we have moved...

after over a month of not blogging...we are finally ready to reveal our new home...and of course...we hope you follow us on over to our new home...for those of you that have lived through a blog transfer...i'm sure you know it comes with its challenges...and while we still have a few tweaks to work out...we are ready for the big reveal...

but first...and most importantly...a sincere thanks to all those who have read this blog...daily...thank you for the support through emails...comments on the blog...we don't want to lose you!  and for those lovely bloggers who showed support by adding this blog to their blog roll...thank you SO much!  it has meant the world...we hope that we get another chance to be in that reserved role!

so...we will see you on the new blog...with more of the same...fashion tips...events...and everything in between...

oh...and just in case you didn't notice...we even changed our name...to protect the innocent... we felt it had a better sound for what we are all about...we are now officially "styling fabulous" and the "styling fabulous consignment boutique"

see you on the new blog!

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how to wear red, white & blue...

as america gets ready to celebrate 4th of july...i thought i would share a few ways to dress in the red, white & blue...without looking like...well...a flag!  depending on where you live...based on the level of heat in your area...these ideas can be modified...

i saw this look on pinterest...and thought it was a perfect example of how to wear red, white & blue...she looks chic...put together...patriotic...and ready to have some 4th of july fun...now for some of you...who are not into wearing shorts anymore...no problem...this look can look just as great with a pair of pants...or skirt...

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the 4th of july is about spending time with family and friends...there will most likely be bbq's, picnics & fun...why not add a cute dress into the mix?  how adorable is this halter dress?  a little bit of blue & white...and if you are keen into adding that last element of red...try some red flats...or a red cardigan for when the evening coolness sets in...

j crew
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it is all about being cool & comfortable...a simple red pant & white tank top or t-shirt will do the trick...it can be a variation of two of the colors...and you will still stand out as patriotic & chic...

anthropologie
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it can be as simple as adding a fun scarf...with stripes and/or stars...a simple tee...so go on...be festive...be fun...be stylish this 4th of july weekend...

7 ways to add color to your summer wardrobe...

when we think of summer...we think of sun...fun...and color...but many still have a hard time figuring out how to incorporate color into their summer wardrobe...now for those that for whatever reason...don't like color...no problem...i have several clients who prefer to stay in their neutrals...and that is ok...

but for those wanting to have a little bit of a colorful impact on their wardrobe this season...here are some simple solutions for you...and the great thing...is you can just add one of these items...and have instant color success...

1.  how about adding a vibrant colorful handbag for this season...this one below is the one i got myself...but in a neon pink...the tangerine was my second choice...and believe me...it goes with almost everything i wear...i literally have been using it for months...and get lots of compliments on it...which color to pick?  whichever one speaks to you...the pink was screaming my name...so i went for it...

michael kors "jet set" tote
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2  a big trend that has been staying strong for quite some time...is the colored jeans...or in this case...a nice cool cropped pant...and yes...i have a similar pair...and i love them...wear them often...with so much...i've paired them with a black & white graphic summer coat...a simple tee...a floral blouse...on and on....add a blazer - wear it to the office...

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3.  same as above - but in a skirt...depending on what you are looking for...as far as casual or business...the colored skirt can be incorporated in either setting...this one is a casual cotton skirt...perfect for running around town...going to the movies with friends...or meeting up with the gal pals for drinks...add a fun white tee...cute espadrilles and you are set...

banana republic
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4.  add a little color to your shoes...there are such fun loafers out now...flats...in vibrant colors...or pastels...such an easy way to add color when wearing a skirt or your jeans...

cole haan
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but of course...don't just think of your flats...how about a fun color in a pair of pumps...a yellow?  blue?  how fun to wear with your jeans...can't go wrong with a fun colorful pair of espadrilles...or for something a little dressier...lovely mint green slingbacks...for those that want a little color...not to bright...

paolo
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5.  adding a fun flirty top when going out for the evening...yes...skip the black for an evening...believe me...people gravitate towards color...you will be surprised...all you need?  a fun pair of white jeans or skirt and you are set for a summer evening...

max studio
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6.  add a colorful cardigan...for those cool summer nites...or depending on where you live...here in san francisco bay area...summer nites can get pretty cool...so a fun leather jacket in a great summer color...how chic is this?

lucien piccard
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7.  and last...but certainly not least...a simple add of a colorful scarf...add that to your neutrals...your blacks...or your all whites...and you are fabulously set for a wardrobe with a splash of color...

now i realize that all my examples are showing solids...but don't stop there...there are amazing colorful prints out there...that would do wonders in adding color to your summer wardrobe as well...

which of these would you try?

styling fabulous while going green...

i'm a firm believer that change is good...while it can be difficult...and time consuming...the end result can be fabulous!  now i'm not talking about some big life change for me here...just a new name...new website and new facebook page...all for my online consignment boutique...

so first...the name...since 2005 the fabulous finds consignment boutique had beautiful treasures shipped to many homes across the united states...that will not change...however...fabulous finds is now styling fabulous consignment boutique...

while the old website served its purpose...it wasn't very...um...user friendly...and that just can't be...so what will you find with the new site?  lots of great drop down menu's...great search engines...so you can find exactly what you want...faster...

so please do check out the new website...stylingfabulousconsignmentboutique.com  and take a peak...the next few weeks will be spent filling up the boutique with fabulous treasures...straight from my clients closets...so keep checking back often!

and please do "like" us on facebook...that is where most of the updates will be as far as sales...new items listed etc...

if you see items you like...please feel free to pin, share, like...and if you are ever on the hunt for something specific...let me know...i may be able to find it for you!  until then...happy shopping!