Three Little White Dresses (LWD’s) and Why You Should Wear Them

The little white dress is just as versatile as the classic little black dress that, thanks to Coco Chanel, the fashion world has held so near and dear for many years. The LWD is a crisp, fresh and clean look which can easily be matched with your favourite colourful accessories. Its super trendy right now and its the perfect look for the summer and into the fall (just add tights and a cardigan).

Its fascinating to see how designers are putting their own creative spins on their version of the LWD. Plain, lace, crochet, embellished, and sheer, worn to the office, for lunch or on a date, lighten up in timeless white. Below you’ll find our very own versions of the LWD in three different styles. Each has its own unique details to it.

 

Little White Dresses by Indiverve Retail Company Inc.

Shop these three styles by Indiverve Retail Company here:

1. Embroidered Lace Dress in White: http://store.indiverve.com/products/embroidered-lace-dress-white

2. Embellished Tunic Dress in White http://store.indiverve.com/products/embellished-tunic-dress-white

3. Little White Dress with Lace Hem: http://store.indiverve.com/products/lace-hem-boatneck-tunic-dress-white

Shop all jewelry from these looks here: http://store.indiverve.com/collections/jewelry

 

Emerald Green for 2013

Spring 2013′s colours, named by Pantone, feature some lovely cheery and soothing colours. Expect to see lots of blues and greens, flirty soft pink and lilac, nectarine (which is a little softer than last year’s tangerine tango), and bright poppy red. Bright colours haven’t gone anywhere yet within the fashion world. While almost any shade of green is hot right now, emerald green has been named the colour for 2013.

Green promotes harmony and balance which is useful for all of us with our busy daily lives. The best thing about green is that it complements pretty much every complexion from blonde to brunette to red heads. A versatile colour, emerald green will be popular going into the fall and winter season as well. The jewel tone is a sophisticated and classic colour with a certain richness and royalty to it. Wear it as clothing, or accessories to stay trendy while playing with a pop of colour. 

Below, find some of our favourite green jewelry for 2013.

Find these pieces and more online at http://store.indiverve.com/

1. Chunky Bangle in Green and Gold, $13

2. Threaded Necklace in Lime Green, $16,

3. Flower Beaded Earrings in Emerald Green, $8

The West Coast Women’s Spring Show 2013

We took part in the West Coast Women’s Spring Show, our very first trade show, which was held at the PNE Forum in Vancouver. We had a great time despite the rainy weather on Friday and Saturday. Sunday’s weather was sunny, gorgeous, and our booth was buzzing all day long. We had the chance to meet many new local customers and boutique owners throughout the show. We’re delighted that everyone got the chance to see our designs in person and were able to see and feel our merchandise first- hand.

Indiverve was featured in the “Spring Into Style” Fashion Show on the main stage all three days. It was thrilling to see our designs showcased on stage in front of a larger audience. Saturday was especially exciting as DJ Tony Okungbowa from the Ellen DeGeneres Show was there spinning during the entire fashion show.

We sincerely thank everyone for their compliments and positive feedback at the show. Check out some of the pictures we caught below!

Find all of these featured tops, dresses, jewelery and accessories, plus much more, at our e-store: store.indiverve.com

Flirty Ruffle Dress in Charcoal Grey

Our Ruffle Dress in Charcoal Grey is the ultimate feminine look! Crafted in an empire waist baby doll style, it flatters pretty much any body type. Made of a lovely light weight cotton and polyester material, we decided to add a touch of shine with iridescent sequins placed around the neck line. The three quarter sleeves make it a nice choice for cooler months. Wear it with leggings and boots. For warmer seasons, its the perfect dress to wear on its own from day to night. For jewelry, skip the necklace (this dress has enough neck bling on its own), and add a wrist full of bangles or an elegant cuff. 

This flirty and functional ruffle dress is available on our website. Check it out plus more of our boho chic styles here. This dress also comes in an abstract black and white floral print which just screams spring time!

 

Rachel Bilson- Bohemian Fashion Inspiration

The O.C. sweetheart Rachel Bilson is another great example of how to pull off boho chic style to look both casual and sophisticated. Leather jackets, scarves, t-shirts, cute mini dresses, short and maxi length skirts, and peasant blouses are just a few of the items she’s been known to sport. She’s a master at accessorizing and she’s not afraid to play with patterns in bold colours such as animal and graphic prints. Her sweet and sexy style is laid back while also looking polished and put together at any event- even when she’s caught on her days off by the paparazzi.

We also love her cute braided hairstyles and the way the girl rocks a headband so effortlessly! Rachel’s style has been described as eclectic, bohemian and sophisticated all at once.  We consider her to be a fantastic fashion icon for the vintage inspired and boho chic look that we adore. She’s definitely as influential as Nicole Richie and Sienna Miller in the bohemian fashionista celeb style department. Below are a few of our favourite looks from Miss Rachel Bilson.

                                                           Loose up ‘do with a cute braided headband and funky print scarf.

A lacy little black dress with ruffle hem paired with a chic leather jacket and elegant up ‘do.

A casual look in a plain tank top and maxi skirt in a colourful ethnic inspired print topped off with a black fringy satchel.
                                     Yet another effortless looking hair style with a golden patterned headband for a touch of glam.

