The Sister's Become Fashionably Chic!
Thursday, May 12, 2011 at 11:32AM
We absolutely love blogging. The very best thing about it is the daily inspiration from blog friends and the friendships that have developed. It's a friendly community. Most enjoy sharing knowledge and expertise and helping others along the way. I know I've received far more than I've given and am truly thankful to everyone.
This has been a week where collaboration has abounded. Debra Phillips with 5th and State is launching a new online landscape design business. We worked together on a test pilot with my grounds and her work is amazing. If you missed that post earlier in the week, click here.
On Saturday Ann with Plum Siena, an expert at artisan wall and architectural finishes as well as event planning has put together a virtual Garden Soire in my back yard that you will not want to miss.
Don't forget to come back Saturday for that one.
Today you are in for a huge treat. Marsha with Splenderosa is the most fashionable person I have ever met. Her taste is exquisite. Her jewelry designs are fabulous and you will definitely want to hop over to her site to take a look around and browse her Etsy Shop.
But don't leave just yet, because Marsha has done a virtual fashion makeover on Sister and I that we're completely blown away with.
Enjoy Marshas's talent...
"I went to a garden party to reminisce with my old friends
A chance to share old memories and play our songs again
When I got to the garden party, they all knew my name
No one recognized me, I didn't look the same"
And, so it goes when two beautiful blonde petite sisters,
who are both interior designers & live in Arkansas,
decided to host a garden party in their
newly envisioned home...
I decided they needed to push the envelope a little,
just as they would do if redecorating our homes,
by outfitting them in coordinating ensembles
with very fashion forward accessories.
After all, they want to be memorable, don't they?
And with these sumptuous dresses from
Alberta Ferretti
they look elegantly at-home casual,
just the right tone, I think.
love the crystal chunks around the neckline
whimsical shoes, either pair
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below, a coordinating 2-piece, we need to nip in the waist
because our girls are petite...love the white skirt with
appliques...add the turquoise jewelry & voila...casual dynamite.
Jewelry could be interchangeable between the 2 outfits.
And those calf-skin wedges!!
But either pair would do...
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Next pair of dresses, again
Alberta Ferretti
because she designs for small women.
Loving the chiffon print, billowing skirts & sleeves.
To keep the ensemble zippy the necklace which has
a tribal flavor with hammered gold hoops.
Sexy red wedges, perfect for the garden.
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Goddess dress in coordinating apricot silk chiffon
with appliques of lace in a dark tan...
again the billowing aspects...
lay on the gold & turquoise for a big pop of color
and making it look so new, not so formal...
with those turquoise wedges of summer.
Our ladies both have shorter blonde hair, so we won't be
seeing long strands hanging down so the jewelry becomes
even more important.
I've given them two choices for the enchanting evening.
I do hope they love them as much as I do.
Thank you, Mona, for inviting me to share in all the fun.
Now, let's all grab a glass of champagne and find
a great place to sit so we can see and be seen.
xx's
Wow! Two girls can dream...Sister and I hope we never wake up. We can't pick a favorite. We'll just have to beg for lot's of party invitations to wear all of these wonderful clothes.
Thank-you Marsha for such a sweet friendship and the beautiful job you did on this post!
What do you think? Is Marsha's eye for fashion and beauty not just incredible? She needs to be dressing Hollywood stars.
It's your turn. Let's talk!
Reader Comments (16)
Well, what a fabULous post. I j'adore the very first makeover outfit BUT also am drawn to #3. All are lovely! Great style and taste!
Kris
I love those dresses especially the second two, I'm drooling over the orange chiffon dress but I'm an amazon so these aren't in my future...sigh. Marsha did an amazing job of dressing you and sister and Hollywood could definitely use her. This was fun Mona!
Mona this is so fun!!!! I want a glamorous makeover too!!! I bet this was so fun for you two. Looking forward to the garden party(virtual) Now I need to go and pick out a (virtual) Outfit just in case I get an invitation!! xo Kathysue
Wow absolutely stunning!! My favorite blog friends collaborating, Marsha is amazing at fashion design!!
Great looks Mona and Sis!
xoxo
Karena
Art by Karena
Gorgeous ideas!
I wish people actually
DID dress for garden parties.....
Well, for anything, really!
These days it all seems to
be about casual and I miss
the days when we dressed
up to travel, to go to plays or
even to church.....It was nice
to dream along with you, Mona!
xx Suzanne
Wow, love the looks that Marsha chose for you guys!!! We need Marsha to go with us on a shopping spree. Can never seem to find beautiful pieces like these. Adore first and second choices. Beautiful!!
Wow, love the looks that Marsha chose for you guys!!! We need Marsha to go with us on a shopping spree. Can never seem to find beautiful pieces like these. Adore first and second choices. Beautiful!!
Mona, I just loved doing this for you two. You know, I think when we're entertaining in our own homes we are able to create an atmosphere, and this includes "dressing" any way we desire. The outfits are part of the atmosphere. I chose to coordinate the dresses because you are sisters and the hostesses. I completely agree with some of the comments about "no one dresses" anymore, and this is much lamented by me. So, at home we do as we please and set the stage for our friends in attendance. Cannot wait to see Ann's concept for the actual party...I'll be dialed in for certain. Sending love...Marsha
Marsha! Hollywood needs you!!!!!!!!! Where were you for the Oscars? Most of these outfits would have put most of theirs to shame. Geez..do those people need help. i always laugh thinking with all their endless resources, THATS the best they can do? You chose some superb looks up there!!! WOW...#1 and #4 I am ready to wear LIKE RIGHT NOW to my own housewarming party!!!! YOU TOTALLY NAILED IT!!!!!!!!!!
lovely fashion, garden parties and landscaping...you two sisters have been busy...
have a great weekend...
maureen
i am truly speechless! oh those dresses, that jewelry. the sisters would look divine in any of marsha's collections.
hurry girls i need a save the date card, now off to marsha's to pick out my jewelry
much love
debra
Your two lady lovelies here are totally deserving of the spotlight and we are all better for them sharing their mad style and talent! XO, Kelly
Makes me want to host a garden party!
Maybe Mona will let me borrow one of her ensembles. I am 5' 10" so I may have to engage a seamstress to alter :)
pve
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