SHABBY CHIC STYLE

In previous years, I was not too familiar with shabby chic style. The only time I really heard it was when Gabi Demartino would use it to describe her personal taste in fashion and interior design. It was back in 2019 when learned what it really meant when I discovered the brand, LoveShackFancy, from a couple of my favorite bloggers. When I went on their website to check out their products, I instantly fell in love. Their aesthetic is so feminine and ethereal, it made me want to throw on a floral puff sleeve dress, put on a straw hat (with a bow of course) and just twirl around in an English countryside garden with gorgeous roses in full bloom. Rachel Ashwell is another designer who has a shabby chic aesthetic that creates adorable homeware. LoveShackFancy themselves and other people describe the brand's style as shabby chic. I just had one question. Exactly, what does shabby chic mean?

From my research, it is a design aesthetic that mixes worn in-antique style with feminine style. It is heavily inspired by the French Rococo Movement between the 17th century and 19th century that celebrated gorgeous ornate artistry. Basically think of Marie Antoinette, garden tea parties and your grandma's cottage that you would visit every summer when you were a kid.

After learning more about shabby chic style, I wanted to incorporate it into my own wardrobe. Whenever I shop, I look for design elements such as pastels, ruffles, vintage ditsy florals, bows, romantic silhouettes and antique looking items. Below are some lovely pieces that would be perfect for this particular style.

1. This ruffle blouse would be a nice addition to a pair of jeans and some cute flats for a more casual look. Love the pretty rose print.

2. I believe this is the most "me" dress I have ever seen. The color is a soft blush hue, the style is very romantic and look at the darling ribbon bows on the shoulders!

3. Lately, I've been really into pastel yellow. This affordable dress with the ditsy floral print is just the sweetest.

4. Isn't this just the most precious straw hat you have ever seen? I am not typically a hat person, but this one is an exception.

5. The rose embroidery on this padded headband is absolutely beautiful. The neutral color makes it easily wearable.

6.This is phone case is so simple yet pretty. I love the shabby chic wallpaper design, I'm a sucker for any rose print.

7. My jaw dropped when I saw this tote. From the ruffle top detail to the quilted floral, this tote is perfect to carry your daily essentials for spring and summer.

8. Step in style with these adorable tennis shoes. The tulle bow laces and the ditsy pattern adds girly flair to your classic white tennis shoes.

9. The lipstick packaging alone had me sold to be honest. I mean just look at! Gucci's Rouge à Lèvres Voile Sheer Lipstick line comes in an assorment of colors, including my favorite, Mildred Rosewood.

What are some of your favorite pieces? XOXO