Posts Tagged ‘shop local’

Purple Fringe with Billie+Betty

Tuesday, September 9th, 2014

It’s just that time of year when everyone in Louisiana, including myself, is grabbing up all the purple and gold we can find. Lately when I go shopping I feel like I don’t even see anything else because I’m only looking for game day colors!

So when I found Billie + Betty a few weeks ago, of course I picked the first piece of purple I saw. This ‘Lady in Shreds’ fringe dress eggplant and taupe color combo with fringe bottom was just the lightweight game day dress I was looking for! And as you can see, it can be easily dressed up or down with a pair of sandals.

Even better…Billie + Betty is local! It’s a new online boutique warehoused right out of Lafayette, Louisiana run by Tiffany McArthur.

Billy + Betty, which opened in August, is dedicated to Tiffany’s mother, Billie, and her twin sister, Betty who passed away in 1996. The symbol in between their names in the logo is the universal sign for “twin.” Tiffany said she strives to make her branding and the items she carries be as unique as possible and loves the items with a “wow” factor.

And she’s offering all Southern Flair readers 30% off with discount code SOUTHERNFLAIR30 at checkout! Happy Shopping!

Have a great Tuesday and keep up with SF on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest!

Photo by Maggie Bowles

 

Hey, Penelope’s Grand Opening

Monday, August 18th, 2014


One of our favorite local brands opened its first storefront this weekend! Hey, Penelope is now open on Jefferson Highway across from Towne Center in Baton Rouge- less than 5 minutes from my house, so it could get dangerous!

I stopped in on Saturday to check out the new store and do some shopping for some new purple and gold for football season. Desiree, the owner and designer, gave me the grand tour. Hey, Penelope has all the original tees and tanks, plus a selection of jewelry, shoes, and other accessories. Desiree said she also plans to expand with other boutique items in the near future!

If you’re in the area, you should check it out and follow along for info on new arrivals on Hey, Penelope’s Instagram and Facebook. And you can always still shop on Hey, Penelope’s Etsy shop!

Have a great Monday and keep up with SF on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest!

Hey, Penelope Red, White, & Blue + Giveaway

Monday, June 30th, 2014

 

Good morning! We finally made it to Prague yesterday! Today we’re heading to the Prague Castle-and later Segway tours! You will definitely want to be following along on Instagram for that. There may be bets on who falls off the most.

Today I wanted to share another Hey, Penelope ‘My Heart is in Louisiana’ tank! This time it’s red, white, and blue and perfect for Fourth of July and the World Cup! Mine is in my suitcase and I can’t wait to wear it in Salzburg on the Fourth. You can win your own by entering the giveaway below. The giveaway ends this Sunday night at 11:59 p.m. Good luck!

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Nautical Favorites with L. Mae Boutique

Friday, June 27th, 2014


Ahoy! (OK, too cheesy?) The nautical trend is always a summer favorite of mine-especially around the Fourth of July. L.Mae Boutique is a Southern boutique I recently discovered and they’ve got lots of red, white, and blue sailor-themed items to choose from at really great prices. I’m seriously in love with that “Hello Sailor” sweater and it’s under $50! You can’t see the back, but it’s just as cute with the anchor detail. You can shop all nautical and Fourth of July favorites here.

I’m headed to Europe tomorrow, so I won’t be here for my favorite patriotic holiday. I’ll be traveling through Prague, Munich, Salzburg, and Amsterdam. This will be my first time in all these countries, so any recommendations will be greatly appreciated!

During my trip I won’t be posting much. However, I do have a special Fourth of July post scheduled with Hey, Penelope and another giveaway that you won’t want to miss! Check back Monday for that!

I’ll be back soon! Keep up with SF on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest!

The Blues Jean Bar Express Box

Wednesday, June 18th, 2014


Even as a style blogger, I am always still a little hesitant to order clothes online-especially shoes and pants. Usually if I’m ordering online, it’s accessories or clothing from stores that are also local so that I can just return items easily if they don’t fit. Overall, I just feel way more confident about purchases if I can try them on in the store.

However, The Blues Jean Bar recently asked me to try their new program called “BJB Express” where a stylist handpicks a collection of denim, tops, dresses, skirts, accessories, etc and ships it to your door with no charge and no obligation to buy. I had 10 days to try everything on and decide what I wanted to keep or send back. It was just like having my own personal shopper! Scroll down to see what my box had to offer!

My box had six complete outfits including everything from tops and jeans to vests and jackets. I even had a fun red, white, and blue Hayband and a pair of shoes in my box! Most of all I loved how the outfits were already styled and tied together- it sure did make my job a lot easier!

How it works

STEP 1: One-on-one consultation with your BJB stylist
STEP 2: Receive up to 4 hand picked outfits especially for you monthly, seasonally, or one time. No rush, you can keep your box for 10 days. You can cancel your membership at any time with no fees or hassle! *A credit card is required in order to receive shipment. Credit card will be charged in full if items are kept longer than 14 days.
STEP 3: Return what you don’t want using a prepaid ship label and only pay for what you keep!

When you sign up for a BJB Express Box, you receive the following:
Your Own Personal Stylist: A dedicated jeantender works directly with you.
Clothes You’ll Love: With over 40 Brands of Denim and amazing clothes, shoes and accessories, we will find you the perfect fit.
No hidden fees!: We require a $1 deposit on sign up. There are no extended membership fees, minimums, or long-term commitments. You can update your membership at any time. We even include free shipping both ways!

Price Ranges
Tops: $50 – $200 | Dresses: $100 – $300 | Jeans: $150 – 275 | Jackets: $100 – $400

You can find more info on the Blues Jean Bar and sign up here. Come back to see my favorite outfit from my box! Keep up with SF on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram & Pinterest!

Photos by Katie Hope

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