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And the Winner Is…

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A huge thank you to everyone who submitted their cocktail recipes for our cocktail contest! We had a little too much fun testing them :) The winning recipe was the MVP submitted by Trista Lauritsen. Trista, we hope you love your Couture Manhattan Carry-All as much as we do!

MVP Cocktail:

Equal parts Malibu Rum, Vodka, and Pineapple juice. Make in a pitcher with ice and add all of your favorite fruits- blackberries, raspberries, mandarin oranges and kiwi. Is a refreshing twist on a tropical sangria!

 

Stay tuned for pics of the Grand Opening party yesterday. It was a huge success, and we are so grateful to everyone who stopped by to celebrate with us! Your support and kind words inspire the whole Consuela team, and for that we thank you!

Viva Consuela!

 

 

Reveal Your Colors!

Some of you know my story…for those who don’t, I worked in the corporate world for 16 years before deciding to follow my heart.  So many amazing things have happened along the way because of that crazy, but necessary move in my life.  I have traveled to places I never thought possible, and most recently got back from a trip to Italy where I was sourcing the finest leathers available for our next launch in the Spring of 2014.

When I dreamed of the company Consuela, there were many things that went into it.  In particular, Consuela is two things to me. First, it’s my nickname, and alter ego, so all of the things I wanted to do but never dared, Consuela could do! And second, it is based on the word in Spanish consolar, which means to give comfort or make feel better, and it is a personal mission for me through our company to give hope and comfort to others.  By stepping outside of myself I have been able to begin to see these things I dream of happen.

On this trip, I not only got to check out the most amazing sources, I was also able to vacation in Italy where I have never been, with my best friend of 25 years.  Such a gift!  The food, the wine, the landscape, all breath taking.  I can not stop thinking about it and being energized by it.

I hope that you all take a chance and chase a dream that you hold dear, if you see it and put the energy around it in motion, you can make it happen!  Reveal your Colors!!

Here’s some pics of our trip:

In Florence I ate donuts like little clouds (I love sweets! )

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We visited the Tuscan wine country in the Chianti region and we opened, decanted, and drank a bottle from my birth year, 1968!! Amazing.

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Then we finished the trip with a visit to Ravello on the Amalfi Coast, like nothing I have ever seen! I relaxed, designed, and gazed with awe and appreciation. The attention to detail, in the service, food, even cocktail garnishes reminded me why I love to put detail in Consuela products.  These are things that make people feel special.

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With love and gratitude,

Conni

Art of the Unmatched Giveaway!

Embracing style can be so empowering because it’s endless, subjective and most definitely a gift. At Consuela, we believe beauty and style are in the eye of the beholder. We pride ourselves on the individual style of each member of our Consuela family. The Art of the Unmatched is just one way the Consuela chicks like to rock their inner goddess.

The Art of the Unmatched is pairing unlikely patterns and colors together that flow seamlessly…playing with textures and shapes to create something different, but unique to your personal style. You end up getting much more variety out of your clothes. It’s also fun and no outfit has to ever be the same. We each have our own version of the Art of the Unmatched. That’s what fashion is all about. It’s personal and relatable to how you express yourself on a daily basis.

We encourage you to dig deep and find the inner Consuela to master the Art of the Unmatched. Above are some great examples of how you can take staple items from your closet and create fun outfits that can go seamlessly from day to night.

It’s giveaway time!!  We want you to be inspired….to enter our contest, create a Polyvore set inspired by this blog post about the Art of the Unmatched and you could win a Consuela Pearl Tote!

Details on how to enter:

1st…Like our Consuela Facebook Page.

2nd…Use Polyvore to create a set showing us your favorite Consuela inspired unmatched outfit.  It’s easy, you just create a set and start dragging in tops, jeans, shorts, handbags, accessories…whatever moves you, to create a fabulous Consuela inspired outfit.  Here is an example to get you started.  (hint, hint, you can include any of your favorite Consuela products in your set using the Polyvore clipper).

3rd…Publish your Polyvore set and email it to us at [email protected]

You will be entered to win a Classic Pearl Tote!  We will be posting some of our favie submissions on our Facebook page.  The last day to submit your set is August 17th. One submission per person.  The winner will be announced on our Facebook page on August 20th.  Best of luck and start creating!

 

From Lacey, with Love

Today we honor our Consuela Lacey Tote.  Lace has been responsible for making women across so many decades feel luxurious, sexy, important and fabulous.  Lace can be edgy and bold and yet have the ability to be soft and very feminine.  It’s a unique fabric that lends itself to different shapes and styles.  Lace instantly adds texture and intrigue to your style.

The Lacey Tote is our version of what this particular Consuela woman would emulate.  The Lacey woman is fierce and confident.  She has a bold embroidered heart shining out for the world to see.  She can rock a cool pair of jeans with an edgy black lace halter or a soft flowy lace skirt with a flower in her hair.

The Lacey Tote is shown here in Regular and Grande sizes.

From Lacey, with Love

Wild Summer Shorts

When talking about fashion, the art of the unmatched is one of the rules we live by here at Consuela.  The art of the unmatched is best described as organized chaos. It’s pairing fun patterns and colors that you wouldn’t normally think go together, but end up looking totally effortless.

So it’s only fitting that you start with a pair of wild shorts to create your unmatched outfits this summer. Pair these with a fun patterned tee, cute sandals and accessories and you are ready to hit the town.

Check out these trendy designers who are coming up with shorts we are digging this moment.

Wild Summer Shorts

Siwy
$225 - lcb.co.jp

Siwy
$225 - lcb.co.jp

H&M denim shorts
$13 - hm.com

Denim shorts
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