Fall Fashion 2013 ║ Film Noir Inspired

Want to add a bit of glam to your look this fall?  Recall an era of sultry screen sirens, shadowed by dark drama, with signature vintage pieces and retro inspired new classics!  Bold, seductive lips, smoky come-hither eyes , and elegantly tailored fashion pieces contrast beautifully to create the look of a fierce femme fatale.  It's easier than you might think and you don't have to be a total  vamp to incorporate this trend into your everyday style.  Here are several pieces that add some old school glamour with a look that's all 2013!

1.ink spot print silk scarf by cinne worthington

2. felt and feather hair comb by ginnyandjudes

3. long wool coat by sofiaclothing

4. vintage 1940's navy leather heels by missfarfalla

5. art photography by lucysnowephotography

6. natural mineral lipgloss in harvest queen by blushie

Style Guide Winner | September

vintage teacups | project sarafan
nesting bowls | romy and clare
8x10 photograph | one december
feather ring | double ele

Every month we hold a Style Guide Challenge where we ask our amazing curator's to build collections around a common theme. This month's theme was all about Fall Color, which was inspired by Pantone's Fall 2013 color palette. The challenge was entitled A Riot of Color or Just a Pop, where the challenge was to either go crazy with color or go neutral with just a hint of color. The winner of our challenge becomes our Guest Stylist on Pinterest the following month where they get to show off their individual style and share with your their favorite finds throughout the internet.

Incite a Riot was a play off of our Just a Pop theme. Jenn took a monochromatic palette and infused it with a riot of color with just one colorful image.

orange | sugartowne
coin purse | oktak
dahlia flower | paper altar
color block pillows | jillian rene decor

Cinne went the opposite direction of Jenn with Pop Color Riot. Her bold and colorful palette uses some of the colors of the season like koi, turbulence and deep rich yellow.

ceramic necklace | karo art
metallic tote bag | independent reign
love notebook | the black spruce
mosaic belt buckle | romy and clare

Helen played up a variety of neutrals like lichen and camel, but all with a shiny metallic element, in Metallic Neutrals.

watercolor painting | fiona zakka
charcoal soap | lebotanicals
ring | le chien noir jewelry
scarf | project sarafan

As this was a challenge, we have to have a winner, someone who really captured the feeling of this seasons Fall Colors.  Our winner is Kim of Semi Sweet Studios! Her collection entitled, Pantone 19-4215: Turbulence, focused on the deep gray tone for this season.

See you next month for our next style guide challenge!

Autumnal Equinox, Goodbye to Summer

September 22nd 2013 marks the official beginning of Autumn. If you live in the Northern Hemisphere you'll notice that the sunrise is later and the sunset is earlier. You might even notice notice that the arc of the sun has shifted a bit to the south. Birds and butterflies begin migrating south as well, following the path of the sun.

In this time of year we celebrate the warm colors, the oranges, reds, and golds that remind us of the warmth of the sun as the days and nights are tinged with a nip of frost.  Our talented team of curators at Elitesixteen  has been hard at work creating beautiful autumnal themed shopping guides to help you bring a touch of the season into your wardrobe and home.

1.  empty dock photography by semisweetstudios
2. fall harvest marble coasters by onedecember
3. color block pillow set by jillianrenedecor

Our September Style Guide Challenge with the Pantone 2013 Fall Colors

dinner plate ∙ Romy and Clare
striped pillows  ∙ Jillian Rene Decor

Each month, we gather together to host what we call, a Style Guide Challenge. We come up with a relevant theme for the season and ask our stylists to create collections not only to showcase the amazing finds on Etsy, but also their incredible style as well.

We realize that Etsy is a crowded place, full of unbelievable finds, but sometimes it's just a bit hard to sort through all of them.  That's where we come in!  We create mini shopping guides to help you shop more easily.  This month we are helping you shop the latest fall color trends with our Pantone Fall Color Challenge, A Riot of Color or Just a Pop.

Are you ready to start shopping? 

Fall 2013 || Color Focus: Turbulence

Revving up for Fall?  It all starts with the right accessories and color palette.  Using Pantone's colors as I guide, I am exploring each color with some of my favorite finds from Etsy. This color focus is all about Turbulence or what I like to call a dark and stormy gray.  I think every season needs a good gray as a neutral and this one is perfect for fall since it's a deep tone and mixes very well with acai, koi, and vivacious.  Do you see turbulence in your future? 

