The Signs Are All Around Us

This time of the year everyone is looking for the first signs of spring. But while they listen for the sounds of baby birds in the trees or to sneak a peek at the first blades of grass, we look to the world's fashion capital and Mercedes Benz Fashion Week.

As we create our personal fashion story boards and curate mini spring and summer fashion stories, remember to take a cue from your own closet, and the beauty that surrounds you to make fashion moments that are uniquely you.

 

 

 

Geometrically Speaking...

Geometry.

I hear you asking, 'just what in the world does that have to do with fashion, or style?'

(Or anything else of relevance, for that matter.)

Oh, but it does. And here's why:

Anyone slightly enamored with fashion and the industry knows that New York Fashion Week, Fall 2014 is here, and in full swing.

Me, a true-to-life Fashionphile, I love getting a sneak peek at what's to come for the next season. As the shows are presented, I'm there (virtually speaking).

Fall 2014 trends are beginning to evolve, with shapes/prints being a major one.

Mara Hoffman's Fall 2014 line is a definite standout for shapes. Strangely enough, when I first saw it, I thought of geometry. 

Have a look, and you'll see what I mean:

 (triangles)

 (triangles)

(and yet, more triangles)

Pretty, right?

So NYFW Fall '14 is proving to be another reason to pay close attention in that advanced math class. Mastering geometry just may help you later to cut and create the perfect little something that'll make someone's Fall dreams come true.

I'd say things are shaping up perfectly.

Lots of Love, Light, & Style,

Carla

Photos: via style.com

Pop Color Confession...

Doesn't Joan look beautiful?! 

I've always been drawn to a barely-there, fresh face with the ultimate 'pop' of lip color topping it all off.

My Confession; however: I usually look something like this (me, today)...

(Sans the camouflage cap, of course...it was a work thing, don't ask...)

...not exactly what I'd call a colorful 'pop' of anything, I know.

Fresh faced, yes. Colorful, not at all. 

My skin is a honey-colored brown and that's usually what I add to it in the form of cosmetics - brown with maybe a few rosy pinks.

Let's just say I'm a 'natural beauty'.

But given the truth that I admire a pretty, color-saturated lip, aaaannnd that we can still call this a 'new' year, I plan to try the look myself. Let's not call it a resolution though. More like an intention.

So with that intention set, I'll be on and poppin' before you know it. 

When I do, I'll be sure to post. For now, I'll leave you with a bit more inspiration for my experimental new look.

I'm goin' all in, so stay tuned Chicas!...

(GORGEOUS!!! - I think I'll try this one above...)

Lots of Love & Light,

Carla

Photos: Pinterest | Joan Smalls | Jessie-Leigh Photography | and ME!

Unexpected.

Everything about this photo is incredibly intriguing. I love everything about it. The dress. The boots. The adorable baby elephant. The bottle. The Louis...

PER. FEC. TION.

Well, I now want a baby elephant just like that - Louis Vuitton blankie and all. And to top it off, I MUST be seen in this exact dress, with these exact boots, feeding my cutie pie with a bottle. All because me and him {or her, whichever works} are, well - perfect.

So this one goes out to all the pet-lovin'/perfect-picture-takers everywhere:

Be inspired to venture into new territory this weekend.

Please report all happenings on Monday.

{Full disclosure requested.}

L.P.S.,

Carla

*{Disclaimer: I know I told you here that I would have a "HUGE" -my words-surprise for you this week. Unfortunately, I've been unable to pull it off. Being a woman of my word however, I will most certainly offer up this 'surprise' soon. Sometimes, things don't go as planned...}

*(Can't remember where I found this amazing photo. Help!!)

All I want for Christmas is...

...YOU!!...

Dear Ones,

We are so grateful for all of your visits, comments, support and interest in this 'Pretty-Little-Blog' of ours. This past year has been such an AMAZING journey for us. We are beyond thrilled to have so many of the "best-of-the-best" accompanying us on this beautiful ride through "Prettyville".

With that heartfelt sentiment now said:

Pretty Coveted officially wishes each one of you a Wonderful, Extravagant, Stylish, Beautiful, Fashionable, Pretty Coveted Holiday, full of Love, Joy, Peace, Fun {and of course- fashion ;-)}.

XO,

Carla & Tonya

*(Image via Coco Kelley)