Sunday, October 7, 2012

Winner, Winner Chicken Dinner!

My apologies, Festers! I used my mobile Blogger app for the very first time on Friday to announce the winner of the ESSEX giveaway, and it never published. Note to self: Never trust technology.
Well... The winner of the challenge was Beverly Conley with her bag choice of: Greybreak Leather > Green Zipper > Mango Lining
Congratulations, Beverly! Enjoy your Essex bag, and thank you to all that participated!
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Thursday, October 4, 2012

Going Glam


My local grocery store majorly stressed me out by stocking Halloween gear since Labor Day. Every time I would go shopping, I would internally scream "IT'S NOT EVEN FALL!", and subsequently become hyper aggressive in the produce section. Well, Kroger, you win. Fall is officially upon us, and now that it is October, I am more comfortable decorating for Halloween, and have come to terms with the fact that 2012 is 3/4 over. 
Being a freak for all things gold, I am all about glammed up pumpkin decorations seen on Pinterest. All you need is a can of spray paint to create any of these looks. 
Spice up the mantle via BHG
Pinned Image
Table Setting via Martha Stewart
gold painted pumpkin
Display via Country Living

Happy Halloweening!

Wednesday, October 3, 2012

Splurge vs. Steal: Falling Into Fall

Two more days in our Essex GIVEAWAY! Don't miss your chance to enter. 

It's that time of year again where the mornings are crisp and warrant an extra layer while enjoying your coffee. 
As the days get cooler, take a note from this Milan Fashion Week fashionista and use fall staples like boots and cozy cardigans to stretch your summer wear for a few more weeks. 
fall


Dolce Gabbana floral dress
matchesfashion.com


Mango dress
mango.com


Blugirl long cardigan
marissacollections.com



Acne boots
mytheresa.com



Jil sander
thecorner.com


Leather handbag
indressme.com


Gucci
gucci.com


Oliver people
oliverpeoples.com


Gucci
net-a-porter.com


Rag bone
net-a-porter.com


Metal belt
topshop.com


Aso
asos.com

Tuesday, October 2, 2012

Tunesday With George: Triple Pick

Three more days in our Essex GIVEAWAY! Don't miss your chance to enter. 

Dwight Yoakam -- 3 Pears 
 3 Pears is Dwight's first release since '07 when he put out a compilation of Buck Owens covers called Dwight Sings Buck, and his first release of original material since '05's Blame The Vain. 3 Pears is a solid effort, and worth the wait. Apparently, it began a couple years back with Dwight doing three songs with Beck. Odd pairing (or "pear-ing"), but I like it! 
Band Of Horses -- Mirage Rock 
Mirage Rock is maybe a tad bland for a Band Of Horses release, but it's definitely enjoyable enough to be worth the purchase
John Hiatt -- Mystic Pinball

Monday, October 1, 2012

Giveaway from Essex!

Hello There...
My favorite line of clutches, Essex, just released their NEW fall colors. And to celebrate... They are doing a giveaway for Fonty Festers! 
Essex is giving 1 Louie bag to a very lucky lady (value $150). Visit their website before Thursday and leave a comment below with your favorite color combination (or use the "share" feature on their page to link directly to your bag). You will get an extra entry for sharing the love and liking Essex on Facebook. I will be picking a winner on Friday, October 5. 
I've been obsessed with Essex since they launched in February. I have a few bags of my own and just gifted one to my mom for her birthday TODAY!
Essex allows you to custom make your clutch by choosing the leather, zipper, and lining. All bags are handmade in LA of a super soft calf leather. 
Some of my designs: 
The Georgia Bulldawg Bag
This purple in person is pretty insane
A great, everyday neutral
The Essex blog, So Clutch, has a fabulous series, "Like It? Louie It!", that provides design inspiration pulled stylish ladies, rooms, and destinations. It is also the go-to place for tips on eating, drinking, and exploring LA in style. 

They now offer free shipping and Gift Cards so your favorite lady can design a bag for herself - just in time for the holidays!

Good Luck! Winner will be announced on Friday, October 5th!
(If you do not have a Google account and have trouble commenting, enter as "anonymous" and give your first name and first initial. Check back on Friday to see if you are the winner.)