Guest Post: {Style Me Swanky}

Hi Friends!  Let me introduce you to Megan from {Style Me Swanky}!  I found Megan's blog a month or so ago and instantly fell in love with her inspiration... she has amazing taste!  You might know her previously as "My Two Cents....(before I spend it)" - but she recently did a blog revamp and changed her name to "Style Me Swanky"!  What does Swanky mean?  You will have to hop on over to her {blog} to see for yourself :)  xxoo! - ashley

Hello dolls! 

It's Megan from Style Me Swanky.

 Ashley is so sweet to have me for a visit today.

She left the floor open for me to pick whatever I'd like to discuss. After much contemplation, I've decided to throw out a plan & just see where it goes.

First of all, I'm a born & bred South Carolinian - currently living in this gorgeous place:

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Charleston, SC

 If I had to pick one word to describe this historic city, it would be "charming."  If you've visited (or live here!), then you're probably familiar with the cobblestone streets, horse drawn carriages, small shops, the skyline full of church steeples, beautiful water views, award-winning restaurants ...okay, I could go on all day! I went to the College of Charleston & stuck around after graduation to work for the Medical University of South Carolina Children's Hospital.  We plan fundraisers & get to see our efforts thrive -so amazing!
 

My heart belongs to this guy.

He was my first boyfriend.  

Found him when I was in 8th grade.  

Actually, he told me I had nice legs when I was in sixth grade.  Needless to say, this little modest girl would have nothing to do with him after that comment until a couple years later. Guess he got me with his "charm" again. We've dated ever since! 

Okay... time to quit the chit-chat. Let's cut to the chase.

Today, I'm going to talk about some of my favorite fashion/beauty items for fall.  

I know there has been buzz all over different blogs about fall fashion and it can get a bit repetitive. Still...I have to share because these are the items that absolutely get my engine revving!

#1. faux fur. 

Honestly, I never got into the fur trend last year.  I tried to find a faux fur vest, but it was just not working.  This year is a different story.
I've been lucky enough to find a faux fur vest & a jacket at Saks Off Fifth --both amaze!

I love the way these ladies have styled their faux fur pieces.

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#2.  a red lip.

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A red lip is something else that I never loved until the past year or so.  This year, I'm gaga over it!  
I just purchased L'Oreal Refined Ruby & I must say, it's perfect!  

Talk about a lip color that doesn't budge & is the perfect not-too-blue/not-too-orange shade.  

#3.  baubles.
 Bring on the accessories!  Chunky rings, chunky bracelets, chunky necklaces, heck-
I want everything to be chunky except for my thighs!
(and well, my waist & hips & arms -you get the picture).

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I love this chunky bracelet by M+J Savitt,18k gold plated.

Was $210, now $129.

#4.  yellow  mustard yellow.

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I'm craving mustard yellow pieces.  

Like this sweater, which has a bit of neon to it.

As mah girl, Rachel Zoe, would say ...it's everything.  

#5.  cat eye sunnies.
  I'm absolutely obsessed.

I purchased these Prada cay eye shades a bit over a month ago...

(Prada SPR24N)

I haven't reached for any other pairs but these!  

This style is absolutely back for fall 2011.
I have a feeling that they will be sticking around for a while, too.

#6.  bright colors. 

I'm dying over pops of color like these...

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So there you have it ...the trends that excite me this fall/winter!

It was just lovely to meet you all!  

Please come visit me at Style Me Swanky!

Xo.

Megan