Festival Style: Top 15 Favorite Pieces for Festival Season

With Coachella past us and Hangout Music Festival starting tomorrow, the Summer concert season is about to be in full swing. Marcia is heading to Hangout this weekend and I’m heading to Lollapalooza in August, and I’m sure one of us will make it to Bonnaroo in June. That means there will be a lot of festival style coming to you this Summer. Here are my Top 15 favorite pieces for the season. Regardless of whether you’re heading to a music festival or not, these are just great pieces to get your through a hot summer. The maxi dresses you can dress up or down making them great travel pieces, and nothing screams festival style more than a good tattered band tee and cut-off shorts. Right?! Find more options on the Festival Shop page.

 

How To Wear It: Current Elliott The Letterman Sweatshirt

I love a good oversized sweatshirt like this star one from Current Elliott. It’s a perfect layering piece. I love to pair sweatshirts with denim cut-offs, skinny jeans or shorts like these J Brand cargos.

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Shop Like You Give a Damn: Mother’s Day Food For Thought

Today is Mother’s Day!

I hope you all enjoy some precious time with those special women in your life. The influence of a mother is truly life changing. Although, I lost my own mother at a very young age, I have been fortunate enough to be surrounded by some incredibly inspiring and supportive female role models throughout my journey thus far. Literally, I wouldn’t be a fraction of the person I am today without their guidance and love. With that being said, the definition of “Mother” many times doesn’t cross the threshold of the human species. Why is that?

In lieu of showcasing some great Mother’s Day gift item or dinner suggestions, I wanted to share a bit of information with you that may change your mind on what you put into your cart next. However, you just have to snatch up some of these Mother’s Day Glazed Sugar Cookies from vegan bakery & cafe, Khan’s Desserts!

My friends over at Mercy For Animals make a great point here:

Did you know?

Hens use their wings to protect their babies.

Cows are pregnant for nine months, just like humans.

And mother pigs sing to their young while nursing.

Check out their informative yet inspirational “Celebrating All Mothers on Mother’s Day” blog post here. Enjoy the rest of your day and remember that you have the power to empower.

This one is for you, Diane K. Masulla.

Shop. Like. You. Give. A. Damn.

XOXO

Marcia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo Credit: Cameron Powell

 

 

Giveaway: Win an Elaine Turner Clutch

I had a blast the other week hosting the Elaine Turner Steeplechase Primp and Prep Party with Therapy Systems, Woodhouse Day Spa and Pink Mullet Salon. We sipped, we shopped and we basically conquered our spring accessory style that night.

I came home with this fabulous blue stripe raffia hat that I’ll be wearing to Steeplechase in Nashville this weekend.

The Greta’s looked adorable in these Elaine Turner hats.

Therapy Systems did makeovers highlighting their new Nashville collection, Pink Mullett coiffed some gorgeous hair and Woodhouse Day Spa got everyone relaxed with their hand and back massages.

I am becoming obsessed with some of these bags.

I can’t stop thinking about this tote.

Love the zippers.

I came home with this beauty! Thanks Elaine Turner!

I love this clutch. It’s the perfect size and it really works with practically everything in my closet. Now you can win your very own! I promise you will love this clutch as much as I do. Here’s what you need to do for a chance to win.

1) Comment on this post and tell me how often you change the type of handbag you carry. Do you change it seasonally? Does it depend on what you’re wearing?

2) Like Stella Shops and Elaine Turner on Facebook.

3) Share this post via your Facebook and/or Twitter. (@StellaShops and @ElaineTurner)

You have through Friday, May 10 to enter to win the clutch, but here is a special bonus! Use Promo Code STELLASHOPS20 in-store or online through June 7 and receive 20% off your purchase! Need a last minute Mother’s Day present or a last minute hat or sandal for Steeplechase? Or let’s face it…do you need a little “me” gift? Elaine Turner has you covered and now you can get 20% off.

A big thank you to everyone who came to the Steeplechase event and to Elaine Turner for asking me to host. We really had a lot of fun.

Good luck and happy shopping!

