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Tulip Louise: One Girl, Five Spring Looks

February 9, 2014 by ark_admin

Itâ€™s officially spring, ladies! Time to peel back the bulky sweaters, exfoliate that winter skin and soak up the extra hours of daylight. Yes, spring comes with a ton of great perks but the clothing transition can be totally daunting. Anna Chatelain of Tulip Louise is here to help take the pressure off and get your wardrobe prepped + ready.

The Spring 2011 Trends You Need to Know:

Look A:

Want to channel your inner Chloe or Isabel Marant? Then itâ€™s time to hop on the sheer trend bandwagon. Hint: Always pair your sheer item up with an opaque article of clothing underneath for adequate coverage. Look A also plays with colorblocking, which has become a huge sensation via the likes of Jil Sander! Hint: Make sure all pieces are solids; either in the same color family or in complementary hues.

Top, Masons // Skirt, Grey Dog // Footwear, Masons // Jewels, Maeâ€™s Emporium // Sunnies, Lola Boutique

Look B:

You donâ€™t have to be a world traveler to embrace the tribal trendâ€”whether you choose to experiment with a blouse or a necklace, try mixing fun patterns and colors together. Itâ€™s also no secret that high-waisted pants are back in a big way. Donâ€™t fight it. Begin by pulling out interesting tops and start tucking in already! Hint: Go for bright and/or patterned blouses, paired with solid pants.

Top, Masons // Pants, Grey Dog // Jewels, Maeâ€™s Emporium // Sunnies, Lola Boutique

Look C:

Celebrate fringe this spring! When used properly, the unexpected texture can add a really nice addition to an otherwise simple outfit. Hint: This works best in moderation, so limit yourself to one fringed piece per look {i.e., skirt OR handbag}. Please also note that Look C is featuring yet another sheer top!

Top, Masons // Footwear, Masons // Handbag, Masons // Sunnies, Lola Boutique

Look D:

Summon the flower child within, because this seasonâ€™s star of the show is definitely the 70s trend. Super flared jeans, floppy hats, platform wedges and loads of bangles are all welcome!

Top, Masons // Pants, Grey Dog // Jewels, Maeâ€™s Emporium // Sunnies, Lola Boutique

Look E:

What is spring without flowers? Boring. Inject a touch of floral into your wardrobe with either a flirty dress, a pair of high waisted shorts or subtle accessories!

Dress, Masons // Footwear, Masons // Jewels, Maeâ€™s Emporium // Handbag, Masons

Which look are you most excited to try for spring?

Yours truly-

Photography: The Hudsons Modern Photography

Styling: Anna E. Chatelain of Tulip Louise

Wardrobe provided by the following Northwest Arkansas boutiques: Masons, Grey Dog, Lola Boutique and Maeâ€™s Emporium

tulip louise: spring cleaning {wardrobe style}

February 9, 2014 by ark_admin

Remember how effortlessly Anna Chatelain of Tulip Louise styled and modeled these top looks for spring? Well, we certainly do, and we were so impressed that we snatched her up to be a monthly columnist on the At Home blog!

Stints in the fashion district of New York City and the corporate division of Neiman Marcus make her a top choice for wardrobe styling in our state (visit Tulip Louise to marvel at her eye for fashion). We believe in living a well-styled life, and you can bet we’ll be anxiously awaiting Anna’s posts each month, featuring everything you need to know to get your wardrobe in tip-top shape.

Have you spent countless hours daydreaming of the perfect closet to hold your perfectly curated lovelies? Wow, we have so much in common! In days past, the simple thought of organizing my wardrobe exhausted me. Limited square footage {and cash flow} can leave a fashionista feeling downright discouraged. â€œInspiringâ€ images of sprawling wardrobes only made the task seem that much more daunting:

1: Mariah Carey / 2 & 3: Jenna Lyons / 4: Domino Magazine

Worry not! Below is a clientâ€™s closet that I recently helped tackle for spring:

Are you inspired yet? Wonderful. Here are four simple steps explaining how we did it:

1.Â Â Â Â Switch out mismatched hangers for the same style throughout. TIP: Wooden hangers out of your budget? Opt for something like this!

2.Â Â Â Â Separate your pieces by style {i.e. slacks, skirts, shorts}, then via colorway.

3.Â Â Â Â {Space allowing} Store all shoes and clutches in individual rubbermaid containers. TIP:Â Take inventory photos of each item, then tape photo to exterior of coordinating container for quick reference.

4.Â Â Â Â Place occasional pieces {i.e. swimsuits, belts} in storage bins to cut the clutter.

Now that youâ€™re armed with the necessary steps, go forth and organize!

Yours truly-

tulip louise: packing for a waterfront vacay

February 9, 2014 by ark_admin

Sensational stylist Anna Chatelain of Tulip Louiseâ€”the brilliance behind last month’s spring cleaning closet makeoverâ€”has returned to bring another column of fashionable tips, this time for your waterfront travels. Kate Spade and Steve Madden are only a few of her choices for a bold look on the beach.

As of late, my days have been filled with the great task of assembling suitcases for my traveling clients. Whether you find yourself in the Bahamas, the Florida Keys or the local lake this summer, you mustn’t pass up on the opportunity to look waterfront chic. Below are my personal suggestions for withstanding the summer heat waves.

1. Swimming Fish Collar Necklace – $30. Quirky and fun!

2. Elizabeth and James Sunnies – $185. Loving sunnies in unexpected shapes this season.3. Scallop Stripe Swimsuit – $60. Adorable swimwear, without breaking the bank.

4. Lips in Infrared – $16. For a punch of color on an otherwise bare face.

5. Kate Spade Passport Holder – $75. Never be boring, even when going through customs.

6. Steve Madden Tobago Wedge – $90. Where comfort and style collide: the wedge!

7. Lo & Sons OG Bag – $295. Give this hard-working bag a whirl. I love mine!

8. Friendship Bracelets – $25. For the kids in all of us.Yours truly-

wardrobe makeover with tulip louise: nerd alert!

February 9, 2014 by ark_admin

Take a step in the right direction with this selection of loafers curated by Anna of Tulip Louise! It’s a hot new trend that we love (comfort is key!), but the number of options out there can be daunting. Do I want colorful? Classic? Leather? Suede? Anna makes it easy by offering her favorites, and also suggestions for how to style them.

Which one will you choose?

Iâ€™m having a major crush on loafers, which happen to be the perfect transitional shoe to carry us from summer to fall! Once I score a set of my very own, I plan to pair them with a classic jean, t-shirt, oversized blazer and bangles for a relaxed {yet pulled together} look. Who knows, I may even throw in some peepers for good measure! I did the dirty work and scoped out what I believe to be the cutest loafers on the market right now: