"Avid Accents Style Guide"

What I Wore: One more year and growing!

2011-07-27T07:09:00.000-07:00

Hey yall!I actually had these pictures stored on blogger for a week or so but had nothing to say. Pure writers block...ugh!Today is a little different being my BIRTHDAY!!!! So i thought i'd find a little something to say. Let's see: It's my Golden Birthday as my cousin Ebony has told me. I'm 27 on the 27th and life is definitely going in the golden direction right now. In the last year

DIY: twisted colors necklace

2011-07-08T18:52:00.000-07:00

Hey everybody! (picture me waving fast with a cheesy smile on my face) I'm excited to be back with a nice little DIY necklace. It's pretty simple all you need is some colorful rope, wire and chain and necklace findings.my colorful rope came from an old belt. Yeah, it doesn't look like much but all it takes is a little creativity.Lets get right to it then i'll let you see the finished product.

Miss Me? Well I'm Back!

2011-07-01T09:39:00.000-07:00

Hey Everyone! No DIY post today like I anticipated but I did bring a special invite to you. I'd like to invite everyone to the A2Style Boutique Preview Party on Facebook.(You don't need a facebook account to see the party but you do have to LIKE the page to comment on the posts.) You may know that A2Style is my new online boutique that opens July 4th (just days away). Some things you'll find

Styling Scraps #2: Shoe Envy

2011-06-10T10:29:00.000-07:00

Hey, it's been a while! warning: my posts will be a little spread out over the next two weeks. I have to teach dance everyday because of an upcoming recital and I've been busy with A2Style Boutique. (so excited!!!) I did manage to sneak in a DIY this week and continue pushing on with my Styling Scraps challenge.Here's the rules: No purchasing new accessories (No hats, scarves, earrings, brooches

Styling Scraps #1: After the Cut

2011-06-03T17:10:00.000-07:00

This month I'm doing my part in recycling textiles by styling (or DIYing) damaged, unworn and scrap fabric into accessories.here's the rules for my month long challenge: No purchasing new accessories (No hats, scarves, earrings, brooches, necklaces, rings, bracelets, handbags, watches, sunglasses, shoes or belts) A 1 non-DIY or non-Revamped accessory limit to each outfit this Month. I must use

Styling Scraps for the Month

2011-06-03T06:27:00.000-07:00

"An estimated 9.8 million tons of textiles were generated in 2001, or 4 percent of total municipal solid waste (MSW) generation." source Wow, do we really waste that much clothing in a year?Are we Hoarders? I know I'm guilty of seeing a spot on a shirt and immediately trashing it or maybe trashing those too little clothes instead of hitting the gym. Reading this statistic has made me think a

Saving Scraps #1: The rest of those bangles

2011-05-23T10:09:00.000-07:00

So you've completed your DIY, rocked it and added your new unique creation to your wardrobe. What's next?Saving the scraps of course.... and creating more accessories. I can never have enough. This week i am going through scraps from some of my recent DIYs and creating stylish accessories. First up. The rest of those bangles that didn't fit. I've already made several accessories from the

3 Easy Style Tips

2011-05-19T08:32:00.000-07:00

Sorry for my absence this week. This thing called life is a little busy at the moment. I thought I'd treat you to a few Easy DIY/Style Tips until I return next week. Tip #1 Tip #2 Tip #3 Hope you feel inspired to try one of these over the weekend. Back to my regular sometimes Off Schedule posting next week :-) See ya then Divas! Find AA on Facebook ** Follow AA on Twitter ** Shop

DIY: Dollar Store Hat Challenge

2011-05-14T11:43:00.000-07:00

This is truly the season for hats. Our first taste of the hat trend came during the spring 2011 fashion shows.Designers like Tracy Reese and Marc Jacobs pulled out the 70s style floppy hat for inspiration. And then came that Wedding. You know the one everyone woke up at 4:00am to watch.Yes, Kate Middleton looked gorgeous in her dress but my eyes were glued to the hats of the guests.

DIY Dilemma: My Jewelry is Tarnished

2011-05-05T10:20:00.000-07:00

About once a month I try to clean out my jewelry collection, weeding out the broken and tarnished pieces.and every time, like clockwork, i always find something i can't seem to throw away. Over these past couple months my cast away pile has reached it's limit and i figure i should start DIYing some of this stuff to bring it back to life. There's the goods. By taking some of my cast away jewelry

Get 2 Know- A2Style

2011-05-03T08:00:00.000-07:00

Hey Divas! I know I don't usually post on a Tuesday so today is a little special.I just popped in to give an update on some things happening around Avid Accents. To start, I hope you have heard that I am revamping Avid Accents Vintage. Giving it a whole new look, site and image. Everyone that has followed this blog from the beginning knows my dream of owning a boutique. Once I found out how

What i Wore: The Need for Curvy

2011-05-02T10:14:00.000-07:00

Over the weekend I attended an open house for a new Project Curve Appeal chapter forming in Louisville. If you haven't heard of it, Project Curve Appeal is a nationally organized group celebrating the beauty of women with curves (specifically sizes 12-26). After leaving the meeting i felt encouraged, inspired and confident in my curves. Not to say i didn't feel this way before, there was just a

