Charlotte Seen celebrated 149th Kentucky Derby in style!
We wore fancy hats and sipped Mint Juleps!
We had real horses!
We watched the Kentucky Derby Live!!
Everyone even got to place their bets on the winning horse! The winner received a door prize!
The ladies sported their finest derby attire! Elaborate hats and fun, floral summer dresses adorned the models and the audience!
Gentleman young and old donned summer suits, linen and seersucker as well as straw hats, fedoras and newsboy caps. Once again, the audience was as stylish as the models.
The year 2000 was a memorable one for many reasons.
The world was unsure of many things. Would computers crash? We were just beginning to depend on computers as a way of life and the world was in a panic.
As soon as the clock struck 12 and everything went smoothly, we could focus on more important things… like FASHION!!
The late 90s to early 00s pop culture are back! Think Paris Hilton, Britney Spears and Christina Aguilera.
Tie Front Tops
One of the biggest trends from the 2000s making a comeback is the tie front tops.
Velour Tracksuits
Brands like Juicy Couture, Baby Phat, and celebrities like JLo, Paris Hilton, and Britney Spears made this ensemble famous.
Tiny skirts and Tiny bags
Films including Mean Girls, Legally Blonde and Clueless provide plenty of fashion inspo from that era.
It’s not a bag, it’s a baguette
Carrie Bradshaw in my mind is the epitome of y2k fashions. From Fendi to DIOR, Carrie always carried the IT bag of the season.
Bucket hats and Logos
Logos were HUGE in the 2000’s. And everyone sported a bucket hat! Denim, cotton or fur, we were so cool!
Low Rise Jeans
Those jeans need to stay in the past lol. I think very few will disagree with me.
Butterfly Clips
You could never have too many butterfly clips in your hair! Wear coordinating colors or wear a rainbow of colors. They always being a smile to anyone’s face.
Mad for Plaid
As IF!! School Girl inspired outfits have come and gone through the years. And they’re back with a bang!
Bandanas
One of the staple accessory trends of the early 2000s was the bandana.
It’s a versatile headscarf that can completely change your outfit.
TLC, Christina Aguilera and JLo really set this trend.
Why are these trends coming back around?
It appeals to a sense of nostalgia. Many people who are now in their 20s and 30s grew up in the early 2000s.
Maybe they realize their glory days have passed. Maybe being an adult isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. Or maybe they realize it was
Or maybe they realize it was a fun, creative time in fashion.
Either way, dig out those ‘vintage’ outfits and Party Like It’s 1999!
The Met Gala or Met Ball, formally called the Costume Institute Gala or the Costume Institute Benefit, is an annual fundraising gala held for the benefit of the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute in New York City..
The theme for the 2023 Met Gala was all about honoring the late designer Karl Lagerfeld, who is known for his work across the industry but especially for his time at Chanel.
While there were some amazing fashions that night, not all of them MET the expectations of the theme.
Here are some examples that I feel nailed it when it came to honoring Karl.
The first being Jeremy Pope. He wore Karl Lagerfeld on His Train, making one of the more dramatic looks of the night. Pope took over the entire space of the carpet thanks to the oversized train of his featuring Lagerfeld’s visage, designed by Balmain.
Camellias are a Chanel signature, and several chose the flower in Karl’s memory.
Classic black and white, high collars, fingerless gloves and Karl’s signature white button up shirt made their presence.
Let’s not forget Tweed and pearls!
A few paid homage to Largerfeld’s beloved cat Choupette.
But none did it as PURRfectly as Doja Cat.
By far, my absolute favorites were Rihanna and Cardi B.
The theme was established, and these attendees MET those expectations.
Florals, grass green and all things nature were represented.
Magnificent transformations of preloved items wowed the crowd.
Geisha Girl Garden Party vibes here!
April showers bring May flowers!
Thunder, Lightning and Flowers seem to be represented here.
White Kiku had a cute and sassy presentation with these recycled pieces. The crowd went wild over these two outfits!
Hive & Colony came with the eye candy during their menswear presentation.
Geo In Style once again brought us an incredible designer from their home country of Georgia.
Smaki added an edgy and mysterious vibe to the runway.
Anton & Maxine brought clean lines and monochromatic linen items perfect for a southern summer.
Blue skies, happy little clouds and fun rainbows pretty much described the entire day.
I got to see some other old favorites too! Adaline Griffin, Zethrin, Venancio Tadeo and Snarkeez always blow me away with their creations.
From the beautiful butterflies( my favorite!) to this amazing display of vines, flowers and fairy lights, Charlotte Seen definitely celebrated our beautiful planet.
We all remember that iconic line from Miranda Priestly in The Devil Wears Prada, making us forever uncomfortable wearing florals in springtime.
The Spanish Luxury House Loewe went toe to toe with the devil herself on the runway of their Spring ‘23 show.
The show centred around the Anthurium flower and was dubbed “Natural Fake”.
Jonathan Anderson, creative director for Loewe, said after the show “I like this idea of something in nature that looks fake but is real.”
Shoes also played a big part in the show.
From life sized anthurium flower and leaf to deflated balloons, Anderson had his models stepping out to battle Miranda Priestly in style.
“I kind of like that they could be petals or shells. There’s an interesting movement to them. All the shoes were engineered in a way that they are not as they seem, or they have incredible function” he said.
I think it’s safe to say in the battle of the florals between Miranda Priestly and Loewe, Jonathan Anderson made sure Loewe came out on top!
When I think of hiring a Personal Shopper I immediately picture multiple dollar signs.
I was skeptical about the experience being for the average person.
Southpark is known as a luxury mall. I assumed it would be very expensive.
Suzanne Libfraind, the Lifestyle Specialist at Southpark Mall, and her client Debbie Henry allowed me to tag along on their shopping excursion.
The mall covers the cost for the first three hours.
STYLE CONSULTATION:
We began with a consultation in Suzanne’s office. Since Debbie is a return customer, Suzanne is aware of the clothing she already owns. She actually comes from out of state for these services.
PERSONAL SHOPPING:
Up next we hit the sales floor and Suzanne, with her trained eye, finds just the right looks for her client.
Many things come into play in her clothing choices. Budget, how these items will mix and match and coordinate with her existing wardrobe and their ability to transition from one season to another.
WARDROBE PLANNING:
Every item is chosen with purpose. The client has to like it and feel comfortable wearing it.
The material must be quality and last from season to season.
Everything is chosen to mix and match with each other.
Suzanne will take a look and find the best pieces for whatever budget her client has.
We also learned styling secrets along the way.
Sleeve lengths, pocket placements and necklines all come into play when creating a flattering look.
All of my skepticism flew out of the window.
I learned so much throughout this experience.
The Personal Shopping experience can benefit everyone and is more affordable than you think.
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