Which celebrity boho fashionista do you admire?

Beautiful Boho Chic Earrings

We have a nice selection of sweet boho chic earrings just in time for Christmas! If you’re looking for last minute gifts or stocking stuffers, all of our earrings pictured are under $15-  a great deal for the quality and unique designs that Indiverve Retail Company Inc. offers.

You won’t find these styles in a chain, department, or big box store of any kind. They’re all handmade, never machine made, in India. From round wooden earrings with copper accents ,golden threaded flower earrings and colourful peacock feather print designs to funky feather earrings, beaded chandeliers, or carved wooden leaf earrings- we’ve got you covered! Please note: these earrings are meant for the fashionista who craves to make a statement!

You can shop all these styles, plus more here: http://store.indiverve.com/collections/jewelry_earrings

We hope you’re having a great time getting ready for the holidays!

You can read more about us and why we started this company here.

The Fringe Dress with Embellishments- Our Most Glamourous Little Black Dress

We’re very excited to showcase our most glamourous dress- the Fringe Dress with Embellishments! Its that time of year again where holiday parties are abundant and a lot of stylish ladies are on the hunt for the perfect party dress to impress at Christmas soirees.

We love little black dresses and this gorgeous 1920′s inspired fringe dress is an ideal dress to wear for a big night out. Made of viscose and polyester material, the Fringe Dress with Embellishments has stunning sequined patterns crafted onto the bodice on top of sheer mesh material, a flattering empire waist, and of course, a whole lot of flapper style fringe!

This stunning fringe dress doesn’t need a lot of accessories but to glam it up even more at our photo shoot, we styled it by adding our Flower Etched Cuff in Silver and Beaded Silver Hoop Earrings. These two shiny pieces of jewelry added even more of a statement metallic touch which is very trendy this year in fashion. We think the dress is perfect for New Year’s Eve as well. Its really the ideal frock for any party that requires dancing the night away in style!

Shop the Fringe Dress with Embellishments here.

Runway Looks That Inspire Us

We have so much that inspires us that we could write dozens of posts about all of it. Thank goodness for Pinterest so we can easily share images and find inspiration from others around the world wide web. Below, is a little collection of some of the images that have caught our eye. All of them feature something exquisite whether it be rich embroidery, lovely patterns, creatively placed embellishments, or striking colour combinations. They all help get our creative juices flowing!

                                                                                           from blog.hippiecouture.com

                                                                   from London Fashion Week. Image: glamourexclusive.com

                                                                 from Berlin Fashion Week. Image: vanessajackman.blogspot.com

    from Bangalore Fashion Week. Image courtesy of timesofindia.com

Check out our entire board at: http://pinterest.com/indiverve/fashion-weeks/

For more inspiration, check out this older post on colours, patterns and embellishments.

Which is your favourite runway look?

Metallic Fashion Inspiration

A metallic touch will give everyday outfits a futuristic feel. Gold, silver, copper and bronze toned pieces create richness and elegance while putting a fresh spin on more timeless looks. Incorporate the look into your wardrobe with shiny solid colours and detailed embellishments on your clothing, jewelry and accessories! To see more products from Metallic Touch, our metallic inspired collection, click here.

We love this trend for fall and winter 2012 and hope it sticks around. These shiny pieces are perfect for the holiday season for those extra special soirees when we all welcome a little extra sheen. Here’s a few ideas on how to wear metallics:

• Pair metallics with neutral colours. For example, a metallic silver skirt with a nude coloured blouse looks tres chic!
• Add chunky metallic jewelry to your little black dress or little white dress (our favourite!)
• Wear clothing with tiny metallic details like embellishments around the neckline in the form of sequins and other shiny touches.
• Try leather jewelry and accessories with silver studs for an edgy and trendy look.
• If all else fails, paint your nails in a shiny silver, gold or copper shade- always a winner and safe bet for those afraid to go overboard on this trend. Same goes for using a metallic eye shadow to complete your look.

Visit our Canadian online boutique at store.indiverve.com to find every item pictured in the collage.

What’s your favourite metallic shade- silver, gold, copper, or bronze?

Embellished Belts and Styling Tips

Belts are a great way to flatter your figure as they help provide a lovely hourglass shape to your waist.  Just as sporting statement jewelry or shiny shoes, a stunning embellished belt provides an eye catching focal point to any outfit. We’re obsessed with embellishments on our clothing and accessories so we chose to showcase these Embellished Leather Belts, as chosen by our wonderful customers, and the different ways they can be styled.

• Hide lumps and bumps caused by your tucked in t shirt by wearing a wide belt over top to smooth it out.
• Wear a belt around a cardigan or over top a bulky sweater to add some shape to your silhouette.
• Add a belt to your little black dress or body con dress when going out for the night. The belt breaks up your outfit nicely. Try a belt with shiny studs or in a pop of colour.
• Wear a belt to dazzle up a blah blouse and trouser ensemble. This is great for the office on those days your wardrobe needs a little pep.

 

      The bronze studs add a trendy embellished touch to these leather belts. Check out the unique asymmetrical design!

 

 

Find more embellished belts from our collection here: http://store.indiverve.com/collections/embellished-belts

What colour of belt do you prefer- cream or green?