Sparkle Collection ((holiday shine))

eeeks! So excited to show you  my new collection. Kelsey Clark of Apples and Honey Photography contacted me a week ago wanting to do a fun styled glitterfied shoot showcasing my Holiday Sparkle Collection. I'm ALWAYS down for fun photoshoot so I happily agreed!

I met Kelsey during my photoshoot for LolliPOP last spring. She and her daughter were two of the gorgeous models. I quickly fell in love with her. She's a former teacher persuing her dream in photography. She's oh-so-talented.  Her attention to detail was amazing! She was so patient with the little models ( our daughters!!). All of the ideas for the photostory came from her creative soul. It's so fun to find someone who clicks with your personality and shares a geniune love of artistic creativity. I'm so happy to have made a new friend. She's amazing,  here--I can prove it to you. :)

Go fall in love with more of Kelsey's work!

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Introducing Sparkle Collection--my fancy schmany collection.

fallen in love? you can purchase all designs in my shop.

www.lillypieaccessories.etsy.com

Thank you to Allie Warner for being our gorgeous model. You are beautiful and your personality matches your rockin hair and sparkling eyes. So happy to have met you.

Thank you also to my little Lilly and sweet Hallie for playing nice and smiling for your mothers. ;)

Latte Da Collection ((is here!!))

HAPPY LILLYPIE DAY, FRIENDS!!!

Latte Da is here! :)

all designs and goodies are available in my shop.

Take a look and go pick out something nice for yourself. It's Friday, you deserve it. I said it was okay. :)

A week ago I met up with some friends downtown for a quick lillypie coffe shop styled photo shoot. I worked with Jessica of Lemongrass Photography.  She was a doll to work with! I enjoyed meeting one of my internet friends out from behind a screen and was really impressed with her style, demeanor, and enthusiasm for her art. Oh, and she brought her beaaaauuutiful 2 week old son with her. Yes, you read that right---she was out working TWO WEEKS AFTER giving birth. Wowsa. :)

so, here's my fall/winter collection.

((nervously shuffling my feet))

Cheers!

Biiig thanks again to Jessica of Lemongrass Photography. Weren't these images caauutte?!



Behind the Scenes ((Latte Da Preview))

Latte Da is coming ya'll!!! In just a few short days!! Snaps if you're excited to add some fall lillypie to your wardrobe!!

I thought I'd share a little bit into the process of coming up and designing Latte Da.  I'm a small business but it's a lot of BIG work to create new designs and products each season.  I'm not a professional. I didn't go to school for this. This is what inspires and works for me---so I'm sharin'.

I always start with sketches. I grabbed a sharpie and just started. I'll tell ya that not all my sketches made it into the collection. I'm saving a few for later because whoooo lordy I don't have goobles of time here.

After the initial sketches I started picking out fabrics and a color scheme. I've found the best way for me to decide on colors is to pick two or three BOLD colors and then two or three NEUTRALS.  My bolds this collection are vintage amber, persimmon, and plum. My neutrals are ash, neutral, and dusty aqua.  When I go shopping---I always go COLOR when picking out accessories---ESPECIALLY if it's expensive. If I'm going to buy something that is more than 20 bucks I want it to stand out. If I'm being transparent here---I want it to get compliments ( do you do that too?).  So---next time you see me? Compliment me on my rust red scarf?! hehe.

However, not everyone has that same idea when it comes to shopping for accessories. Lots of ladies love the neutrals--if you're going to spend money on you or your daughter you want LOTS AND LOTS of use out of it. You want to get your money's worth annnnnd get compliments on your style and taste. Two thumbs up there too.

I've got both types of ladies covered. I split the collection down the middle and made sure to have equal bold and neutral pieces.  YAY!

Latte Da also has a lot more baubled beauties. I don't want to stray from my roots of headbands that are meant to be shared but good golly I loooooooove making necklaces ((and now bracelets!!!)). I wanted more necklaces in this collection because selfishly they are lots of fun to make!

Being a new mother again I've got this lovely extra LOVE hanging around my mid section. Thanks, Noah.  Someone once told me that a big statement necklace is the best way to draw the eye UPWARD and I agree. So I make lots of them. and I wear lots of them. Lattteeeee da.

So after sketching, scooping up pretty fabrics, piecing together new headbands and necklaces, I come up with a name for the collection of designs--because it's fun. Fall 2012 is boring. Latte Da is fun.