Turbulence:

1. raindrops coin purse by oktak

2. botanical prints by 88 editions

3. silk color block pillow by Jillian Rene Decor

4. paris cafe photo by The Paris Print Shop

5. gray tote bag by Independent Reign

Fall 2013 || Color Focus: ACAI

It's finally here, well almost here at least officially. I am talking about Fall/Autumn or whatever you may call it.  I've said this many times before but it is my absolutely favorite season of the year with Spring being number two.  With the new season comes new and fun colors to explore.  Pantone has released it's fall color palette and I am going to be sharing my favorite items on Etsy that show off these fabulous fall colors. First up is Acai, a deep purple, which always seem to be a hallmark of fall fashion. 

Acai:
1. circus pillow by knit frekkles
2. floral silk scarf by Cinne Worthington
3. fifties brooch by Trees 4 the Wood
4. color block planter by Sea & Asters
5. purple pillow boxes by Green Bug Marketplace

Take the Silk Road this Fall!

Is fall in the air where you live?  You know, cooler temps at night and a crispness that carries a slightly smokey texture to it?  Autumn is a time of transition as we change from the season of bright sunshine and lazy days at the beach to layered clothing and the fall foliage.  Colors are more saturated and earth centered - that's why this silk road trend is such a hit this fall!  Our team of curators have been putting together these Eastern influenced themed based shopping guides to help get you on trend.  What better way to shop Etsy than with a beautifully curated, hand selected guide of items so you don't have to search through thousands of items!  We do the hard work for you and we think you'll love the rich textures and colors found in our Silk Road Shopping Guides!  Enjoy!  

top left  silk road garland  ||  Palimpsestic
top right  iPhone 5 Case  ||  Red Tile Studio
bottom left  Porcelain Mehndi Silk Moth  ||  Studio By The Forest
bottom right  Moroccan Star Hand Printed Pillow  ||  Giardino

Friday Etsy Favorites - Agate

I maybe could have filed this under Design Crush, but it's Friday and I'm in love with agate.  I really don't see it is a trend because agate has been around forever, literally.  Alas, I know it is a trend as they now have fake agate coasters at Target, but it's one that will never go out of style in my opinion.

 I am the proud owner of a similar agate slice with it's own personal wooden holder designed by Lauren of Stone + Violet. I love the unique colors of these agate necklaces from Simon and Ruby. Agate + gold = awesome coasters by Kirahley Kreations.  There's no better place to display some of your favorite design books with these bookends from Alex Marie Design. I have a soft spot for natural curiosities like fossils, feathers and stones so agate is a no brainer. Are you in love with agate?

Design Crush || Modern Pendant Lights

I am currently building a home and so my head is currently full of design ideas. Trying to figure out the stain for the wood floors, the perfect countertops that won't be dated ten years from now ( are there any?), and a cabinet style I won't regret.  I feel so lucky to be getting to choose all these things for the whole house, that also includes all the design elements, like pendant lights.

I am not a crystal chandelier kind of person, I like my home design elements simple, modern and classic . I really love pieces that have an organic feel and geometric shapes.  When building a house it's important to find those design pieces that really make it your home and a perfect way to do that is with your lighting.  Here are a few samples of my favorite pendant lights on Etsy. Maybe some of these will end up in my new home.  What's your favorite?

Modern Pendant Lights
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1. brass pendant || The Vintage Vogue
2. hector- birchwood pendant || envelamp
3. faceted globe pendants || Raw Dezign
4. concrete pendant || fmc design
5. walnut pendant || dylan grey
6. industrial pendant || Luke Lamp Co.
7. copper pendant || Khalima

Celebrating the Summer || It's HOT! A Summer Style Guide Challenge

the martine tote || choisette
mini skirt || La Bronz
zippie pouch || independent reign
pink silk scarf || by cinne worthington

It's July and Summer is in full swing.  That also means it's probably pretty warm wherever you might be.  We thought it would be fun to play on the theme of "It's HOT" incorporating not only the rising temperature but also what's trending this season.  There are so many ways to explore this theme so let's dive right in!

