Color Me

I recently came across the color queen, Courtney Quinn, on instagram

and instantly recognized her from this Microsoft commercial. Her

cheerful outfits and cool color combos are just what my feed needs

for a fresh batch of inspiration. I loved this post she did about summer

swimwear including picks for all sizes and body shapes. We need more

Courtneys in the world who are spreading body-positive vibes and

brightening the repetitive reel of social media. See more of Courtney's

posts on instagram and check out her blog here. You can also see this

illustration come to life in here. 

prints available here

Vanessa

A custom illustration for a self-proclaimed boho-wearing, kaftan-loving
mom on the go...

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Sunshine

While I've never been a huge yellow person, it is bringing me life right

now. Seriously, is there a happier color? It's brightening up the dreary,

rainy April days making me long for summer. I love these tie-waist trousers

paired with another trend of the season, polka dots. Get the look below...

blouse: Loft  |  pants: Loft  |  bag: Amazon  |  shoes: Shopbop

prints available here

Red Barnes

When Kathleen of Carrie Bradshaw Lied posted this look,

it made me stop in my tracks. A red cape-like piece that's

casual enough to wear with jeans but could also be a real

statement at a cocktail party when paired with something

dressier. Gasp. I love it! 

prints available here

Mallory

There are more bloggers and influencers than we can keep up

with these days. In an oversaturated market, I'm always taking a

mental inventory of whose stories I love watching, whose photos

I throw a like to, and who makes me feel better (or more entertained)

for following them. One of these gals is Mallory Ervin. Though

I don't know her personally, her stories are always entertaining. 

More than that, she has such a positive aura about her that I literally

find myself going, how is she so happy all the time? I need more of 

that in my life.

Not only is she a bright spot in the self-indulgent world we live in, 

she's killing it in the maternity style department. Her go-tos have been

noticeable, things I would wear today not being pregnant. With an

endless supply of Madeworn tees and Gucci slides, she's making maternity

less "maternity". It's the cool girl, downtown vibe that I love. 

Drybar x BFP

I loved working with Drybar a while back on a blogger mailer

with some of their new products. We created custom illustrations

for all the heavy hitters including Leandra (aka, the Man Repeller),

Aimee Song, Kimberley over @eatsleepwear, etc. etc. Below are a 

few of my favorites:

If you or your hair are looking drab, pop into your local Drybar

for a quick pick me up! You won't be disappointed (and will probably

walk out with a bag full of goodies you just couldn't live without). 

You can also shop their products online at Sephora and Nordstrom just to 

name a few! 

Tara

Happy March (a few days late)!

A pop of green is the way to go for spring...

Taylor

Spring, apparently, has arrived two months early! While I'm not

complaining, I would give anything for one more good snow. If not, 

let's go ahead and move on to the 70 degree weather. These dreary days

of 50s and 60s are killing me. Anyone with me? 

So one of the biggest questions I've been debating is do I get the bag

everyone is raving about right now or not? It's not super expensive, but 

completely impractical for this cross body loyal. Fashion over function, 

or wait until there's a hybrid of the two? I die for the shape of this bag, 

though. It's really that good. 

bag: Cult Gaia (smaller version available here)

Kendra Scott x Brittany Fuson 1.26.17

I was thrilled to team up with the Nashville Kendra Scott store and Brooke of KB Styled

for a fun event celebrating and bringing awareness to women's heart healthy and the 

American Heart Association. See pics from the event where live illustrating was done by 

yours truly, live music was playing in the background, and heart healthy snacks were 

served. 

Thank you to the Kendra Scott team for having me! 

photos: the good ones - Madi Flournoy Photography  |  the bad ones - my iPhone

Kendra Scott is a proud supporter of the American Heart Association. 20% of sales

made by February 28th from the selected styles below will be donated in support of 

educating women about heart health. 

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Sister Sister

When bloggers descend upon New York for Fashion Week, 

my eyes are glued to instagram for the street style shots. 

Rachel Parcell and Emily Jackson stepped out in coordinating

long coats with jeans and made a true statement. I couldn't

wait to put pen to paper to bring their looks to live in the BFP voice.

See the photo here...

Drybar, take 3

More from the most sought-after bar right now, Drybar.

I worked with them on a new product launch a while back, and 

here are three of the influencers that received not only some serious 

Drybar swag, but also a custom illustration by yours truly! 

They are all sporting various Drybar staples like the Buttercup 

hair dryer, the High Top velcro rollers, the 3 Day Bender (for

those perfect beach waves), a Full Pint medium round brush to

smooth your freshly dried locks, but also my favorite product right

now, Triple Sec. It's a texturizing spray that gives your hair serious

volume. Literally. Use. It. Everyday. Trust me, those celebs with the

messy but chic hair are using a texturizing spray to get the look

(or their glam squads are). 

They also have a new Baby Buttercup hair dryer that's perfect

for traveling (hint, think Christmas gifts, perfect for the girl on

the go) and a silk pillowcase. I sleep on one every night and it

helps keep your hair fresh! I love it. 

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Court

The now famous half-up top knot, I'm a fan. Nobody does it better than 

Courtney Kerr. Once this illustration was complete, I couldn't help but think 

it's a dead-ringer for Courtney herself. 

Kendall

Palm-printed pants? Perrrrfect.

I think this look translates from day to night, causal to cocktail, and it was

  last seen on Kendall of Styled Snapshots. 

Tweedy

Love this shot of Krystin (Suburban Faux-Pas) and her sister, Kassandra (Kassandra Kondo). 

Musings

I love this effortless look by Thamarr of Musings of a Curvy Lady. I had 

the privilege of meeting her at a NYFW event last September, and she's

an absolute doll in person, too. 

Black & white gingham paired with straw accessories equals

the perfect summer look. 

The Rachel Parcell Collection

I was thrilled when Rachel Parcell reached out to ask if I would team up with her for the launch of her first clothing line. Of course I said yes, and this is what we came up with: a lookalike of Rach herself wearing the RP Classic Dress in Floral Bloom. 

The collection is full of classic silhouettes with flirty and feminine details in pretty pinks and neutrals. The black-wearing person that I am was immediately drawn to the Everyday Dress. I think I will wear this, for lack of a better word, everyday. With an upcoming beach trip, I can't wait to wear it late afternoon where you've been at the beach all day and just want to run in and throw something easy on to walk around before dinner. Take me there now! 

similar hat: J.Crew | dress: Rachel Parcell | bag: Eliza Gran | shoes: Tory Burch (also available here)