Monthly Round-Up

{Life}

Hi all, since I have been majorly slacking on posting lately I thought I would share some photos from all the fun things I've had going on lately! By the way have you noticed the little facelift I gave to QUINNtessential? How do you like it? Now you can {shop with moi}, {read with moi}, and {follow moi}. Besides giving QUINNtessential a new look I've had a jammed pack schedule and have thoroughly enjoyed myself and my lovely friends! Looking back on some of these pictures I realized how much fun I've been having and how fast time is truly flying by! It's crazy to think it's already half way through October! It kills me to realize how fast days are coming and going. Time just needs to slooooow down for me! Anyway, sorry for the mini rant, but I also plan on doing a recap of Jenni's bach which was totally tubular like oh my god amazing. Let's just say the night was wild and everyone looked fantastic! I will plan on doing that post next week once I return from the most magical place on earth, DISNEY WORLD! Yup it's true I leave tomorrow for Mickey Land and will return on Wednesday.

And just as a sneak peek for Jenni's bach I included a little teaser photo for your enjoyment. Yes, that is Laura's real hair, that is not a wig. I repeat that is NOT a wig!

Until next week! XoXo Quinn

Totally 80's

{Jenni's Bach}

One of my greatest pals Jenni is getting married! Yes that is her hunk a hunk a man Stuart with the awesome mullet above. This weekend is her bachelorette which is themed {80's}. I am beyond excited about this because if you haven't noticed I LOVE THEME'S. I can't wait to show you all what I've been crafting...2 hints, acid wash and jewels. I figured I would do a post on some 80's attire for this upcoming weekend. I don't know if it's because it's almost Halloween or what but the clothing out right now is terrifying in my opinion. I mean everything screams 80's which is lucky for us because of this weekend but tragic for people who are just shopping for their regular outfits. Forever21 looks like a neon biker chick threw up all over the entire store, truly tragic. Anyway back to the 80's! Enjoy the mood board I threw together for fun! Have a great weekend!!!

Totally 80's by quinn-paul featuring neon jewelry

{Country Concert Attire}

{Carrie Underwood}

Happy Friday Y'all!!!!!! Whoohooo well I am so excited for this weekend because my friends and I are going to see Carrie Underwood!! I am so pumped for this because I die for Carrie, she is so swoon worthy! So I figured today would be a perfect day to do a post on possible outfits for tomorrow night!

Country Concert Attire by quinn-paul featuring a corduroy skirt

I decided to go with three different looks: 1. Edgy, 2. Casual, and 3. Preppy. I haven't decided which I am going for yet but I like them all, I guess it will just depend on the mood I am in tomorrow. Well I hope you all have the most wonderful weekend and can enjoy this B-E-A-UTIFUL weather!!

{Simplicity}

I am very excited to introduce my very first guest blogger on QUINNtessential: Emily Cox! Emily is one of my nearest and dearest friends who I look up to in many different areas of life- one of them being {fashion}! There is no one way to describe her fashion sense, but it is all her own and it's incredible. When I approached her with the idea of doing a guest post she accepted without hesitation. I was elated! So, without further adieu, it my great honor to introduce you to Emily!!! 

(Simplifying Your Wardrobe: Advice from Emily}

Yesterday I took four bags of clothes to the Goodwill.  FOUR BAGS.  Ripping through my closet I tossed everything I hadn’t worn in a year in an effort to simplify my life and style. 

A creative and visual person, I take a lot of pride in my personal fashion sense.   My style is how I outwardly present myself to the world- and I am evolving. I am changing. I am growing. I am simplifying.  As the world spins madly on, we have a million stressors- jobs, relationships, money, LIFE.  Why add fashion to the list? 

Simple style is tried and true.  It always looks effortless, polished, and chic.  A classic look can be updated by adding texture, modern cuts, or accessories that make a statement and allow your personal style to shine through. 

If you are a self-proclaimed Queen of Patterns like myself, give simplicity a shot.  You may be surprised to find that by taking it down a notch you can actually up-style both your look and life. 

Check out my online finds and personal pieces for fall 2012. 

Simplicity by quinn-paul featuring a green shawl

Above is my wish list for fall featuring simple pieces and colors that can be integrated with one another to create a multitude of looks.

A few pieces from my personal collection.  Proof you can be stylish while ballin' on a SERIOUS budget. As always, love and happiness to the QUINNtessential Fashionista herself: Miss Quinn Paul, who’s personality and style shine from the inside out!