Well, let me start by thanking you all for your patience! I am a bit of a perfectionist, and just when I thought I was done, I had another idea! It was such a relief to finally feel like it all came together, and I could not love it more.
One of the main reasons it took me so long was that I originally thought I would keep everything white, so that my clothes would stand out, but after living with it, I couldn't stand it! I am a color girl through and through, and plain/stark walls do not bring me inspiration...it was just so NOT Teggy French. The room needed something, and that something was a bit of a "Grandma Chic" retro vibe, much like the fashion I collect and adore. So what started with a Le Fleurs De Toulon throw pillow led to reupholstering my desk chair in the same fabric, which turned into needing a matching wallpaper accent wall (thank you Carleton Varney and Dorothy Draper!). A pink high-gloss ceiling would follow (thank you Parker Kennedy for the reassurance on that!), and it finally felt like me. I feel so beyond happy and grateful every time I set foot in it...even thinking about it makes me giddy!
So, my advice on decor is this: take chance, don't stop until you get "that feeling" (you will know what I mean when it happens), and remember: "To some, less might be more, but it can also be a total bore!".
Can you tell that I am already thinking holiday? I am trying to get everything in order before the baby comes (in just seven short weeks!) and although fitting into that bow top might be wishful thinking, I can't pass up the opportunity to own something so fabulous for under $100.00 (it also comes in black). I own an older Tibi skirt very similar to the striped one shown here, and I wear it all the time so I can vouch that it's a great piece to add the the wardrobe (high-waisted is key when wearing a cropped top). Oh, and the feather clutch? No brainer! I have a pink one and I wear the heck out of it so the black will be headed to the Teggy Cloffice.
Look 2
The center outfit is not so much holiday, but just SO cute. The dress reminds me of Gucci, but without the price tag. The furry earrings are currently 30% off, and I am not sure how they will look, but it's worth ordering while they are sale as you can always return them should they not work. As for boots, they are a bit over $100.00, but they are FABULOUS and I want them. Due to my swollen feet I am holding off on new shoes, but you all should give these bad boys a whirl.
Look 3
I am getting bit of fall with an easy transition into holiday with this outfit. I will be ordering the whole look because, as you well know, anything plaid, sparkly, and affordable needs to be mine.
