Stylish, the "RUSHED" way

Do you wake up late sometimes? Always in a rush in the morning? Ever wondered how you could put something together quickly, without looking rushed?

There is a method to all this madness :)

When it comes to the busiest day of the week for you, we have all been there...your alarm doesn't go off for some reason or it wasn't loud enough or the power went out...etc. All of a sudden you're running really late and you need to look great, right? Let's start with dressing for a meeting:

MEETING WEAR

These meeting outfits are very quick to put on while running late, especially a black dress.

CASUAL WEAR

These outfit ideas are wonderful! Something as simple as a dress that you can put on without dealing with a zipper and to add a cute accessory with it...amazing! Plus, shoes that you can slip on are a lifesaver :)

 Here you go! Don't worry we all have been there, just be simple and creative with it.

Until next time,
CR

HAPPY 2015!

Happy 2015 Everyone :) This has been a very busy year so far and it's only the first month...I hope you all have been having a wonderful year so far!

I can't believe 2015 is here...another fashionable year is here! The spring trends already look amazing, the winter trends have been wonderful but I bet you are all looking forward to the warm weather upon us soon.

Here are some trends to look forward to for spring....

Baggy Cut Denim

Black and White

Blue and White

Culottes, Shorter pants with Heels, Wedges, Sneakers, etc.

Gingham, Checkered Look...

Head to Toe White

Kimono Style Trench Coats

Military Green

Obi-Belts, Medium Size

One-Shoulder Cuts

Polo Shirts

Shirt Dresses

Yellow

Here's what to look forward to in the Spring...obviously these are runway pics so don't wear exactly what these girls are wearing. Be creative, know your body type/know what looks great on you, and have fun!

Spring is just around the corner :)

Until the next time,
CR

Smaller Fashion Shows, The Next Big Thing?

Hello Everyone! I hope you have had such an amazing holiday season :)


We all know about Mercedes Fashion Week in New York, NY, Paris Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, etc. but did you know that there are possibly fashion shows near you?

Well, there are! There is a really amazing event called Small Boutique Fashion Week(which I didn't even know about until last week) and it looks super amazing after looking it up.

Here is the website http://www.smallboutiquefw.com/ oh and if you're a model out of NYC and ATL, they are casting right now!

It's so exciting to see newer trends happening every week...could this be the next big trend in Fashion? Smaller Fashion shows?

People think that you have to be a 5'8" and up model and a certain weight to be in fashion shows, and only in the first few I mentioned at the top. THAT'S NOT TRUE.

There are other shows in the world that hire heights 5'5" and higher or if you are the right body type for their clothes, they'll hire you. There are so many options...Brooklyn Fashion Week has been huge, Los Angeles has one, New York has a ton, states you wouldn't think would have fashion shows, even private events for charity mostly have fashion shows, which I attend a lot of those.

It's always great to support the local fashion businesses, along with models who get a chance to shine on that runway!

Do your research and maybe you will get to attend, model, or organize a fashion show soon and near you! Who knows, maybe your fashion show will be the next big show out there...

I know this post was short and sweet but I hope it was helpful.

Until Next Time,
CR

THANKSGIVING FASHION 2014

Hello everyone! My schedule caught up to me so fast, I hope you've been keeping up with my Facebook page "Fashion with Carrington." But I am back!

This week starts the holiday festivities for Thanksgiving! I know what you are asking yourself: Am I getting enough food? Do we have enough décor? Do I have enough room at my house for everyone coming? I am hoping you've been taking care of those things...

But the main question you should be asking yourself...have I pampered myself before the official chaos begins? That's where your fashion question comes in: What outfit am I wearing on Thanksgiving?

I am here to help you think of some quick and easy ideas for this years' festivities:

The Chic look :) *Same look I'm doing this year by the way*

The Casual look :) Super cute!

