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Tom Ford 2012

Why is it that every year a ton of us girls, and guys, shell out a small mortgage payment for Sunglasses?? Well if it's because they are Tom Ford, it is because they are super-duper cool.  Well Tom has done it again, so save up your dough and check out these new Tom Ford 2012 styles:

 The new eyewear fashion campaign from Tom Ford is influenced by charm of the 50’s and the 70’s. For women eyewear fashion models “a la” Jackie Ohh acetate and oversized with a trend rounded shapes and gradient lenses.

The Humphrey

The Islay

The Malin

The Olivier

And some of the best selling classics we will never be able to live without:

The #1 Seller, The Jennifer

A close 2nd, The Miranda

The Marko

The Whitney

and one of my favorites, The Maximillion

Willow just received a huge shipment just in time for Spring Break....come try some on for size!

Marni hits H&M

Marni for H&M: 

Ladies...mark your calanders for March 8th!!!!!!!!

Marni‘s limited-edition collection for H&M is almost here, and we have a first look at what you can expect! “The collaboration with H&M has been an exciting challenge,” says Marni’s founder and creative director Consuelo Castiglioni. “I’m very proud of the result. Everything has the same level of quality, craft, and attention to detail Marni is known for.” The print-centric lineup features silk separates, vibrant summer dresses, chunky resin jewelry, and wooden platform sandals ranging from $10 to $149. 

Think I'd wear my running shoes....judging by these pics...it's gonna be a freezy!

(info & pics provided by InStyle)

 

 

 

Trina Turk Swim 2012

Trina Turk = I couldn't be more happy about swimsuit season! Her bathing suits are so fabulous, fit amazingly and feel like heaven. Here are a couple of our new arrivals:

Just because you're in a bathing suit doesn't mean you can't accesorize! These Tom Ford sunglasses look so chic on the beach. The gold rims compliment the the gold buckle on the shoulder and the cuff ties everything together!

Trina Turk is great about making cover-ups to match her bathing suits! Don't forget to notice that to-die-for Tory Burch Bag. The side is a cut-out TB pattern and then lined with a clear plastic lining - Perfect for the beach!

Another great cover-up to throw on with any bathing suit!

This is my favorite print! We have it in a strapless style and a one-piece style as well and I want all 3 of them : ) By the way, Tory Burch is a genius even when it comes to sunglasses!

 

RT does shoes???

Rebecca Taylor does shoes! As you all know, Rebecca Taylor has been a Willow favorite from day 1. Femine, easy-breezy, sexy, romantic and chic...we all have lots of RT in our closets. 

Well like other friends in the biz like Tibi, Vince, Joie and of course Tory Burch, Rebecca Taylor is brancing out this spring with a full shoe line.

Love is in the Air for all you Guys!!!!

With Valentine's Day right around the corner and little time set aside from your busy schedules, shopping for your handsome beau can be a bit stressful.  No worries ladies! We have the perfect gifts your wallet will appreciate and your man will love.

The McDowell shirt by Billy Reid is a long sleeve linen dress shirt that will surely earn you some extra brownie points or at least a few trips of taking out the garbage without asking! This shirt is very light and breezy, making it perfect for Spring and can even be worn into Summer.

The light blue Billy Reid polo and these bright broad shorts by Penguin would be a great outift to surprise your loved one with. He'll be able to enjoy his water sports and you'll be able to enjoy his great look.

Here's one last gift idea you could never go wrong with. A classic Lacoste Polo. We all know they fit great and can be worn on almost any occasion to make a statement.

As you are out and about scrambling to find the perfect Valentine's Day gift he'll love (and you won't be embarrassed of..ha!) don't forget to stop by Willow+Woods in Seaside and shop our new Spring Collection for Men.

Look out Vogue

I know it has been months since we have blogged about our online store, but trust me, LOTS of work has being going on behind the scenes (thanks to Hillman Ball).  We are getting closer and closer to our launch date. A few days ago, we had a super duper photo shoot in Rosemary Beach by one of our favorite photographers, Tommy Crow. 

Here is a little taste of attempt at being models!!! 

our on set security guard..he slept through most of it!

lots of loot on set to choose from...and wine and a little tequila for the nerves!!

By the way, if you haven't been by Tommy's studio in Rosemary, it's amazing. We are two lucky girls to have Tommy shoot us for our site.  I got to see the proofs today and he must have some kind of camera...they look fabulous. Can't wait to show all of you!!!! 

We also have to give a big thanks to Mindy and Shannon at Rolland's Salon in Seaside for our big hair and make-up!

 

 

 

BCBG captures color in 2012

Spring 2012 fashion is full of vividly bright colors. Unlike in recent years past when neutrals, whites and greys were the introduction to Spring season, you're sure to know that Spring 2012 has sprung. BCBG has hit this spring's color palette dead on. 

I love this description of BCBG Spring 2012 from Jezebel Magazine

... Fresh, contemporary, bold, but decidedly feminine, there are no nipped-in waists or tight jeggings here. Everything's breezy and body-skimming, with the bare minimum of structure. Gonna be dancing all night in Rio? Or strolling all day in a town on the coast of Croatia? You'll find something to wear right here.

Sounds like something I want to be wearing! Check out BCBG for spring; you won't be disappointed. 

my new boyfriend/husband shirt

While shopping for Kav's Christmas (probably on Christmas Eve) I grabbed a new shirt for myself (opps). I don't know about you other boutique store owners, but I LOATHE shopping. So it is rare for me to shop, outside of willow, and even more rare if it is for myself.

So here is my new shirt:

and I am OBSESSED with it. It came from good ole J.Crew. Think they also had a dark version like this:

but I went with the first option. It's soft and kinda worn and I got it a couple of sizes too big. I have almost worn the buttons off of it adready.  Obviously easy to just throw on with jeans and shorts, but here are a few different ways I have worn it:

under this with these jeans:

under a stripe sweater with a black blazer and some leather leggings and heels

with my wide-leg Hudson's tucked in and big brown leather belt. Yep all denim, but since they were very different shades (super light + super dark) and I broke them up with a big chunky belt and lots of gold bracelets, it looked cool.

(does that model on right look like a young kelly wearstler???)

and I can't wait to wear it with my Kenny shorts or these Ikat skinnies coming out this Spring. It is so simple chic with shorts, so go grab one, you won't regret it!

please excuse my misspelling...spell-check isn't workin

 

RTR

Resolution Inspiration....

 

All I have to say is...

MAKE IT COUNT!!!!!

CA$HMERE + Denim

My two favorite fabrics...together at last. Cashmere and denim! Could it get any sweeter???

J Brand x L'Agence Collaborate on Cashmere Jeans!

 Los Angeles denim brand, J BRAND, and international fashion brand, L'Agence, have launched a limited edition Cashmere Jean. This collaboration combined J BRAND's ever popular skinny silhouette with the downtown chic vibe of L'Agence. The cotton cashmere blend jeans have the perfect amount of stretch and an ultra soft feel to keep you warm and cozy.

At $300 a pop, they better be like butter...anyone tried these yet????