm

the joys of simple jewerly

For a long time now, it has been all about chunky statement jewerly.  But, I have a feeling that dainty, simple peices are coming back (and chokers!).  Here are some options that I really love -

Banana Republic - Majestic Bar Bracelet

Kate Spade - Heard of Gold Bracelet

Gorjano Fortune Necklace

Marc by Marc Jacobs Standard Supply Necklace

Anthropologie Invisible Pet Necklace

Judith Jack - Hinged Bangles

test shoot!

So pumped about the upcoming test shoot we have on Sunday with the fabulous Melissa Oholendt.  Looks like it is going to be perfect weather! What a blessing! Check her out - http://melissaoholendt.blogspot.com/

military inspired jackets

This fall staple is something that I am on the hunt for - although I won't be able to zip it up!  Here are some of my favorite choices out there - something for everyone!

Aryn K. Zipper Jacket

7 For All Mankind Utility Herringbone Jacket

Top Shop Fur Hood Padded Parka

Anthropologie O'Reilly Jacket

The key to wearing these coats is to add a girly element of surprise, like a sparkly skinny belt, a ruffled top or a chunky jeweled necklace.

Madewell

The name of J-Crew's sister company is no mistake. The clothes truly are 'made well' and beautiful.  Although the style is very similar to J-Crew, it has more laid back casual styles that are easy to wear on every body.  One of my favorite things about the new collection is the abundance of menswear inspired pieces. Check out some of my favorites below - just make sure to incorporate one or two into your ensemble, don't overdo it!

Shoot with Photogen Inc

This shoot was such a blast with an amazing crew that I was so excited to be a part of.  Everyone involved is listed below after the images. Could Caroline be a more amazing model to style? I think not. (and she's 15!!)

Romper - Vivian Aronson

Shoes - Boutique 9

Tank - Arden B

Boyshorts - Target

Top: BCBG

Shorts: The Limited

Shoes: Michael Kors

Fedora: own

Top: BCBG

Pants: Zara

Dress: J-Crew

Crew:

Photographer - Eliesa Johnson

Model - Caroline from Ignite Models

Hair - Micah of Moxie Salon

Makeup - Margo Gordon

Props - Stun Creativity

Production - Liz Hardt

inapporpriate for preggers? shoot.

Saw these sparkly bloomers at J-Crew the other day.  Think I can pull them off while being preggers? Probably not so much. Shoot. LOVE them though!

things I am loving for fall

Oxfords.
Although oxfords really became popular last fall, it looks like several designers are now being more creative with their styles. Here is a pair from J-Crew that I am loving -

Time to get up and running! Lets do this!

I am very excited that I have decided to actually start my own style blog. After having a strong passion and instinct for style, I feel that I finally have the confidence and the skills to put them to great use in the Twin Cities area. My wonderful husband, Matt, has been the one that has been giving me gentle nudges for a few months now to take my desire to get into the fashion and styling world, believe in myself, network and put my money where my mouth is.
So, this blog will probably be totally scatter brained for a while as I get my feet wet. I am also pregnant with our first child (yay! we are so grateful and excited!), so my brain is a bit all over the place anyway.  I hope to include street style, my own styling jobs, and inspiration that I find from fabulous designers, stylists and others around me that are inspiring.
Welcome to Style By Faith!