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Quality Genuine Leather Handbags, Oh My! At Affordable Prices You Can Pay; Shopping With Forrest & Harold.

9/6/2015

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Are you tired of the cheap handbags that start showing wear the first month? I am, and I have been buying quality purses that last many years!

A nice feature about leather is if it begins to show wear after a few years, a good leather shop can usually always repair any damages so your purse is good as new again!


Forrest & Harold is a new company that I found while scouring the internet for quality purses but at affordable costs. Forrest & Harold have the company mission to provide us with items that we can afford, and with prices we would pay.

"Designer leather is crazy expensive and the markup is, frankly, a bit ridiculous. So we set out to find beautiful handmade leather bags and accessories at an actual price humans of the earth would be willing to pay."
                                                                                                                                Forrest & Harold



 
Fall is quickly approaching, and the heat has been rising here. Some perfect Fall Staples to be stylish and show a wardrobe transition are featured below. These are all items that are on my shopping list this month. Forrest & Harold have the perfect handbags to go with each outfit.

My selections for handbags are below to complete this style!

Fall Fashion Staples

Fall Fashion Staples by cafedatalkalamode featuring flower centerpieces
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Some really nice features about shopping with Forrest & Harold are that they quality check every bag, each bag is handcrafted and eco-friendly. They also have a process that the leather undergoes before being transformed into a beautiful handbag or purse.

"Forrest & Harold ensures the bags we have selected undergo the best possible practices from start to finish, meaning we handpick our hides individually, rather than buy in bulk.  We then have hides washed up to six times before tanning. Only then are they tanned professionally to a high standard using eco-friendly vegetable tanning practices."
                                                                                                                        Forrest & Harold

Did you know???

Many products are often labeled “genuine leather”, when they are, in fact, not genuine leather at all!
Wondering how to spot a true genuine leather bag?

Check the fine print.
This is an obvious one, but many times a subtle change in words “made with real leather” can make an item seem 100% genuine, when in fact it is just a small piece or strip that is real.

Here are also some key terms that are commonly used to pass off fake leather handbags as real genuine leather.

  • Anything that suggests manmade
  • Top-grain (ok for furniture)
  • Aniline
  • Semi-aniline
  • P leather
  • Leatherette
  • Corrected grain
  • Split grain
  • Bonded
  • Faux
  • Vegan Leather

Next time that you are searching for your handbag, make sure to check the label, inspect the quality, and shop with Forrest & Harold. Shopping with them gives you piece of mind, that your item is truly genuine leather and will last you a very long time.

You haven't seen quality like this in a while, snag it up while the style you love is available!

Shop with them soon and enjoy my special blogger deal, a $25 promo code
                                                                                       Forrest & Harold

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My Own Personal Shopping Stylist; A quick & simple alternative to shopping at corporate retailers & Personal Stylist websites

8/27/2015

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I recently have started to only buy quality clothing. You know what I mean...

You get a deal on an item, but it only survives the wash 2 times; before shortly, strings and elastic bands are coming from places everywhere.

Or have you bought an awesome looking shirt from the internet, only to find out when it arrives it is thin and not in USA sizes, or has major flaws?

I once purchased a sweater that the sleeves were not even halfway sewn down the arm, it was like someone knitted it....but then gave up and sent it anyway for me to finish.

Looking for easy shopping? Get this entire outfit ☆4 pieces☆ for #110usd on #inselly ♡》Buy now, link in profile《♡ °•●Free USA shipping●•° #outfitoftheday #bohemian #bohemianstyle #boutique #stylegram #statementjewelry #floral #handbag #handbag #purse #corydon #corydontownsquare #coral #teal #turquoise #handmade #handcrafted #floweraccessories #accessories #bloggerstyle #bloggers #instagood #photooftheday #picoftheday #shopping #buyonline #indiana #necklace

A photo posted by @collectionsofthehomeplace on Aug 24, 2015 at 11:30am PDT

I have been scoping out some local boutiques, and I love the quality, and the changing style that Collections of the Homeplace carries in stock.

What's even better than quality clothing, actually purchased from designers themselves?

I was so excited to find out that they even style outfits...What? Yea.. I no longer have to search for that matching necklace, purse, or accessory. Plus I have to say...one quick payment with Paypal and the outfit is on the way to me, dressing for certain events made easy on my favorite app Instagram.

