win muvarde (closed)

A few months back, I had the pleasure of styling one of my favorite accessory brands, Muvarde. I spied them at a local shopping event last Fall & couldn't take my eyes off the accessories, made of genuine leather & handcrafted beautifully - works of art, really. Not to mention, Muvarde's accessories completed the model's looks at Assembly's NYFW Fall 2013 presentation.. swoon.

It's safe to say what you dress your accessories in is just as important as what you wear, especially now that our gadgets never leave our side. I am thrilled to finally share the photos with you & to host a giveaway for my lovely readers so you can look stylish in Starbucks, the board room, or on the subway.

Lucky for you, the Muvarde team & I are giving away an iPhone & iPad case of your choice - a $150+ value!

Enter to win by:

1. "Like" Muvarde on Facebook
2. Visit the Muvarde site by clicking here & leave a comment below telling me which style is your favorite (mine being the Bliss & the Red Croc - obviously), along with your e-mail address!

Extra entries:

1. Follow Allie Wears on Bloglovin', Facebook, or Twitter
2. Tweet "I just entered to win the @alliewears & @muvarde giveaway for stylish accessories! http://ow.ly/kN2oW"

Be sure to leave an extra comment for an additional entry. The giveaway will run for two weeks, until Tuesday, May 21st & I will contact the winner. Good luck!

The winner is #4, Rebecca from Red Tag Chic LA! Congrats, gal!

flower girl

Wearing: c/o Emerson Fry Butterfly Caftan | Gap Sandals (similar) | DIY Flower Crown

Making a flower crown has always been on my list of things to do & finally.. I made one. After spending many a days pinning flower crown inspo. on Pinterest, I dedicated my Friday night to flowering picking the aisles of AC Moore. It was the perfect accessory to this gorgeous Emerson Fry caftan that I have been living in. Nothing like a giant mumu in a unique print to take you from the beach, to lunch, to a backyard BBQ.. or to an empty field full of nothin' but beauty.

Hope you have a great weekend.. full of sunshine, full of beauty.

suit up

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This is, by far, my favorite Spring trend. Short suits.. sigh.

So long boring black business suits! Not only is the short suit comfortable & chic, but it's a feminine twist on the all too familiar business suit. You can find them in a range of colors, patterns, & prints, & they can easily be worn on the weekends OR to work with the right accessories during those hot summer months. I've been eying my fair share of short suits & I can't wait to get my hands on one.. or two. Here are some rules I'll keep in mind when short suit shopping (say that 5 times fast!):

1. Look for a looser fit to avoid awkward stares.
2. Be aware of the length. Bermuda shorts are huge this Spring, so a longer short would work perfectly in the office.
3. Buy both pieces from the same designer. They'll match perfectly.. duhh.
4. Keep color & pattern in mind. This is a style that can be worn season to season, so buy a suit in a color or pattern that won't look out of place come Fall or Winter, like blogger Merritt from The Style Scribe.

I am leaning towards this short suit from Zara (top & bottoms) in a blue pastel. What do you think?

eying emerson

Wearing: c/o Emerson Fry Bib Shirt Dress | Prabal Gurung for Target Sandals | Catbird Ring

The epitome of simplistic chic in clothing form: Emerson Fry. I've been eying the brand since last summer, when I saw her infamous leopard linen trench flooding Pinterest. Her clothes speak for themselves - requiring limited accessories & messy hair.. my kind of party. This silk shirt dress, detailed with a linen bib, was the perfect lightweight, figure flattering dress that took me from hotel cocktails to a beach side dinner while on vacation.

Which reminds me, my vacation ruled - complete with snorkeling next to sea turtles & unlimited mai tai's. I completely disconnected, swearing off social media updates & daily blog reads, but it was the reset I needed to jump back into a Spring full of style posts. Hope you had a great weekend!