SoWa Sundays

About a week ago, a friend of ours told us about a market in the South End in Boston called SoWa. Short for South of Washington street (it's location in Boston), the SoWa Open Market  has tons of vendors selling fresh produce, artisan breads, baked goods, exotic teas, jewelry, furniture, art, clothing, and vintage items. It was so fascinating to see all of the creativity, craftsmanship, and history throughout the market. We definitely suggest checking out SoWa Sundays in Boston's South End. 

Here are all the facts to make sure that you get the most out of SoWa!

~ Est. in 2003

~ Open from 10am-4pm every Sunday from May 6th to October 28th

~ Parking is available nearby

~ Located on Harrison Ave in Boston

~ Food and Drinks sold

~ New artisans featured each week

~ http://www.sowaopenmarket.com

We hit the jackpot when we went to SoWa! Our haul included: 2 dresses (1 vintage!), 1 scarf, 1 blouse, a 1958 book of Renoir paintings (yay vintage!), and a red velvet cupcake that was to die for!

Here are a couple of our photos from SoWa!

 The Fashion Truck! This mobile boutique is adorable! Find out more here!

                    Inside the vintage market.

 Vintage jewels

 Loved everything on these racks!

                  A mystery beauty.

Lyndsey's favorite find!

Let us know what you think of SoWa on twitter and Facebook! Check out the SoWa website as well as the Fashion Truck's site!

Stay Flawless and Fabulous!

Love,

Lyndsey and Jenn

:)

Photos: all are LotYaC originals

Drop Everything And Read!

Happy Hump Day!

With the start of school just around the corner, many of you may be starting to "hit the books" again. If you are looking for a great trilogy, you definitely have to check out The Hunger Games series by Suzanne Collins. This New York Times best selling author has outdone herself with these books.  If you have not already jumped onto the Hunger Games bandwagon, you definitely should. These books are filled with extraordinary detail, thrilling action, and a love story that will keep you hooked.

Original LotYaC Photo

The first book in the trilogy was made into a box office hit earlier this year and production for the second movie will start soon. The Hunger Games movie was just released on DVD on August 18th and Young and Chic was all over that. The movie was phenomenal. It was an accurate interpretation of the book while still presenting an action-packed film. The star-studded cast showed off their talents and really embraced the uniqueness of each of their characters. We are very excited for the release of the second (and third) movies and we would love to hear your thoughts about the Hunger Games craze! Share your thoughts with us on Facebook and twitter or leave us a comment below!

Stay Flawless and Fabulous!
Love,
Lyndsey and Jenn
:)

Bring on the Bedazzling!

With the Autumn season quickly approaching, we at Lifestyles of the Young and Chic have been seeking some serious inspiration. One of our favorite places to discover the newest trends, reintroduce ourselves to the classics, and meet new fashion friends is Pinterest. This website has everything, including a huge fashion inventory. One thing that we have seen a lot of recently is embellishment! Whether it be subtle or explosive; beading, enamel, color, crystals, and jewels are making a may-jor statement this season. Here are a some of our favorite on-trend pins.

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1. How AH-Mazing are these leggings?! They are so chic. The detail is brilliant. photo

2. The bodice of this dress is spectacularly designed. The mix of colors and directions of the embellishment creates a feminine silhouette and some serious visual interest. photo

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 3. We love the sequins on this bodice. They are very cleverly placed to create the shape of this top. photo
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4&5. These jackets are stunning. They look like works of art. The great thing about both of these pieces is that even though there is intricate detail on them, they are still very wearable if the rest of the outfit is kept simple. 4. photo 5. photo

Add embellishment to your everyday wardrobe.

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6. Lauren Conrad's Fall 2012 Kohl's line has hit stores and we are thrilled! This blouse incorporates all the best that Fall 2012 has to offer. Its mix of this jewel tone blue and black is very popular right now and so is the embellishment that it has on the sleeve. This is a great way to incorporate detailed beading into an everyday look. photo

7. A skirt with boots is an essential fall outfit. But why not take it one step further and add sequins to that skirt? This chic lady dons a sparkly skirt with a cardigan and boots. We love the mix of the masculine and feminine pieces. photo

8. This is another one of our current obsessions. Statement necklaces are HUGE right now. They have hit the scene and are here for fall. This piece has all of the elements of the embellished clothing, but constructed into an accessory. We are also major fans of Stella & Dot and this Bamboleo necklace. photo

We are dying to see how you will wear the embellishment trend this season. Share your photos with us on Facebook, twitter, and Pinterest: #youngandchic! 

