New Jewels Fresh Off the Design Table...

O'ma Goodness! Has it really been two weeks since my last post? Things have been so crazy here over the last several days, I'm losing track of time....forgive me for leaving everyone hanging, please! Some days I'm left wondering....




"Ugh, how am I going to get it all done?"

I promise my blogging sacrifice isn't without great reward though. Since baby girl {our niece has lovingly named her "ladybug"} is arriving in April, the project countdown has begun. Hubby and I are working on redecorating the den, complete with hardwood floors, paint and some great pieces of furniture we found for next to nothing! We're almost done and pictures will be posted this week of the final reveal...oooooh, I can't wait!! We've also been working on finishing "Ladybug's" nursery and redecorating the master bedroom. Wow, when take on some projects....we really take them on, huh?

So, since hubby is busy ripping up floors, I've decided to keep myself busy 

with new jewelry pieces for WhimSea Designs. Here are a few new One Of A Kind

 Statement necklaces available for purchase in my little boutique:

"Deilya" - Turquoise Howlite Gemstones accented with a Vintage Brooch and Earring Set

"Rose" - Turquoise Howlite Gemstones accented with a Vintage Gold Rose Brooch

"Mackenna" - Fuschia Rhodonite Gemstones accented with Vintage Inspired Brooch

"Madelyn" - Polished Aqua Glass with Vintage Inspired Crystal Brooch

"Ellieanna" - Green Aventurine Gemstones accented with Vintage Brooch

Don't worry though, if you're not a statement kinda girl....I've got a few delicate styles in the works like these beautiful gold wrapped czech glass necklaces:

Necklaces are available for order in any color combination. 

If you're planning a 2012 wedding, how stunning would these look on your bridesmaids? 

Matching earrings are also available for order. Custom order requests can be 

emailed to whimseadesigns@ymail.com or you can Convo me directly through

 my online Etsy boutique.

I've also been a little pre-occupied with designing new earrings! 

Here are a few of my new faves now available for purchase...

These earrings are available for custom order in gold or silver and any color stone you'd prefer. Larger quantities for bridal parties are always welcome, I also offer bridal party discounts!

Well, next week is gonna be another crazy busy week for this Momma-To-Be.
No worries, though I have a new motto...



 I'll keep you posted with photos and updates on all the upcoming projects as completion draws near! Oooooooh, I'm so excited!!

Have a beautiful day, Everyone!

Celebrating A New Year And New Beginnings....

I love New Year's Eve...Don't you?   It's a time to be thankful for blessings in the past and look forward to many more in the future. It's a time to reflect on things we love about our lives and things we'd love to change in our lives. It's also a time to remember those we've lost and an opportunity to carry the beautiful memories and legacy they left us on to our children as they get older. With 2012 just a few days away, I am so excited to celebrate new beginnings!

This year hubby and I found out we are expecting our first little baby girl in April...Yaaaaaaay!  Since we're a pretty low key couple we love to just have a few friends over, or even join a few friends out for dinner to share in some laughter and make wonderful memories together. Don't get me wrong, I still gotta have a little bling with my jeans! You would think being six months pregnant I would face "certain challenges" in the wardrobe department. To my surprise, that's not the case at all. I found great maternity skinny jeans {Heidi Klum "Loved" for Motherhood Maternity} and when it comes to tops I buy empire waist "Baby Doll" blouses and long tunic style sweaters. Add a stylish thin belt to accent {above the bump}, some great jewelry and a pair of super cute flats, heels or boots....Voila! I get so many compliments on my maternity outfits. So, even though it's low key for New Year's Eve....I still love me some sparkle, and my heels...a girl's gotta have a great pair of heels! So with that said, here are a few Holiday Bling looks I'd thought I 'd share with you...

If jeans just aren't "your thing" for holiday bling, don't worry... 

I would never leave a girl hangin'! 

Here are a few of my favorite cocktail looks...

I just LOVE the pop of turquoise in this outfit, don't you? 

So, here's how to customize your own look:

First, pick a cocktail dress...

Then a stunning pair of heels to complete the look...

Wanna pop of color, then go for something like these...

or tone down the bling and go for something like these...

First, the dress...

Then compliment with heels...

{GASP} These are stunning! 

One more time, ready?

DRESS.....

Heels...

That's all there is to that! All you need is some beautiful jewelry like this 

pair of vintage inspired earrings from WhimSea Designs ...

...and you're ready to steal the show!

You can win a pair of vintage inspired WhimSea Designs earrings by entering the Holiday Bling Giveaway? You have until December 31st, 2011 to enter, so spread the word!!

Ooooh, and don't forget to bring a cute pair of flats to change in to later at the party...

You'll be glad you did! {Trust me on this one} 

This way you can be sure to dance the night away...in style! 

Have a wonderful New Year's Everyone!! 

I'm looking so forward to seeing you all next year...