DIY Dilemma: My Clothes just don't FIT right

2011-04-29T09:52:00.000-07:00

We all have this problem. I usually just blame it on the dryer and it's hateful shrinking abilities. but blaming a much needed machine doesn't change the fact that my clothes aren't fitting right. but what will.....DIY of course!!! (You know that's how i solve fashion emergencies around here) If you are heads over heels in love with some of your ill fitting clothes try these simple cuts to make

AA Approved: Polka dots on Polka dots

2011-04-25T07:47:00.000-07:00

Picture Source: TheYBF.com When i saw this picture of Beyonce, i instantly loved this outfit. Maybe because it has vintage influence (if it's not real vintage) written all over it. The two colors mixing together bring a little fun to this classic fitting dress although i would have loved to see more spring like colors. Let's look a little closer. What makes this vintage looking? check

Vintage View: How to Style a Vintage Maxi

2011-04-22T07:18:00.000-07:00

There's nothing like a good vintage piece! If it's not the cut or fabric drawing me in, it's usually the styling potential.As ironic as it sounds, for a unique modern look, Vintage is the way to go. Today's post is to show how i would style some Vintage pieces into modern styles if i could fit them.(don't cha hate that) Well let's get started....... I'm taking this Vintage maxi skirt through a

What i wore: Just keep going and going

2011-04-20T06:43:00.000-07:00

crop top: DIY /// Maxi dress: JC Penney ///clutch and earrings: Thrifted /// gold loafers: Target Some say clutches are not practical for everyday.I can agree with that. Holding a clutch takes up a free hand to......chase an energetic child or lug around bags of groceries or (my personal favorite) text any and everybody on your phone. Whether practical or not, you can't deny that

Giveaway Winner and a NEW STYLE CHALLENGE

2011-04-18T08:15:00.000-07:00

Question of the day: Who's going to win all this lovely neck candy? Is it you? well, let's find out. Thank you to everyone that entered this GiveawayHere's our Contestants -13 total entries Two contestants Lia and Jamiel received three extra entries for blogging their outfit based off the inspiration room,which inspired my outfit...... jean shirt: walmart searsucker skirt: Thrifted Clutch:

DIY Dilemma: My Bangles don't fit (part 2)

2011-04-15T13:29:00.000-07:00

This is not a problem for all ladies but I've ran into quite a few ladies that have this problem. "My bangles don't fit" Bangles can be absolutely adorable when stacked up one arm but they can also be a nightmare to put on if you have "chunky" hands like me. Monday I tackled this DIY Dilemma while guest posting on Required 2 be Inspired, keeping the bangles as no-stress arm candy. Today I am

What i Wore: Just stopped by to......

2011-04-14T11:01:00.000-07:00

..... remind you of the Current Giveaway!!!!!!!!!!I have 6 colorful spring necklaces im sending to one lucky reader.but you must enter here. Now you know since i found these necklaces at a good great The Best price, i had to get me some as well. and i love them! I stacked three together like Juanette commented on the Giveaway post, which was a fabulous way to give them a personal look

Give Me Color, Color and more Color!!!

2011-04-11T07:25:00.000-07:00

Spring has officially arrived at Avid Accents Vintage. and a color explosion has taken over. This weekend I listed so many great items that are vintage but right on trend with the runways. Pleated Skirts--- Check!Colorful maxis---- Check!bold sundresses----Check!Vintage earring sets----Check! Ahhhh...just so much loveliness in the shop right now. If i could fit them i would keep them all :-) Be

What I Wore: One Week Later....

2011-04-08T16:09:00.000-07:00

All i can do is SMH at this weather. One week it's cold and windy then the next week it sunny and gorgeous like i've been teleported to Miami for the day. (i wish) With all this unpredictable weather, it's good i have some nice transitional items in my closet.I wore this skirt last Friday when the high was around 50 degrees. the wind was blowing so tights and boots were required sweater:

Secondhand Swagger: The Art of Accessories

2011-04-06T17:04:00.000-07:00

Today i'll start this Secondhand Swagger feature with introducing a very frequently seen Person of Thrifting; the Non-Thrifter The non-thrifter: a person that is on the edge about thrifting. usually this person will come in with friends and stay at their friends side because honestly they don't know what to expect from thrift stores. They despise wearing second hand and get nervous every time

Color Scheming continued plus A GIVEAWAY!!!

2011-04-01T17:52:00.000-07:00

Remember the color scheme challenge i set for myself earlier this week.Well, I chose the third room and asked myself these questions: what is the main color palette? green with orange and pink accentswhat feel is the room? clean ,casual, simple, modernwhat is unique about the room? very little patterns I then took these answers and created a clean, casual, simple, modern look with very little

On The Style-List: Chain belts

2011-03-30T07:09:00.000-07:00

I don't wear chain belts that often but honestly with the 70s style making it's way back into the light, chain belts should too.Especially when you thrift one as cute and versatile as this one. a $1.00 find that struck up an interesting convo at checkout. sales clerk: this is a cute beltmy son blurts out: she's gonna make it into a necklacesales clerk: oh so you're an artistme laughing: yeah

What I Wore: Color Scheming

2011-03-29T08:24:00.000-07:00

Colors, colors, colors! That is the focus of Spring 2011.While color is fun, you don't want to walk out of the house looking like you just lost a paintball competition. There must be a little organization to colorful outfits. lately I've been playing a little with color and adding that pop of color in an everyday outfit. It's been interesting what color schemes I've created while doing so.