Today, I'm filling in for Roxy over at Effortless Anthropologie while she's on a fabulous vacation.  Check it double deck it!

Hello dear readers, I stumbled upon Meggy's blog a while back and not only loved in because she was a little ahead of me in her pregnancy, but also because she has a great blog and sense of style.  She also has graciously agreed to do a guest blog for me (in all of her spare time...seriously, does she have an extra 12 hours in her day?!) while I adjust to mommyhood.  Go check her out over at Chasing Davies and Thanks again Meggy!!

Here's another fabulous and wonderful guest blogger for you all to enjoy!  N is the voice behind Bedazzles After Dark.  I love her eye for style and her fanstastic taste in really everything.  Then when I found out that she was a Carolina girl at heart, well, I was sold.  Check out this fabulous post from N and check out her blog when you get a chance.  I promise you won't be disappointed!



Hi Everyone! I'm so thrilled that Chelsea asked me to help out as she adjusts to life with a newborn baby! When we started discussing what to post, she told me how much she loves when I take a celebrity trend and show how real women can style the look for their everyday wear and stay on budget! So immediately I thought of one of my favorite sections from my blog, Steal Her Look For Less. I usually love spotlighting full ensembles, but I thought I would offer up some great jewelry options for all you ladies out there! I was really inspired by all the statement jewels from Golden Globes. However I know how hard it can be to transfer into your day-to-day looks. But don't fret - I've got some fabulous and affordable options! Let's take a look shall we?




Elle Macpherson is a force to be reckoned with at 47. She's just ridiculously stunning. So I was excited to see her walk the red carpet. I was even more excited when I noticed her gorgeous arm candy! I'm a HUGE fan of a stacked wrist - especially when it's colorful and with mixed metals. The best part about this accessory look is that you can pair it with any style casual or dressy. Look to bright and bold colors for an extra outfit pick-me-up. But if you're a bit timid and shy about trying this one stick to a few basic small bracelets and work your way up to a stack. Your friends will all think your so fashion forward, never knowing how little effort it really took.




In my book, Heidi Klum always gets it right. I love that she takes risks and tries new looks, but when she does simple she makes it look so fabulous! How gorgeous is her turquoise bib necklace against a nude colored dress. This kind of necklace is my new obsession - I just received a fabulous blue bib necklace as a gift that I can't stop wearing. For a new look try pairing it with a crew neck sweater, boyfriend jeans and a blazer. Heidi's got the right idea by keeping everything super clean and easy so that the necklace stands as your main focal point. This accessory could also work with a pair of skinnies, a white tee and some pointy pumps. Keep it sweet and simple and you'll knock it out of the park.




Two of my favorite red-headed actresses chose bright and bold statement earrings for their red carpet appearances and I couldn't take my eyes off either one! The gorgeous Julianne Moore chose a fabulous pair of green tassel earrings while Debra Messing donned a crystal geometric pair. Both sets are colorful and cheerful which make great accessory additions. Try wearing yours with a little black dress for your next event or with a basic jeans and tee. Either way you can spice up your ensemble with an elegant and regal style.




In true fashion (my blog is named "Bedazzles" after all!) I couldn't forget about adding some glittering gems to your look! Ok, so you may not be able to afford the vintage Cartier headband that Charlize Theron sported, but you can certainly emulate her look with ease! I'm a huge sucker for anything the sparkles but that doesn't mean you have to limit it your evening look. Try wearing shimmering head wear with a lovely daytime dress and some flats. It will give your overall look a special and adorable finish. Bonus points for keeping your makeup and other jewels low key. Well I hope you have enjoyed my accessory options! Feel free to drop by blog anytime for more sparkling suggestions! xoxo N

Today, Kristen has been so fabulous as to fill in for me while I'm adjusting to motherhood.  You might be familiar with Kristen if you've followed this blog for awhile as she was awesome and did me the same favor when I was out of the country this past fall.  If you haven't, go (immediately after reading the below) to her blog.  She has a fantastic sense of style and is super fun to follow.  Thanks again Kristen!

Hi Everyone! I'm Kristen from Love, Lipstick, and Pearls and so happy to be guest posting for Chelsea again! She's just the cutest and has the best sense of style. Congratulations again sister! I'm so super happy for you and baby Liam is just a doll. So, for my post I wanted to do some updated ideas for the accent nail. I'm seriously in love with this look and have been rocking it for like 2 years now. I do it with almost every mani. However, I'm kind of getting bored with it and want some new ways to mix it up for this spring/summer. So where else to look for inspiration than Pinterest?
I love just adding an extra nail as an accent. The thumb or middle finger would be so cute instead of just the standard ring finger accent.
You could always just switch the one nail you paint to another finger, any finger would look cute and new. I've seen the pinky finger done by itself and loved the look.
Doing a print on just one nail is fabulous! Stripes, polka dots, etc. Using leftover Sally Hansen Salon Effects would make it so easy! I'm definitely going to be mixing up my mani this year. Changing your nails is such an easy makeover and gives you instant gratification.

To help me ease into motherhood, while still providing fun and fabulous content to you, I thought I'd reach out to some of my fav bloggers to do some guest posts for me.  If you've been following this blog for a while E from Strawberry Swing and Other Things should not be a stranger.  She did a guest post for me while I was galavanting around the Middle East.  Now E is expecting her own little bundle of joy (CONGRATULATIONS!!) and she has visions of nursery decor and baby showers in her head.  Enjoy your impeccable taste and attention to detail below.



