Sutton and I stumbled upon Hello Beautiful a few weeks ago and had one of those
As far as style inspiration, we ended up getting a two-for-one deal when we got in touch with Hello Beautiful's Creative Director and Buyer, Megan Elliott and found out she is also the blogger behind Lush to Blush. This girl seriously does it all. She inspires with her buying choices and styled look books on HB, then she inspires on her own blog. Between these two sites, her impeccably fashion-forward yet effortless and unique style will motivate you to embrace your own style - and give you a few tips on how to do so. So we are basically thrilled to have interviewed Megan about both the accessory paradise that is Hello Beautiful and her personal style destination, Lush to Blush.
SOF: What
are your favorite three things in your closet?
ME: It’s constantly changing, but right now I’d have to
say my chambray top, my high-rise white skinnies by Angry Rabbit and my Sam Edelman strappy blush wedges. There are so many different
ways to style these summer staples; I love that.
SOF: What
made you decide to start a blog, and what's your favorite thing about blogging?
ME: I started blogging when the magazine I was writing
and editing for folded. I needed that creative outlet to write. I was already
writing content daily, as well as managing other writers, so I figured why not?
My BFF
Meghann was a great support system for me as I got it started and really kept me
motivated.
My favorite thing about blogging is the community.
Everyone really supports each other. Most blog readers are bloggers themselves,
so it’s really important to have that connection with other bloggers.
SOF: What
is the last thing you bought?
ME: The last thing I bought was a flower crown by Flower Crown Society. Call
me crazy, but I wear these things on the daily. They really add a special dash
of pretty to any look.
SOF: For
our readers who might not have shopped Hello Beautiful yet - what do you think
makes it different and special?
ME: What’s different about our shop is that out main
goal is to spread a message of inner beauty. We think it’s important for women
to be beautiful on the inside before enhancing the outside. Five percent of all
proceeds go to The
Atlanta Day Shelter for Women and Children. We really think helping
out in your community is key to inner beauty.
What
are your favorite jewelry trends?
Right now my favorite jewelry trend is minimal
lines. I love our Violet nail
bracelet, Kendall snake
cuff, Blake knot
accent ring and Penny bar
necklace (I wear it backwards so the rhinestones are hidden), just to name a
few.
SOF: Where
do you find inspiration for styling the lookbooks?
ME: I am constantly reading blogs. Bloggers are a great
source of inspiration because there are so many different styles out there. I
can get a glimpse of the ordinary, fashion-loving girl,
which is our target market, just by going on my computer. I also use Pinterest
a lot. Pinterest is great for collaborating with others and for sharing my
inspiration with others involved like the photographer, hair stylist/makeup
artist, and model.
SOF: What
is some styling/accessorizing advice you can offer?
ME: Styling, for me, is all about balance. I don’t like
to have too many items of one trend in a look. If I’m going for an edgy look, I
throw in a few dainty or girly pieces to even it all out. If I’m styling for an
elegant event, I add one simple piece of edge, like a spiked bracelet, to show
that little bit of sass that every girl has.
SOF: Do you
have a favorite piece on To: Hello Beautiful?
ME: It’s really hard for me to pick a favorite piece
since I really like the majority of the items we sell (I did pick them, after
all!). But if I had to pick, I think I’d go with Harper. I have
her in black and yellow and I never need another bag. I get like that sometimes
though—I use a bag until it’s worn out and move on to the next one.
Handbags and Hugs,
Astor
You girls are too sweet! Thanks so much for the feature :)
ReplyDeletexo Megan