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How We Style: Earrings

July 31, 2016 by Morning Lavender Leave a Comment

How we style earrings says a lot about our taste, mood, and personality. Earrings can not only shape and enhance your face, but the right accessories can add the perfect finishing touch to any outfit! We love how the different styles we carry, whether they’re feminine dangle earrings or bold stud earrings, can balance a certain face shape or give it dimension! Check out our tips below to find out the best style for your face shape:

HEART SHAPE

Want – Earrings that are wider at bottom and thinner at the top, and those with soft curves or a teardrop shape.

Why – These earrings will enhance your features with elongated lines and curves that balances out the face and draw attention to the eyes, cheekbones, and jaw line.

Morning Lavender Options: Sabrina Peach Crystal Statement Earrings, Isla Teardrop Mint Statement Earrings, Mandy Grey Teardrop Earrings, Cherise Grey Teardrop Dangle Earrings

ROUND SHAPE

Want – Any type of drop earrings or dangle earrings and long angular styles.

Why – These earrings give your face dimension by elongating it and drawing eyes lower rather than to the middle of your cheeks.

Morning Lavender Options: Haven Hot Pink Crystal Tassel Earrings, Aimee Crystal Dainty Gold Dangle Earrings, Joelle Gold Teardrop Dangle Earrings, Haven Turquoise Crystal Tassel Earrings

OVAL SHAPE

Want – Pearls, teardrops, and oval shaped earrings.

Why – Just about any style flatters an oval shape, but going for teardrops and studs will draw attention to the elongated face shape without adding too much length or width.

Morning Lavender Options: Sharon Pearl Dangle Earrings, Samantha Pink Teardrop Earrings, Isabel Crystal Teardrop Earrings, Isabella Double Pearl Earrings

SQUARE SHAPE

Want – Hoop earrings and earrings that are longer.

Why – These earrings will soften your cheekbones and jaw line.

Morning Lavender Options: Liv Mauve Dangle Earrings, Julianne Pink Dangle Earrings, Wendy Pink Bow Teardrop Earrings, Marcy Gold Circle Hoop Dangle Earrings

WORKS FOR ALL SHAPES!

Want – Studs!

Why – Studs are instant eye catchers and can add touch of personality to your outfit!

Pictured Above: Nicole Gold Crossover Earrings, Nellie Dainty Gold Love Earrings, Angelina Gold Bow Earrings, Macy Dainty Pineapple Earrings, Ellie Crystal Flower Earrings
We hope you enjoyed these tips on how we style earrings and found new ways to flatter your face shape! For more tips on finding the best feminine accessories for your face shape, check out our post on styling sunglasses here!

Transitioning Classics

January 18, 2016 by Morning Lavender Leave a Comment

A new year doesn’t necessarily have to mean an entirely new wardrobe, especially when you have staple pieces in your closet you’ve grown attached to. We feel this way about our classic staple skirts: our Pamela Navy and Cream Striped Skirt, our Amelia Full Pink Maxi Skirt, & our Courtney Polka Dot Cream Tulle Skirt. We just can’t get enough of them! To avoid being stuck in the dilemma of wanting to wear these gorgeous pieces again, but having already posted the outfit on Instagram (we’ve all been there..), we found new ways to style these favorites to create entirely new looks! These styling tips will help you dress down skirts that might seem a little too fancy, but can still be worn casually every day.
By pairing a knit sweater with our Pamela skirt, we created a cozy and casual look that doesn’t clash with the scalloped stripe print. Sticking with a neutral color like grey, and matching your handbag to your shoes will make the entire outfit look more cohesive.

Our Amelia skirt is known for its pretty, flowy, and romantic shape and color. This doesn’t mean it can’t also be great for daily wear with a simple girly striped blouse. By pairing these two unexpected pieces together, you can create a perfectly balanced outfit that doesn’t look overdressy but is still stylish and unique.

