Transition from Summer to Fall

With the end of Summer and Labor Day sneaking up on us, this week we're teaming up with Taigan to bring you our favorite picks ranging from style to food to travel. This House of Lavande Vintage 1980's Yves Saint Laurent necklace is a great addition to any wardrobe and can easily be transitioned from Summer to Fall. Follow these simple tips to make the transition.

-- For the end of summer, a great structured white dress with some killer heels is perfect. The gold necklace will stand out against the white making everyone's attention turn to you.. in a good way. 

-- Wear some funky sunglasses to add a unexpected twist to your outfit, like these John Lennon style glasses from Elizabeth & James.

-- For the fall, choose a neutral palette so the gold ties in easily. Browns and blacks are a good place to start if you aren't sure.

-- Add this necklace to a boat-neck styled sweater to add some dimension. A great pair of boots and some black skinny jeans will complete your outfit.

-- Since this necklace is structured, try picking a structured handbag to go along side it. 

House of Lavande Vintage 1980's YSL Necklace, found at House of Lavande

Summer Pieces, all found at Taigan:

Tweed and Leather Shift Dress, Ammara 'Madison'

Sandals, Stuart Weitzman

Sunglasses, Elizabeth & James

Fall Pieces, all found at Taigan:

Sweater, Vince

Boots, Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent

Handbag, Proenza Schouler

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Board of the Week: Summer Lovin'

This week our Pinterest Board of the Week theme was Summer Lovin' and did we feel the love! We received so many fabulous photos.. we had such a great time looking through all of them. We've been putting them up on our Summer Lovin' Pinterest Board this morning so be sure to check it out and to see if your photo made the cut!

Here are just a few of the photos we received:

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Board of the Week: Summer Lovin

This week's details: The summer season is right around the corner and what better way to get in the mood than to have a summer themed Board of the Week. We've made this week's theme: Summer Lovin'.

Your inspiration photos can be of anything that reminds you of summer. From photos of the beach to summer bonfires to an editorial that reminds you of summer; find that favorite photo and send it to us!

When you find that special photo(s) you want to add to our Board of the Week, 

email your images to: brittany@houseoflavande.com. 

Please make sure to include your name and the source of the photo. We won't be able to pin your photo unless you include an image source, so please be sure to include that info. You have until Friday morning to send us your photos.

We've added some photographs to help inspire your inner summer lovin':

 

Photos: One, Two, Three, Four

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Summertime Skincare

It's officially Summer, and one of the most important things to remember during these warm days is protecting your skin from the sun. Even a few minutes with out sun protection can cause major damage to the sensitive skin on your face. We've put together a quick guide of some great products that suit every skin type, so no more excuses!

1. Melissa Odabash Biege Jemima Hat: A wide brim sun hat is a must have item for chic sun protection.

2. Shiseido Sun Protection Lip Treatment: A smooth lip treatment with SPF 36 to keep lips smooth and protected from the sun.

3. Aveeno Ulta-Calming Daily Moisturizer: A great daily moisturizer that works double time with calming agents that reduce redness and inflammation , while protecting with SPF 30.

4. Clarins Spray Solaire: A lightweight spray that won't stain clothing and goes on weightless and smooth.

5. La Rouche-Posay Mineral Tinted Sunscreen: Add a light healthy glow while protecting your skin with a purely mineral based SPF

6. Laura Mercier Tinted Moisturizer: An easy addition to your makeup routine to smooth out skin tone  while adding a bit of sun coverage with SPF 20

7. Kiehl's UV Protect for Kid's:  Formulated for the delicate skin of a child, this is is a great option for children as well as adults with sensitive skin.

8. Prevage Triple Defense Shield:  Help correct existing lines, and sun damage while protecting against new exposure. Even reapply throughout the day without disturbing your makeup.

9. Neutrogena Ultra Sheer Body Mist: Containing the very important helioplex ingredient, this a great option for the more active days. Just spray and go.

10. La Prairie Advanced Marine Biology Day Cream: A highly concentrated cream that offers both UVA and UVB protection with SPF 20 while improving the skin's firmness and and elasticity. 

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