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Holiday Gift Guide
Krewe, a modern & fashion-forward eyewear company out of New Orleans producing unique & original designs, is our new favorite sunglasses line! I now have five pair! Put these at the top of your Christmas List & check them out in-store now! And join us for a one-day-only Krewe Trunk Show Thursday, December 6th, to see even more sunglasses by Krewe and have a personal consultation by Krewe Representative, Keelan Marlowe!
This chunky ribbed knit beanie has two detachable faux fur poms with hidden snap button closures so you can change out the color of your fur pom with ease! This gift idea is perfect for you or a loved one!
It’s soft, cozy, and warm…it’s perfect! Our rabbit fur neck loop won’t disappoint anyone on your list!
Wristlets are convenient and cute! The perfect combo! Wallet won’t fit? We’ve got you covered! The credit card wallets are ideal for small purses or to tuck in your back pocket! These are great stocking stuffers for all of your ladies! Are you looking to buy a gift for someone who is always going to concerts & fun events? The wallet crossbody will become their new favorite accessory! Made for the minimalist or the girl always on the go, these purses can fit any size phone (yes, even the iphone plus), credit cards, and ID so perfectly!
We have a large variety of stylish crossbody purses in-store now! They’re perfect for traveling, sports games, concerts, date nights, holiday parties, & other events!
Are you going to a gift exchange party and looking for a cute, budget friendly gift? Are you looking to get your coworker a gift but can’t think of anything? These cute, funny, and inexpensive zip bags are perfect! The receiver of this gift will get plenty of use and laughs out of these bags!
We have several travel jewelry cases in different sizes and colors! Take some of the hassle out of traveling and keep your jewelry untangled and organized!
The light and soothing scent of Kai is an exotic fragrance with an intoxicating scent of gardenia wrapped in white exotics. Kai captures the irresistible fragrance of the tropics in a full line of fragrance, bath, body and home care products. Any product from this line will please anyone on your list who is sensitive to strong, overwhelming scents.
Bridgewater Candle Company’s slogan is “Light a Candle, Feed a Child.” The company has partnered with RiceBowls.Org, a nonprofit organization that provides food for orphans around the world. Through this partnership, Bridgewater Candle donates 3 meals for every candle sold & has already provided over 8 million meals so far! We carry their most popular scent, Sweet Grace, which has scents of patchouli, fruits, & sparkling tea.
You can never go wrong with jewelry! The jewelry selection at Stacey Rhodes Boutique is full of unique, artisan jewelry from all over the globe including a few local jewelry designers! If you are a jewelry lover, you must plan to check out the upcoming jewelry trunk shows!
December 6th & 7th: Catherine Page Jewelry Trunk Show
December 10th - 15th: Virgin, Saints, & Angels Jewelry Trunk Show
December 19th - 23rd: Robin Haley Jewelry Trunk Show
Raise your hand if you’d love to receive a new handbag for Christmas! We’ve got wristlets, clutches, crossbody bags, shoulder bags, backpacks, and totes! Tell Santa you’d like this new Rattlesnake Embossed Leather Bag by Hammitt. Rock it as a clutch or as a crossbody!
Christmas came early when these beautiful metallic clutches arrived in-store! These statement bags are #1 on our Christmas List!
Written by Ginger Johnson
4 Stylish Looks for Thanksgiving Dinner
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Fashion Face-Off: Footwear
All of the footwear used in the blog are available for purchase in-store & online at staceyrhodesboutique.com!
Written by Ginger Johnson
Your Stylish Scarf Guide
All items featured in the photos are available in-store!
Blog & Photos: Ginger Johnson
Models: Ashley Chapman & Ginger Johnson
Fall Jewelry Trends
Chains
Over-sized chains and chunky metals are great for spicing up a fall outfit. Make a subtle statement with a single chain bracelet or mix it in with several bracelets. You can go from classy to cool by throwing on a leather jacket & a multi-chain necklace for your next date night outfit!
The Minimal Pendant
These necklaces are great at accentuating an already awesome outfit! They are perfect pieces to wear with solid tops and sweaters this fall to create a thoughtful yet effortless look!
Statement Cuffs
Take a casual fall outfit and add instant glam to it with a sleek, chic cuff bracelet! Roll up your sleeves and show them off!
Posh Pearls
A timeless look with a contemporary twist... elevate your fall wardrobe with unique pearl pieces. Pearls, taking a step away from being too traditional, are being seen throughout the fashion industry on & off the runway.
Dangle Earrings
Keep your fall looks bold, fun, & stylish by incorporating dangle earrings into your wardrobe! These earrings are great because of their versatility to go from casual to dressy!
Upcoming Jewelry Trunk Shows:
Catherine Page Jewelry - September 20th & 21st
Virgins, Saints & Angels - October 8th - 13th
Fall for Fashion: Fall Preview
Sweaters, jackets, & other fall favorites are starting to trickle into Stacey Rhodes Boutique & we are welcoming them with open arms! This upcoming fall fashion season will be full of exciting trends, unique looks, and revamped classics! Read on to see a few of the pieces that have us wishing for cooler temperatures. You can find them in-store & online now.
Woven Blazer
Spotlight Features: long bell sleeves with self-tie details
Why It's a Favorite: This classic fashion staple got an upgrade! We love the statement sleeves and unique details!
Faux Suede Dress
Spotlight Features: high neckline accentuated with ruffle detail across the front
Why You'll Love It: This dress is cute now with open toe sandals or wedges, and it will be just as cute once it cools off underneath a light jacket & some ankle booties!
