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Ava Grace Fashions has made scarf style easier! Get the VIP Box and every month you will get a new, stylish scarf, a video to help you know how to wear it & valuable coupons for the rest of the online boutique & sometimes a surprise coupon or 2 from my...

I hear it every day....that looks good on other people. I can't wear that. I don't know what to do with that.

Wearing a blanket scarf can be super confusing but the real simplicity there will open the door to great style!

Start with a rectangle and...

I have also spent more than one holiday dinner in tight, uncomfortable or inappropriate clothes. I didn't enjoy my day. Holidays can be stressful. Figuring out what to wear doesn't have to add to that!
1. Don't worry!
2. I recommend comfy because you...

I see it everywhere! Cold Shoulder. Peek-a-boo shoulder. Long sleeves, short sleeves. Short dresses. Maxi dresses.

What am I talking about? If you aren't into the fashion world, you may not know. The tops and dresses with the shoulders cut out, a little...

Blanket Scarves...well they could be a blanket because they are big enough. The ones I sell in my boutique are 55 X 55 , almost as tall as me! They are cozy too like your favorite comfy couch throw.

And thankfully they are incredibly trendy because I...

A ball of jewelry will do us no good when we arrive at our destination when traveling. I know you know what I am talking about!

Listen I like to dress up a bit when I am out of town. I don't know, am I alone there??? :?:

This post Keeping your Jewelry...

I love fashion, I love helping people shop. My boutique is all about looking put together but feeling like you are wearing PJs. :lol:

So it was a real stretch for me to consider adding a Faux Fur Collar to my collection. But it did make me wonder &...

Leaves in WNY are beautiful in the Fall. We still have a few bright red ones hanging on to the tree behind my house & they are just so amazing to look at~whew! Awesome!!!

Well as they fall I am reminded leaves don't have to just make trees pretty~ they...

I know it sounds crazy, impossible, like the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow but I swear it...it can be done.

Finding good quality clothing is important. It lasts longer. Won't fall apart in your washer or dryer. Can be eco-friendly, give to a...

If someone is telling you what you should do on their blog or in the comments of some post and it changes you & your actions in a way that makes you sad, I am telling you to read this article & then CUT IT OUT : To the Women Over 40 and the 20-Somethings...

I know on a snowy WNY day, I love to curl up on my cozy couch wrapped in my blankie (yes, I have one at my age~it was a gift~no judging) in front of the beautiful fire. Can you feel the comfy cozy there?? Hmmmm (sigh)

I am one of those people who love...

Fashionista, Diva, Carrie Bradshaw~I am not them. Well YOU DON'T HAVE TO BE!!! Fashion may seem overwhelming but there are so so many things that are easy and you can do those. Here is a simple how to & why to do them:

It won't hurt accessory tip!...

Educating people is dear to my heart- fun fact, I have a teaching degree that I don't use!

Those that know me know that I have an online boutique Ava Grace Fashions . I love what I do. I focus on Eco-friendly fabrics and/or made in the U.S. styles in...

Body shaming is such a huge issue (and I love how we unpacked it in this post about the Bugaboo Ad Outrage ).

One thing that makes the whole issue so much weirder is the introduction of vanity sizing. This Washington Post article offers a history of...

Not everyone has their perfect style down pat.

There are some new fashion apps to help everyone. Customers, retailers and fashion bloggers can all find the perfect fashion app and bring exactly what they need to their fingertips check out this article:...

It is that dreaded swimsuit season! Are you nervous? Are you limiting your fun? Do you miss out on family fun because you refuse to go there? Will you make it out into the sun and fun or will you not?

I love this blog post by Sarah Jenks giving us 3...

For those of us who love our high heels this article helps us strenghten our ankles to prevent injury! I hate to admit that I have had more than one strained or sprained ankle from misstepping in my high heels. Now we have the best exercise to prevent...