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A Wisconsin New Year

December 28, 2015 by jessica 23 Comments

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I can’t believe 2016 is just a few days away! The dawn of a new year means an onslaught of resolutions and one last chance to dress up before the winter doldrums set in. I’m linking up with five other ladies today to share what we’re planning to wear on Dec. 31 or, in my case, what we would wear if we we were going out!

You know how much I love short swing dresses and flats, so it’s no surprise that I’d stick with my favorites for a night out with just a few favorite accessories: a quirky bag, statement earrings, and a cuff. However, I wish I had donned a major necklace. The neckline seems too bare for the year’s most glamorous night. (If only this was in my budget…) When the big night rolls around, though, this dress will remain snug in my closet. We’re visiting my parents in Northern Wisconsin over the weekend where I feel overdressed in anything more than jeans and a sweater! (You can expect some pretty great Snapchats of the glory of this bizarre Northwoods bar if you follow me at bedknobsbaubles.)

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from left to right:
Linda from A Labour of Life | Emily from Darling Dearest | Ada from Elegance and Mommyhood | Monica from Jersey Girl Texan Heart | Alecz from For Seven Seasons | Jessica from Bedknobs and Baubles

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…and how I really look waiting to take photos:

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Brrr!

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Dress: BCBGeneration | Cape: DKNY (grey or black) | Cuff: Melinda Maria (similar) | Rings: Monica Vinader, c/o Julie Vos | Earrings: c/o Gerard Yosca | Bag: Lulu Guinness c/o ASOS | Shoes: Tory Burch (similar) | Sunglasses: Miu Miu borrowed from DITTO*

*You can try these sunglasses with DITTO’s Endless Eyewear program. Get your first month free with code BEDKNOBS. Learn more here.

Filed Under: Outfits, Personal Style, Style Tagged With: bcbgeneration tie-neck shift dress, ditto endless eyewear coupon, ditto endless eyewear free month, gerard yosca earrings, julie vos ring, lulu guinness ellie, lulu guinness tape face, melinda maria cuff, miu miu sunglasses, new year's eve outfit

Mod Squad

October 29, 2015 by jessica 10 Comments

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I’m in love with the Lulu Guinness handbag I received from ASOS (and already wore in Monday’s post). As with any evening bag, there isn’t much room inside for anything other than the essentials: lipstick, breath mints, keys, and credit cards. It’s even a tight squeeze to get the iPhone 6s inside without the case. No matter. We usually have our phones out to Instagram and Snapchat anyway, right? While I’ve been wearing the quirky piece from Lulu Guinness’ “Tape Face” collection as a daytime accessory, you can bet it will be my go-to evening bag this holiday season. After all, a glittery conversation piece is a holiday must-have!

If you’re at all interested in the bag, it’s available on the ASOS website for $81, which I suspect is a mistake given that it’s $205 on the designer’s website. Order it now before ASOS discovers the discrepancy.

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Sweater: J.Crew | Skirt: c/o ASOS | Bag: Lulu Guinness c/o ASOS | Sunglasses: Prada | Shoes: Ferragamo | Lips: Stila “Beso”

 

Filed Under: Outfits, Personal Style, Style Tagged With: asos bonded a-line skit with contrast pockets, ferragamo varina red, lulu guinness ellie, lulu guinness tape face ellie, mod skirt, prada sunglasses, stila beso

5 Style Lessons

October 26, 2015 by jessica 6 Comments

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Even though class has been in session for a few weeks, I’m still get a twinge of envy when I pass grade schools on my daily commute. I suspect many of you were like me on the first day of school, anxious to debut the outfit you so meticulously curated and artfully convinced your parents to purchase. It was an opportunity reinvent yourself. Grade school days may be long gone, but it doesn’t mean we can’t benefit from fashion lessons learned over the years (and a few new purchases from ASOS’ stylish back-to-school selection).

#1 Buy inexpensive pieces in neutral colors.
I’m all about a good bargain piece on two conditions: it’s well made and it’s relatively neutral. Bright colors, garish patterns, and extra embellishments make inexpensive items look, well, cheap. It’s much harder to tell that an item is from a fast fashion store when you pick out a solid neutral color or a classic pattern. Need proof? Sharon Stone’s Gap shirt on the red carpet. She could have selected a shirt from any design house, but opted for a budget buy from Gap and managed to look like a million bucks.

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#2 Life is too short to wear cheap shoes.
Wearing non-breathable, blister-inducing polyurethane, and hobbling around with no arch support isn’t fun and I don’t know why women do it to themselves. And, even if you find a pair that’s comfortable, it’s not long until they wear out. Spending money on quality shoes is always worth it.

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#3 Mix old with new.
Overhauling your wardrobe each season may be tempting, but you’re doing yourself a disservice. A wardrobe should be a collection of items that tell a story and remind you of special moments and experiences. Wearing old items lends authenticity to your outfit and makes you look less like a fashion victim. Besides, there’s a bit of satisfaction telling someone that an item has been in your collection for years and, no, they can’t find it at a store.

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#4 Accessories make the outfit.
An outfit without accessories is like a cake without frosting. What’s the point? Kidding aside, accessories make an outfit your own and add personality to an otherwise banal ensemble.

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#5 Wear what you love, even if it means taking a risk.
Forget rules about wearing things to suit your body type or choosing age-appropriate duds. Clothing should be fun! Throw caution to the wind and buy a silhouette you’ve been itching to try or go for the bold accessory (like this glittery handbag). For the last two years, I was convinced that midi-length skirts weren’t for me. The full, a-line options cut me off at the widest part of my calf and made me look considerably heavier. So, I was a little nervous about ordering this midi-length dress. But, I love it. There’s a ton of material that helps the dress hang straight down, which is more flattering on me than the poufy skirts I was trying.