The outerwear look :)

The Classic look :)

So fun! Love the matching red :)

Another casual :)

I call this the "Match the pumpkin" chic look :)



These sweaters are always a must if you're in a last minute deciding factor :)

I hope these ideas help you :) I hope everyone has a fantastic Thanksgiving and I hope you have a lot to be thankful for.

 

 

 

 

I am thankful for each and every one of you!

 

Until next time,

CR



CHLOE + ISABEL JEWELRY

What is Chloe + Isabel? Do you remember in my last post saying how I was now a Chloe + Isabel Merchandiser? Well, I am here to tell you what this fabulous jewelry line is...

THE COMPANY:


"After working 15 years in corporate fashion and retail – focusing on jewelry design, development, and merchandising at industry heavyweights like Target Corp., Macy’s, LVMH, and Gap, Inc. – Chantel sought to share her knowledge and expertise to educate and empower the modern woman of today. Having supported herself in college through direct sales, Chantel knew how lucrative the industry could be, but was surprised by the lack of opportunities for young women her age.


Chantel set out to develop the company that wasn’t around when she was starting her career. Her vision translated into the company you see today: Chloe + Isabel, a socially connected community of like-minded, career-driven women selling a product worthy of their passion. " Quoted by the Chloe + Isabel Website, talking about the founder/owner Chantal Waterbury.


"Chloe + Isabel is a fashion jewelry lifestyle brand devoted to empowering the next generation of entrepreneurs through social retail. Our company was founded in 2011 by industry expert Chantel Waterbury and was quickly named one of the '20 Best New Startups of 2011' by Business Insider."-Chloe + Isabel website.

Chloe + Isabel has a care center in Oakland, CA(the care team is seriously the best!), a Fulfillment Center where they not only ship from but they make the sure the quality is still great, and then there is the MAIN HUB in New York City, NY which is the corporate office/Design studio also the marketing/operations/product/sales/technology teams :)

THE FRIENDSHIP PHILOSOPHY(Straight from the website):

The Chloe + Isabel brand was inspired by a concept we call "The Friendship Philosophy" which is the idea of two best friends with different personalities and styles, united by their passion for fashion and self-expression.

Chloe:
What's her Style?
-Trendsetting, Whimsical, Daring, Chic
Where she shops:
-Topshop, Free People, Madewell, Alice + Olivia
Her Style Icons:
-Alexa Chung, Blake Lively, Rihanna, Sarah Jessica Parker

Isabel:
What's her style?
-Sophisticated, Romantic, Classic, Chic
Where she shops:
-Anthropologie, J. Crew, Club Monaco, Diane Von Furstenberg
Her Style Icons:
-Jessica Alba, Jennifer Lawrence, Natalie Portman, Carey Mulligan

**When I took the quiz, I got Chloabel, which is both :) ** so exciting!

Chloe + Isabel is a fashion destination for creative and confident women. They are more than jewelry; they are a lifestyle brand with a genuine and unique personality, point of view, and mission.

Their motto is: Be creative, Be Confident, Be you.

Here are some pics of Chloe + Isabel 's amazingness!

You can also check out their pieces on these magazines: Lucky, Vogue, Glamour, InStyle, Real Simple, Redbook, People(Style Watch), Oprah Magazine, Life & Style, OK!, Good Housekeeping, US Weekly, and so much more!!

Also, if you would like to purchase some items(have a wedding coming up, an event, birthday, etc.?) then you should head to my online boutique: www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/carringtonrowe

For more info on the company, head to www.chloeandisabel.com :)

This jewelry is amazing and I highly recommend it.

Until next time,
XO CR

SHE'S BACK...FOR GOOD!

Hello my wonderful peeps!!


I am so sad that I haven't blogged since December :( It has been a crazy few months for me. As most of you know, I am an actress, singer, dancer, model(promo, print, and glamour), writer, works events, and travels everywhere for all of it.


