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SOUTHERN CHARM, BOLLYWOOD AND VINTAGE HOLLYWOOD GLAM, A REVIEW OF SHERRI HILL’S SPRING 2016 LINE -PAGEANT GOWNS, HOMECOMING DRESSES AND PROM DRESSES

I recently was lucky enough to have the chance to meet Sherri Hill in person and to see the new 2016 line of pageant gowns, prom dresses and homecoming dresses up close and personal at the merchandise mart in Chicago.  I can’t even put into words how exciting it was to meet Sherri Hill in […]

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Photo: Stephanie Pana Photography

A Picture is worth a thousand words……

Reflecting on senior portraits and pageant head shots in Chicago… My life has changed a lot in the past year. I have gotten some really amazing opportunities to shoot with some wonderful and amazing photographers, and some not so amazing ones too. From headshots, to lifestyle modeling for one of my favorite boutiques, pageants and walking […]

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Summer Hair Trends and Pageant hair trends by top Chicago Stylist and Pageant Coach Jonathan Abernathy

Recently I had the  opportunity to interview Jonathan Abernathy.  Jonathan Abernathy the owner of Platinum Images Styling is a top Chicago hair stylist, personal image stylist, as well as one of the best Illinois pageant coaches.  Due to his incredible style, experience in pageant coaching and his knowledge of the many different pageant systems and criteria, […]

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prom dress rental

A gorgeous dress for way less!

The thing about style and fashion is that as we grow, we change, as we change our style changes too. Same thing goes for fashion and trends, the only thing constant about trends is that they change, from season to season from year to year, just like us. A few months ago I had a […]

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BOYFRIEND JEANS

I really love my boyfriend……JEANS!

It’s true, I really do love my boyfriend jeans. I am a big fan of any clothing that is versatile, that’s why I think boyfriend jeans are a must have for every closet. First, let’s talk about comfort, boyfriend jeans are the most comfortable jeans you can own. They are designed to be well worn […]

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BLACK AND WHITE TANK TOPS

Sometimes style choices are just black and white

I love the contrast of black and white outfits. I also love that you can accessorize any way you want with any colors you want. Think red shoes or handbag. It’s a look that can cross over from casual to dressy and it’s probably one of the only combinations that is flattering to any skin […]

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Rompers

One of my favorite trends this summer is the romper! They are comfortable, classy, and dressy but in a casual way. Another thing I love is that the romper comes in so many variations! You can find different colors, patterns, necklines, strap styles, as well as lengths of the shorts, and tightness. Rompers have become […]

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CHARLOTTES CLOSET DRESS

8th grade graduation dresses

May is such a busy month for 8th graders. There are school dances, graduations, graduation parties and confirmations. This means tons of ceremonies and celebrations. There is no doubt that style choices for tweens are different then style choices for teens. The year that I graduated from 8th grade I had so many parties and […]

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CHARLOTTES CLOSET PROM DRESS

Illusion Prom Dresses

Style is not just what you wear, style is also who you are. I was thinking about it the other day and I decided to try to say a little something each week not just about great outer style but great inner style. Being a teenager is tough sometimes. As girls we deal with all […]

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CHARLOTTES CLOSET PROM DRESS

Prom Dresses with cut outs

Welcome to another edition of Harleigh hearts! I am pretty sure everyone is looking forward to summer as much as I am! Summer means no school, warm weather, and the pool or beach. I love being able to wear shorts and great summer shirts, but the best part of summer is new swimsuits. I am […]

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Pageant Gown Trends

I know I promised that my next blog would be about prom dresses with cut outs, but over the weekend I had the opportunity to attend the Miss Illinois United States pageant which included five categories, Ms, Miss,Teen, Jr. Teen, PreTeen and Little Miss. I was so excited I had to blog about it. Let […]

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CHARLOTTES CLOSET YOU & ME SHOW

Prom Dress Trends

Welcome to my first blog! I was super excited to be asked by Charlotte’s Closet to blog about trends and styles for teen party dresses and prom dresses. I admit it I am one of those girls that wants to wear a new dress whenever I have to dress up to go somewhere. What I […]

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