5.16.2014

Summer 2014 Must Have: The Maillot aka The Cool One Piece

thewellset.com's Summer Must Haves featuring the Maillot - Mara Hoffman, ASOS, J.Crew, Michael Kors, and Chloe


I am so happy to be able to select four gorgeous one pieces for you to wear this summer. The Maillot aka the cool one piece is pretty hot right now and I cannot be more pleased. B-Rad and I are headed to the white beaches of Cancun, Mexico in a few weeks for some much needed down time. I am looking forward to the relief of only needing a few items of clothing for the entire week we are there because nothing says true vacation like repeat outfits. Cancun holds a special place in our hearts because we spent a long weekend on a whim there very early in our relationship. Of course that time we stayed at a bargain resort and this time we are staying at a proper resort but it was still wonderful none the less. Forgive my inability to write interesting sentences... We went to a very fun party last night benefiting Houston's Hermann Park and really tied one on. Let's just say the night ended in the McDonald's drive thru - not proud, but hey it's the truth. 

Any who, I leave you with some gorgeous beach images courtesy of Pinterest (follow me here!) along with what is sure to be the song of the Summer by Calvin Harris to get you in the mood. 

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5.02.2014

What to Wear When: Spring 2014 Wedding Fashion Edit

Spring 2014 Wedding Fashion Edit: The dress, the earrings, the shoes and the clutch - Kotur, See by Chloe, Chanel, Eddie Borgo, & Alice + Olivia


It's that wonderful time of year again: spring wedding season! Thankfully there are lots of seasonal fashions that will go perfectly in any spring setting whether outdoors or in. 

I just love this Alice + Olivia silk dress with the y-back. It is so light and springy, but also not too clingy or revealing.  I would wear a delicate gold necklace for a little something, but go big on the earrings. My two choices are the Eddie Borgo tassels (so dramatic!) and the other is a throwback pair of vintage Chanels (probably clip ons?). I paired the dress and earrings with a cute beaded clutch by Kotur and wedges by See by Chloe. The shoes are perfect for in-the-grass ceremonies and receptions (no sunken heels here!) plus they are super comfortable. I love the clutch in my favorite cognac leather. It will pair well through the summer with all things warm weather. 

Quick life update - all is going well. 1 plus month into self employment and things are going great. Several meetings down with a few clients and I am pleased to report they are getting better and better. Happy to unveil the new logo for A Brand Strategy Consulting below!

Afton Baily Griffin at A Brand Strategy Consulting - abrandstrategy.com
www.abrandstrategy.com
What do you think?!?

So, shoot me an email soon and let's schedule a meeting to get that website of yours up on the web, not to mention locatable by search engines (SEO),  and fully pimped out with a full marketing strategy including social media. Nothing is better at attracting new business than a comprehensive marketing strategy and a strong web presence. 

Music update - listen to this song, then record the VH1 Top 20 Countdown on Saturday mornings and thank me later. Talk soon!