Hi Everyone! I'm so excited to be guest posting today over at Haute Child in the City, and I'm so excited to meet Chelsea's new bundle of joy!


I thought in theme of 'new arrivals', I would post some of my favorite Baby Shower tablescape ideas. I think instead of focusing on centerpieces on tables, why not give the room it's own! Enjoy!

I've always been a sucker for elephants (whole E is for Elephant name game thing as a kid), but look at that adorable cake topper!

Meet E, Blogger over at Strawberry Swing and Other Things!  E has a keen sense of style and just so fabulous that she shares her how-tos, design, fashion, and beauty with the rest of us.  She's just so fabulous that you almost want to hate her, but you just can't because she's so awesome.  You should absolutely check her out!



Hi Everyone!  I'm so excited to be guest posting today at Haute Child in the City!  I go by E Hayes and I blog over at Strawberry Swing and Other Things.  I like to refer to myself as a random blogger as I love to write about a mix things, usually shopping, decorating, and crafting. 



1. I pretty much love everything about your eye for design and style. How would you your describe your style and where you find your inspiration for style and design?
Aww, shucks... thanks Chelsea.  I always break down style into two categories - fashion and home.  However, these things totally go hand and hand (have you seen 'Secrets of a Stylist' on HGTV?!).   I have a strong connection and am just naturally drawn to anything that I like to call Beachy Chic.
I grew up at the Jersey Shore and while I'm not into all things wicker or lamps shaped as seashells (or juiced up gorillas), there is something about light cool colors (blues, greys, navys, tan/sand, grassy greens, and crisp linen whites) that just draw me in.  It's no coincidence my favorite colors to dress, decorate, and even plan my wedding revolve around this connection to the place I'll always call home - the beach.























Gearing more into fashion, I'm definitely a tomboy at heart.  It's rare that you'll ever catch me in a dress or a skirt outside of a special event.  My favorite styled celebs are those who I'd refer to as 'California Cool'... casual yet put together.  Lauren Conrad, Rachel Bilson, and Jennifer Aniston definitely have the style I feel most connected too.  It's not overly girly or prissy (which I am far from - pink can activate my gag reflex), nor is it too edgy or 'city' girl like....







 

 





2. What is your must-have beauty product? 
So hard to pick just one!  When I think "beauty" product, I tend to think of make up over skincare, so my must-have beauty product would probably have to be Bobbi Brown Long Wear Gel Liner.  Screw the mascara, blush, and lip gloss.  If I had to run out of the house at a moment's notice, this would be the only thing I'd throw on.... and it would last all day.  Definitely a HG product.

3. What are your currently lusting after for Fall/Winter?
Since this post is already getting pretty photo heavy, I'll just list one thing. (SO HARD!)  It's tan heeled oxfords.  I don't know why, but I'm am just L-O-V-ING these styles.  Now, just time to pick a pair!

 

4. What is must-have for any wardrobe this Fall?
While some trends like leopard or (flat) loafers are HUGE for Fall, they are two I'll be skipping out on.    Instead, I'll be trying Red Pants, Oxfords (see above), Capes, and and Deep Jewel Tones.

 



 

 


Let's do this backwards.  My go-to stores are Anthropologie, Urban Outfitters, and J.Crew.  It's no secret I love Anthropologie and it's mainly because they follow the trends you can find at the usual mall retailers, but their offering is always unique to anything else out there.  When everyone in the office is dressed by Express and Ann Taylor, Anthro still has plenty of options that can guarantee you won't be a clone of the girl in the cubicle next to you.  Urban is a gem for lower priced random finds... belts, scarves, dresses, and tops.  And J.Crew speaks to my inner prep, I love me a good cardigan.
My favorite designers would be Rebecca Taylor, Marc Jacobs, Milly, and Tucker.  Sure the high end stuff is great, but completely unattainable.  While I also usually lust over these designers from afar, they would be the first to join my closet given the chance.

6. I love your most recent closet re-vamp. Any advice for how to tackle such a large under-taking? And what’s next on your list?


My advice would be to make sure you are fully motivated.... It's easy to want to take short cuts, but they will usually come back to bite to you in the kisser.  Also, make sure you plan out your course of action before you start on the project, this will hopefully bring any issues up to the surface before you run into them midway through and have to spend more money to solve them.
The next 'big' project is revamping our guest bathroom.  It's pretty neglected.  Again, it's not going to get any major renovation, just a lot of making over and using what we already have...

7. What are three things you couldn’t live without? (This could be people, items, etc.)?
My first pick is three things, so I'm lumping them together since they are sort of a package deal:  The Husband and the Pups.
My second pick is probably the only thing I'd bring with me to a bomb shelter:  Double Stuf Oreos.  (I've been known to eat entire packages in 2 days flat)...
My third pick would have to be the place that makes me happiest (aside from being with #1):  The beach.



Thanks so much Chelsea for allowing me to be a guest blogger!  I had a blast answering these questions.  I hope your readers didn't get tired from my long winded answers.... I'm known to be a rambler!   Thanks!

Thanks again E!! Don't forget to check out her blog here or Follow her on Twitter.