But hold up...It gets even better, they sell on Instagram!! You can simply shop their daily listings as individual items, or as the complete sets they have styled. They have made shopping so much easier!

It's like my own personal shopping assistant, but without paying those monthly charges for the programs with large companies.

I checked into many of the personal styling companies, the quotes started easy on the pocket book, but then you get items way out of your price range, and then...you are responsible to ship the returns back, within a time frame! Way too much hassle....

Then the icing on the cake with these companies, after you decide to end the membership. They spam your inbox over and over trying to get you to spend more...I checked into one website styling assistance and the rates were well over $350, WAY out of my price range.

Here are some of my blogger picks of favorite items.

I love the way lace shorts look, however after trying a pair on they go right back on the shelf.


Shorts just keep getting shorter, which is why I am glad that I found this lace 2 piece set, and the skirt is long enough to wear to professional places.

Perfect for that special event! Get lots of compliments with this skirt and shirt! °•●》Buy now, link in profile《●•° #100usd #inselly #lace #laces #stylefordays #style #fashionchat #styleoftheday #stylegram #layeredskirt #outfitoftheday #outfit #love #corydontownsquare #corydon #shopping #boutique #stylish #bloggerfashion

A photo posted by @collectionsofthehomeplace on Aug 24, 2015 at 12:00pm PDT

Fall Trend Alert! ♡Statement Necklace♡ Loving the stone, tassle, and gem accents! °•●》Buy now, link in profile《●•° #40usd #inselly #buylocal #buymystuff #buynow #buyme #jewelryoftheday #jewelry #statementjewelry #fashionchat #styleoftheday #stylegram #longnecklace #necklaceoftheday #workinwoman #officelife #officewear #businesswoman

A photo posted by @collectionsofthehomeplace on Aug 24, 2015 at 11:52am PDT

Feeling the need to add a pop of color? BUY THIS Teal Purse °•●》Buy now, link in profile《●•° #30usd #inselly #buylocal #buymystuff #buynow #buyme #style #fashionchat #stylish #handbags #accessories #stylegram #fashiontrends #fashionista #corydontownsquare #corydon #stylefordays #purses #turquoise #teal #fashion #fashiongram #fashiontrends

A photo posted by @collectionsofthehomeplace on Aug 24, 2015 at 11:48am PDT



Here are perfectly paired accessories that they recommend, I like the time they spend in styling the outfits.

Lace snags; they have paired a smooth necklace and small cross body bag to compliment.

This is an amazing outfit that I love, the entire color scheme complements each piece! Bell sleeves are perfect for the beach, fall style, and summer style.

You can even get 2 looks with this outfit!

Wear it as a dress, or wear it with leggings!

°•》Buy Now, Link in profile《•° Looking for that perfect beach outfit? We got you covered with this 3 piece outfit for #138usd #inselly #buylocal #buymystuff #buynow #buyme #lace #bellsleeve #bohemianstyle #bohemian #ropenecklace #knottednecklace #fashionchat #beachlife #beautiful #beachwear #beachwedding #beachweddings #lace #floweraccessories #flowers #dress #dresses #outfitoftheday

A photo posted by @collectionsofthehomeplace on Aug 24, 2015 at 12:17pm PDT

Check out this beautiful shirt, it is of course straight from a designer. This means they designed the shirt in complementing ways to your body. Unlike mass produced shirts that have a pocket or collar added into the design and no product testing or model reviews.

Plus a huge perk...
These necklaces made in Bali, they are made by women from other countries, whom are less fortunate. All sales send money back to these women so that they can have the necessities in life that they go without.


°•○●》Buy Now, link in profile《●○•° Nautical dreams with this °•3 piece outfit•° Includes necklace and bracelet handmade in Bali #106usd #inselly #buylocal #buymystuff #buynow #buyme #style #nautical #handmade #handcrafted #bali #statementjewelry #statementnecklace #wrapbracelet #bracelet #accessories #jewelryoftheday #jewelry #fashiontrends #fashionista #fashionable #fashiondiaries

A photo posted by @collectionsofthehomeplace on Aug 24, 2015 at 12:31pm PDT

Here are some other accessories that I love, if you want to purchase necklaces to help contribute to the women in need..Simply search the hashtags for #bali...SO SIMPLE!