Ivory
Cardigan
Spotlight Features: knee length & all-over super soft eyelash texture
Why It's Perfect for Fall: It's soft and fuzzy, warm and cozy, & neutral enough to go with anything! Can a sweater get any better than that?
Peplum
Blouse
Spotlight Features: an all-over floral print, long bell sleeves, & self-tie neckline
Why It's a Favorite: This top makes transitioning into fall effortless! Lavender is such a big color this year & we love that this lovely color has found its way into our fall color palette.
Faux Fur Jacket
Spotlight Features: cropped with soft textured fur and a satin lining
Why You'll Love It: You can throw this jacket on over anything. Worried about getting chilly at that fall wedding you have coming up? This jacket will be perfect over a dress! Or throw it on over a casual top and jeans for regular day-to-day wear.
Fringe Panel Top
Spotlight Features: 3/4 sleeves and fringe detailing across the front & on the sleeves
Why It's Perfect for Fall: This lightweight sweater is ideal for those first few weeks of fall weather and thin enough to be worn comfortably underneath your favorite jackets when the temperature starts to drop.
Written by Ginger Johnson
Seasonless Style
Designers, retailers, and fashion lovers everywhere are helping transform how we view our wardrobes. Now, instead of transferring half of your clothes to the back of your closet to be ignored for half the year, you can focus on your closet as a "whole." Consider seasonless pieces the foundation of your wardrobe that can be built upon by pairing them with other outfit staples and statement pieces. Keep reading for some of our favorite seasonless styles here at Stacey Rhodes Boutique!
White Booties
White booties can be a seasonless staple in any wardrobe. Wear them with florals, prints, and patterns all year long! They are easy to pair with dresses, skirts, jackets & denim. You could even be bold and rock an all-white head-to-toe look! My favorite looks include pairing them with a floral sundress or a chunky sweater & printed skirt. But my all time favorite is a graphic tee + distressed denim + white booties for a cool causal on-trend look.
Lightweight Sweaters
It is always a good idea to stock up on lightweight sweaters & jackets! Sweaters can be thick & warm or light & airy depending on their knit and the weight of the yarn. Look for cotton cardigans and sweaters that can be worn with shorts or over a summer dress but can also be used for layering during colder months.
Animal Print
I like to consider animal prints a neutral since it can be paired so easily with almost any outfit any time of year. Animal prints (snakeskin, zebra, leopard, etc.) are so great for everyone's wardrobe because of its versatility! Wear it with bright summer colors or deep fall shades, as an accessory or as a "pop of print" with your basics, mix it with other prints & patterns, or as the staple of your outfit. One of my current obsessions in my own closet is a pair of cheetah print mules that I wear with everything & will continue to do so throughout the rest of the year!
Braided Belts
Braided belts are the perfect seasonless accessory. Belts are always great for year-round wear, and the woven texture of this belt in particular is a great match for all of your denim and for those dresses that need cinching!
Ankle Boots
Ankle booties help women transition from season to season without all the fuss of packing them away deep in our closets during the warmer months. So kick up your feet & relax knowing you'll be getting your money's worth out of these babies! Not sure how to wear them during the summer? Pair them with a cute sundress or cropped jeans! The possibilites are endless.
Graphic Tees
Graphic tees have become a major fashion staple in my closet! You can wear them during the warmer months with shorts, regular denim, skirts, and can even be worn over a summer dress! For the colder months you can wear them under leather moto jackets with a pair of coated denim for an edgier look.
Hats
Polish off your outfit no matter the season with a fashion-forward hat! They keep you cool when it's hot & warm when it's cold! They're fashionable and functional! When I feel like my outfit is incomplete I reach for a hat and voila! Ready to go! Bonus: throw one on when you're having a bad hair day (those definitely are seasonless)!
Suede & Calf Hair
Much like leather, in recent years suede & calf hair have successfully evolved into a seasonless favorite. Women are incorporating the fabrics into their summer wardrobes through suede sandals, hats, booties & belts or calf hair handbags and shoes.
Written by Ginger Johnson
*All items featured in this blog post are currently in-store & online or will be arriving shortly.
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Summer Trends
Slide into Summer
They're the summer shoe everyone is talking about! These slide-on sandals are equally stylish & comfortable!
Ruffles!
The ruffle trend is fun, feminine, & flirty! This trend is for everyone no matter your style! Our edgy, abstract print dress has eye-catching ruffles cascading down the back of the dress that makes a statement as you move. The black jumpsuit displays the trend with a tiered ruffle bodice overlay that is more subtle, while the white off-the-shoulder top flaunts a bolder look with layers upon layers of ruffles!
Statement Denim Jackets
Not Your Mother's Denim Jacket!
This year's denim trends include distressing, undone hems, lace up details, & embroidery. You are used to seeing them on your jeans, but now the trend has moved on to denim jackets, too!
Mirrored Sunnies
Use these as statement pieces to add a pop of color & fun to a more neutral outfit or match the colored lenses to the rest of your outfit for a bright head-to-toe look!
Embroidery
Vibrant colors & soft textures make this trend a favorite among many! You will see this trend on tops, dresses, jeans, shoes, bags & accessories! You will see different variations of the trend from a southwestern flare to a sleeker city look such as a leather moto jacket rocking some pretty stitching.
Trimmed in Fringe
Fringe is still in but in a more understated way. Look for it as frayed hems or small tassels. These unique details add playful vibes to your summer outfits!
Tropical Prints
are the new florals!
This is the perfect summer print to refresh your wardrobe. Make it an all over tropical look or just add one printed piece and pair it with your favorite basics.
All items pictured are available in-store now!
All dresses, tops and shoes are also available on our website.
Written by Ginger Johnson