Shop It: J.Crew heels // Tory Burch tunic // Zara tunic // Dolce & Gabbana flats

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Between the wedding venues, dresses, cake samples and late-night Pinterest inspiration, nuptials are certainly stressful for the bride-to-be. But once invitations start landing in mailboxes, the stress is passed along to friends who are now standing in front of their closets wondering what to wear. 

Buying a new frock for each event isn’t realistic for most of us. It’s a much more modern - and fiscally responsible - approach to choose one beautiful, versatile dress. I’m fond of this brocade stunner from J.Crew that goes from destination wedding to formal affair with ease.

For the beach: Pair the dress with a raffia clutch (you could splurge on the Anya Hindmarch version or go with a ultra-affordable vintage one on eBay), a bold boho necklace and flat metallic sandals. 

For a formal affair: Refined shapes in punchy colors keep your look for being too stuffy. Try a pair of pumps in a matching color, introduce a contrasting color with your clutch, and top it off with dainty earrings and a cocktail ring. 

This post is a courtesy of Venuefinder.

Right now, I’m coveting:

• A fresh spring coat in a structured shape
• Loeffler Randall’s adorable flats with a polka dot bow
• A pair of rose gold earrings that perfect for everyday
• A mug that makes me smile
• A sophisticated touch of lucite
• A polka dot scarf
• A beautifully embellished bag

I’d go so far as to say that a leather duffel bag was my best purchase of 2012. I chose this one and haven’t had to check baggage since. (It’s amazing how much you can pack into a weekender!)

Shop It: Tory Burch cosmetic case // See by Chloe weekender // Deux Lux weekender // Rebecca Minkoff cosmetic case

Right now, I’m coveting:

• An oversized gold lamp would make an elegant statement piece in an entryway
• A pair of Tory Burch perforated sandals in a lovely shade of terracotta
• A vibrant rug that’s also affordable
• Jewelry by Julie Vos - I’d love to wear her beachy pieces on our next seaside vacation (this necklace is also stunning)
• Name your own nail polish makes for a fun bridal shower favor
• Whistles’ sleek lookbook, especially that striped dress
• A pair of tweezers in glamorous gold

From poignant observations to inspirational quips, the best things about fashion have already been uttered by history’s greats. So why not feature them here? Every so often, I’ll pair a stylish quote with today’s fashionable embodiment, like these Tory Burch wedges.

Do you have a favorite style quote? Let me know! I’d be happy to feature it and give you a shout out for the inspiration!

Over the past year, I’ve added four pairs of mint shoes to my wardrobe: heels, loafers, sandals and sneakers. The hue may seem impractical, but it’s versatile enough to pair with winter’s evergreen then transition seamlessly to spring.

Mint & Gold: J.Crew flats // Kate Spade heels

Soft & Sweet: Dolce Vita flats // Diane von Furstenberg heels

Bright & Bold: Tory Burch flats // Pour La Victoire heels

Indulged in a magenta bag. Dressed up as a sleepy Holly Golightly. Layered on baubles. Found a brilliant pea coat at Ann Taylor LOFT. Sipped an afternoon beer. Cheered for the Badgers. Baked Halloween cupcakes. Looked forward to Christmas with a new ornament. Adored bouquets from Dave.

Sampled an array of pumpkin microbrews. Lingered over lunch. Added vintage gems to my collection. Admired fall color. Enjoyed fall’s simple pleasures. Relished wearing pink. Relied on the classics. Tucked lipstick into a foxy bag. Donned a new ring courtesy of Gorjana. 

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I’m continuing my color crush on green with these stunning earrings by Tory Burch, featuring inlaid malachite and onyx stone.

I just couldn’t resist Tory Burch’s foxy way to store beauty essentials.

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