Polyvore & Vision Boards

If you are like me, you love collecting images and creating vision boards that make you happy & inspired...a.k.a. "Pinteresting." But there is another site I love using to find inspiration and items for my future bedroom, office or closet:

POLYVORE

I mostly use the site to create home decor or fashion themed vision boards, but if you want to create magazine layouts or art collages - just do it! *Shia LaBeouf's voice*  

So, what is a vision board? 
A place to collect images, quotes or designs that inspire and match your vision. I use vision boards to get ideas for events I plan, rooms I design or outfits I want. As the name suggests, it is creating a "board" of inspiration photos and quotes that match the vision you have for whatever you're designing.

A few of the collections I created are below. I wanted to share my (not so) secret site with all of you so you can create your own and get inspired! I'd love to see what you create! 

"Pretty things that make me really happy"

"Rose Gold Obsession" 

I will be posting fashion, home decor, design & inspiration boards I create on this blog;
so stay tuned & create some of your own! 

Show me your vision boards & see more of mine: HaileyGrace12

xoxo

HaileyGrace

Jo Malone: Peony & Blush Suede

One of my favorite Christmas presents this year (though I loved them all & feel so grateful) was a JoMalone scent. It was definitely unexpected! 

The packaging is clean, classic and beautiful. The scent inside is just as lovely. In the bottle, the scent smells of a heavy floral scent. Once on the skin it is a long-lasting, light floral scent where the peony stands out. It lasts all day with just a spritz on the neck and wrist. Not to mention I feel absolutely luxurious wearing it.

With a pretty price tag it is a bit of a splurge, but worth it. Get to a Jo Malone counter and find the scent you love! 

                  Find it here: http://bit.ly/1E47hWb

xoxo

HaileyGrace

Back to School [OOTD]

It's that time of year again: classes, studying, late nights & a ton of coffee (though that's every day)

Back to school

Despite the fact that summer is over & I'm beginning my final year of college (which is simultaneously exciting and terrifying) I love any excuse to find new Fall outfits! This one is a cute look that is casual but still dressed up with a statement boot. 

            

                                                                                       Shirt: TJ Max

                                                                             Cardigan & Boots: Kohls 

                                                                                       Jeans: H&M

What is your favorite thing to wear on the first day of school?

xoxo
HaileyGrace

Kimono Obsessed Summer

The kimono trend is one that I am definitely on board with. It is safe to say I am obsessed.

I wore this outfit on my 21 birthday last month! I think a kimono adds an interesting twist to an outfit and a bit of excitement. 

Kimono: Target

Dress: H&M

Wedges: Payless Shoes 

Necklace:  Origami Owl

xoxo

HaileyGrace

Hearts & Hemlines [Outfit]

I wore this little number to university the other day and loved how comfortable it was, while still looking cute & put together.

Shirt: Forever 21 (.99 cents, might I add)

Skirt: H&M

Leggings: Kohls

Boots: DSW

Watch: Fossil

Much Love.

xoxo

HaileyGrace

Sweaters & Boot Cuffs [Outfit]

With all the snow and cold weather I've had in my hometown, these homemade boot cuffs my friend so kindly made for me were the perfect addition to my winter wardrobe! 

Sweater: Forever 21

Black Skinny Jeans: American Eagle

Boots: DSW

Boot Cuffs: Handmade 

Scarf: H&M

xoxo

HaileyGrace

Happy First Birthday!!

Today marks a very special day for Grace & Beauty! It has been exactly one year today since I sat in my little dorm room and decided to make a blog! It was one of the best decisions that I have made and I continue to love blogging more every day! Not to be cheesy, but I hope to write about a lot of exciting things this year & hope that those who are reading this are wanting to come along and stay posted on the various beauty, fashion, and lifestyle related posts that are eagerly waiting to be posted over here on Hailey Grace & Beauty! 

Thank you for all of your support and encouragement on this blog! 

Happy First Birthday Grace & Beauty, here is to many more! :) 

P.S - Watch this space for a party planning themed post coming up this week in honor of my recent birthday and Grace & Beauty's first! 

Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed.

