Lost Boys & Lovers Giveaway - Fringe Bag + Feather Earrings >>>

Today I am beyond thrilled to share this giveaway to my lovely readers.  It comes to you from the beautiful Sadie Rose of Lost Boys & Lovers.  Ive been a long time fan of her work, and her lovely vintage shop.  I have one of her upcycled fringe leather bags and let me just say, its soooo rad.  You can see mine here.  Im also thrilled to say that Sadie will be one of the artist in the upcoming Bohemian Collective lookbook for fall!  So, lets get to it... In the words of Sadie:

"i like to believe that everything has a story (or maybe it is that i am drawn mostly to the things that do have stories) and my personal perception of beauty is my north star. Lost Boys + Lovers is a shop offering a heartfelt collection of both classic and bohemian vintage from all eras, as well as an array of handmade treasures that spring from the source. each piece i sell is thoughtfully hand-crafted or hand-chosen; they are relics of what has been, sent forth into what will become. this is part of their story. my vintage is selected by love and the law of attraction (isn't everything?) and my handmade pieces currently are created as the inspiration comes; i usually find inspiration in reworking materials that have already lived a previous life. i am a california girl by birth and blood, and currently live in the rolling foothills of the Sierra Nevada mountains. my days are filled with golden grasses and heartbreaking sunsets and it is here, i think, where the heart of summer sleeps."  ~Sadie Rose

This is a reconstructed fringed and feathered purse with pyramid studs on one side of the strap. the strap also has a silver buckle and can adjust shorter. the fringe is super soft tri-color lambskin fringe. on the front flap of the purse is attached a sterling silver and chalcedony oval pendant. a lot going on in this one bag, but it is a bohemian beauty! all materials are reclaimed and the fringe is from factory remnants. 


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Threads - Crochet + Fringe + Feathers >>>

 Yesterday I had a sweet treat from my hubby.  He called me before he came home and said, go put on something cute, Id like to take your picture for you today!!!  I was like, whaaaaaat?????  I was already wearing this, so I didnt have to change!  We drove around town and found a nice little nature trail.  Always fun to still discover spots in a town you've lived in all your life. 

I also experimented with my hair a bit yesterday.  I saw a fun tutorial online somewhere the other day about making beach waves by twisting your hair up in knots after you get out of the shower and just letting it air dry.  It worked!  I sprayed just a little bit of hairspray on the curls before I unpinned them and it lasted the rest of the day.  Such an easy thing to do, if you have several hours before you are going out.  My bangs are getting to the point where I either need to cut them again or let them grow out.  Im leaning towards growing them out again.  I love both styles so much, its always hard to decide.

Oh, and the single feather earring was made for my shop, but I decided to keep it... Sorry!  But I love it so, Ill make some more.  Same for the feather tassel belt.  The necklace is in the shop though.
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earring + necklace + feather belt + wooden cab ring //  roots and feathers
black tulip dress + silver knuckle ring // f21
crochet top // olivia royale
fringe purse // lost boys and lovers
native moccs // blowfish shoes

My boy is off work today!  And we might even do something as crazy as get out of the house, gasp!  Not sure yet. 

PEACE,
Laura

Threads - Earthy Geometric >>>

 Yesterday was an exciting mail day!  I received this uh-mazing necklace from Moorea Seal.  She calls it the Trinity of Heart necklace.  Im so smitten.  And this adorable sheer top I snagged during Threadsence's memorial day sale!  My little heart was so in love, I immediately styled them up!  This dress tube dress and Blowfish shoes have just been waiting for the perfect components.  Ive worn the dress a few times so far, but this top just makes it perfect.  Some outfits just feel like home, and this one hits the nail for me.

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sheer top // threadsence
tube dress + bird ring // f21
wedges // blowfish
necklace // moorea seal
earrings // christine domanic

 PEACE,
Laura

Threads - Lulu's.com Doily Top >>>

This is positively one of my alltime favorite outfits, and going to be my go-to outfit this season.  Lulu's.com sent me a few items to review and this beautiful O'Doily Rules! Beige Sweater Top is one of them.  Can I just say I am IN LOVE with this top.  To be honest, so much that Ive worn it 3 days in a row!  I love that even though its considered a sweater, its still very lightweight and open, so I can still wear it when its pretty warm outside.  A great piece for seasonal transitions.  I wore it out last night to see some live music, with some bell jeans and boots, it was so cute!  Im pretty much over the moon with this piece.

 Im SUPER excited to give every one of my readers a special code to get 15% off your entire order at Lulu's.com.  Just enter VIOLETBELLA at checkout.  It is case sensitiveAnd is only good for the next 3 days... 4/21 - 4/23!  You can even still get this top!  And.... my favorite dress they are currently selling is this one.  If you get something, let me know, Id love to join in on the fun!!!
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top // Lulu's.com
tank // forever21
shorts // old jeans cut to shorts
bangles // handmade
necklace // roots and feathers
shoes // thrifted

PEACE,
Laura