In Celebration of Freesias

The first collage is how I planned to style the floral evening gown inspired by multicolored Freesias. I chose the earrings because they repeated the colors of the flowers in the gown. I chose the open toe slingback heels for the colorful jewel trim. I chose the evening bag because it's called "Watercolors" by Judith Leiber and is completely covered in crystals. It also repeats the colors in the gown which looks like a watercolor print. I chose the cocktail ring because it includes all the colors in the flowers and gown.💐

The second collage is how my Kentucky Fashion Facebook Readers chose to accessorize the floral evening gown. I think they always make good choices. The style challenges have become a favorite of my Top Fans as well as my new fans. I appreciate them playing along! 💐

In Celebration of Astrantia

The Astrantia flower was my inspiration for this ensemble collage. The draped, one shoulder design of the evening gown and the embellishments that swirl around the bodice remind me of flower petals. The flower looks frozen in the photo but it actually has rain drops on the petals. I chose the marquis cut diamond earrings to repeat the pattern of the flower petals. I chose the crystal embellished evening bag to mimic the look of ice on the flowers. I chose the crystal embellished heels with their spiky floral decoration because they too resembled ice. I chose the marquis cut stone ring for it's colors and to repeat the shape of the stones in the earrings.💜 

This collage was styled by my Lovely Readers of my Kentucky Fashion Facebook page. I think they did a beautiful job styling this stunning lavender evening gown.💜

In Celebration of the Chrysanthemum

My Lovely Readers have created a beautiful evening ensemble again with their choice of accessories. I was inspired by this bright yellow Chrysanthemum and was thrilled to find a unique evening gown that mimics the pointed petals of the flower. The earrings that my Readers chose repeat the design of the bodice of the gown. The heels are actually sheer overall but have an interesting embellishment on the toes that resembles flowers. The evening bag repeats the yellow color and floral design. The amazing floral cocktail ring accentuates the gown and repeats our floral theme. The second collage is how I had planned to style the evening gown.💛

In Celebration of the Red Climbing Rose

 Lovely Readers designed the first collage to celebrate the red Climbing Rose. The Poppy red, silk jacquard gown was designed by "Atelier Caito for Herve Pierre" who is the Creative Director for First Lady Melania Trump. I am very honored that Mr. Pierre is Following my Kentucky Fashion Instagram account. I think they did a beautiful job accessorizing this colorful, classic evening gown. The second collage was designed by me. I want to thank my Readers for participating in this style challenge! ❤

In Celebration of the Lily of the Valley

The first collage is how my Lovely Readers styled this wedding gown without seeing it. They only saw the bouquet of "Lily of the Valley" for inspiration. The second collage is how I styled it. I chose the classically designed wedding gown with its beautiful printed overskirt because it resembles the "Lily of the Valley" flower.  The deep V neckline is the perfect place to pin our expensive, antique Lily of the Valley brooch for our bride's "Something Old." The earrings my Readers chose will complement it nicely. The heels are sheer and soft and won't draw attention away from the gown. The vintage pearl evening bag looks perfect with the pearl jewelry. The soft blue, vintage hankie is just right for our bride's "Something Blue." The finishing touch is Guerlain "Lily of the Valley" perfume. Thank you for participating in this style challenge. 💚

In Celebration of the Asian Plumeria

My Lovely Readers styled this stunning pink evening gown collage without knowing that I had chosen the beautiful pink Asian Plumeria flower as my inspiration. I found "Plumeria de Orris" by  Areej Le Dore Perfumes for the finishing touch for this elegant ensemble. The second collage was designed by me. 

I hope everyone had fun with this style challenge. 💟

In Celebration of the Double Peach Hollyhock

I chose the pale blue Grecian evening gown with its floral embellishments to pick up the overall feeling of the soft petaled flower. My Kentucky Fashion Facebook readers did a great job styling the accessories for this ensemble. They made it so glamorous! 👏💙

This is how I planned to style it.

In Celebration of the Bird of Paradise

The pleated, orange evening gown's design picks up the architecture of this beautiful, tropical  flower. The earrings are designed to mimic the flower perfectly. I chose the heels for their multiple colors that repeat the colors in the flower. The orange, satin evening bag sparkles with purple crystals. The cocktail ring adds purple and green to the orange to coordinate with the shoes and repeat some of the colors in the flower.

In Celebration of Lilacs

Here is the evening ensemble my lovely, talented Kentucky Fashion Readers have designed. We're celebrating the beautiful Lilac in this post. Thank you for participating. I hope you enjoyed it! 💜

In Celebration of Princess Diana Daylilies

"Everyone of us needs to show how much we care for each other and, in the process, care for ourselves." ~Princess Diana 

I chose this beautiful, pink satin gown for it's amazing bodice. It's so "dimensional" with it's fabric flowers and jewel embellishments. I love the soft wrap style at the waist. I chose the pastel, multi-colored cluster earrings because the Briolette stones pick up the colors of the dress bodice as well as the Daylilies. I wanted the shoes to be a simple design that would enhance rather than draw attention away from the gown. Their brushed gold leather is repeated in the brushed gold of the earrings. I chose the pink satin clutch for it's fabric, color and twist design that compliments the gown. I chose the colorful cocktail ring to repeat the colors of the gown's bodice and coordinate with the earrings. The finishing touch is Elie Saab Le Parfum.

In Celebration of Peach Blossoms

"Peach Blossoms" 

Thought is the blossom; 

language the bud; 

action the fruit behind it.

~Ralph Waldo Emerson

You might expect Peach blossoms to be peach colored but they are pink! I chose this fabulous, layered, ruffled evening gown for the gradient colors that mimic the colors of the Peach blossom. I chose the earrings because they reminded me of the blossoms as well. I chose the simple, silver sandals to add a little sparkle beneath the "Hi-Lo" skirt of the gown. I chose this outstanding evening bag because it is so over the top yet echos the Peach blossom in it's embellishments. I chose the pink and diamond cocktail ring because it would look great worn on the other hand opposite the evening bag. A spray of "Peach Blossom" perfume is the finishing touch.