In my last post, I had modeled for celebrity stylist Derek Warburton and that was so amazing! Since the new year arrived, everything has exploded in such a wonderful way! As far as acting: I was in 2 plays/a couple films. For singing: I got to sing in the Irish play I was in called "Tho' It Were Ten Thousand Miles," where I played the lead Fiona. Currently, I am starting to write songs and start singing a lot. For dancing: I am with a dance company called Pones Inc. and I also dance with the Heather Britt Dance Collaborative(her class called DanceFix). Each company travels around and dances at events, so fun! Modeling has slowed a little but I am getting back into it currently, which is fine, but Promo Modeling has picked up a lot! I am currently writing a short story, three scripts, and now...back to my Fashion with Carrington blog(along with where the events come into play as well.)


Also, I have a new part time gig where I am a Fashion Merchandiser for the jewelry line Chloe + Isabel. I am so ecstatic about this opportunity! Check out my online boutique with them: www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/carringtonrowe :) I'll post about Chloe + Isabel in my next post...


This post is just an update about what I have been up to!










Until next time!
XO CR

New Fashion Segment with Derek Warburton!

Hey Everyone,

I hope you all are having a wonderful holiday season. I have been so amazed with the fashion that everyone has been wearing this year for the holidays(at least the "getting ready" portion).

In this blog post, I am going to tell you about my amazing experience with modeling for Derek Warburton(Celebrity Stylist based in New York City) in Indianapolis for IndyStyle TV. Also, he happened to mention my blog on TV as well which was very exciting!

Let's get started on showing you what happened during the segment/what ideas to wear for the Holiday season....

The styles that I got to wear:

@Hipknoties Dress, @bellapierre Makeup, Clutch by Aldo, Skinworldwide knit Faux Fur jacket and @indiahicksstyle jewelry

They are such amazing pieces!

I am the one in the very Glam outfit, titled girls night out. The first pic is with me in the middle with the two other girl models.

The last pic is with me and wonderful/talented Derek Warburton.

Here is a little bio about Derek Warburton, straight off of his website www.derekwarburton.com


Derek Warburton is a celebrity stylist and international media personality known for his personal flair. He has been featured in The New York Times, Marie Claire, In Touch, Life & Style,The UK’s Evening Standard and  landed on the cover of Metro London.   Warburton is an annual presenter at the Scottish Fashion Awards for International Designer of the Year. He was featured on Vogue.tv as well as having multiple interviews on the BBC.  His client list includes Victoria's Secret Models, music superstars, and A-list Actors.

After attending New York City's Fashion Institute of Technology, Warburton's career took off when he joined Atomic Style Agency in Miami. As managing partner, he styled celebs such as Sean Paul and Beyonce. This led to opportunities as an editor, and Derek was frequently requested on talk shows for his no-holds-barred style advice.  Warburton also appeared as co host on the UK’s Fashion Avenue, with Supermodel Jodi Kidd and the STYLE network's, BIG BOUTIQUE.
As Derek ‘s career progressed, he found it was time to give back to the community. Since 2009 he has been working with Bottomless Closet, and was named ambassador of the Doe Fund. Derek helps the women at Bottomless Closet dress for the career they want and build their self esteem along with their self image.  In his honor, Miss America hosted the 2 year anniversary of “How to be DFAB” and congratulated him for helping over 300 women.


Wait! That's not all...During the segment he mentioned this amazing product called GoSmile. As of right now, you can get this product for 30% off before Christmas! Just type in the code Holiday30 when you purchase.

Go Smile has been a leading brand for teeth whitening since 2002...and trust me, it works! Derek used it while we were getting ready, and his teeth look outstanding! I'd highly recommend it, I know I am getting one :)

Here's the website for Go Smile: www.gosmile.com

Here are other links as well for the segment:
www.indystyle.tv
http://www.wishtv.com/indy-style/fabulous-holiday-look (to see the segment from Friday 12/13/13)

Thank you to Derek Warburton and his team for giving me this awesome opportunity! And to all the other models who made this segment great and glamorous :)

Until next time!

-CR