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Holiday Baubles

December 29, 2014

There’s something about the holiday season that makes me go in search for a fresh crop of pretty jewels and gems. More so than a fresh pair of fancy shoes or a sparkly dress, jewelry feels more festive, and is definitely more versatile than a sequined bed jacket or Christmas tree-covered sweater! Oddly enough, I took a more reserved approach this year, focusing on finding pieces a little less blingy and more subtly sparkly.

This almost choker-length piece reminded me of a holiday wreath. It was 50% off at the J. Crew at Rockefeller Center in NYC on Thanksgiving. It looks perfect with a button-down/sweater combo.

When I was shopping for my work’s Secret Santa gift this year, I knew I wanted something more personal than just a Starbucks gift card. Then the news came to me that everything on Kyle Chan’s website was half off, so I figured why not pick up a little something for myself! I love how simple and understated this teeny heart is. It looks great on it’s own or layered with longer gold pieces.

This necklace was also deeply discounted at J. Crew NYC. I loved the unusual color combo of purple, jade, and opal.

The picture does not do this bracelet justice! Another J. Crew find, it is the most unique shade of green/grey with a slight iridescence. Soooo pretty! I can’t wait to wear it with a little bracelet-sleeved sweater and midi skirt.

OK, so I had to bring one extreme statement piece into my collection this season! This weighty number looks so pretty over a simple wool sweater or button-down. All of the different shades make it surprisingly versatile with pastels, jewel-tones, or jazzing up an all-black ensemble. This guy was an under-$10 eBay find.

What accessory/item of clothing makes you feel the most festive?

A Week of OOTDs

November 13, 2014

I haven’t had as much time as I’d like this past week to take detail shots of my outfits, but I did manage to grab some quick snaps of the overall looks. My favorite was definitely the first, which I wore to my birthday brunch. Casual, comfortable, but still pulled together, and topped off with a sock bun, of course!

Denim Button Down – Target//Eye Tank – H&M//Grey Jeans – Target//Tortoise Heels – H&M//Drawstring Bag – Old Navy//Garnet Necklace – Kyle Chan Design

Black Cardigan – Old Navy//Double Layer Tank – Nectar Clothing (similar)//Navy Tulle Skirt – DownEast Basics//Bow Flats – J.Crew//Pendant Necklace – Jewelmint

Black Dress – H&M//Tights – KMart//Booties – Target

Striped top – Urban Outfitters (similar)//Vest – B.Son//Capris – Lauren Conrad for Kohls//Plaid slip-ons – New Look at Asos//Drawstring Bucket Bag – Old Navy//Gold Necklace – Jewelmint

Floral dress – Forever 21 (similar)//Belt – Forever 21 (similar)//Boots – Bella Vita

Fall Shoe Edit Part Two

November 12, 2014

My first shoe edit this season was definitely more black-and-white themed, so I decided I needed to inject a bit of color into my footwear as the weeks progressed. I fell in love, surprisingly, with New Balance sneaks after a recent trip to their outlet. They are exceedingly comfortable and I love the fun color combos. The J.Crew flats and TOMS Botas were scores from the Scarlet Threads Consignment sale. Both were brand new and around $20 each!

I had purchased another pair of knee-high black leather boots from Shoemall.com but had to send them back for a refund… They had been shoddily pieced together and were already forming a hole around the calf on their first wear out! I also must say that I was thoroughly unimpressed with Shoemall’s customer service, I will not be using their site again. Now, on to the new kicks!

Clockwise from top left – Boots//Leopard booties (TOMS-no longer available)//Ballet flats (J.Crew- no longer available)//Navy & coral sneakers//Blue sneakers – similar//Violet sneakers

I’m hoping that all of these comfy sneaks will come in handy during my upcoming trip to New York! From what I hear, there will be a lot of walking involved 😉

What are your packing tips? With just a carry-on allowed, I’m going to need all of the help I can get!

Beaded Blush Top and Beige Skirt

October 10, 2014

Don’t get me wrong, I love sheer, flowy maxi skirts… One thing I can’t get behind, though, is the tiny little barely butt-cheek grazing mini skirts that are usually attached to them. My solution? Cut out the offending part of the skirt and wear a midi-length nude slip underneath it! Coverage, while still allowing the skirt to flow.

For this look, I wanted to mostly keep it to pale shades of beige, blush and nude with some metallic pops of gold and pink. I LOVE this clutch… It’s feminine but a tiny bit edgy in metallic leather.

I love these flats, but even after multiple uses, they still eat up my ankles! A little moleskin on the inside lip helps a bit.

Jeweled top- Lauren Conrad for Kohls, similar, similar
Beige skirt- Nectar Clothing, similar, similar
Patent flats, JCrew Factory
Foldover metallic clutch, Gap, similar, similar
Gold rings, similar