Hair Tutorial: How I Curl My Hair

I am so excited for my first ever video tutorial! I wanted to show you guys how I do my hair, step by step, so you can do the same thing yourself. This is my personal go to hair style, I can do it so quickly now and it holds all day long, which is great! I especially like my hair curly with it ombre because the gradation of dark to light through the curls looks great! But with any hair color this look is sure to wow everyone. You can keep it casual or dress it up to look amazing no matter what! Watch below and try it yourself!

Send me photos of your finished product to invisiblecrowne@gmail.com and I will post them! Also, let me know how I did with explaining the process or if you have any questions by posting below!

XO

Closet Crash at Emily's!

This was such an amazing closet crash, my friend Emily and I finally found a time to go through her stuff and really organize its all! We were having way to much fun and what you don't see is Katie, Samantha and Erin in the background goofing around with us while we conquered Emily's closet! They all got to take home a couple things that Em did not want anymore and it was a great way to exchange clothing to refresh everyones wardrobe! Emily's closet had so many great shelves and hooks in it that it just needed some adjustments to really utilize the space for its full potential! She has such great style and by the end she was so excited to be able to see her whole wardrobe to maximize outfits and to know the pieces she needs to complete her looks for the spring time!! 

Click here to view the video on youtube!

xo

Mini Skirts, More Options

As much as I would like it to be Spring already...I have a feeling we have a couple more weeks of cold before that happens. This transitioning weather is driving me crazy, one day it is getting warmer and getting my hopes up then the next it is snowing again! Because the weather is so unsure about what it is doing I wanted to talk about some more transitioning looks that you can rock to stay stylish though the ups and downs in the temperature. Two weeks ago I talked about the LSM dress, as being a great go to for this type of weather because of the coverage while still showing some skin. This week I want to talk about mini skirts! 

This first skirt is from Madewell, it is plaid and has a school girl feel keeping it youthful but the scalloped side seams and mid-mini length makes it mature and modern. This front tie chambray shirt from Velvet Heart updates the everyday button down and hits at the perfect spot on the torso to compliment this skirt beautifully! If it is colder out you could add leggings or stocking for more coverage but as it gets warmer loose the layers and shorten the sleeves to wear it in different ways over and over again! I chose to pair it with my Michael Kors boots to keep it casual but you could pair it with whatever you have in your closet! 

This next skirt is from Banana Republic, and on sale! Tweed is typically a winter fabrication because it is usually wool so it is very warm but I can make an exception with this skirt and wear it most of the year because it is cotton and a lovely white/ivory blend with black slub. It can be used as a transitional piece from winter to spring  as well as in the fall and in the winter. I paired it with this peplum top from Modcloth that I love, Click here for a similar style, it has the most beautiful details throughout and really compliments the skirt. The cinched waist and overlay of the skirt slims the body creating a great dressed up and classic look. 

Lastly, I am rocking a mini flared leather skirt, it is made by Arc and Co. and I got it from the online store LuLu's . This is such a fun skirt to add to your wardrobe because it is another piece that I will wear all year round, it just needs to be wardrobed differently depending on the time of year. The skirt is high waisted and has welt zippers to add some detail. I paired it with a grey long sleeve jersey top that I tucked in to create an hourglass silhouette that I have had for a while now. It has leather patches with studs on the shoulder that brings the whole look together! 

Click here for a tutorial on how to create this easy and adorable braided crowne that I did for this photoshoot!!

Having a variety of mini skirts with different patterns, fabrications, colors and styles you can expand your wardrobe massively. The pairings with these skirts are countless making your bank account happy while satisfying your craving for everything fashionable! Click on the links to purchase these skirts or use this as a guide when you are shopping to pick up the pieces that will work for you!! Which mini skirts in your closet are your favorite? Send me photos to invisiblecrowne@gmail.com or let me know in the comments section below!

xo

All New Closet Crash!!!!

I am so excited to present my latest closet crash! Erin has a whole room in her basement dedicated to her clothing and shoes and needed some help to organize it in a way that would make sense for her lifestyle. She has SO MANY SHOES that she was having trouble figuring out where to put them all! With a couple organizational pieces added along with using the things she already had in new ways we were able to create the her perfect closet! She was thrilled with the outcome and I was so happy to help her out (her husband was veryyy grateful also!). Check it out!!

If it won't expand into full screen (I don't know why it won't do it..so sorry!!!) CLICK HERE to see it on youtube!!

