Fashionable Fathers

Today is a special day for us girls at Vignettes.  It's a day that we get to remember and honor the first male "love of our life" - our dad! We've asked our resident PR intern, Selden Hunnicutt, to spotlight her relationship with her dad, Greg, and his influence on her fashion perspective.  Happy Father's Day from all the 'Daddy's girls' at Vignettes!

It's a fact: dads know everything... or, at least, they give us that impression. From football technique to the proper way to parallel park, our fathers are always at the ready with a lesson to teach or a knowlegable helping hand. My freshman year at college required many a phone call home to consult my father about every ailment, technical issue, or tough professor. There he was, ready to impart his seemingly infinite wisdom that I was eager to accept in my struggles with a newfound responsibility. If, in my 19 years worth of trials and tribulations, he has ever not known what to do, he has certainly faked it well.

One thing I am certain that Daddy does not fake is fashion. To say we develop our sense of style with the guidance of solely our mothers is an insult to our fathers; they, too, have an influence on the clothes in our closet. Is that dress too tight? Are your shorts too short? Dads retain the exclusive right to act as the moral compasses of our wardrobes. We may not always heed their paternal concern, but their advice lingers in the back of our minds on every shopping trip.

Yet, our fathers do more than patrol our style; they teach it to us. My Daddy's choice in clothing has instilled three major tenants in my fashion philosophy:

1. Classic is always in style. My father has his perennial favorites, and he's not apologizing for outfit repetition. Every Christmas Eve he dusts off a wine red velvet sports coat to pair with a dark green tie, and each Easter Sunday he dons a seersucker suit. Button-down shirts, khakis, and boat shoes will be eternally acceptable and are therefore his everyday uniform. Keep the classics in your closet and you'll always have something to wear.

2. It's all in the details. Be it the tassels on his loafers, the print of his tie, or the embroidered Union Jack on his newest pair of shorts, Daddy knows that the best pieces are those which have a little something extra. Find those small accents and embrace them, because they can really make an outfit stand out.

3. "Comfortable" and "stylish" can be used in the same sentence. If it's hot, wear seersucker; it looks good AND it's lightweight. Your shoes don't have to kill your feet; I guarantee you can find an even better pair that doesn't always give you blisters. Fashion shouldn't involve so many Band-Aids. 

Happy Fathers Day to all of the dads out there; you've influenced us more than you'll ever know! 

à bientôt... see you soon!

That's So Retro: 70's Inspired Looks

Confession time: We at Vignettes are a bit obsessed with the 70's. The music, the clothes, the decor- take a look around our store and you will find that we're constantly taking cues from the decade of disco. While we'll happily admit that the zippered jumpsuit should always remain a relic of days gone by, we're also excited to see several old trends resurfacing in refreshed form. Just as they were 40 years ago, our pants are wider, our shorts are shorter, and our platforms are higher- and we couldn't be more pleased. To help you embrace the return of retro without retrogressing, we've assembled a few looks that not only incorporate 70's style, but are totally wearable on an everyday basis. Check it out!

1. Palazzo Pants- A throwback to the drama of the bell-bottom pant, these flowing wide-leg pants are so fab. Boasting bold stripes and floral prints, they're sure to catch anyone's eye as you strut down the street. To accentuate the high-waisted look we chose cropped tops with lace and crochet detail to soften the look, and accessorized with bold jewelry to add playfulness. Take your outfit to new heights with a pair of sky-high platforms, perfectly topping off this on-trend look! 

2. Bohemian- Find your zen within and become the haute hippie you are inside (and maybe once were back in the day). The updated boho chic look is all about tiny florals, earthy tones, and delicate details. We took two approaches: a flowing maxi with greens, oranges, and browns, and a loose floral-print peasant blouse with faded denim shorts. Note the beaded jewelry, which incorporates natural materials and adds strands of color, as well as the crochet detailing on the blouse and the shorts. These elements give the outfits a relaxed look without screaming Woodstock, making it easy to embrace your flower child spirit any day of the week.

3. Hot Pants- We wear short shorts! Every generation of girls has enjoyed showing a little leg, but recently styles have turned back to a 70s silhouette- short, fitted, and with the classic high-waist. We gravitate towards shorts with punchy colors, such as orange, or with a retro rainbow stripe. Try mixing textures (like linen and lace) or pairing solid shorts with something unexpected, like this cool Southern and City fringe and floral jacket. When it comes to jewelry, play up the fun of the outfit with chunky necklaces and sparkly bracelets. With this look, you'll look and feel worthy of the front cover of the yearbook!

To try on any of these looks, stop by Vignettes to check out our collection of 70s-inspired clothing!

à bientôt...

Vignettes Essentials: Beach Edition

School’s out, sun’s out, and it’s time to take a breather. A classic spot to let your hair down and celebrate the summer? We vote the beach. There’s nothing like real salt water to give you that vogue surf hair or the sight of your favorite seaside restaurant to give you a hankering for fresh seafood. From sunning on the sand to cleaning up for a night out, we’ve got you covered with a packing list to keep you looking and feeling like the beautiful beach babe you really are. Check out the Vignettes essentials before you set off for the shore.

1. Jump into the beach spirit with nautical jewelry, 

like this one-of-a-kind starfish necklace.

2. By the ocean, by the pool, inside where its cool- a good read is a must-have. We love People StyleWatch- it features some of the great brands we carry at Vignettes!

3. Warm weather means the perfect chance to try out a DIY mani-pedi. The fun colors and cork tops by Megan Miller Collection make these your perfect polish picks.

4. Let your true colors show in a pair of fun sandals, like these from Sunny Feet. Not only will they brighten your beachwear, but they'll show off that new pedicure.

5. We're all about white dresses at the beach. Why? Not only do they look crisp and clean, but they emphasize your hard-earned tan! Check out this simple one from Everly.

à bientôt...

A Vignette of Vignettes

pronounced [vin-yets]

By literary definition, a vignette is a short impressionistic scene that focuses on one moment or gives an effective impression about a character, an idea, or a setting, and sometimes an object. However, a vignette applies to far more than a novel; it is a definition that stretches into many realms of creativity. Whether literature, architecture, or fashion-related, a vignette gives just enough information for the mind to then fill in the blanks, thereby using one's own creativity to imagine the larger whole.

In fashion, it is the individual elements - the shoe, the necklace, the skirt, etc. - that make up the whole, or the entire outfit. Our own sense of style offers a glimpse of our personality to everyone we encounter. Although it may be just a small snapshot of who we truly are, what we wear speaks volumes. 

At Vignettes, we are devoted to helping you give your own impressions by offering an incredible collection of clothing, jewelry, and accessories. We also offer a unique array of home accents, furnishings, and gifts that allow you to incorporate your personality into your own decor.

Your selections not only allow you to expand your wardrobe and decorate your home, but also play a part in creating your own “vignette.” The way you pick prints, pair patterns, and add accessories offers a snapshot of who you are and what influences your style. At Vignettes, we carry shelves stocked with the perfect pieces to mix and match to mold your own stylish and inspired image.

A vignette isn’t just about what you have in your closet or home, but also how you style those items. Our work at Vignettes goes beyond the racks and register. With this brand new blog, we want to help you add individual touches to your personal “picture.” Through posts on fashion and lifestyle tips, tricks, and trends, we hope to not only offer you a vignette of Vignettes, but to give you the tools to design your own. Stay tuned- you won’t want to miss a moment!

à bientôt... see you soon!