20% off a new fall something! Yes Please!!

 I LOVE when people say they read the Fleur blog, it makes me feel great! So in return, here is a little treat for you all...

Just because...

All of you blog readers, Facebook-ers, and email-receivers; here is a little something for you!

IT IS JUST FOR THIS WEEKEND...so come take advantage. Trust me, there are so many great new fall things so 20% is kind of awesome! 

Thank you!! oo



Color Code

This pretty little Kirribilla dress came in today to Fleur, and the color is to die for-Perfect for Fall!

New Kirribilla in at Fleur- SO pretty

Maybe since I had spent yesterday reading September issues, I knew I had been seeing lots of Teal around so did a little Googeling, and this is the result:

http://www.pantone.com/pages/Pantone/Pantone.aspx?pg=20834&ca=4

The colors from the Pantone Fashion Color Report are pretty much the "It Girls" or "In Crowd" for Fall 2011. Click that link to see Deep Teal's fashionable friends. I personally love the Phlox, Emberglow, and Orchid Hush also...what a lineup!

Just to note: the Gucci Fall 2011 Deep Teal is pretty awesome! Do I see Deep Teal Snake??

I think we will be seeing LOTS more from this color lineup!

Am I rushing things?

I'm sure I am rushing things since I have had fall fever since the end of June...

However, the past few mornings here in Raleigh have been a little cooler...and the past few nights have been a little cooler...and this gives me hope fall is coming.

Calypso.

This new Calypso sweater came in yesterday, and of course I want/need it. The possibilities are endless for this thing. If you are 5'3 like me, its a big cashmere blanket...

Calypso

The Eloise sweater; also by Calypso lives here at the store. SO COZY!

I had better stop before I jinx myself and tomorrow morning when I go out for coffee its 90...

Now and Then

If I were to pull out the cashmere, jeans, and riding boots I would either A: get funny looks or B: pass out walking to the Starbucks. Although I am running out of summer clothes (really) this is not happening...

Fall transition is needed! Stuff to wear now, make little wardrobe adjustments to, and then take into the fall and winter months. So no cashmere yet for this girl, but the new Shoshanna shipment has sort of inspired me to have hope.


Take a peek...

My favorite!

Either of these would be great now with a pair of white jeans and some wedges. I have big plans for the "favorite blouse", that tucked into some light wash extreme wide legs?? YES PLEASE!

NAVY!



I LOVE NAVY!

I really like mixing black and navy...either of these dresses going into October/November ish with a black tight...a black lace tight?! Yep. Now with a tan and a nude shoe?!? Yep.

Great things to get me through the rest of the Summer and into the fall without having a meltdown. Literally.

Come and get it...Fleur Summer Sale

Happy Friday! I've had 3 cups of coffee, been up since 6, and failed to listen to my GPS; resulting in a giant loop around the beltline.Lets say I am definitely ready for the weekend. I NEED it, as I am sure many of you do as well!

 My Saturdays are usually random, lazy, and I always find myself doing some sort of errand which leads to some sort of shopping. So, if you happen to be in Raleigh, specifically North Hills, and doing that same thing stop in and check out our summer sale here at Fleur. Literally half of the store is 50% off and we need it out of here so we can start to focus on FALL. (Yes, Fall.) As previously mentioned, I already have fall fever and this little shipment did not help...




take a peek...

Looking very glamorous still in the box.Not even unpacked yet! I have a soft spot for a good snake print...do you see the snake print in this box?!

Come by this Saturday and although I will not be here, check out the new things and take advantage of our sale! Once the sale is almost gone...the fun snake print can come out....

Fleur Summer Sale! 50% off a small ton of summer merchandise...come and get it.





                         

Too Much?

Q: At what point do your friends give you an intervention and tell you that you are wearing too much jewelry?
A: Never, because there is never enough. So I hope...I really like vintage looking things and huge bauble bangles. I still need my hands on a Cartier LOVE bracelet...


Summer makes me so lazy when it comes to getting dressed. Raleigh is seriously one million degrees and my wardrobe lately is too easy. Throw a dress over my head and I'm ready; and it's probably navy because 4 of my favorite dresses this summer are navy. To make me feel  less guilty over taking only a second to get dressed and running out of the house I'm making up for it by wearing lots of jewelry.




Too Much? I thought so too...this was just for fun. I wish I was cool enough to pull this off.

 The good stuff has not even come out of my jewelry drawer, I feel like its for special occasion or holidays. Summer jewelry is random mixed matched bangles, wraps, the more random the better. Extra points if when moving you make tons of noise.



Arm of jewels thanks to Madison. I always like her jewelry style, said send me a pic of your arm and this is what I got. Perfect.

 Note that blue thing below closest to my wrist? It is a Twistband (www.thetwistband.com) and I am obsessed! Since I end up with my hair on top of my head every day this is not only the best hair tie ever but looks like an addition to the madness on my arm.

A bit more normal


These Roberta Roller Rabbit bangles live here at Fleur. I love the clanking noise they make...may have to add to my own collection...

So until fall or at least non-100 degree days arrive, keep the jewelry. Fall fever is taking over and we are only in July. I think it takes me longer to grab jewels, shoes and find my sunglasses in the morning that it does to put on an outfit lately. I only have on this Alice and Olivia kimono dress thanks to Christina. It's not navy...

Oh! And follow our blog to get a little treat from Fleur.
(The heat is making us feel festive I guess)

Cyber SALE Today

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CYBER MONDAY SALE!!

This is your last chance to enjoy 20% off all Fleur merchandise

ONLINE purchases 

today ONLY!