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Dress: c/o ASOS | Purse: Lulu Guinness c/o ASOS | Necklace: c/o ASOS | Shoes: Kate Spade | Cuff: Melinda Maria (similar) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop | Lips: Stila “Fiore” | Nails: Zoya “Dove”

 

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This post is in collaboration with ASOS.

Filed Under: Personal Style, Style Tagged With: asos midi dress, karen walker number one sunglasses, kate spade karolina, lulu guinness ellie, melinda maria cuff, stila all-day liquid lipstick, zoya dove

The Coveted

October 13, 2015 by jessica 12 Comments

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This look is definitely more Alice in Wonderland than I prefer, but I had to put together this week’s “The Coveted” with that whimsical clutch in mind! Here’s what caught my eye this week:

  • A sweater with a removable bejeweled collar. (Wear it with the rest of your sweaters when this one is at the dry cleaner.)
  • Little rhinestone kisses. It’s a subtle touch of glam for the holiday season, a flirty hint at a New Year’s Eve kiss, and a Valentine’s Day must.
  • A rich red pout.
  • An evening bag that’s equal amounts glitzy and goofy. Basically, the perfect conversation piece.
  • This mod mini skirt. At first blush, it looks like the white portion is just a curved design, but if you take a peek at the stock image, you’ll see that it’s actually a heart. On the more affordable side of things, this mini comes in at $54 and still has a bold black and white design.
  • A modern update to the classic Mary Jane pump. While not as elegant, these have a similar design with the asymmetrical strap.
  • This playful pillow. Jonathan Adler’s Friends & Family sale runs through the end of today (save 20% with code FRIENDS2015). It’s the perfect time to stock up on holiday gifts like gold zebra dishes, chic cocktail glasses, and colorful vases.
  • Also! There’s 25% off at Shopbop through Oct. 15 with code INTHEFAM25. It doesn’t apply to Tory Burch or Ferragamo (or a few other brands), which is pretty lame. I need to rein in my spending, but I’m still considering this “creme de la creme” tray.

Filed Under: The Coveted Tagged With: alice + olivia sweater, jonathan adler eyes pillow, kate spade lip earrings, lulu guinness ellie, msgm heart skirt, sarah jessica parker diana high heels, the coveted

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Hello there! I'm a first-time homeowner updating a 1920s house in Madison, Wisconsin. I have a penchant for travel and a love of costume jewelry. Follow along for personal style, travel, and lifestyle content.

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I’ve had my eye on these graphic earrings for awhile and now they’re even more tempting at $50.

For Home…


This drink table is perfect for small spaces when you need a place to perch a cocktail. Plus, it doubles as a plant stand!

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Phone nooks don’t get the attention they deserve Phone nooks don’t get the attention they deserve. They’re practically begging to be used as built-in displays for ceramics! 

(I removed the phone jack, pulled the wires back through the hole, and patched it up, so it’s no longer functional for a landline. I assume a future owner won’t miss it either!)

#phonenook #vintagehouse #thisoldhouse #pottery #ceramics #targetstyle #hearthandhandwithmagnolia
I can’t believe we’re celebrating our fourth C I can’t believe we’re celebrating our fourth Christmas in the house! I’ve taken a version of this photo each Christmas to serve as a timeline of the small changes over the years. One thing never changes, though: I think our Christmas tree is the prettiest. 😊 I hope you have a wonderful holiday in however you’re able to celebrate this year. 2020 has been difficult, but we’re in the home stretch now! Sending lots of love your way!
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas. #c It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas.

#christmas #christmasathome #christmastree #ckstyleaccordingly #showemyourstyled #showemyourholiday #1920shome
As my holiday gift to you, enjoy my favorite famil As my holiday gift to you, enjoy my favorite family cookie recipe now on the blog! (Find it via the link-in-profile or search for "sugar cookie.”) It never feels like Christmas until I’ve had my mom’s sugar cookies. In a typical year (or even an atypical one like 2020!), I’ll spend a couple of days working on these — baking them the first and decorating them the second — and it immediately puts me in the holiday spirit. Not only are these nostalgic for me as she’s been making them my entire life (there’s even a photo of me, no older than 2 years old, sitting at the kitchen table “helping” with them), they’re hands-down the best sugar cookies I have ever had. And plenty of people agree with not-so-subtle hints to make them each year.

#sugarcookies #christmascookies #baking #frostedsugarcookies #holidaybaking #holidaycookies
It never really feels like the holiday season unti It never really feels like the holiday season until I’ve made sugar cookies with my mom’s decades old recipe — and until I’ve risked a food-borne illness by snacking on raw dough. I shirked the holiday tradition last year after having been too busy with holiday travel (ten days in Belgium and a long weekend in Chicago left me too busy with other holiday to-dos), but there’s zero excuse to put off baking this year. #AlwaysHome #QuarantineForever
Buffalo plaid packages tied up with string ... the Buffalo plaid packages tied up with string ... these are a few of my favorite things. 🎶 (I don't think Julie Andrews would mind tweaking the lyrics a little bit, right? 😉)

Pro tip: Instead of looking at the gift-wrap section for things to decorate your presents, hit up your local craft store. I bought a package of 75 jingle bells, a dozen mini bottlebrush trees, and twine in seasonal colors for just a couple of dollars each. (The wrapping paper is from Target.)

#holidayseason #buffaloplaid #giftwrap #plaid #presents #christmasgifts #christmasgiftwrapping #giftwrappingideas
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