renee rodriguez designs

Shoe Maddness

Oh, how beautiful these little jewels would be upon my feet.

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Fabulous Fashion Giveaway From Shabby Apple

I am always on the lookout for a cute dress, especially in the summer. So when I saw these absolutely adorable dresses from Shabby Apple, it was like a dream come true. Their website is fabulous and I particularly love how every collection is styled to perfection. No matter what  your personal style is,  they seem to have the perfect dress. Modern designs, vintage inspiration, beautiful details and color!  Beautiful color!!

Even more exciting, Shabby Apple would like to give one of my readers a $50.00 gift card to use on anyone of their fabulous dresses. All you have to do is "like" them on Facebook -  it is that easy.

Here are the rules to the contest...

In order to comply with Facebook contest regulations, you will need to enter by means of comments and activity on my blog, but your eligibility for entry is contigent on the Shabby Apple Facebook "like." Please make sure to specify on my blog which Shabby Apple dress or item is your favorite. Also, contestants must have a USA shipping address to be eligible for entry.

 The dresses below are from my favorite collection, Twin Palms. I'm having a hard time deciding which one I want to buy - because I love the all!  

Now, if you are like me and are probably thinking that "I don't ever win" well think again. Shabby Apples is giving ALL my readers a 10% off coupon  - just enter this code at checkout - musings10ff.  It will be available for the next 30 days.

So don't wait one more minute, stop by the Shabby Apple website and take a look at all of their fabulous designs.

Simply Mad About These Hats!

We should all wear hats a little more often. Don't you think?

 

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Ruffles, Ruffles and More Ruffles!

I've always had a penchant for ruffles, I don't wear them, but I do love them.  I love them on dresses, curtains, cakes, lingerie and babies.

 

...well, maybe I would wear them if I were in Paris!

cakes: Maggie Austin

more ruffles & credits for the above photos, click here

Sophisticated, Modern & Ladylike

Oh how I absolutely love these beautiful little dresses by Princess Lasertron. Every detail is perfectly elegant, from the handmade silk flowers, vintage buttons, colorful petticoats to the refreshing color palette, I just want to rush out an buy one of each.

 

I love how she has styled them with colorful tights and platform shoes - tres chic and tres fab!

 

 

Playful Petticoats

 

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Vintage Fashion Friday - A Little Lingerie

Since I have been all about beautiful lingerie this week, I will leave you with these gorgeous Dior illustrations. 

Source: google.com via Renee on

Source: modelsown.blogspot.com via Renee on Pinterest

I hope you have a beautiful & sexy weekend {maybe buy some new lingerie}

xo

click on the illustration to go to the source.

 

 

{a sparkling Thursday)

Don't wait for Friday - add a little sparkle today!

 

Source: flickr.com via Renee on Pinterest

{beautiful bows}

one loop,

then another,

now twist...

tuck & pull.

{they make everything a little more beautiful}

{they make everything a little more special}

{and even surprising}

 

 
 photo: 1, photo2, photo 3, photo 4, photo 5

Hello Monday!

 

My favorite dresses at the Oscars....

 

Well after a long night of trying to stay awake for the Oscars, I am moving slow this Monday. And now that winter break is officially over, my little one is back in school. She left this morning with here big project in hand (she is star of the week) and bubbling over with excitement.  

Here is to a glamorous week ahead!

 

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photo 4 click here