Fleur SALE

go ahead and get your shop on.

20% off EVERYTHING in the store...

today and tomorrow only!

see you this weekend!

image via Fashiontribe

Black Friday/Saturday SALE

Do you need a festive frock for the Christmas Tree Rock?

a showy clutch for the finishing touch?

or maybe a loving gift to stuff the stocking with?

we have it all 

for you...

and your loved ones ;)

and this Friday and Saturday we will give you 20% off EVERYTHING!

Autumn

Delicious autumn! 

My very soul is wedded to it, and if I were a bird I would fly about the earth seeking the successive autumns. 
~George Eliot 

i love autumn 

and I love cozy layered fall looks from Anthropologie's interactive online catalog.

From the flower shop to the bookstore and an afternoon stroll...

just of a few of the looks I want.

A Festive Time of Year

A week ago my mom emailed me asking for addresses to send Christmas Party invites. With a slight eye roll, I ignored. 

Yesterday she called, "it is November and the ball is going to start rolling"

YIKES she is right!

Before we know it, it will be Thanksgiving and our Christmas Party invitations will be cluttering the fridge. 

So take a gander at the first installment of Fleur's Festive Frocks

November Tune

I can't believe it is November already

Where does the time go?

Before you know it, we will be gearing up for the holidays

and searching for the perfect festive frocks. 

But until then, I am going to just soak up November, 

take it day by day and wrap up in something comfortable and warm.

I will leave you with a little November tune, by one of my favorites (and NC locals) The Avett Brothers.

Could it be... Fall is here?

In NC it has been a little less cool and crisp and a lot more humid and muggy. 

Although the leaves have changed and the Halloween decor is in full effect, everyone is walking around in sleeveless shirts and sandals. 

BUT, the 80 degree temps dropped into the 50's last night and at last, it feels like fall!

and just in time....

At Fleur our cool weather duds are flocking in and we have just been blessed with more Paul and Joe Sister! 

A timeless Peacoat and a warm Bright Jacket

and my favorite Chunky Knit Fair-Isle Sweater that perfectly compliments the sweet Bambi Dress!

trick or treat

What you going to wear to get into the Halloween spirit?

Here are a few inspiring runway looks that will help get your creative juices flowing...from daytime duds to dramatic "trick-or-treat" looks.

courtesy of style.com and vogue.com

Spend the night as a rocker, inspired by Jean Paul Gaultier... 

a little David Bowie-esque. 

And rock Sport Max's rocker chic look during the day.

Or go the sweet route with Paul & Joe's candy inspired mod look for the day

And carry on into the night as a Disco Queen with Marc Jacob's inspired prints and runway hair. 

Whatever you choose, you can't go wrong!

just don't spend the night as "yourself".

Bright Colors On A Rainy Day $

Coming soon to Fleur:

New exquisite Santi Handbags

Kendra Scott's festive fall collection:

More spicy Leigh & Luca Scarves:

Nest Candles new sister line Sprig,

complete with holiday scents that will send you straight into Christmas mode!

PS:

Looks like coco&kelley  loves Jules Reid's bright prints too ;)

happy tuesday!

jeans + leggings = jeggings

The new jegging craze had me very skeptical. 

I wasn't sure how I felt about the faux denim look on a tight pair of leggings. 

However, I have recently noticed the evolution of the jeggings. 

Though once a pair of leggings with a denim looking design, they now are an actually jean with a much lighter feel and a touch more spandex. 

In my opinion the jegging has taken the legging into a more acceptable daily wear. 

So you don't have to worry about the thinness of your cotton leggings under your a-bit-too-short-sweater or looking like you have just stepped out of yoga class when you are headed out for a night on the town. 

All of the successful jean companies have started creating their own version of the jegging and offer a variety of styles, from thicker more jean-like pants to skin-tight legging pant that still provides support for the rear but does not stretch out and sag at your knees. 

At Fleur we just got our first shipment of jeggings from the new O.T.R line from Anlo Jeans. 

The Essential Skinny Legging will make all your jegging dreams come true!

It's beginning to look a lot like Leggings...

and it is beginning to feel a lot like French Curve. 

We just got our first stock of Leggings and Tights and it is, Oh, so exciting!

patterns and lace and ruching and buttons... the options are endless. 

And figuring out what to wear with them this fall offers endless possibilities. 

Leggings are everywhere:

under dresses, long sweaters, big t-shirts, chunky jackets, and even shorts.

The only problem will be deciding which pair to buy first!

Freaky Fall Fashion

It is feeling especially like fall this week.

With pumpkins lining the streets and candy corns strewn about, I am throwing myself into fall full force.

Some days I am feeling the browns, oranges and cranberry reds to mimic the changing leaves, 

but this week I am really digging the freaky fall blacks and rich contrasting colors.

black finger nail polish anyone?

Activitizing

I just returned from a long-weekend away on the California Coast, where my days were filled with amazing sites and a taste of adventure. 

After 20 miles of hiking and 2 nights sleeping under the stars, my bones are a little weary and my brain a bit fogged. 

As I recover from the activitizing and slight jet lag I ponder the most comfortable and relaxing duds to don this work week. 

But seeing as Loungewear is as luxe as ever this fall, I think I have the perfect solution...

...try and look perfectly effortless like this gal.

An oversized Goddis sweater and some leisurely leggings are the way to go. 

Loving Leopard

Leopard prints are everywhere this fall...

and we have lots of them!

See by Chloe, Shoshanna, Anlo Jeans are all following suit,

so come on in and go wild.

*luckily, no little furry fellows were harmed in the making of this trend*

images courtesy of weheartit.com