The thing that caught everyones eye

As much as I'd love to sit on here and babble about all the wonderful dresses and fabulous jewels that walked their starlets down the red carpet at this years Oscars, it would take away from the one thing that stole the entire show... Jennifer Lawrence. And I'm not even taking into consideration her award winning fall!

I will start as so many of those famous reporters do, and  talk about her dress. It can be summed up quite simply: To die for! That Dior Haute Couture dress could not have been any more stunning. Paired with Chopard jewels, a Roger Vivier clutch, and Brian Atwood shoes (Rachel Zoe knows EXACTLY what she is doing!) 

But that wonderful white princess gown is something that captures what I so dearly love about Jennifer Lawrence. She wears these perfect outfits which would usually require such poise, and she doesn't take it. She is herself 100% of the time. 

A night that is usually full of quiet remarks and subtle waves was rocked by "The Girl on Fire." 

Nothing could have portrayed her better than that title. Though she is not Katness from The Hunger Games she is, in every other sense of the word, fire! 

Someone who, in one night, can exclaim to Ryan Seacrest "They have food here!? I'm so hungry!" Accept an award after a tumble down the Oscar stairs with the comment "I wanted to say a very bad word that I couldn't... it starts with a F," is someone we can all look to.

Jennifer Lawrence has shown us that this profession we all gawk over is not about the pretty dresses and poised speeches. Sure, we love those too. But what these people (because yes, in the end they are just people) are trying to do is make art. They want to paint a picture that many of us don't have the ability to do. And this young lady is doing just that!

Surpassing all the glitz and glamour for the down to earth, will speak EVERYTHING that is on her mind, type of attitude. She is not over the top, she is not disrespectful, she is simply herself. Something we should all look too as our next seasons inspiration. Because no matter how many dresses you try on, or how many jewels are being worn on loan around 
your pretty wrist, there is no better fashion statement than wearing yourself. 

Always with love,
           TCE

Summer colors are in full bloom

Every season brings new colors just like every year brings new trends. It is what keeps fashion going, and keeps buyers coming back for more. The world of wardrobe is full of new fabrics, chic looks, and designers taking a chance with cuts that could wow a crowd, or make them run for the nearest (safely stocked with basics) department store.

As we began to open boxes and pulling out bags upon bags of new merchandise a few weeks ago we noticed one very evident trend: Mint and Coral! Yes ladies and gents (mainly just ladies) these are the color of the season! We have light mint and dark mint, a salmon coral and an under the see coral reef. The rows and rows of colors packed our back racks as we steamed straight the various items. 

The more I saw these two colors wafting through T.C. Ellis the more brilliant I deemed the designers who chose this new trend. 

See, these are two colors I am known to stray from. For me blues always match too closely to jeans limiting its accessibility, and after years of living in a top to bottom pink room as a dazed and confused 12-year-old, anything close to the hue sparks imagery of me drowning in a sea of pillows, blankets, rugs, even a Limited Too butterfly chair. 

It wasn't until these bright beauties were brought into my life that things changed. Like finding the man of your dreams, these colors changed the way I look at things. With a blue just light enough to contrast a dark wash denim, but bright enough to mute the white was, mint is no longer reserved for the little blue box. Though I wouldn't mind carrying one around with my new little blue shirt, and skirt, and dress, and jeans!

And for the coral. A pink so preciously mixed with orange and red that I can stomach its vibrant rays. This color is looking great paired with just about any and everything we can think of. We have tried denim, it blends just right! We did black and the pop was elating! Ombre is a winner along with the infamous white jean. 

Yes, it is safe to say we are in love with these colors! And it's a good thing because T.C. Ellis has quite a few of them in stock. Some of our best yet were the ombre maxi dresses. A great way to walk down any beach front or compliment to a pool visit. Kudos to the fashion world for this latest trend! We will keep unwrapping the boxes full or mint and coral until y'all come up with yet another brilliant idea! And you should keep coming in to snag them up, or shop online with us at www.shoptcellis.com!

Always with love,

                       TCE

Hello all! I would like to welcome you to the T.C. Ellis fashion blog! Here I will talk about all things fashion and fun. Some will be about T.C. Ellis, and some will not. The things discussed in this blog will be accounts of my opinions and my views as I frolic through this world of dresses and jewels, shoes and sunnies... and all things fashion!

We won't delve into the nitty gritty just yet, first I'd like to explain myself and my stance on fashion. From a very young age I felt it best to be dressed up. Whether it was stealing shirts from my sisters over stuffed closet, or saving my very first paycheck for that Coach make-up bag which I just "Had to have!" For me fashion was what made the world go round.

As I grew older it became clear that my views would never change. 

Not only did fashion become more closely embedded into my life, but it became an indication of who I am. Some people have their hobbies: he is a sailor, she is a artist (I don't actually know anyone who is a sailor). I was simply the girl with a filled to the brim, and then some, closet and too many scarfs. Something my roommates always seemed to enjoy as their fickle fingers flipped through the color coordinated hangers for their last minute outfits. 

It has been asked several times "Why do you have so many clothes?" And said by my mother time and time again "You don't need anything else. Ever!" But this has never stopped me from doing what I do best. Shopping!

If you have made it this far you are probably thinking to yourself, dear lord this girl needs to get a life! But I have one... you can see it in my shoe collection. See, I don't pride on fashion because I am a snob, or think I need the hot ticket item just to fit in. On the contrary. Fashion is my life line because it is a way to stand out. 

I watched girls walk around in oversized tees and Nike shorts for three years. And while I too was one of those girls at times, it helped me see the importance of being your own self and expressing it in ways that others can notice. Sure you might be the weirdo who is wearing an actual outfit in situations when it is unheard of, but would you rather be remembered or just another person in the crowd? 

Some will say dressing up is too time consuming and not worth it. I like to refer those people to a quote from the infamous Devil Wears Prada when Miranda Priestly so kindly explained, through the mention of a royal blue sweater, that more effort goes into trying not to show your style than doing so does. 

But it isn't about having to dress to a "T" every day. No, I am by no means telling you to ditch your lazy duds! It is simply that taking pride in your appearance seems to be a way to take pride in your individual style. A spunky scarf or some bright flats screams "Look at me! I love myself and want to show it!" 

So bottom line, love yourself and love your style. At the end of the day clothes won't hurt you, they won't leave you, or tell you they want better things. They are only there to show you how good you are! 

Always with love, 
                        TCE