 

The Fine Print:
Please only one entry per person. This contest is open to US residents only. Winner will be chosen at random and contacted within 48 hours of the contest closing. Contest dates are Tuesday, May 6 through 11:59pm CST Friday, May 10, 2013. Make sure you use a valid email address. The winner will be contacted via email. This will also register you for the Stella Shops and the Elaine Turner email lists. Don’t worry…we won’t ever sell your email address and we won’t email you too often. Promise. If you have any questions, please send a message through the Contact page.

 

How To Wear It: Steeplechase Style

If you live in Nashville, then you know that Saturday is Steeplechase. Like the Kentucky Derby, Steeplechase is all about the hat. Hopefully, you’ve got that covered already. I found my hat at Elaine Turner during the Steeplechase Primp & Prep event I hosted. I can’t wait to wear this blue stripe raffia hat all summer. Since my hat is basically solid, I’m feeling like I’ll probably go with a print for my dress. Am I the only person who doesn’t know what she’s wearing yet? I’ll admit, I don’t particularly like to play by the rules when it comes to these types of events, so I’ll probably pull something together Saturday morning based on the weather. What I’m leaning toward though is a comfortable print maxi dress paired with a denim vest or jacket. I love a good maxi, but I know they’re not for everyone. If you’re petite, they can swallow you up, so consider a shift dress or something with a little more fit and flare. Comfort is key for a long, and potentially hot, day in the sun. Leave the super fitted dresses at home.

I’ll pair my maxi dress with a pair of flat sandals (or a wedge if I’m feeling adventurous), and  my Hunter wellies will definitely be close by. I basically don’t leave home without them this time of year.

What is your wardrobe plan for the day? I want to know! Take a picture of yourself on Saturday and hashtag it #Stellachase. I’ll feature the looks you post on a follow up blog next week.

Have fun at the races!

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Shop Like You Give a Damn: Support Juice Nashville’s Efforts to Open Their Retail Store

I have to admit when I first started juicing in the Fall of 2011, my instinct leaned toward this just being another trendy fad that I succumbed too. And, YES I still cringe at many of the ill-fated trends that I partook in through the years…hello Skrillex hair. I’m still in the process of growing that one out. Back to the basics. Juice!

My journey began when I watched Joe Cross’s documentary Fat Sick & Nearly Dead, which motivated me to purchase my very own snazzy Breville juicer, and embark publicly on a 15 Day Juice Fast. I ended up lasting 10 days as my body was lean, mean, and quite honestly…ready for a little hummus!

The results from this fast have resulted in my implementing juicing into my lifestyle on a regular basis. I rely on Juice Nashville to help me stay healthy during my hectic schedule. I have been lucky enough to work with and become friends with founder Stephanie Waring through this process. When she called me up to let me know she was ready to proceed with opening a retail location for her growing business, I was committed to help make that happen. As of right now, Juice can be pre-ordered for pick-up or delivery, and you may also pick up bottles at the surrounding Farmers’ Markets. The opening of a retail location would not only make her incredible juice more accessible to me, but to others in the community.

Just a few short weeks ago, Stephanie and her team announced plans to open a Juice Nashville shop, the brick & mortar version of the first & only cold-pressed juicery in Tennessee. The funds raised through their Kickstarter campaign are crucial in helping cover the expenses of the build-out and launch of this venture. Juice’s goal is to raise $15,000 through this Kickstarter campaign. BUT, as you may or may not know, Kickstarter is an “all or nothing” model. If we don’t help them raise the complete amount by next Sunday, May 12 at 8:18am, Juice Nashville will receive $0, zero, zilch, nada. Even as little as $10 will help make a difference. And if you pledge $20 or more, you’ll get some tasty rewards too!

We are asking for your help! As of today, Juice just has a little over $3000 left to raise! Please consider making a contribution and share this campaign through your own social circles. Let’s band together to help support an independently owned business that is contributing the gift of health back to their community.

Shop. Like. You. Give. A. Damn.

XOXO,
Marcia

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Photo Credit: Cameron Powell