Finding the Perfect Headpiece For Your Wedding Dress

Wedding season is upon us! Engagements have been announced and ladies are already looking for their special gown. If you're among the newly-engaged, congratulations!

If you already have your dress lined up, but aren't sure what to do for your headpiece, here are a few tips to help you choose the right one!

What's Trending For 2014?

Today's "Style Stop" segment was a fun one! I quizzed the Good Morning Carolina anchors on what was hot for spring.

There are some quirky trends afoot, so let's see what they had to say about them!




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My Python-Print Dress and Chunky Link Necklace were all courtesy of Talbots.

Winter Style

Did anyone else wake up this morning to the sounds of gusting winds? Well, I did. Disturbed, I rolled over to look at my mobile weather app to learn that it was 30 degrees outside - a chilly reality for those of us who were enjoying a few 70-degree days just last week. In other parts of the East Coast, the thermostat is showing temperatures in the negatives. Winter is officially here. So the question is, how do we dress for it?

You may remember my segment on WWAY on how to Look Hot When It's Cold, but that was pertaining to Wilmington's unseasonably warm weather. No one was talking about below freezing temps. So now it's time for a new game plan.

For windy days, let's think thick, bulky scarves. I'm personally a fan of the Infinity Scarf. Just about every store in town sells a variation of this nifty little bugger. I'll be sporting one that I purchased on the streets of D.C. a couple of years ago. It's super dense and can wrap around the head to serve as earmuffs, as well.

Gloves are a no-brainer, but the type of gloves you wear is key. When temperatures dip below freezing, you probably should invest in a real pair. You know…the leather variety with a lining inside the glove to keep your hands toasty warm. The cheap variety won't do, folks. Trust me.

Get a real coat. I'm guilty of buying cute, stylish coats that are more fashionable than practical. They fit me to a tee…that is until I actually wear a real sweater underneath them. Then we have a problem. When buying your winter coat, think about what you'll be wearing underneath it. Give yourself enough room to layer and look for a little insulation. To stay on trend, look for a Boyfriend Coat or maybe something of the Mixed Material variety. 

Zara Coat with knitted Lapel

Michael Kors Wool-Blend Mixed Media Color Block Coat

Stay warm today, folks!

Style Stop: Last-Minute NYE Looks

On this week's installment of "Style Stop" on WWAY's "Good Morning Carolina," we discussed some last-minute looks for New Year's Eve. If you waited until today to get your outfit together, here are some ways to upgrade your look from casual to party chic!

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Lydia
Everyone on set wanted to steal this gorgeous ark & co dress! I absolutely LOVED the bow detailing on the back! The dress, along with the stunning statement necklace and fur shrug (shown in the video), were all from Lula Balou in Wilmington.

Tal
I'm really huge on mixing patterns so it was fun to do this with Tal. The windowpane Peter Millar sport coat and flower-print tie played well with the striped Eton shirt and brown color-trimmed pocket square. With the exception of Tal's dark-wash denim, all of these awesome pieces are from Gentleman's Corner in Wilmington. 

Myself
I kept my look casual but fun with a Jewel-Collar Denim Shirt, Bead Dot Sweater and dark-wash jeans, all from Talbots at Oleander Drive in Wilmington.

From left to right: WWAY "Good Morning Carolina" anchor Randy Aldridge, model Lydia Chandler, myself, model Tal Moss and GMC anchor Ashley Jacobs!

Would you like some more last-minute style tips? Contact me for more information on my services!

Wyoma Road Opening

A local boutique in town officially opened its second location in Wilmington today. 

Wyoma Road, a resort wear boutique owned by Gail Killman, is sharing space at Camille's of Wilmington - a bridal and formal wear shop. The shop also has merchandise at Blue Moon Gift Shops. The pairing with Camille's, however, makes plenty of sense because a bride shopping in Camille's may want to shop for attire for her honeymoon, too! 

I'm a big fan of the store and its abundance of jersey wrap dresses that seem to flatter every shape under the sun. The chevron dress is one of my favorites!

 The other merchandise reminds me of warm, sunny days on the coast - something we're still experiencing here in Wilmington, despite the fact it's the dead of winter! Many of the garments are thin enough to layer for transitional wear, and ideal for those who are planning a vacay in the near future.

Cute tops!

And peep these adorable shorts!

Tons of trendy jewelry for the spring!

To check out the store, visit Wyoma Road at Camille's at 7134 Market Street, Wilmington, NC 28411.

And if you need me to pick up a few items on your behalf, Contact Me. My personal shopping clients receive special deals at Wyoma Road and many other boutiques in town!

Style Stop: Look Hot When It's Cold

I'm stoked about my new style segments with WWAY NewsChannel 3 (Wilmington, N.C.)!

The biweekly "Good Morning Carolina" segment will be called "Style Stop" and will air around 6:45 a.m. on every other Monday. On the show, I'll talk about the latest trends, stylish events and more!

Here's this week's episode. Be sure to tune in on Monday, December 30 for the next installment! 

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Jessica is wearing a Talbots Sparkle Tweed Jacket, with an Ann Taylor Loft blouse.
Bria is wearing Faux-Fur Vest, Dot Jacquard Scarf and Audrey Cashmere Sweater, all from Talbots.

LUX Dress Showcased at Holiday Fashion Show

I was invited to present a garment from my consignment store LUX at the TMW Modeling and Productions Holiday Fashion Show last night! Looks like the dress was a big hit! Model Lynne Jones sported the dress and it looked amazing! 

The dress - a hooded, sequined number by ISSUU - was sold that evening!