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Style Staple: Menswear Watches

December 13, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

Just a few years ago, a menswear watch was one of the most sought-after trends. (I’m looking at you, Michael Kors.) Now, I think it’s safe to say that the oversize design is officially a classic style staple—and an incredibly practical one at that!

There are plenty of versions made specifically for ladies, but don’t dismiss the men’s options like the Victorinox watches found at Watch Warehouse. Simply swapping or resizing the band gives you even more variety on your search for the perfect menswear-inspired watch.

1. Michael Kors, $120 // 2. Victorinox, £415 // 3. Movado, $595 // 4. Kate Spade, $169 // 5. Nixon, $200

This is a PR collaboration, but all opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that support Bedknobs & Baubles!

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Currently Coveting

December 12, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

We’re pretty serious about traveling to Europe next year—so much so that we decided against an affordable getaway to Puerto Rico at the end of January to save money. Unfortunately, that only works if I’m not tempted by the beauties above. (The loafers! Sigh!) One thing I do need, however, is a structured tote similar to the Armani bags at Diffusion Online. I haven’t decided on a color, but I like the shape of the bag above. Let me know if you come across any nice leather totes in the coming months. Bonus points if it has an option for a cross-body strap.

1. Armani, £179.00 // 2. Tory Burch, $285 // 3. Lulu & Georgia, $95// 4. J.Crew, $126 // 5. Tibi, $250 // 6. Cin Cin, $10 // 7. Kate Spade, $58 // 8. Tinley Road, $38 // 9. Target, $6

This is a PR collaboration, but all opinions are my own. Thanks for supporting the brands that support Bedknobs & Baubles!

Deck the Halls

December 11, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

After two years of bringing home trees that dwarfed our living room, Dave and I finally chose one that’s the right size. It seems tiny. With fewer branches encroaching upon our living space, there are fewer places to display our large ornament collection. We finally narrowed down the selection to only the most special: memories from our travels, handcrafted blown glass, and delicate vintage baubles.

Like vintage ornaments, vintage jewelry is one of my very favorite things. Frippery Vintage sent over this ring just in time for the holiday party season—and I don’t intend to raise a glass without it! If you haven’t already, I encourage you to enter the giveaway for a $50 gift certificate to the vintage boutique. We could all use a special piece of jewelry at this time of year.

Congrats to Jenny who won the Hattie Sparks giveaway!

Behind the Baubles: Karen Hsiang

December 10, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

Beautiful, sensual curves are a hallmark of Karen Hsiang’s jewelry collection, so it wasn’t too surprising to learn she was a former dancer! Her delicate designs are meant to be worn everyday, but they’re even more breathtaking layered with other pieces from the line—or with pieces from your own jewelry box. Better yet, each item can be customized with the metal and stone choice to suit your style.

Karen is offering a 30% discount to B&B readers through Christmas with code BKAB. I’m actually pretty eager to add a piece to my own collection and finally settled on the crevice ring (gold-plated, moonstone) after spending the better part of an hour winnowing down my choices! Tag me on Instagram (@bedknobsandbaubles) if you place an order, I’d love to see what you pick out!

Shop It: Silver Wrap Ring, $190 // Curved T-Bar Necklace, $225 // Silver 3 Pointer Earrings, $490 // Dainty Lariat, $75 // Crevice Ring, $140 // Silver Lateral Ring, $205 // Lateral Cuff, $315

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Outfitted in Joules

December 9, 2013 by jessica 1 Comment

When Joules sent over a pair of wellies last week, I had no idea I’d get the opportunity to wear them so soon! Aren’t they just the cutest way to brighten up a blustery winter day? I’ll admit that the color sucked me in initially, but the practical features made me truly fall in love with them. The boots have a slim ankle, but still adjust for shapely calves with the buckle at the side. And, while I was skeptical of the website’s claim to “exceptional cold weather resistance,” I was comfortable in the snow with just a pair of tights underneath. (That’s not something I can do with my Hunter pair without a thick pair of hiking socks for extra warmth.) Bottom line: thumbs up. Check out the full range of patterns and colors here.