{"id":2501,"date":"2013-10-01T10:23:00","date_gmt":"2013-10-01T10:23:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/theenchantedhome.co\/2013\/10\/by-invitation-only-fashion.html"},"modified":"2013-10-01T10:23:00","modified_gmt":"2013-10-01T10:23:00","slug":"by-invitation-only-fashion","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp.enchantedhome.com\/blog\/2013\/10\/01\/by-invitation-only-fashion\/","title":{"rendered":"By Invitation only&#8230;&#8230;..fashion!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Hi there&#8230;its our monthly &#8220;BIO&#8221; posts and since everyone is so tied up getting settled into a new season, getting kids back to school, etc&#8230;..we decided to make this an easy one for all of us. Its a fun theme and one that never gets old. Fashion. We were asked to choose one outfit from a current fall collection that we just love and one that falls short and explain why. This was easy&#8230;.I love fall fashion so didn&#8217;t have to look far to choose a favorite, in fact it was choosing just one that was the biggest challenge of all. But here are my two picks and why&#8230;..<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VLQ9Ii6MwtM\/UkonT2NpXLI\/AAAAAAAA9Z0\/jwOnCAWaTkM\/s1600\/by+invitation+only.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-VLQ9Ii6MwtM\/UkonT2NpXLI\/AAAAAAAA9Z0\/jwOnCAWaTkM\/s400\/by+invitation+only.jpg\" width=\"372\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Something I love<\/span><\/b>. This is classic Gucci.&nbsp; Where would I wear this? To a luncheon, or a business function. I would then break up the suit and wear the jacket with a pair of velvet black pants or even jeans and riding boots. The skirt could be dressed down with a chunky black sweater and tights and riding boots or dressed up with a pair of t-strap shoes and a black lacy blouse.<\/p>\n<p>This really has everything I love. I love gray, love a tailored suit, the way this is a nod to &#8220;old fashioned&#8221; ladylike dressing and then there is the touch of leopard on the collar&#8230;.brilliant! I love cools and warms mixed in and this is such a timeless classic.&nbsp; Love the addition of the chic leather gloves and gorgeous t-strap shoes&#8230;.perfection.&nbsp; Thank you Gucci!<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rQGPOltkhYE\/Ukon0yv3gRI\/AAAAAAAA9Z8\/J1vED5ljBDY\/s1600\/gucci-pre-fall-2013-30_183555148202.jpg_article_singleimage.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-rQGPOltkhYE\/Ukon0yv3gRI\/AAAAAAAA9Z8\/J1vED5ljBDY\/s640\/gucci-pre-fall-2013-30_183555148202.jpg_article_singleimage.jpg\" width=\"478\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>And I can see this gorgeous black Hermes crocodile kelly with it&#8230;&#8230;..hey, might as well go all the way! Come to mama&#8230;&#8230;.<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--YWTcOv7b9w\/Ukon04fh5gI\/AAAAAAAA9aI\/rd-OlH5wQrM\/s1600\/d5164631l.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"393\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/--YWTcOv7b9w\/Ukon04fh5gI\/AAAAAAAA9aI\/rd-OlH5wQrM\/s400\/d5164631l.jpg\" width=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Take a look at other looks from this collection&#8230;so chic!<\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-yM3a2BraS1E\/UkgJL2tMlfI\/AAAAAAAA9Q0\/iSZcLy20kLU\/s1600\/65252_10151393186382279_532818818_n-600x800.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/4.bp.blogspot.com\/-yM3a2BraS1E\/UkgJL2tMlfI\/AAAAAAAA9Q0\/iSZcLy20kLU\/s400\/65252_10151393186382279_532818818_n-600x800.jpg\" width=\"300\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YEWGZDii8wo\/UkgJL1XOk_I\/AAAAAAAA9Qw\/VDLMAXqHcuQ\/s1600\/gucci-pre-fall.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"360\" src=\"http:\/\/2.bp.blogspot.com\/-YEWGZDii8wo\/UkgJL1XOk_I\/AAAAAAAA9Qw\/VDLMAXqHcuQ\/s640\/gucci-pre-fall.jpg\" width=\"640\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><b><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Here is my don&#8217;t<\/span>.<\/b>.I mean have you ever? What is this, a blinged out swifter? This is the most absurd pair of shoes&nbsp; I have seen yet (and please if anyone has recently purchased these, forgive me).&nbsp; Can you imagine walking into a school meeting with these babies on? I am having fun visualizing the looks of sheer horror that would be on my sons and husbands face if I dared to wear something like this, they would have me committed. And don&#8217;t despair, because&nbsp; for close to $1000.00 they are all yours&#8230;&#8230;&#8230;.and just think you can keep the kitchen floor spic and span while making your very own fashion statement:)<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-c7RlIk16hUU\/UkgG66sOKQI\/AAAAAAAA9Qc\/kiJWZyNh4B8\/s1600\/c8ea5823beb152f388e150d3c9f6030b.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"640\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-c7RlIk16hUU\/UkgG66sOKQI\/AAAAAAAA9Qc\/kiJWZyNh4B8\/s640\/c8ea5823beb152f388e150d3c9f6030b.jpg\" width=\"424\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>I am all for fashion representing who you are. It is such a subjective decision to make, what you wear and how you wear it. I do not judge or at least try not to (except when it&#8217;s fun). But seriously if someone I knew wore those shoes up there, I would immediately think she is a confused woman, is conflicted by her cleaning duties but really wants to be a mythical goddess hence her bejeweled harem feeling shoes with dust mops at the ends&#8230;lol. Guess those are the ultimate &#8220;domestic goddess shoes&#8221;. Thanks for stopping in and enjoy your day.