We work with a team of Etsy shop owners who get together once a month here on the blog to bring you Inside Etsy.  How?  Well, since we're on Etsy all the time, we know our way around quite well and we're in a great position to help you find some of the coolest items from our list of favorites!  We put together what we call "style guides" - which are essentially beautifully curated shopping guides with 16 items.  Each month we choose a theme and then we choose a winner at the end of the challenge!  This month, we'll be exploring the the hot trends this Summer in a variety of creative ways with Etsy shopping guides - so it's sure to be a lot of fun!

Come hang out with us from July 16th-18th to find a whole bunch of new favorites on Etsy with our Elite16 Style Guides!  The entire list can be viewed right here! 

Friday Favorites from Etsy

One thing I love about Etsy is that you never know what you are going to find.  I enjoy finding new shops or artists and so I decided to share with you some of my recent favorite finds.  I am in this metallic mood, so I have been drawn to gold leafed or items finished in gold or brass like this spotted gold leaf vessel by the object enthusiast or these geometric trays by the vintage vogue.  I love soap and I love giving it as gifts so these beautifully wrapped ones from Amumii Naturals would be perfect.  I've already shared my love of all things dipped so I am drawn to everything in the Jac and Jill shop, but these Shibori tie dye pillows in this lattice pattern is so me!  I hope you have enjoyed my new finds and hopefully found something you love, too.

Celebrating the 4th in Style

bunting ★ Heidi Adnum
vintage ticking pillow ★ Lovintage Finds
picnic blanket ★ Sewn Natural
top knot headband ★ Seven White Rabbits

The event of every Summer is hands down the 4th of July.  The quintessential 4th celebration includes at least one of the following:  a long weekend, barbecue and/or grilling out, picnic's, road trips, family, fireworks and the stars and stripes.  My favorite 4th's have always been spent with my family, usually outside with some sparklers and good food.

To get you prepped for the upcoming festivities I picked out some fun red, white and blue finds. How will you celebrate this year?

navy and white top ★ Broken Ghost Clothing
striped tote ★ Bayan Hippo
vintage american flag ★ bonn bonn

Design Crush || Dippity do dah yay!

Do you love the dipped trend?  First let me explain what "dipped" is all about.  The color dip trend is when you take an object and make it look like it's been dipped in paint. I first started noticing it in the Spring of 2012 and it's slowly started to expand. The first pieces that caught my eye were furniture with  dipped legs, then it spread to wooden kitchen utensils, jewelry and now hair.  It's kind of mix of a few trends ( ombre + color blocking + neon).  I think it's fun and if you are scared of bright and trendy colors then just a dip will do. I really love when items are dipped in metallics like silver or gold. What's your current design crush?

Dipped Part One
1. hot pink hair chalk || Sexy Hair Chalk
2. dipped cups || up in the air somewhere
3. dipped spoon and spatula || storiebrooke
4. circle dipped earrings || so little time
5. gold glitter dipped feathers || handmade for Eisley
6. dipped air plant cube || Sea & Asters

Dipped Part Two
7. moth origami lamp shade || Studio Snowpuppe
8. color block vases || Simple Pretty Prints
9. gold leaf tray || The Vintage Vogue
10. hand dyed pillow cover || Juream Box
11. gold dipped scallop earrings || a quiet curiosity
12. dip dyed shorts || bless that dress

Color Focus || Summer White

Now that Summer is just around the corner it's time to freshen up your home and wardrobe.  There is no other color that feels more summery to me than white. I know that white can sound boring, but pair it up with anything and it looks fabulous. Don't forget that there are lots and lots of shades of white, just look at just the five that I picked out. How will you incorporate white into your Summer?

Summer Whites:
1. set of 3 white triangle shelves || Perrodin Supply Co.
2. simple tote bag in stone || Independent Reign
3. white footed bowl || L & M Studio
4. hand knit wrap in white || Elena Rosenberg
5. pendant light || Filigree Creations

Going Local || Etsy Favorites from Illinois and Wisconsin

We love sharing with you new and fun finds on Etsy. We also love pinning our finds on Pinterest. We've asked our members from all over the globe to pin their favorite Etsy goodies from shops in their state, country or town.  We then take the best of their local finds and share them with you.  If you can't get enough check out our pinterest page and see if your area has already been pinned!