Now you can truly steal my style, and shop quick and painless all from Instagram and pay with the trusted Paypal...Get styled with Collections of the Homeplace, while on your work break, in between classes, or start searching early for special event wear to LOOK YOUR BEST!!

Click on any of the images to be taken to their Instagram account, to check out through Inselly.
Or go straight to their Inselly store to purchase your favorite item here: Inselly/Collectionsofthehomeplace


Make a statement with this beautiful set °•○》Buy now, link in profile《○•° #38usd #inselly #buylocal #buymystuff #buynow #buyme #style #fashionchat #styleoftheday #statementjewelry #statementnecklace #fallfashion #handmade #handcrafted #bali #silverbeads #accessories

A photo posted by @collectionsofthehomeplace on Aug 24, 2015 at 12:45pm PDT

Add a touch of pink to your outfit with this handmade in Bali piece °•●》Buy now, link in profile《●•° #38usd #inselly #buylocal #buymystuff #buynow #buyme #style #fashionchat #stylish #statementjewelry #statementnecklace #fallfashion #picoftheday #photooftheday #handmade #handcrafted #bali #pink #knottednecklace

A photo posted by @collectionsofthehomeplace on Aug 24, 2015 at 12:57pm PDT

Bohemian Styled with this handmade in Bali necklace and bracelet set, transition into fall style with these multicolors! °•》Buy Now, Link in profile《•° #45usd #inselly #buylocal #buymystuff #buynow #buyme #style #fashionchat #styleoftheday #necklaceoftheday #statementjewelry #statementnecklace #fallfashion #layerednecklace #corydon #corydontownsquare # #handmade #handcrafted #bali ##bohemianstyle #bohemian #boutique

A photo posted by @collectionsofthehomeplace on Aug 24, 2015 at 1:12pm PDT

The perfect shades of purple to style your outfit! °•●》Buy Now, link in profile《●•° Lead and nickel free quality statement jewelry #24usd #inselly #buylocal #buymystuff #buynow #buyme #style #fashionchat #styleoftheday #statementjewelry #statementnecklace #fallfashion #bibnecklace #fashiontrends #fashionista #fashionblogger #fashionable #stylefordays #photooftheday #picoftheday

A photo posted by @collectionsofthehomeplace on Aug 24, 2015 at 1:18pm PDT

°•》Buy Now, Link in profile《•° Finish your outfit with this bib statement necklace and matching earrings. #26usd #fashionblogger #fashionable #inselly #buylocal #buymystuff #buynow #buyme #style #fashionchat #styleoftheday #statementjewelry #statementnecklace #baublenecklace #fashiontrends #summerstyle #summer #fashiondiaries #boutique #stylegram #earringfashion #earringsoftheday #earringstagram

A photo posted by @collectionsofthehomeplace on Aug 24, 2015 at 1:48pm PDT

Grab your new statement necklace today °•●》Buy Now, Link in profile《●•° #25usd #inselly #buylocal #buymystuff #buynow #buyme #style #fashionchat #bibnecklace #statementjewelry #statementnecklace #fallfashion #blue #beadednecklace #ombre #ombrenecklace #fashionchat #fashiontrends #fashionista #fashionblogger #fashionable #style

A photo posted by @collectionsofthehomeplace on Aug 24, 2015 at 1:23pm PDT

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Fall Fashion; Fringe, Druzy's & Pairing Your Outfit For Fashionista Style

8/22/2015

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Fall is quickly approaching, which means the summer clothes are in their final days before they are sent packing out of my closet. One main transition staple that screams FALL is BOOTS!

Not just any boots will do; you need a fun, stylish, yet practical pair of boots to bring your outfit together.
I always start with my jeans and top, I complete my ensemble with accessories second to last, and of course my fav foot wear last.

I also keep my purse well put together in easy zip bags to easily transfer to the perfect purse for the day.
Now comes the accessories, wondering what items made the list of the HOTTEST accessories for this year? Here is a list of great pieces you can reuse time and time again in your outfits.


