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Festival Must-Haves

18 Monday Apr 2011

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My favorite thing about spring is all the festivals that go on (Coachella, Jazz Fest, and the 20 plus that are celebrated here in Louisiana)! They’re a great excuse to soak up some sun, listen to awesome music and just enjoy being outdoors (for once). Our photographer, Kaela, and a few of her close friends took a drive down to New Orleans to the French Quarter Festival. She has shared with us some tips on what to have in your bag, what to wear (think comfort AND style), and what NOT to forget.

Don’t forget the most important thing of all… your CAMERA! I plan on bringing my 35mm Diana camera with me to Jazz Fest to take some retro photos that I can share with you :-) .

Shop: Seahorse Sandal in Gold by BC Footwear, Summer Bloom Romper, Circle of Branches Earring, Cherry Blossom Pocket Watch, Simple Mini Crossbody Bag

Frockfully Yours,

Jackie

Groovin on the Grounds

30 Wednesday Mar 2011

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Saturday night I had the rare opportunity of being in the company of my two best friends (ah, the result of growing up and being an adult). Sooooo… we decided to swing by Groovin’ on the Grounds at the LSU parade grounds and take in some much needed entertainment. The concert line up featured One Republic (YAY!), Jay Sean, and a new country music duet - Steel Magnolia.

Here are some lovely photos from the event courtesy of Darrell Rhodesmiller:

I also had a chance to catch-up with Jared Morvant – keyboardist for Steel Magnolia (originally from Louisiana). Steel Magnolia is an up-and-coming country music duo (vocal talents of Meghan Linsey & Joshua Scott Jones) who, since winning CMT’s ‘Can You Duet’, has been nominated for two Academy of Country Music Awards and two CMT Music Awards. Listen to their hit music here.

But first, check out this quick interview with Jared:

1. What’s the BEST part about touring?

For me, this has been a life-long dream. Music has been in my life since I was a young boy and I have always dreamt of having a career doing what I love. So now, getting to travel the country/world playing music is pretty surreal. Within my first two weeks of being with Steel Magnolia, we performed at the Grand Ole Opry and David Letterman – two things that have so much history behind them! Sometimes I believe I have the world’s best job LOL. Getting to meet all kinds of new faces and make friends around the country is pretty amazing!

2. What’s the worst part about touring?

Being away from home for any period of time is very hard. Having a wife and son back home waiting for at least a phone call everyday can be disheartening after a while. There are 12 of us on a bus, 11 guys and one girl (Meghan) so at times… you can imagine… well all I’ll say is ‘poor Meg’ LOL.

3. Do you guys behave yourself on the road - honestly?

Ha Ha, such a loaded question! But yes, as far as this band goes, everyone is VERY focused on their careers in the industry so there is NO time for misbehaving. We all get along great and enjoy each other’s company and there’s extra accountability as well.

4. Tell me a crazy fan story.

As for this question, I’m the new guy of the band – so I don’t have any crazy fan stories (which is probably a good thing LOL). Ask me again next time and maybe I’ll have something for you :-) .
5. What do you do when you’re not traveling? Any other hobbies?

I just relocated my family to Nashville a few weeks ago, so when I’m home I’m either doing yard work, taking bike rides with my wife and son, exploring the new city, checking out restaurants, trying to network and find more music opportunities. My newest hobby – I just discovered – is playing Disc Golf. Being from the south, either its not a big sport there OR I’ve just been out of the loop LOL! It has helped me realize just how out of shape I am though – haha! If you have never played you should definitely try it out.

Frockfully Yours,

Jackie


Famously Frocked #2

29 Friday Oct 2010

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It’s almost the weekend!

That means it’s time for another ‘Famously Frocked Friday’!

The frock that we are gonna mock was recently seen on Hillary Duff while at an Elixir book signing event in Empire City. The chic boyfriend blazer + leather leggings + platform pumps is a go-anywhere look. It’s fab enough for cocktail hour, fun enough for lunch with the girls, and flirtatious enough for date night. Plus, you can easily obtain the entire look (for less) directly from Frock Candy! Look below to see how!

 

 

 

Get Hillary’s look by pairing together these items (from left to right): Accordian Sleeve Jacket in black, Boyfriend Scoop Neck Tee in white, Slick Ruched Legging, & Kooper-Black Suede Platform Pump

Don’t Forget the Accessories:

In photo above (left to right): Night Owl Necklace & Fan of Baguettes Chandeliers

 

This is a little off the subject, but this is my last post before Halloween, and I wanted to share with you my favorite Halloween tradition…

Watching Michael Jackson’s (full length version) Thriller Video!!!!!

