#WCW: Our Model Madeline

Our #WCW for this week is our fun model Madeline! She comes to us from Saint Mary's College where she is studying Elementary Education! Originally from a suburb of Chicago, we couldn't be happier to have Maddy here in the Hoosier state! 

In Love with Leopard Scarf

When we asked Maddy what she likes to do for fun, she simply replied, "All things dance!" If you can't tell in how beautifully she poses in our clothing, Maddy is a dancer and loves to do that during her free time. She is on the Pom Squad at the University of Notre Dame even!

Pleats and Thank You Dress

"Simple, classic, and relaxed," are the three words she uses to describe her style. Though we LOVE to dress her in all things glam during shoot days, you can totally see her love for relaxed outfits when she steps in front of the camera in a cozy sweater. Check out how cute she is in one of our new favorites!

Honey Bunches Sweater

She may have just answered this question just for brownie points...and we can't deny that she gained quite a few for the response. When we asked her what her favorite part about modeling for Flourish was, she said, "I love bonding with the Me(a)gan's! They're adorable and so funny." ((swoooon)) We LOVE you, too, Maddy! 

Wow Meow Skirt

#WCW: Our Model Taylor!

Our Woman Crush Wednesday this week is one of our favorite smick chick's (but not our ONLY favorite smick) around, Taylor! She is a current Junior at Saint Mary's College and is in the midst of soaking up college life. We get to steal her away every week during model shoots and have such a blast! 

Basket Case Infinity Scarf in Teal
Taylor describes her style as being Trendy, Fun, and Feminine and we couldn't agree more. Though it can be pretty easy to not dress up during the middle of the week when you go to an all-girls school, Taylor ALWAYS shows up to shoots in the cutest styled outfits. Luckily her style is also mirrored in the items we pair her in!

Visions of Beauty Dress
Fun fact: One of Taylor's favorite accessories is the Pink Pepper Spray (has to be pink to stay on trend!) she carries in her purse at all times. Smart girl!

Warm & Fuzzy Sweater
When we asked Taylor what her favorite part about modeling for Flourish was, she said, "The best part about modeling at Flourish is that I get to hang out with some incredible people for a couple hours a week and basically play dress up! I love getting to try on and pose in a bunch of different outfits! Plus, it allows me to escape from my hectic life for a couple hours and just have fun!"

Wednesday shoots wouldn't be the same without you, Taylor!

Fire & Water Tribal Cardigan

#WCW: Our Model Katlynn

This weeks Woman Crush Wednesday is our gorgeous model Katlynn! Originally from Buchannan, Michigan, Katlynn joins the fleet of Flourish girls who are also Saint Mary's Belles! We having been crushing on Katelynn for a few years now and you can see why! Look at how cute she was when she first started modeling for us almost TWO YEARS AGO! 

When Katlynn isn't studying for finals or working with the Miss America Organization (she was Miss Blossomtime 2013!), you will find her relaxing with family and friends or catching up with her fav shows on Netflix. Check out this gorgeous headshot of her for her upcoming pageant in October!

One thing that we LOVE about Katlynn is her love for Flourish and friends! Here she is wearing a Flourish romper and headband with her bestie for the restie and Flourish model Roxie!

Katlynn's three words to describe herself also describe her personality! Classy, bold, and fun are her three words for style and we couldn't agree more. She is SUCH a fun person to be around and such a classy lady.

Long & Lean Maxi Dress in Ivory

When we asked Katlynn what her favorite part about modeling for Flourish was, she said, "I really love all the people that I have met at Flourish. I started modeling my junior year of high school so I have also gotten the opportunity to watch Flourish grow into the raging success that it is today. Vanessa is one of the most hard working and kind people I have ever met and it is truly an honor to be a part of her journey."

Fall In Love Sweater

We are so lucky that Katlynn goes to school close so we don't have to say goodbye this Fall!

Braided & Beautiful Cardigan in Burgundy

See more of Katlynn and our new arrivals here!
Photographer: Meagan Gilbert Photography

#WCW Our Model Joy!

Whether you are a new fan or someone who has been shopping Flourish for awhile now, you will recognize this face! Our WCW this week is none other than our fabulous model Joy! We have been blessed to have Joy as one of our Flourish models since June of last year and I was able to dig up one of her FIRST EVER pictures with Flourish! (#socute)

Joy's last Flourish shoot was TODAY and we are already missing her to pieces. She is leaving us for the sunshine state where she will be attending college in the Fall and we couldn't be more excited for her! Though we will miss her dearly, Florida is so lucky to have her :) As much as we love Joy, we know she loves Flourish just as much. Here is Joy wearing an adorable Flourish find!

