MALLIE+POSH GIVEAWAY PRIZE REVEALED: AMY BUTLER FOR WELSPUN ACCENT PILLOW

[click here to see the full amy butler for welspun collection]

MALLIE+POSH is excited to share all the info about our first ever giveaway. We are a mere 95 fans away from sending this posh prize to one lucky winner! Organic, yes. Full of attitude, absolutely. Worth winning, of course. Our first giveaway will be this Amy Butler for Welspun accent pillow. Over a $40 value this prize will not only be a perfect accessory to brighten up your home during the summer season, but also be a special gift saying thank you for the support the readers have supplied for the blog. M+P is going well beyond the expectations of it's creator and the intial thought of a digital notepad of a designer. That is all DUE TO YOU. So thank you to all of our wonderful readers. Let's get those last fans and give this precious posh pillow away to one lucky winner! Remember: all you have to do to be entered is 'Like' our Malllieplushposh facebook fanpage. [If you're already a fan than you are automatically entered] Please do what you can to invite others to join the page and spread the word about the giveaway! The winner will be randomly chosen from the fan list once we hit the 500 mark. Good luck!

Click here to visit the M+P fan page and be entered

Aloha!

LIGHTING ON A WHOLE NEW LEVEL

Steel Polyhedron Pendant, click here

Louis XVI Chandelier; click here

Margarite Iron Chandelier; click here

Baxter Wall Lamp

Moonscape; click here

As any designer knows, good lighting makes a room. Illuminate your world with a posh option like shown. The above stars will absolutely out-shine your everyday fixture.

Aloha loves!

EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW WITH DESIGNER LAUREN ELAINE, PART 2

A more personal take on Lauren Elaine

[click here to read PT 1 of the interview]

The blackberry stays buzzing and her calendar booked but Lauren seems to have mastered thriving in the busy environment instead of just surviving. Her hard work, determination, & plenty of natural talent has lead her to be a tremendously successful designer. Studying film production/art direction at The University of Texas has only helped Lauren achieve such captivating/innovative photographs and campaign videos for LAUREN-ELAINE DESIGNS Collections. Behind her achievements though you will find a fun, down to earth, & humble woman. Here in PT 2 you'll find out everything from what she does in her down time to her fashion icon and best piece of advice. Read up! [Photos boast the latest of LE Designs, the new SWIM Line]

The Interview: (Part 2)

Photo by Villanueva Stone

M+P: What are your hobbies besides designing?

LE: I love hiking, tennis, cooking, and amusement parks. And anything that is creative. So many of my "hobbies" have become my work, or are incorporated into my work- like filmmaking, etc.

Photo by Villanueva Stone

M+P: How do you find a balance between work and play with all the events and fashion shows you do?

LE: Luckily, my work is my play. I'm happiest when I'm creating and busy, so it usually works out that I enjoy what I'm working on. And while events and fashion shows are extremely stressful, and I usually don't sleep or do much of anything else before them- the rush of excitement and end result is always worth it- and it keeps me doing more of them.

Photo by Villanueva Stone

M+P: Who is your fashion icon?

LE: Scarlett O'Hara

M+P: Who is your favorite designer to wear?

LE: Before I launched my line, I lived in Tracy Reese dresses. Now, I rarely wear a dress that isn't mine. For basics, I probably wear Michael Kors the most.

Photo by Villanueva Stone

M+P: Favorite place to shop?

LE: Vintage stores!!!

Photo by Villanueva Stone

M+P: If you could give advice to people who look up to you and what you've accomplished what would it be?

LE: Don't be afraid of competition or failure- it's what makes you stronger, and allows you to grow.

Click here to order LE DESIGNS online

Thank you Lauren Elaine for such a fabulous and intriguing interview. MALLIE+POSH is honored to have featured such a sensational designer. Best of luck to LE DESIGNS and all there is to come!

Aloha

BLACK AND WHITE STRIPES

They never go out of style & they never loose their attitude.

Whether they go modern, tribal, or very traditional, black and white stripes look good just about anywhere..

[rug: overstock.com]

[venezia pavilion: zgallerie]

[napkin ring: diane von furstenberg home; dvf.com]

[janson table: mecoxgardens.com]

[towels: scentsandfeel.com]

[wallpaper: allen+roth]

[tray: fontainemaury.com]

Aloha!