Stay Flawless and Fabulous!

Love,

Lyndsey and Jenn

:)

Photos: borrowed from Pinterest- Thank you to all of our fellow bloggers for sharing your pics on Pinterest! 

Manic-ure Monday: Geranium

If you are like us, then you feel absolutely naked when you do not have a pop of polish on your nails. If you are looking to dress up your nude nails, then you have come to the perfect place! Our current nail fav is Essie's #38 Geranium. This red-orange hue is a bright compliment to any summer outfit. However, it is also a great transition color because it can work into the early Autumn season. This makes Geranium the perfect addition to your polish collection.

1. Notice the orange tones in this red color. The subtle warmth of the color  makes it great for Fall.

 2. Essie #38 Geranium

3. Don't forget your top coat! We used Rimmel London's Base Coat/Top Coat Pro.
("Get the London Look")

Are you loving this color? Let us know what your current favorite is and share a photo with us on twitter and Facebook!

Don't forget to follow our boards on Pinterest!

Stay Flawless and Fabulous!
Love,
Lyndsey and Jenn
:)

**All photos are originals and are property of LotYaC**

Animal Instinct

Today's FASHION FIXATION du jour is animal print!! When adding some animal print to an outfit there can be a fine line between trendy and trashy! Cheetah or leopard, which is our personal favorite or even zebra or snakeskin can be super chic in moderation!! Our recommendation is to add a print as an accent instead of basing an entire outfit around it.  A cute printed shoe or sweater can be the perfect addition to a look.

Photo: lookmazing.com

1.  This leopard print sweater pulls together this adorable fall look complete with leather leggings a white tee and brown booties. 

Photo: pinterest.com

2. Here's another cute way to incorporate a little leopard into an outfit.  High waisted printed shorts with a plain blouse is so chic!! 

Photo: mango-watermelon-love.tumblr.com

3. An animal printed clutch is the perfect way to add a print to a look.  

How do you wear your leopard??  Let us know on Twitter or Facebook !!! 

Stay Flawless and Fabulous!
Love,
Lyndsey and Jenn
:)

Let the Games Begin!

As we blog, the Opening Ceremonies of the 2012 Olympic Games have begun in London, England!

We are huge fans of both the Olympic Games and the city of London. It has felt like an eternity waiting for the games to begin but we are so excited and happy that the time has arrived. We are going to be glued to our televisions, absorbing every moment of the Olympics.

Photo: Google, http://aiesec.ca/uploads/edmonton/England_flag.jpg

So far, we have adored every moment of the Olympics. There have been wonderful performances and healthy doses of humor. Of course, we have to talk about the Queen. Her entrance with Bond, James Bond was phenomenal. We absolutely loved her pink dress, accessorized with her signature purse. It was also lovely to see William, Kate, and Harry enjoying the Opening Ceremonies and taking pride in Great Britain's National Anthem.

Photo: https://www.facebook.com/ksltv

Are you watching the 2012 Olympics? What do you think of them so far? Any events that you are especially excited for? We want to know so tweet us, post on our Facebook wall, or leave us a comment. Happy watching!

Photo: http://www.aviationnews.eu/2012/07/02/embraer-to-support-executive-jets-operations-during-olympics/olympic-rings/

Stay Flawless and Fabulous!
Love,
Lyndsey and Jenn
:)

Ladylike Lace

We have been noticing that lace is EVERYWHERE lately.  Skirts, shorts, tops, dresses...lace can accent or be the main fabric on anything! That's why lace is today's FASHION FIXATION du jour. Lace used to be saved for your wedding day or your Great Aunt's couch covers--but not anymore!! Now lace has made a huge comeback into every fabulous girl's closets and we are extremely happy about that!

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1. Super chic lace shorts with a mint cut out blouse. 

photo: fashionfadesstylestays.com

2. Mollie King from The Saturdays in a neon dress with a lace overlay from Topshop.  She accents this look with a brown leather belt, matching booties and a leather clutch.

photo: rantapallo.fi

3. This adorable sleeveless lace top with hot pint skinnies and neutral heels.  

photo: ohsuzeq.tumblr.com

4. Adorable lace mini skirt in hot pink with an off white button up blouse. 

How do you wear your lace pieces??  Let us know on our Twitter or our Facebook. And don't forget to check out our Pinterest .  

Stay Flawless and Fabulous!
Love,
Lyndsey and Jenn
:)

Photos: borrowed from Pinterest- Thank you to all of our fellow bloggers for sharing your pics on Pinterest!