Instagram: HaileyGraceBeauty

Have a lovely day!! XOXO
HaileyGrace

Friday Finds: Navette Consignments

A few weeks ago two of my closest friends came in from out of town. We explored some of my favorite parts of Maryland, the Naval Academy in Annapolis & the National Aquarium in Baltimore, but the real gem that we found is all thanks to my friend Ellen. 

We decided to take a very enjoyable walk around the historical streets of Downtown Annapolis and found a little gem! I don't know how I did not know about it before, but this adorable consignment shop is located on Maryland Ave, has the classic downtown style building, and is filled with all sorts of lovely clothes, jewelry, handbags & shoes! 

Sifting through the racks was so exciting, seeing as there were countless options of clothes & loads of accessories to pair them with! They have various brands and even venture into the high end brands, but everything is incredibly affordable and reasonable! 

With much self control I walked away with only two treasures for the day! 

The first is a sturdy, square shaped, black patent leather handbag. It has such a cute and classy vibe to it and I love adding it to any outfit for a professional & Audrey Hepburn-esque look!

The second is an absolutely adorable, sea foam green, polka dot sweater! It is light weight and slightly cropped and pairs lovely with a gray circle skirt and my new handbag! 

If you're local, I would highly recommend checking out Navette to find a few treasures for yourself, just in time to amp up your Spring & Summer wardrobe! 

Check out their website HERE! 

Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed! 

Have a lovely day! XOXO
HaileyGrace 

NYC Shopping Part One: Henri Bendel

I recently took a day trip to the beautiful big apple with a couple of my closest friends! I absolutely love New York and am thankful that I am close enough to travel there fairly often. For this trip I had two specific goals in mind as far as shopping went and I am uncontrollably excited to say that I accomplished them both!

This post is the first installment of the two part shopping success and I am bringing to you the beautiful brand that is Henri Bendal. When I first walked up to the store I was a kid in a candy store, just a very classy, upscale, exciting candy store.

The gorgeous store is set up with various stands of jewelry, handbags, candles, small clothing items, and makeup! The second part of this shopping success comes from the make up section and the products I purchased are actually the main reason I wanted to go to the city. Stay tuned for a post on that soon! 

After browsing the jewelry, I was so excited to find that the rings I had in mind were part of their winter sale! I fell in love as soon as I tried them on and couldn't wait to own them!

I purchased *Drumroll*

A set of three, adorable, rose gold rings! 

They are simply adorable, great quality and so dainty. I am definitely a petite jewelry kind of girl and like my pieces to be simple, girly, and classic; that is why I couldn't resist these rings.

Adorable, right?
Here are a couple of close ups of each of the rings individually .

Thanks for reading, hope you enjoyed! :)

Have a lovely day!! xoxo
HaileyGrace

Happy 2014!!

Happy New Years!! 

I wanted to do a quick post wishing everyone a happy new year and talk a bit about what I think the new year is all about. This year I didn't set the same resolutions that I usually do, because every year I tend to forget about them after January. Instead I decided to take a moment to reflect on why we all make such a big deal out of New Years! 

I think the main reason why we celebrate with friends, set goals for ourselves, and place such importance on our New Years festivities is because it inspires us. The new year is a chance for us to not only reflect on the positive and negative aspects of the past year, but it is a refreshing time to in a sense "start over". January 1 of every year is the only day that offers a feeling of hope, motivation, and most importantly inspiration. I love how determined and driven everyone becomes in the beginning of a new year. 

For this year, having decided that this was the purpose and the significance of New Years, I want to motivate myself and challenge myself to accomplish things I typically wouldn't or improve upon the things I care about most. Instead of setting incredibly specific goals about weight, diet, relationships, or work I want to push myself to improve and appreciate each aspect of my life. Motivation and inspiration are so important to accomplish the things you dream of and hope for; so for this year, 2014, I hope to accomplish new things, experience new things, and overall, to grow as an person. 

We are all humans, with our own experiences, goals, and dreams. I encourage all of you to challenge yourself to get inspired this year and be the person you desire to be. You never know what dreams can come true when you stay motivated. 

Happy New Years again, I can't wait to fill this blog up this year with all the best things in life! Family, beauty, travel, fashion, and inspiration. 

Thanks for reading! Hope you enjoyed!! :) 

Have a lovely day!! xoxo
HaileyGrace