Pinner: Bonnie of bonnbonn and Kathi of all things white
Home Country: United States
Area Pinned: Chicago, Illinois + Racine and Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Follow Bonnie : @bonnbonn
Follow Kathi: @kathiw
Follow Elite Sixteen: @elitesixteen

Going Local Finds in Illinois and Wisconsin---

1. felt garland || benzie
2. seaweed original painting || Kate Pugsley
3. hollow book safe and flask || Secret Safe Books
4. trio of planters || Swoon Vintage and Such 
5. vintage dress || Elizabeth Wren Vintage
6. flora print || britt hermann
7. leather wallet || Fair Coast Goods 

Summer Stylist Series #1 || Cinne Worthington

It's summer and that means it's time to get your groove ON!  Let's not waste another moment trying to navigate through Etsy's search system - you don't need to suffer another 503,478 hit search result!  We're here to help make shopping on Etsy both easy and joyful.  Sound fun?  Oui!

Get your AC's ready because we're about to turn up the heat with our new Summer Stylist Series!  That's right - check out our first outfit picked by our guest stylist for this month Cinne of Etsy shop by Cinne Worthington!  Cinne is the master of combining different prints and colors as seen in her handmade silk scarves, so it's no surprise that her sense of style is equally fabulous!  Outfit #1 was inspired by Nichole's Paris Photograph and the digital print skirt by Fabitoria - Cinne's picks would be a perfect match for the fashionable streets of Paris, don't you think?  Cute and hip with the right dash of eclectic makes for a super fun way to dress it up this summer.  Now - a big round of applause for Cinne because she just saved you 9 hours of searching Etsy by hand picking items for you!

Want more of Cinne's awesome fashion picks?  Make sure to follow her Pinterest board and we'll be highlighting a different outfit hand selected by Cinne each week.  But wait - there is MORE!  When week #4 rolls around, we'll be asking you to tell us your favorite out of the 4!   Stay tuned for details because it will involve one lucky winner receiving a $20 gift card to Etsy!  

Outfit #1

TRUELIFE by guest stylist Cinne of by Cinne Worthington

Paris Photograph || The Paris Print Shop

Hair on Cowhide Purse || design choice

Wood Sunglasses || Vincents Woods

Crochet Summer Hat || Magic Doll

Polka Dot Gold Cuffs || Soft Gold Studio

Platform Sandals || Marusk

Digital Printed Skirt || FABITORIA

See you back here next week!

Style By || the Vintage Vogue

Having a shop on Etsy is like a gateway into your own personal style.  Everything you do with your shop from photographs, to your shop banner, your product descriptions, and what you sell is all about you.  That also holds true for the collections or treasuries we create.  Creating a 16 item treasury is a fun way to show off our style. This month I am spotlighting Charlotte of the Vintage Vogue.  Her own personal style is vintage modern and she loves to create things of beauty, simplicity and craft. Take a look at her shop and then check out her curated collections. You won't be disappointed by her amazing eye for style!

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« Fly Away With Me » 
1. Birch Moon ▲ late night drawing
2. Scallop Necklace ▲ A Quiet Curiosity
3. Black Sculptural Planter ▲ L & M Studio
4. Hand painted Brooch ▲ teconlene
5. Origami Crane Magnets  ▲ Havok Designs
6. 4x6 Art Print  ▲ Yellow Heart Art

« On The Street Where You Live »
1. 8x10 Photography Print  ▲ Pure Nature Photos
2. Snug Vase Low ▲ Snug Studio
3. Mid Century Table Lamp  ▲  Project Sarafan
4. Vintage White and Gold Frame  ▲ all things white
5. Wooden Birdhouse ▲ The Bird on the Tree
6. Southern Charm Photography Print ▲ Eye Poetry Photography

« Shake It Like A Polaroid Picture »
1. Hand printed pillow  ▲ melongings studio
2. ruched camera strap cover  ▲ Bluebird Chic
3. knit dress ▲ naftul
4. Paris Metro 8x10 print ▲ The Paris Print Shop
5. Vintage Camera ▲ Gallymogger Shoppe
6. Dove Print ▲ The Haunted Hollow Tree

Our May Etsy Style Guide Challenge Winner IS...