<\/p>\n<p>If you would like to see more hits and misses, by all means click on over to <a href=\"http:\/\/splenderosa.blogspot.com\/2013\/09\/by-invitation-only-year-3-chapter-2.html\">Marsha of Splenderosa <\/a>and see all the various ideas, loads of fun!<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-g5xiQIRmAzU\/UkqjN_wuRcI\/AAAAAAAA9bk\/mIu-bzzpI_8\/s1600\/filigree-divider_2_lg.gif\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"52\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-g5xiQIRmAzU\/UkqjN_wuRcI\/AAAAAAAA9bk\/mIu-bzzpI_8\/s400\/filigree-divider_2_lg.gif\" width=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-large;\">Do not forget about my Fall Fabulous Contest!! <u>Last day to enter!<\/u><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><span style=\"font-size: x-small;\"><b><span style=\"color: #b45f06;\">&#8220;FALL FABULOUS&#8221; CONTEST DETAILS&#8230;..<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lQnuVH8pPYc\/Uj9L4Ac7TSI\/AAAAAAAA8vE\/X_QqKGqTHUk\/s1600\/images.jpg\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" border=\"0\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-lQnuVH8pPYc\/Uj9L4Ac7TSI\/AAAAAAAA8vE\/X_QqKGqTHUk\/s1600\/images.jpg\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p><\/p>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><b>From today until Oct. 2nd<\/b> I am accepting pictures that represent what  fall is to you.&nbsp; It can be anything from how decorate your urns, to your  front door, pictures of your kids or pets all decked out for fall, your  favorite fall meal or decadent treat, a favorite fall outfit, a  beautiful shot of foliage&#8230;whatever makes you happy about fall and what  you think of when you hear &#8220;fall fabulous&#8221;.<\/p>\n<p>I will then put all the pictures together and set up voting to take  place over a certain number of days. I will then compile all the votes  and announce a winner. I am going to be brainstorming for a fabulous  prize, but assure you&#8230;.it will be worth your while!<\/p><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\"><\/div>\n<p>So don&#8217;t delay, get inspired and send in your pictures, I know how  talented and inspiring you all are! Max. 2 pictures per  entrant&#8230;.pictures&nbsp; can be emailed to&nbsp; <a href=\"mailto:theenchantedhome@gmail.com\">theenchantedhome@gmail.com<\/a>.  I can&#8217;t wait to get this off the ground!! PLEASE PUT FALL FABULOUS in  the subject line. All pictures must be your own. Thanks for entering in  advance \ud83d\ude42<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-g5xiQIRmAzU\/UkqjN_wuRcI\/AAAAAAAA9bo\/WCbrRnTRxiA\/s1600\/filigree-divider_2_lg.gif\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"52\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-g5xiQIRmAzU\/UkqjN_wuRcI\/AAAAAAAA9bo\/WCbrRnTRxiA\/s400\/filigree-divider_2_lg.gif\" width=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>And if you missed my fun travel post over at You may be wandering..<a href=\"http:\/\/www.youmaybewandering.com\/2013\/09\/wandering-with-enchanted-home.html\">.please check it out here! <\/a><\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vNg64xsVmB0\/UkqhkrU-69I\/AAAAAAAA9bQ\/nheNjDhT04A\/s1600\/header.png\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"137\" src=\"http:\/\/1.bp.blogspot.com\/-vNg64xsVmB0\/UkqhkrU-69I\/AAAAAAAA9bQ\/nheNjDhT04A\/s400\/header.png\" width=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-g5xiQIRmAzU\/UkqjN_wuRcI\/AAAAAAAA9bo\/WCbrRnTRxiA\/s1600\/filigree-divider_2_lg.gif\" style=\"margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"52\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-g5xiQIRmAzU\/UkqjN_wuRcI\/AAAAAAAA9bo\/WCbrRnTRxiA\/s400\/filigree-divider_2_lg.gif\" width=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<p>And hope you had a chance to visit <a href=\"http:\/\/blog.thepinkpagoda.us\/2013\/09\/the-blue-and-white-bash.html\">The Pink Pagoda&#8217;s Blue Bash<\/a>, a chock full post of the most amazing blue and white inspiration anywhere!!<\/p>\n<div style=\"clear: both; text-align: center;\"><a href=\"http:\/\/blog.thepinkpagoda.us\/2013\/09\/the-blue-and-white-bash.html\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" border=\"0\" height=\"400\" src=\"http:\/\/3.bp.blogspot.com\/-m2UgJ_M1Xm4\/UkqicgX-IeI\/AAAAAAAA9bY\/T6b67YO_kos\/s400\/The+Pink+Pagoda+Blue+and+White+Bash+button.png\" width=\"400\" \/><\/a><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: center;\">Wishing you a fabulous day&#8230;&#8230;.thanks for stopping in! <\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Hi there&#8230;its our monthly &#8220;BIO&#8221; posts and since everyone is so tied up getting settled into a new season, getting kids back to school, etc&#8230;..we decided to make this an easy one for all of us. Its a fun theme and one that never gets old. Fashion. 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