HAPPY HALLOWEEN!!!

Frockfully Yours,

Jackie

 

Apps, Apps, Apps

21 Thursday Oct 2010

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My thinker (brain) suggested that I should share my favorite iPhone apps with the avant-garde masses (you) today. Most of them are top in app purchases, giving me the confidence to recommend them to you ;-)

1. Hipstomatic: This camera app gives an analog look to the overly digitalized world of photography. The effect is vintage-like 1970′s photos. I love how fresh something so aged can be. Vintage has been prevailing over the fashion world so much lately, it was just a matter of time before it made its way to photography. Hipstomatic received 4 stars… which is pretty accurate. It didn’t receive 5 stars because of these reasons: You can’t edit photos from your photo library with the app, the viewfinder is small, the developing time is a little slow (but that’s part of its charm right?). However, the app is so impressive that you can easily overlook its flaws… and be on the look-out for an update to fix its defects. Cost: $1.99 and it comes with three different lenses (an additional $0.99 each for the extra lenses).

Take a look below at some photos from our most recent photo shoot that I took with the app (using the different lenses):

2. Shake It: This app is similar to the one above, except there is only one type of photo: an old school Polaroid. The best part… you can use your regular camera to snap a pic and then edit with the app… plus you get to ‘shake it like a Polaroid picture!’ (for your listening pleasure, scroll to the end of this post to hear Outkast ‘tell ya what to do’ just be sure and click Pop-out-Player). Cost: $0.99

Check out the photo I took using Shake It:

3. Style.com: The most up-t0-the-minute fashion app out there! There’s runway video coverage from New York, Paris, Milan, and London, photos from the red carpet, and more. How could any true-to-the-bone fashionista not love to have Marc Jacob’s at her fingertips??? Cost: FREE!

4. Pandora: I have 415 songs on my iPhone and I’m sick of all of them. Thank Zeus for Pandora Radio… the perfect solution. I love how it reads my musical taste and gets it right every time! I created ‘The Killers’ (my favorite band FYI) station the other day and I get The Strokes, The White Stripes, The Beatles, etc… how did IT know??! It also consistently uncovers new songs to my liking. Cost: FREE!

5. Awesome Note: Like little post-its for your phone. This is a great organization app, and possibly the one I have gotten the most use out of. There are different sections (adorably color coded with cute icons) like shopping lists, to-do lists, work, study, Christmas, etc. Almost everything is customizable including folder colors, post-it backgrounds, fonts, and so much more. Featured by Apple as an App Store Essential. Cost: $3.99 (but you can download the Lite version for FREE)

What are your favorite apps? Sound off by commenting below!

Frockfully Yours,

Jackie

You Can Leave Your Hat On!

18 Monday Oct 2010

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Thanks for the advice, Joe Cocker! We are definitely leaving our hats on this fall (listen to Joe below for a little ear candy)!

We just received some fabulous hats here at Frock Candy and I am absolutely gaga (not lady) over them! I cannot wait to top off my holiday party outfits with our black Glitzy Sequin Beret and then possibly switch to the gold one later in the evening :-) . Take a peek-see at them below.

Berets are seriously trending right now.  They warm up an outfit without feeling the heat of a sweater and are a sent-from-heaven solution to flat hair days. Be sure and wear the beret towards the back of your head. Keep it loose and floppy… you don’t want it to look like the Pilsbury dough boy’s topper. Although a freshly baked batch of his cookies sounds VERY tempting right now :-)

However,  If you’re not feeling the boho-like beret look, there are other ways to decorate your crown:

  • Cloche Hats/Bucket Hats: Lovin this 50’s flapper look. We have one in charcoal gray and in beige with an adorable rosette on the side. Wear it with your favorite wool pea-coat, cable-knit tights, and t-strap mary-janes.

  • Wide Brim Hats: How groovy is it that this bohemian style made its way into fall??? Instead of the straw, you can now find them in lush velvets and wool in deep colors like wine, brown, and plum. Achieve the complete look by adding a maxi skirt, off-the- shoulder sweater, ankle boots, and an extra long pendant necklace.
  • Fedoras: I have literally sported a fedora at least once a week for the last 6 months. I can’t get enough of how menswear chic they are! It’s such a versatile hat that it can be thrown on for a coffee run while still in your pjs or worn on date night with your girliest dress and a blazer. Try them in a wider brim style for fall.

Frockfully Yours,

Jackie

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