Do you need a Closet Crash?! Email me at invisiblecrowne@gmail.com to set it up!

xo

LSM: Long Sleeve Mini

A LSM is just as important as a LBD. An LSM being long sleeve mini dress and LBD being a little black dress. Every girl should have at least one, if not more, in their closet. It is my favorite go to look during cold or transitioning weather. You can add tights to the look to stay warmer or leave your legs bare. Sometimes carrying around a jacket all night is bothersome so this is a great way to loose the jacket. 

This first look is a fitted Michael Kors dress, the geometric print and striped hem is classic. The stretchy fabric is so giving and creates the perfect silhouette around the body. Adding a chunky neutral necklace completes the look and dresses it up a bit. 

I got this floral printed henley dress from ModCloth last summer and I am still obsessed with it! It is so comfortable and casual for a breeze spring day exploring the city with your friends. You can add a belt to the waist to create shape or leave it alone like I did. Pair with a pair of gold Jack Roger scandals and a couple pieces of simple jewelry to finish off this look. 

Lastly, I am loving this Express sheer sleeve, polka dot dress. It is the dressiest out of all of them and would be perfect for a cocktail party or fancy anniversary dinner. The empire waist and flowy skirt gives a youthful feel while staying sexy with the cinched waist. 

My incredibly talented sister did the photo shoot with me and I am in love with the photos. Erin Batton Photography has such a unique perspective through the lens and it is so refreshing. She mostly does maternity photo-shoots, engagements and family shoots but she has made an exception for me! Like her on Facebook to keep up with her work or to contact her for a session!

Send me a photo in your favorite LSM to invisiblecrowne@gmail.com and I will feature you on my pinterest page! 

xo

Mixing&Matching

Every woman has an Invisible Crowne and my mission is for you to find it, polish it and rock it. If you are looking to step up your fashion game this is the perfect post to help jump start that! Dare I say it...mixing and matching prints and stripes. It can be scary but if you do it right you will feel good, look good and be able to rock your own unique Invisible Crowne!

THE #1 RULE:

*Choose one color that is in both the print and the stripe*

It is so easy to wear these leopard pants with a black top or wear this striped top with a pair of blue jeans, those looks match perfectly fine and no one would question it. But what about pushing the boundaries and mixing prints and stripes and making it work?

This first look works because of the common denominator which is the color black. The black in the stripe, the leopard and the booties create a common theme that draw your eye in. 

This is a more daring mix&match look that I created but it still works! This J.Crew skirt has a lot going on so it seems weird to add more prints to it but it actually enhances the look. By adding a monochromatic printed crop top the blues from the skirt are pulled out and bring the whole look together. 

This last look is my favorite! I mixed two prints and stripes to create such a fun and unique look! This Lilly Pulitzer top is so cute with the vibrant florals and adding this Target Scarf is so much fun! Both of the prints are so preppy that it really works. The blue from the top and the blue from the scarf match which helps make this look work. Adding in the Coach flats makes the look more dynamic!

Mixing & Matching your clothing helps not only to create more outfits in your closet but more creative outfits! Your individuality will shine and you will stand out in a good way! Taking fashion risks are scary but when you do it you will open up a whole new world of possibilities! Have fun!

CLICK HERE to see similar looks to the ones above that you can buy online right now! 

XO

Happy Almost Valentine's Day!

Last week I posted the perfect DIY for your Valentine's Day attire. So, today I want to share a couple of my favorite festive DIY Valentine's Day dinner setting ideas that I put together. It does not have to be a big production or cost a ton of money, all you need is to get a little creative! 

This heart top that I made is so comfortable and cute, I paired it with a sheer red chiffon skirt that has shorts inside. This is a semi casual look that definitely celebrates love! Add some heels to dress it up or flats to dress it down. 

Use your favorite neutral colored tablecloth then find a festive runner for your table. Use your christmas lights to string around the table, if your feeling crafty try to shape it into a heart with safety pins like I did ! 

Pull some of your favorite graphics from around your house and post them around your dinner table to remind your significant other how much they mean to you! Grab a bottle of bubbly and celebrate!! 

Cheers!

This next look is the other DIY top I made and is a bit more casual. I paired it with parachute pants and heels that dress it up and help elongate my legs. The gold hearts are the perfect touch of glam for this festive look! To finish it off I added some hot pink lipstick!

If you really want to step it up and get dressed up for your Valentine's day dinner I would suggest something like this Forever 21 dress. Click here for a similar dress to this one! The red rose, symbolically, is for lovers. How appropriate! 

Click here for all of the details on each part of this Valentine's Day set up!

xo