  • Druzy Necklaces & Earrings
  • Long Tassel Necklaces finished with a simple pair of stud earrings
  • Statement necklaces, make sure to choose to appropriate colors for the season
  • Fringe ankle booties
  • Fringe Purses
  • Oversized sunglasses

Local boutiques, and shopping stores make the perfect stop to stock up on your accessory pieces. I found this great featured Druzy Set from a local store Lil Rap; let's give them a page like guys and gals, to show them some appreciation for keepin it trendy!
Check out the store Facebook page here: Lil Rap

How can I incorporate items I already have in my closet?

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Great Question! I am glad you asked....
Dark denim is always a great choice, I prefer to keep the whisk marks to a minimum as you want to draw your outfit together. You do not need every item making a statement. Some of my top picks for denim this year are as follows, check these brands out!


  • Celebrity Pink Jeans (These are the softest jeans you will own, at a truely affordable cost)
  • Hudson Jeans (At the higher end of cost, but save up and get you at least 1 pair)
  • American Eagle High Rise Skinny (I own so many of these, and wear them at least 3 days out of the week)

How to wear the colors black and brown together?

Make sure when pairing the two colors that you choose complementing undertones used in the Dyeing process.

Some colors will feature cool tones, while others are constructed with warm tones
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Check out the differences in the image here.

Tell Apart the Difference of Cool & Warm Tones

Tell Apart the Difference of Cool & Warm Tones by cafedatalkalamode featuring a rib tank
Below is an outfit I put together for you, you know...So you can Pin it to your Pintrest board of course!
Make sure to incorporate closet staples you already have, and finish off with a dusting of a light scented perfume.

And lastly be comfotable and have fun with your style!

How To Wear Fringe

How To Wear Fringe by cafedatalkalamode featuring brown boots

Black crop top
shein.com

H M white jacket
$47 - hm.com

2LUV blue jeans
amazon.com

Steve Madden brown boots
heels.com

Frisky Filigree Photoshop Brushes
designfruit.com

INKWEAR Dandelion Tattoo
$3.12 - inlovewithfashion.com

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Earring polish off your look, but what if you have sensitive ears? Look no further IceCarats Sterling Silver

6/6/2015

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I love jewelry, but sadly due to sensitive skin I am limited to 2 options:

 A. Buy Very expensive jewelry usually gold

B. Buy Quality Sterling Silver


I was trying not to get my hopes to high when I opened the gorgeous box that these were sent to me, as I was hoping they would not irritate my ears. The Sterling Silver Cubic Zirconia earrings arrived in a blue and black gift box perfect for gift giving, or to store them when you are not wearing them to make sure you always have a pair.

 These cubic zirconia earrings can be worn for any occasion including every day, office wear, casual wear, and formal wear. They are designed nicely that you can even sleep with them in without them poking you.

I love that theseIceCarats Cubic Zirconia earrings are Sterling Silver, and they do not have additives. I wore these for several hours and no burning sensation or red itchiness.  6mm in size is perfect for everyday wear, they are not too large.

They capture and sparkle well in the light, I wipe them clean with a jewelry cloth after use to keep them new and polished. You can get a pair here on Amazon

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What to wear on a Road Trip Shopping Spree.

5/9/2015

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Road Trip Shopping

Road Trip Shopping by cafedatalkalamode featuring an oscar de la renta necklace
One of my favorite things to do on a beautiful weekend are to take a road trip shopping spree. Often when opportunities like this arise I have very little time to get prepared for the adventure. So what do are the must have, don't forget items?

Minimal items are always items some often forget when prepairing for a road trip shopping spree. Once you get halfway through the day you will be serioulsy rethinking your choices. Make sure that you wear casual, comfortable clothes that you can move around in when searching for a great deal. I also recommend a small purse clutch for the day that you can carry your money and cell phone in.

Don't forget to put some water bottles in a small travel cooler for the car, bottled water can cost up to $3 at some locations.
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Summer Casual & Comfortable Style Look Book

5/7/2015

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Summer Casual & Comfy Look Book

Summer Casual & Comfy Look Book by cafedatalkalamode featuring a yellow dress

Old Navy a line dress
oldnavy.gap.com

Long sleeve maxi dress
rotita.com

Yellow dress
maykool.com

Coconuts by Matisse blue sandals
6pm.com

Strappy sandals
shopakira.com

Kendra Scott necklace
lastcall.com

Charlotte Russe gold necklace
charlotterusse.com

Tom Ford black sunglasses
stylebop.com

Illesteva tortoise shell glasses
net-a-porter.com

Dorothy Perkins floppy hat
dorothyperkins.com

Floppy hat
$23 - newlook.com

Dorothy Perkins floppy hat
$14 - dorothyperkins.com

Color Melt
minted.com

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The Kentucky Derby, Horse Racing, Celebrities & AMAZING Fashion.