Today I'm joining Kristen at My Uncommon Slice of Suburbia for Tuesday's Treasures.
Great tips on home decorating, DIY Projects and tasty recipes...stop by and say Hi!!

Holiday Bling Giveaway...

I've made my list and checked it twice and have officially "shopped until I dropped"!  I have to admit though how hard it was to keep from shopping for myself. Nearly every gift I picked up I thought...OOOOH, that would look nice in my living room, or that would look perfect in my kitchen, or my favorite....that would look spectacular hanging in my closet! {hee, hee}

Well, for all you that have been holding yourself back from those personal "It just appeared under the tree from Santa" gifts, here's a little something to treat yourself with...

These lovely little earrings are up for grabs as a part of my WhimSea Designs Holiday Bling Giveaway! Here's how you enter:

1.  Follow my blog Modern Vintage Coastal and comment below this post.
     This qualifies you for ONE entry.

2.  Follow Modern Vintage Coastal on Facebook and comment below that post.
     This qualifies you for ONE entry.

3.  Like WhimSea Designs on Facebook and comment below that post.
     This qualifies you for ONE entry.

**You have three ways to enter, how fabulous is that?**

Hurry, contest ends December 31, 2011. So spread the word and share some holiday cheer!!

Great looks for fall, even when you're pregnant...

Fall is by far my favorite seasons....HANDS DOWN! I love feeling the sun on my face and the brisk fresh hair dancing all around me. It's the perfect time of year for light layering of cute sweaters, scarves, hats and my all time fave....BOOTS! If you ask me, a girl can never have too many pairs of boots, baby!! Here are some of my favorite looks for this season...

Faux Fur...A MUST HAVE and is so versatile! For day it adds a little drama to jeans or leggings. For night, use it to glam up a short 70's inspired dress. You can find faux fur jackets and vests practically anywhere these days. I picked one up like this one at Marshall's  for $40... I LOVE IT!!

It doesn't get much better than this look! A simple black dress gets attitude when paired up with a denim jacket/shirt, a turquoise bib necklace and one totally awesome pair of "oh my god, where did you get those" boots! Throw on a leather belt to emphasize the waist and voila...you're rockin' the look! Statement necklaces are always fabulous to add a little personality to your outfit.

Here are two of my personal statement necklace faves from WhimSea Designs. They're one of a kind and available for purchase online!

Layer a delicate blouse with a ruffled cardigan and your favorite jeans
 and a necklace for a soft and playful look!



Sweater tunics paired up with boots and a great clutch add drama to any daytime outifit! Clutches aren't just for evening wear, Ladies! Oh, and don't be afraid of mixing black and brown...they look amazing when paired up together! I love this look personally, being pregnant has it's style challenges but this look is perfect for stylin' "the bump"

 

Here's another example of mixing black and brown....casually. Leggings are a great fall staple to keep in your wardrobe. Here, they're paired up with an oversized shirt and scarf. This look is also great if you're pregnant! (Maternity leggings and tights can be found at Motherhood Maternity). This way you're super stylish and super comfy! Add in those brown leather boots and a brown leather handbag and you're ready to go! Don't forget the oversized sunglass...they're still super chic this season.



Don't be afraid of color! Show off your personality with bold, fun and colorful looks!!



Layer on the color. Orange and beige are great colors for fall. Grab a trench, a scarf and a great pair of flats and you're ready for a day on the go!

Long sweaters! Layer these with jeans, a tee and flats or boots for a casual look. Later throw on heels a few pieces of jewelry and a great clutch for a great evening look!







Wrap sweaters! A great look that can be worn several different ways.



Cardigans are always nice for layering! Add a pair of heels and chandelier earrings to your favorite pair of jeans and a tee and you've got a great look!



Even an oversized sweatshirt looks chic when paired up with a a great printed scarf, flat boots and gold jewelry! Lookin' stylish really is that easy!!

Color accessories are the perfect way to add a little personality to your wardrobe. If you're like me you have black, gre, white, cream and beige in your closet...nothing wrong with keeping it safe, girl! Just add a little color to your outfit with some great seasonal accessories!

Every single one of these looks can also be recreated with skinny maternity jeans, maternity leggings and maternity tights. Heidi Klum makes two great clothing lines for pregnant women called "Loved" and "Lavish". You can find them online at motherhoodmaternity.com and Destination Maternity.

It can be hard finding stylish clothes when you're pregnant, I know! But if you pick and choose your key pieces (like jeans, leggings, tights and tees) from a maternity boutique you can find the other pieces like wrap sweaters, cardigans, tunics and dress from your favorite savvy stores like Marshall's and TJMaxx. Just remember to purchase tunics, blouses and dresses with an empire waist. This allows room for baby to grow and you still look super chic and stylish!!

Today I'm linking up with the fabulous Kori Donahue from Blonde Episodes  for Fashion FridayYou know what that means....alot of great opportunities to meet other fashionistas and get some great ideas for fall! So c'mon over and join us!

Have fun shopping for those great fall looks!