Category Archives: Fashion

May 21, 2015

Being personal fans of her clothing, we could not be more excited when Charleston designer, Lindsey Carter of Troubadour Clothing’s designs graced the cover of the recent Anthropologie catalog! Celebrities such as Mindy Kaling and Taraji P. Henson have worn Troubadour (follow her on Instagram to see the dets), and Fashion bloggers such as Blair Eadie Bee of Atlantic-Pacific, Chassity Evans of Look Linger Love, and Caitlin Kruse of Style Within Reach frequently feature her designs. You can also find collection pieces on Rent the Runway. Today we’re showing you some of our favorite pieces and a little convo we had with Lindsey.

I personally ran to Anthro to purchase this top (you can too, here):

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ogie come about; and how did you feel when you saw your piece on the cover of their catalog?

It was amazing!! I actually knew for 2 months previous and had to keep it to myself. I started to leak it to people because I was so excited about it, then got nervous that they could have changed the cover last minute. So when it came it was a mix of pure happiness and excitement with a side of relief! Plus I loved the cover photo, it was almost like an extension of the brand.

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Skirt available at Anthropologie

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Dress available at Anthropologie

How does Charleston itself or your surroundings inspire your design?

I would say that living in a coastal city inspires me to design for a warmer climate year round, which means I gravitate towards designing Spring and Summer more. I love color prints, happy florals, graphic stripes and artsy prints. Some of those elements can be hard to bring into a Fall color palette.

How did the collaboration with Anthropol

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available at Troubadour

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available at Troubadour

What is your biggest career accomplishment to date?

I think there are some really amazing things in store for the brand for the remainder of the year, but highlights are the Anthropologie cover, Blair Eadie Bee wearing Troubadour, and our volume growth this year. I have also really loved the Rent the Runway business, because girls are able to rent our dress and then tag us in photos and instagram. Its so lovely to see how people are wearing the brand and their positive feedback. We are also working on a collaboration with Rebecca Atwood for a home book that will be released next year.

photo from Atlantic-Pacific

Have you ever done any wedding designs for friends/family?

I designed and sewed my own wedding dress! And actually, I found the process so stressful that I swore I wouldn’t get into doing it for other people. It is such a special occasion gown that the pressure to make every last stitch perfect is so intense. I can laugh about how stressful it was for me now, but I learned appreciation for designers who do bridal because they are able to take that pressure on.

Some of our other favorites from Troubadour’s online shop–

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5.21.15 | TARA GUÉRARD
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May 19, 2015

Get to Know Jane Pope Jewelry

Jane Pope launched her first jewelry line in 2001 and was immediately picked up by Barney’s New York. How is that for beginner’s luck? Since then, she has grown her business into a fine jewelry line that works with precious metals and stone incorporating nature’s imperfect lines. Jane Pope Jewelry is a favorite of stylish celebrities and has been seen on Emmy Red Carpets and on The Today Show. While her studio is now located in downtown Spartanburg, SC she once was in the upstairs studio space here at Soiree. We are a big fan of her line, so today we are showing some of our favorite pieces and getting to know more about Jane! These pieces all make for gorgeous wedding pieces for those looking for something off of the traditional beaten path.

green amethyst XL prong ring

emerald XL prong

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3 stone ruby

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Jane Headshot

Favorite drink before noon?

Water with lemon and mint

Favorite drink at 6pm?

Moscow mule

Wine: red, white or champagne?

This time of year, white

Hors d’ouerve that is always in the cabinet or fridge?

Ingredients for my goat cheese app. It’s Roasted garlic in olive oil, add pine nuts and

Goat cheese and served warm. Add grape tomatoes, basil, salt and pepper. Perfect with

toasted bread or crackers.

Music go to when friends are over…. i.e. Pandora station?

Bon Iver

Where would you like to go on vacation?

Croatia

Favorite flower?

Peonies, Orchids, Ranunculus

Dream guest to have over for dinner?

Hugh Atchison, but I would want him to do the cooking ;-).

Favorite restaurant?

FIG

And favorite thing to eat at this restaurant?

Shrimp and Raddicho Salad

5.19.15 | TARA GUÉRARD
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May 07, 2015

Mother of the Bride Style

In honor of Mother’s Day this week, we’ve posted some pics of the ladies that share that big day with the Brides (and grooms)- our Moms. You always hear Brides say that it’s the biggest day of their lives, but often times it’s the biggest day of theirs too.

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