Cup Fungus Ring - Deep brown... peifferStudios $34	Vintage Seafans Set of 4 Nav... CaprockVintage $145	Empty Nest Neutral Still Lif... lucysnowephoto... $20	Edible Oyster Shells -Chocol... andiespecialty... $32
Organic Tree Branch Ring Ste... lachicadelosan... $178	Shabby Chic Embroidered Doil... MeshuMaSH $28	5 whole fossil barnacles (no... treasurehider $11.25	Mini Lavender Bath Salt tube... LittleFlowerSo... $3.5
Nature Photography 8x10, Bro... PureNaturePhot... $30	giant chestnut bowl, art bow... karoArt $180	Littleneck Clam Porcelain Bo... elementclaystu... $74	White textured porcelain dou... robertapolfus $225
Infinity felted Scarf Versat... frenchfelt $69	silver wedding band set, cor... redsofa $150	Multi Colour Rod Ceramic Nec... andODesign $70	Cream Crochet Dress - Cinder... Malam $525

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This month our theme was "Are you ready for Summer?" We wanted to see how creative our curators could be and they didn't disappoint.  Choosing a winner never gets easy, but this natural + textural collection by Grace of Etsy shop Trees 4 the Wood, won us both over.  With a neutral color palette the textures of the collection just draw you in with a beautifully earthy mix. Congratulations Grace on such a stunning collection!

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We had over 80 Style Guide submissions this month and we love to see how each person interpret's our theme. Even though we can only have one winner, we love to share with you some of our favorite collections from the challenge.

What is more summer-like than bees + flowers? It's just one of those combinations that makes you think of summer in the garden or strolling through a park. I think Karo of Karo Art  pulled it all together just perfectly. When I am working in the garden I love listening to the hum of the bees as the move from flower to flower. This collection really feels like a true slice of Summer.

Porcelain Tulip Ring with wi... peifferStudios $42	Brown Rust Patina Brass Bee ... balanceddestas... $3.5	white house for Solitary bee... TheBirdOnTheTr... $62	Decorative Pillow Cover hydr... semisweetstudi... $36
peony flowers gray small pri... TheHauntedHoll... $15	Vintage Beehive Boxes Photo ... MaleahTorney $30	Vintage flower bobbie pins, ... BeSomethingNew $34	Bee photography, hive photo,... CarlChristense... $30
2 Brown Paper Machet Bird Ho... AbateArts $4	Brown Paper Shreds AnnKayDesign $3.5	Bee and Bee Hive Cookie Cutt... sweetestelle $4.75	Recycled Brown Paper Origam... 3DCranes $7
Bee Hive Necklace ... Honey ... SilkPurseSowsE... $14	vintage brown corduroy sleev... dandydigs $14.98	Gold flower studs, stud earr... FortunaJewelry $22	Bird Illustration, Ink on Br... laurawennstrom $15

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This collection by Kelly of 88editions, night blooming jasmine, has a really special meaning to me. I don't know if you have ever smelled jasmine at night, but it's my absolute favorite smell in the world. The variety of jasmine I have blooms from early May until the end of June. When I first smelled it on a trip to Florida I knew that I had to place it in the new garden I was building. It starts to come alive around dusk and the smell is enchanting. This collection really makes me excited about Summer and reminds of the wonderful nights spent outside with friends and family.

women hair accessory, Dark g... BeSomethingNew $28	Night Photo. Starry sky Phot... SSCphotography $25	Porcelain Rose Ring with wid... peifferStudios $42	Mason Jar Lighting Glass Lam... LukeLampCo $59
Monster Repellent and Monste... TerraDeiFarm $25	Exotic Jasmine Perfume Sampl... IlluminatedPer... $17.5	The Dark Fairy 2 ShainaHedlundP... $13	Bibliophile Garland - A Mids... Palimpsestic $25
Verbena Water, Cologne Exper... herbalalchemy $65	Navy Blue Fashion T Shirt - ... sealmaiden $30	Fiber Art Clutch Purse Nuno ... frenchfelt $65	Buttercups, Fine Art 8x 10 P... SevenTen $22.5
Nyx. Blackened Quartz Crysta... cloven $43	PURPLE PANSY - Vintage magic... Fotolyte $85	SALE - Firefly - Neverland -... ShelbyLea $25	Stream at night. 24x16.