4/3/2015

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May is coming up very soon, and you know what that means! My local area will soon be booming with celebrities, and famous people from all around the world.

People far and near travel to Churchill Downs for the Kentucky Derby for the traditional event each year. This has been part of Kentucky tradition for a very long time.
Racing in Louisville dates back to 1783 when local sources reported that races were held on Market Street in the downtown area.

Kentucky Derby Outfits

Kentucky Derby Outfits by cafedatalkalamode featuring a floppy hat
So what do you wear to this event? You will definitely want to wear a dress. A fancy floral or color block print will be perfect. Roses are always in at the Derby, since the winner is given a rose garland of over 400 roses. Up cycle a floppy hat, hot glue some fabric roses that are color coordinating to match your outfit. You will also want to take a smaller purse, the crowds are large and a smaller purse is the easiest to manage.

Make sure to stop by and grab a Mint Julep on your visit, the drink is after all the signature drink and don't be late to grab a seat, the derby is 2 minutes long. You will of course have many after events to attend. The entire surrounding area, almost every local business has an after derby party or event.

Make sure your styled to perfection this Kentucky Derby, up cycle a floppy hat and hot glue fabric flowers and embellishments around it. Coordinate your accessories to match your outfit.
Test your luck at betting by placing a bet, and be prepared to have fun at one of the oldest horse racing events in the United States.

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Casual Friday Look book

4/2/2015

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Casual Friday

Casual Friday by cafedatalkalamode featuring crystal earrings
Fridays are the best work day to look forward to, some of us get the advantage of Casual Fridays.

About a month ago I purchased my first pair of Hudson jeans, and let me tell you they are amazing! They are totally worth the price as they are the softest, most comfortable jean I have ever owned!

Hudson features a wide variety of denim options. They have a huge variety of colors and patterns.
What I love about these jeans is that you can easily pair them with a spring colored shirt for a stylish yet comfortable outfit.

Navy is in! Swap items that you would normally accessorize in black to navy. I guarantee you'll get ton's of compliments.

Like this outfit, head on over to Polyvore to shop the companies that sell these exact items. Or click the picture!
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Transitional Outfit Look Book

4/1/2015

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Have a date night or after work event? Easily transition into the evening with a swap of few accessories.

This dress is conservative enough to wear to work, and yet stylish enough to wear out in the evening. Get 2 looks from your outfit.

Transitional Style

Transitional Style by cafedatalkalamode featuring wall paper home decor
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Steve Madden Ecentric , slip on style.

3/1/2015

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Meet the Ecentric, a dressy slip on sneaker. This style is a perfect transitional piece that will transition throughout the seasons well. What's best about this shoe is it can be dressed up or down, all depending on how you pair them.  A cute, dressy and casual slip on.....could you ask for more?
This style is in the color fushia, they are made with pony hair and get many complements. One nice feature about the Ecentric is that they are nicely padded around the collar of your ankle. This style is the perfect height to still wear socks with, however I would not wear them in the rain as they are a Spring, Summer shoe.

The only downfall that I could find was that the style runs a little small. I always wear a size 8 in brands like Naughty Monkey, Steve Madden, Falchi, Adidas, Nike, Reebok and the list goes on. They may run small due to the pony hair exterior not stretching like man made materials (they do not stretch much at all), but whatever the reason they are still very stylish. To show you what I am talking about in size, see the below picture.

Here I have a flip flop from the Gap in a Medium size 8, not much difference between the sizes.
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I definitely recommend purchasing a whole size up on these on the Ecentric, but they are worth trying. There are many additional colors available. I have also purchased these in the color black recently to dress down for casual days. They have also recently started coming available in leopard and other various prints. These are the perfect shoe to mesh into any outfit, and can be found for around $50 at Steve Madden retailers.

Get you a pair today...
   Stacy


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