It’s difficult to create a minimal look with hundreds of seed beads, but J.Crew nailed it with this choker. I can see it peeking out from the collar of a white shirt (love this one) or layered with longer necklaces atop a breezy dress.
Weekend Guide
ADORN
A little inspiration to dress up your basics with the sparkliest jewels you own.
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LEARN
We all know that men’s and women’s shirts button up on opposite sides, but why is that still the case?
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PREPARE
The Lilly Pulitzer for Target look book is finally out. Out of curiosity, I totaled the price of everything I’d love to own. It came to $500. Needless to say, I’ll be paring down to the must-haves: a pineapple serving dish, teak beach chairs, throw pillows, and pom pom trim shorts.
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BAKE
My parents are coming to our place for Easter this year. The main dish and the sides will be easy to whip up, so I’m concentrating on the dessert. I’m not exactly sure what I’ll make yet, but this sounds divine.
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VISIT
Here are seven places to see tulips, my favorite flower, in bloom this spring. (We’ve actually looked at visiting Holland, Mich. for the annual tulip festival.)
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CONSIDER
Fran Lebowitz is one sassy broad, but I find much of her style commentary to be spot on. I completely agree that we should all invest in well made items and take care of them properly. And, for the love of God, no one should wear sweatpants in public. It’s basically waving the sartorial white flag.
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FITNESS UPDATE
I’m down another pound for seven total! Heck yeah! I tried on a pair of compression capris at Old Navy yesterday, since everyone seems to love them. Uh, the white and blue pair were definitely sheer. I’m assuming a black pair wouldn’t be as scandalous!
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IN OTHER NEWS
I just added a new feature to my side bar highlighting a weekly find for $50 or less. This week’s item is a lobster print silk canvas handbag for $50. It’s available in red and navy.
The Coveted
This week, I’m smitten with:
- Round retro sunglasses. This pair is a splurge and comes in seven colors. Love the look, but don’t want to spend that much? This pair is just $26 and comes in nine colors, including a rainbow pastel version.
- An eyelet romper.
- White minimalist nail polish. Clinique polishes are my favorite. I have the color “Hi Sweetie,” which has full coverage with one coat. It dries fairly quickly and lasts for days. A second coat looks nicer, but sometimes I just don’t have the time for it!
- Embellished espadrille sandals. This pair reminds me of something Miu Miu would make, but they’re a heck of a lot more reasonable at $117.
- This sleek leather tote for just $148. It’s hard to find a budget-friendly real leather tote that looks as sophisticated as this one. It’s made of saffiano leather, which I love because it’s durable and easy to wipe down if it gets wet. The tote comes in black, beige, and pink.
- An oversize flower cocktail ring. It’s huge and I adore everything about it, especially the caged freshwater pearl center.
- This darling crop top to wear with the season’s high-waisted skirts.
Gerard Yosca’s Flowerball Collection
Alright, ladies, tax day is three weeks away! Some of you have mentioned that a #TaxReturnSplurge isn’t in the cards this year and, for that, my condolences. (Really, though, kudos. It’s not like any of us should give the government a tax-free loan.) However, if you’re like me and adjust your exemptions to guarantee an annual windfall, it’s time to daydream about a pretty new piece of jewelry to add to your collection (after you’ve taken care of bills and transferred some of that money to your savings account–let’s not be irresponsible).
One of the season’s standout jewelry collections is the latest from Gerard Yosca: Flowerball. The Flowerball collection pays homage to the ’70s in a way that doesn’t feel outdated. By reimagining the decade’s iconic daisy motif, Gerard offers a fresh, playful take on spring’s most prolific trend. You can get a full dose of flower power with a garland of daisies or take a more subtle approach with a pair of button earrings. (Sneak peeks at the earrings here and here.) If the literal take on a daisy isn’t your thing, the petal pieces will be. They’re almost a petal-meets-foliage-meets-feather hybrid that is all too perfect for summer. I’ve been wearing this necklace nonstop, which has a bit of a tropical vibe. I’m also loving this layering piece and these earrings (they have the most delightful movement).
Most of the collection comes in under $200, making a #TaxReturnSplurge on something this beautiful even more reasonable. Personally, I’ve never regretted choosing a piece of jewelry for my annual indulgence. Thoughtfully designed costume jewelry–especially handmade–is so much better than a piece from a mall brand. I’m a costume jewelry snob and I promise you’ll notice the difference in quality and artistry immediately. Find a piece that truly speaks to you and you’ll wear it year after year.
Earrings: c/o Gerard Yosca
Necklace: c/o Gerard Yosca
Dress: Alexa Chung x AG Jeans*
*This dress runs absurdly large. If you’re following on Instagram, you know how bummed I was to return the medium I purchased. I found a small at Bloomingdale’s yesterday morning, so hopefully it’s a better fit. I’m still keeping an eye out for an XS. Please let me know if you spot one. I’m obsessed with this dress and I don’t want it to be another sartorial white whale! (It’s pretty much sold out everywhere, but if you’re also keeping an eye out for returns, here are the links I check each morning: 1, 2, 3, 4.)
Bauble of the Week
I hated the flavor of pineapples up until a few years ago, but I’ve always loved the way they look. A vintage brass pineapple ice bucket is actually one of my prized possessions*, but the obsession certainly doesn’t end there. I’d love to own this Tory Burch tunic or even this cute ice cube tray, but this pair of earrings is topping my wish list. I came across Three Jane on Instagram the other day and fell for the bold cocktail-ready earrings by designer Katie Schloss. You’ll learn more about her in next week’s “Behind the Baubles” feature.
*They tend to be expensive on eBay, but there are a couple of affordable ones available right now here and here. Just add a little brass polish and you’re good to go.
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