Falling for dresses

September is one of my favorite times of year for a few reasons.  Summer comes to a close and you start thinking about fall and all the lovely layering pieces that go with it. Another reason September is my favorite is that its home to FNO and New York Fashion week.  I love seeing what's to come in Spring from all the designers.  Lately I have been feeling dresses, which coming from me is crazy because I am a total jeans, heels, and t-shirt girl. Here are some of my favorite looks from Carolina Herrera and Jason Wu.  

Carolina Herrera Spring 2012 

Jason Wu Spring 2012 

Photos curtesy of Fashion Gone Rogue

New face of fashion: Frances Bean Cobain

Frances bean Cobain is all grown up. I remember the pictures of her as a little girl with her blond hair and big blue eyes.  She is no longer that little girl but a gorgeous women.  It's crazy how much she looks like her father Kurt Cobain.  I saw all these pictures on Style Caster and was so taken by them I had to make them today's fashion post!

New Obsession: Maison Scotch

I have always been a huge fan of the Men's line Scotch and Soda, so it was no wonder when I found out they were coming out with a women's line I was literally freaking out with anticipation and excitement.  Scotch and Soda is a line out of Amsterdam that has been making Men's clothing for almost 25 years, and in the last year they started making women's clothing. It's safe to say that I am IN LOVE with every single item they make.  No joke! I have always loved wearing clothing that looks like something you stole out of a man's closet, which is why I like their collection because it is very men's inspired.  They do incredible ad campaigns as well.  Today I chose some of my favorite pictures from their campaign to share with you.  If you want to see the line in person stop by the shop and see for yourself..:)

Love of Scarves...

It's safe to say that I have a huge obsession with scarves.  I buy them not just in the winter but all year long.  I have purchased one on almost every trip I have ever been on.  It's a way for me to remember each place I have visited and every time I wear it reminds me of when I was there.  For this blog post I decided to count the scarves I own.  Drum roll please..I have 47 of them. I know that sounds like a rather obscene amount of scarves and it probably is but I have to just point out that most of them cost under 40 dollars!  Some women collect shoes, some collect clothing. My thing is scarves.  I recently discovered the most amazing scarf line out of Barcelona.  The scarves our 100% handmade of recycled cotton.  They are gorgeous and it's like wearing a necklace and scarf all in one.  It's my pleasure to introduce you to SAKKO Scarves!  I am now carrying them in the boutique and I have them in about ten fabulous colors.  Here is a little sneak peak!  Stop by and check out these little beauties for yourself!  Happy Thursday:)

Sakko Scarves $66

Light weight silk Sakko Scarf $99

Black Sakko Scarf $66
Maison Scotch A line tee $50
Sky Leather Wrap Bracelet $48
49 SQ. Miles Leather cross body bag $195

Top 5 items to wear this Labor Day Weekend!

Fall is just around the corner but before we start breaking out our jackets and boots we have Labor Day weekend to look forward to. Stop by Briana Rene boutique and receive 15% off any purchase over $150. All Lush clothing and J.P Matte bags are 25% today through Monday!  Don’t feel like leaving the house use code LaborDay15 to receive 15% off you entire purchase online at www.brianarenedesigns.com

J.P Matte Bag Was $135 Now $101.25

Lush Dress Was $40 Now $30

                                   

Maison Scotch A Line tee $50
"Florence" Fringe necklace $75

Little Rooms Cuff $180 Double Finger Ring $68

Sky leather wrap bracelets $48

DIY Jewelry Frame Display

Tired of your dresser being piled high with necklaces, rings, bangles?  Being a jewelry designer and avid collector of vintage pieces I have a large quantity of jewelry.  My dresser at one point was nicely organized, but for the past year it has been all tangled into one GIANT pile of gold! I have been telling myself for a long time that I would organize them nicely, but it never happened.  So this weekend I made it my goal to make my very own jewelry frame.  Last year when my grandfather passed away I took the below painting and frame from his house.  I knew I didn't love the painting but I was totally in love with the frame and wanted to find a spot for in my house.  The frame is absolutely gorgeous and has the original sticker on it from 1901!  I am thrilled with the outcome of this DIY project.
To make your very own jewelry frame display you will need only 4 things: A frame of your choice, black foam core board, push pins, and a hot glue gun.

 

Sneak Peak Preview of the new Freedom Collection..

As promised to those of you who could not make it to the fashion show this past weekend to preview my new collection coming out this September.  Here is a little peak of some of the necklaces.  Lots more pieces to come!  Would love to know your initial thoughts on the collection so please feel free to comment:)

Black leather with Cream Fringe $58

Bronze leather with antique brass chain, pyrite, and black fringe. $75

Black leather with antique silver chain and black fringe $75

Olive leather with antique brass chain and cream fringe. $85