(Find a similar dress here)

One of Joy's HUGE moments at Flourish was the time the dress she was wearing went viral on Pinterest and is still repinning 5,000 pins later! Pinterest famous!

Want to know what Joy does in between shots? (she is going to kill us for this)

loses her balance....ALL of the time

..and plays on the jungle gym :)
When we asked Joy what she loved most about modeling for Flourish, she said, "There's so many good things about modeling at Flourish. Let's see, all the amazing ladies I have met throughout the past year, as well as being able to support V as her dream comes true, and I just love modeling at Flourish because it makes me feel so beautiful and I'm going to miss it so much...WAH!" We will miss you, too, Joy!!

(sneak peek of Joy in our latest Lookbook "Dreamcatcher" launching soon!)

Follow The Tribe Top in Olive
The Perfect Maxi Skirt in Burgundy

#WCW: Our Model Rachel!

This week our #WCW is gorgeous Flourish model, Rachel! She comes to us from Mishawaka, where she is currently obsessed with her new Goldendoodle puppy, Jade! She has only been modeling for us since April, but we have been so blessed to have her around! Here is a picture from when she first started modeling :) 

We asked Rachel to describe her style in three words, and she said, "Sassy, Classy, and Colorful!" We couldn't agree more. Check out how adorable she is in this colorful and classy dress! 

Sparkle in Her Eye Dress

A fun fact about Rachel is that she is going to school to be a Dental Hygienist. Funny fact: she ALWAYS carries a portable toothbrush in her purse!

We always love having Rachel around because she is so easy to work with and such a genuinely sweet person. She is always so willing to jump in where she is needed and always has a smile on her face! When we asked Rachel what the best part about modeling for Flourish is, she said, "The BEST part about modeling for Flourish is getting to know all of the beautiful girls I get to model/work with"

Crazy for Coral Dress
It has been such a joy getting to know your beautiful self, too!

WCW: Our Model Caitlyn!

If we told you we don't crush on this weeks WCW, we would be lying. Our model Caitlyn, a recent graduate of Bethel College, will soon be one of your favorite people after reading all about her! Check out her first picture at Flourish--stunning! 

We loved having Caitlyn so much at our most recent Lookbook shoot titled, "American Beauty," we put her on the front page! 

Not only is Caitlyn an awesome person, she is also an AMAZING artist! We love following her Instagram and seeing her newest pieces she creates. We just HAVE to brag about one of her latest posts-- check out her first solo mural piece!! In l.o.v.e.

When we asked Caitlyn what her favorite part about modeling for Flourish was, she said, "Just being around the whole Flourish team, all you ladies are so awesome & uplifting...which has been a blessing for me, especially when I started modeling on crutches. Flourish has such a positive impact, not only on myself but on so many other women & I'm incredibly thankful to be a part of that." We are SO blessed to have Caitlyn on our team, as well!

Perfectly Pleated in Pink Dress

#WCW: Our Model Keaonna!

So excited that this weeks Woman Crush Wednesday is none other than our model Keaonna!! Keaonna is a rising Senior at Concord High School and is one of our longest standing models to date! Here is a picture of her from when she FIRST started modeling for Flourish!

Keaonna always shows up to shoots ready to rock it. A natural model, the photographer loves having Keaonna around because she just poses herself and always looks adorable!

Got Your Back Top in Coral
While perusing her facebook, you'll see tons of cute pictures of her with her friends, all dolled up. Then you'll see Keaonna in a different light; on the basketball court! Keaonna is always either on her way or coming from some sort of basketball event. Don't let her size fool you, this girl LOVES basketball and kind of rocks at it.

Perfect Layers Seamless Tank
When asked what her favorite part about modeling for Flourish is, she said, "having the opportunity to meet new girls from different schools and getting the chance to learn new things from all the different personalities the girls have. I love the fashion Flourish has and love the styling and it gives me tips on how to style myself." We couldn't agree more that she has been getting some fantastic Flourish styling tips! Check out how she styled this outfit head-to-toe in Flourish!!

Skater Girl Skirt
We are so excited to have Keaonna around for another year! Everyone wish her good luck as she enters her Senior year!

Island Sunrise Top

#WCW: Our Model Abbey

 Today our Woman Crush Wednesday is our model Abbey! She is a recent graduate of Penn High School where she cheered on the Penn Kingsmen. Here is a picture of Abbey from when she first started modeling with Flourish back in November!

We are so excited for Abbey as she heads to Ball State in the Fall to join the Cheerleading squad for the Cardinals!! She is a total rockstar and we cannot wait to see all of the things she will accomplish in Muncie. When we asked Abbey what her style is, she told us "Comfy, Chic, and Trendy", which is oh so Flourish! Here is Abbey in all of the above!