Lastly, we styled our Courtney skirt in a way that will make you want to wear it every day! We believe a tulle skirt doesn’t have to be saved for a special occasion. The neutral cream color of this midi length skirt makes it the foundation for endless possibilities. We paired the skirt with a navy grid button up blouse to give it a polished look that’s work appropriate with a feminine touch.

By following these simple styling tips to transition your classics, you can get more out of your wardrobe than you thought possible! Sign up for our newsletter here, for plenty of styling tips and pretty looks to kick start your year!

Cozy & Chic Styling Tips

January 15, 2016 by Morning Lavender Leave a Comment

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In the midst of winter, chilly weather, and rainy days, even we’re guilty of just tossing on a trench coat or sweatshirt in an effort to stay warm. Staying cozy and chic doesn’t have to be a difficult and dreaded effort however, especially when you want to spend that extra 5 or 10 minutes in the morning snuggling in your warm bed (we’re not the only ones guilty of hitting the snooze button a few too many times, right?). We put together some styling tips that are so quick and effortless, you’ll be reaching for these essential cozy pieces instead of yoga pants and that old college sweatshirt you can’t seem to store away. We have chic outerwear that will keep you warm and cute!
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One of our favorite styles are our stylish, yet super comfortable capes like our Adrienne Camel Cape. It’s unique, but flattering and easier to style than you might think! We love pairing it with our favorite long sleeve sweater dresses, or a long sleeve top & jeans. This way, we get to showcase our favorite prints and colors without covering it all up!
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Another staple cozy piece is our Ella Pink Longsleeve Fur Jacket. It’s perfect for going out at night, but can also be dressed down with distressed jeans and suede booties for everyday wear. Below we paired it with a similar colored top and matching clutch to keep the outfit minimal, but still classy and comfy.

Our last winter staple is our Ivy Sleeveless Camel Coat that we wish we could wear all year long. Similar to our cape, this coat is perfect for staying warm but still showing off a printed dress or top. The belted waist gives your outfit a flattering shape, and the drapey fold over collar gives your outfit the extra dimension to really stand out. Don’t forget to also stock up on blanket scarves and tights since they are are essential to pair with those skirts and dresses you can’t store away ’til Spring! Don’t forget to sign up for our newsletter here, for plenty of styling tips and pretty looks to kick start your year!

Fall Favorites: Homemade PSL

November 3, 2014 by Morning Lavender 1 Comment

We won’t lie, one of our very favorite fall traditions is the ever-popular Pumpkin Spice Latte. Although you can drive to your nearest Starbucks and pick up a venti PSL in a jiffy, we recommend trying your hand at creating your very own latte in the comfort of your home. We were so impressed by how these homemade lattes turned out that they might have us ditching Starbucks’ PSLs for good! Disclaimer: this recipe makes enough Pumpkin Spice syrup to fill multiple cups, so call up your girlfriends and toast to the best time of the year with a steaming Pumpkin Spice Latte!

Ingredients

1 cup water
1 cup sugar
2 tbsp pumpkin puree
1 tsp cinnamon
1/2 tsp ginger
1/4 tsp nutmeg
1/4 tsp allspice
1 cup black coffee (or 1-2 shots espresso)
1/3 cup hot milk
whipped cream

Instructions
1. Combine the water and sugar in a small saucepan on medium heat.

2. When the sugar has dissolved, add pumpkin puree, cinnamon, ginger, nutmeg and allspice.

3. Let mixture boil for 5 minutes, stirring frequently so that it does not burn.
4. Remove from heat and let syrup cool completely.
5. In a medium-large mug, add 2 tbsp pumpkin spice syrup followed by coffee or espresso.
6. Slowly mix in the hot milk.

7. Garnish with whipped cream and cinnamon and enjoy!

As you’ve probably noticed, the aroma from the Pumpkin Spice syrup is enough to keep you coming back for more! We hope you enjoy your homemade PSL as much as we did! Let us know your favorite fall recipes in the comments so that we can feature them on the Morning Lavender blog!

xoxo,
Morning Lavender

Photo Credit: Christine Ta
Recipe Credit: A Simple Pantry