I am not yet lucky enough to have my own Summer cottage, but with Jill of Be Something New's sweet collection, I feel like I do. Don't you just want to pack up the car and drive until you get to a cottage that looks like this? Just add a hammock, some lemonade and some R and R. Are you ready?

LIMITED EDITION: Floral Libe... JillianReneDec... $75	Nature Heart Photograph Phot... KellyVeePhotog... $14.99	Funny Art Print Home is wher... SweetPotatoSho... $10	Little sculptural mushroom b... peifferStudios $35
FREE SHIPPING Gilded 24k Gol... OrangeNolive $3025	Air Plant Cube Planter // Wh... seaandasters $22	Talent Magnet Set - Owl Refr... POWpourri $12.5	Vintage Set of Four Pewter M... lovintagefinds $69
20 White floral flower hand... cottonlight $15.5	French vintage enamel coffee... Frenchidyll $40	Two Small Vintage Dainty Edg... allthingswhite $7	Vintage Beehive Boxes Photo ... MaleahTorney $30
Six Pane Wood Window Frame R... marybethhale $46	Painted Cottage Chic Shabby ... paintedcottage... $1195	He and She (art print A4) V... 99heads $18	Bodacious - Mixed Media Asse... FoundARTvision $82

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Everything in this collection is just plain pretty. You want to look at every little detail and they all work so well together. I just love the idea of putting a fresh flower in your hair, it's so Summer Chic. Maria of O Bliss Jewellery really captured the essence of Summer.

Friend to Animals Warmers InnerWild $42	Vintage Set of Four Pewter M... lovintagefinds $69	Porcelain Rose Ring with wid... peifferStudios $42	Vintage 1950s Dress - Olive ... zwzzy $120
Laced White Handmade Little ... lofficina $6	Flower headband with vintage... BeSomethingNew $32	Lace Bracelet - Imogen in Pa... branchbound $20	Minicyn Victorian Floral Arc... Minicyn $115
Aida's Farm Dress CaptainCat $68	Rustic Princess Stacking Rin... tinahdee $475	Romantic Floral Dress Blouse... MeshuMaSH $54	Woodland fabric flower hair ... PaijasBoutique $21
Rose Earrings in dark grey Febystan $21	Handmade mint silk flower he... ModaMakovera $29	Liberty of London Grey/Green... 13threads $135	Heart magnet shabby chic cot... HandyHappyHear... $7

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As a tradition, we always highlight a collection by the talented Jenn of Palimpsestic. She always has amazing style, titles, whimsy, well just about everything when it comes to putting together a fabulous treasury.  This month she did not disappoint! First of all, the title is perfect and then it does make you feel like you are looking at a daydream of Summer, with a nod to camping and being in the great outdoors. Well done Jenn!

Barnacle porcelain pendant. ... peifferStudios $39	Photograph Pink Lake Sunset ... PureNaturePhot... $30	burlap teepee tent photo pro... SugarShacksTee... $100	Vintage Wool Blanket Plaid B... nowvintage $32
Were You Whistling at Me - V... becaruns $18.5	camping stool vintage BasquePebble $22	the Spruce - plush wool tree... threebadseeds $60	Leather Mountain Wallet BlueMountainTh... $57
Push On - large, 5x7" h... PerrodinSupply... $6	Personalized Postcards From ... twinebindery $14	Rustic Mountain Photograph 8... PureNaturePhot... $30	Hands-Free Hiking Pouches leninka $89
Coaco Linen Unisex Wrap Cap ConsciousAlter... $50	Comfy Rustic Cedar Chair for... laughingcreekp... $138	Vintage Moccasins Suede Boot... WhatsNewOnTheM... $22	Gypsy Boho Macrame Hippie Be... campwilder $19

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We will back in a June with another Style Guide Challenge. Don't forget that our winner, Grace, will be our Guest Stylist on Pinterest for the month of June. We want to thank everyone that participated and don't forget to check out their amazing Style Guides!