We love how Abbey takes Flourish on her special occasions! Here she is on the day of her graduated wearing our super pretty Let's Walk Along Dress.

Here is Abbey and a friend both wearing Flourish at a graduation party! Both girls are looking adorable in their Flourish finds!

Tiers of Lace Dress in Pink
Under the Blue Sky Dress

It has been an absolutely joy to have Abbey as a Flourish model these last 8 months and we will MISS her when she heads off to Ball State in the Fall!! We are so excited that Flourish has impacted Abbey as well. She told us "the best part about modeling for flourish would be making so many new friends and getting a sneak peek at the new clothes. I've enjoyed modeling so much it's actually made me consider potentially following a career path in the fashion industry." A beautiful person with a beautiful personality! She is always a pleasure to be around!
 

WCW: Our Model Morgan!

Though Morgan's term with us at Flourish will be ending soon, we can't help but crush on her from afar! Here is a peek at one of Morgan's very first pictures with us back in December. 

Morgan is originally from Southwestern Michigan, but is local, so to speak, by attending the University of Notre Dame! She just graduated this past month with her degree in Marketing. She will take her talents and beautiful face to Chicago in July!  Crossing our fingers she still stops in for a visit on her way to Michigan from Illinois since we are the PERFECT in between point!

One thing that all of us Flourish girls love about Morgan is her hilarious personality. She never fails to have everyone around her in stitches within 5 minutes from something that she said. Before she left she was able to participate in our American Beauty Lookbook and beautiful she was! Check out a few of these candid Morgan shots from the shoot:

We can't decide is Morgan stuck around for the modeling or for boutique owner Vanessa's little pup Bentley who she was OBSESSED with. And trust us, the feeling was mutual. It was love at first site for these two.

From all of us at Flourish Boutique, we wish our WCW Morgan the BEST of luck in Chicago and we will miss her very much!! 

#WCW: Our Model Elizabeth

We may be just shy of being without Elizabeth for a month, but we just couldn't help ourselves when we realized that Elizabeth is our WCW this week! Here is a peek at one of Elizabeth's FIRST pictures with Flourish this past December!

Elizabeth is a recent University of Notre Dame graduate with a degree in Marketing! This girl has been all over the map and will continue her adventures in San Fransisco this summer as she heads West for her first career at LinkedIn. We have been blessed with beautiful AND incredibly intelligent ladies to represent Flourish Boutique! 

Elizabeth has been our perfect representative for Flourish since the start of her modeling! At every event, you will more than likely see her in something Flourish and she said on her last day that we won't have to worry about that changing! "I will sincerely miss the store, but know flourishboutique.com will quickly become one of my "most visited" sites." 

Eli (as Morgan calls her) with Morgan herself wearing a fall Flourish piece.

                                        

Elizabeth with friends at the Kentucky Derby donning Flourish.

From all of us Flourish, we wish Elizabeth the best of luck as she continues her journey in San Fran this fall!

WCW: Selena Gomez

This weeks WCW is Selena Gomez! Whether you recognize her from her long time relationship with Justin Bieber (who needs to pull himself together), her wide range acting career, or her most recent break through to pop radio with "Come & Get It" and "Slow Down", Selena seems to be everywhere lately! At 21, Selena's sense of fashion is pretty different from many Hollywood stars with her casual outfit creations. On top of having fabulous style and a singing and acting career, Selena is known for doing a great amount of service and philanthropy work! These are all reasons why Selena is our Woman Crush this Wednesday! Here's a couple of ways we were able to recreate Selena's looks with some new arrivals from Flourish:

This casual spring look is a quick and easy combination! All you need is a cute warm-weathered dress, like the Lovin' Lace Maxi Dress at Flourish, and a cute denim jacket to throw over top for the breezy yet sunny days of April and May. A denim jacket is a great piece to be worn with a variety of dresses and tops this season, making it a closet must-have. 

Selena is a queen of little black dresses, but we love this one specifically! This short sleeved piece is just like our Pucker Up Dress, which is both simple and flattering. An LBD is the perfect opportunity to show off a new statement necklace! We love Selena's choice of wedge to complete her look. Luckily, we have tons of wedges online now as well! 

Selena's slightly dressier summer style is just as fitting! We love her sequin covered skirt, and have a couple of different ones for you to try to recreate her look with at Flourish! The Sequins of Events skirt and the Seafoam & Seashells skirt both have enough glimmer and shine to brighten up your spring and summer wardrobe! Whether you wear it with a crop top or a simple tank top, this ensemble will shine!

Selena's sense of style is cute, comfortable, and crawling with traces of spring! Her down to earth personality and style makes her a perfect woman crush wednesday! 

If you're looking for even more spring pieces to fill your closet with, be sure to check out our website and new arrivals at www.FlourishBoutique.com!