Sipping hot chocolate with your littles on a crisp fall day is fun. Gathering for some girl time in local coffee shop sharing your heart and life is necessary. Soaking up a moment for YOURSELF with a cup before the crazy begins is important. Enjoying the spontaneous fun moments in life is glorious. Latte Da!

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Adorable Spring Program ((is finally here))

I'm so so so so excited that spring is *almost* here. I'm ready for freshly painted toes, breeze flowing through the house, bubbles on the front porch, brighter make up, and of course--bright and fun accessories.

This post includes ALL the details surrounding my Adorable Spring subscription program. Read on to learn more!

Adorable Winter was my first program. It was soooo much fun! I sent fun little accessory surprises to my subscribers  now turned friends during the long drab months of December, January, February, and soon to be March.  I enjoyed creating neutral yet trendy accessories and felt like a magic fairy delivering little packages of girly happiness each month to my new found friends. I asked my previous subscribers to share a little about their feelings of the Adorable Winter program.

"Excellent quality, durable/great quality, unique.  I've worn them (and my daughter that sneak wears them when I'm not) a dozen times and it is still shiny! It is not showing signs of wear." ~Melissa

"I appreciated the neutral color combinations, so I can wear items with more than one outfit." ~Casey

"My favorite accessory so far is most definitely the brooch.  I love it; it is extremely versatile.  So far I have attached it to a necklace, coat, clutch, and hair tie.  Basically, it comes with me whenever I leave the house."  ~ Angela

Most definitely would recommend any of Laura's products! They are beautiful and unique!!! :-) I'm looking forward to the spring package!!  ~ Holly

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Ready for the Adorable Spring details? Yay, me too!

Adorable Spring is for you  and your little one if you choose! You deserve a treat. You work hard. You are beautiful. Adorable Spring is for you. Around the 15th of each month (April-June) a pretty little accessory from Lillypie Accessories will be handmade, packaged and sent to you. It will be something different each month. An adorable surprise!

The items in the Adorable Spring collection are NEW designs with NEW fabrics. They are inspired by this spring's trend colors and will be a pretty  POP OF COLOR to accent your existing wardrobe.  The items will be different each month. A SURPRISE--it's what makes it fun! You can expect two of my specialties-- two different headband designs and a necklace.The items in the adorable spring collection will be available to YOU first. They will not be listed in my shop until YOU have received yours. You're lillypie VIP in my eyes.

HEADBANDS? Yes, you can choose each month which style you'd prefer. My thin stretch headbands will fit newborns-adults. They do not leave marks on your little one's head and are extremely comfortable for all ages.

Or, if you'd like you may have  the headband designs attatched to a thin silver headband. Perfect if you plan on spoiling yourself with these designs. :) A classic headband is perfect...all the time.

Okay, let's talk cost. :)

Buying the accessories individually from my shop would cost you $60. The Adorable Spring package is priced at $35.00 with a ONE TIME shipping fee of $10 with your subscription for US orders.

If you are money savvy or have an accountant as a husband like me, being a part of Adorable Spring is $13 a month. You deserve it! What are you waiting for?

Yes, yes, and more YES!!

All Adorable Winter participants who sign up for the new Spring Program will get extra lillypie lovin. My friends will get an additional surprise the first month (( a $15 value item)) just as a thank you for returning for more fun!

Something new and exciting for ALL Adorable Spring Participants is our new

REFERRAL PROGRAM.

Visit my shop and click the Adorable Spring section on the left sidebar. Purchase any of the available Adorable Spring packages. In the notes to seller please verify the name and address for the person receiving the packages. This will be the address I send the pretty things to--not the address on paypal. I want to make sure it's going the RIGHT place. **coupon codes, giveaway credit,and discounts are not valid with this offer**

IF YOU WERE REFERRED BY A FRIEND--Please share share share their name! You BOTH get lillypie swag if a friend ((who also purchased a package)) referred you. Verify and pay and you're all set! I'll contact you after payment and tell you how excited and happy I am for you! I can only imagine how fun it will be to get something pretty in the mail each month!


And then....get to sharing this post! You get EXTRA free swag if someone you know and love purchases a package as well. :) Feel free to share via facebook, twitter, pinterest, and good ole' word of mouth.

I'm soooo looking forward to this spring.  I'd love to make pretty things for you this spring!

xoxox
Laura