BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

Be Mine + A Giveaway from Helen Ficalora

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BB Dakota Jacqueline Lace Shift Dress

Happy almost-Valentine’s Day, ladies! Dave and I aren’t big on celebrating on Feb. 14 with anything more than a heart-shaped pizza and the heart-shaped balloon that accompanies it. In fact, today is actually the special occasion for us as we celebrate six years together! Back in 2011, we met online and chatted for a couple of days before we decided to say hello in person on Feb. 2. The Madison area had a blizzard the night before and the city was all but shut down, but there was one restaurant open nearby and we figured that a little snow (ahem, almost two feet of snow) couldn’t get in the way of a budding romance. While it was an adventurous drive, we made it safely and the rest was history!

I absolutely love that we have two days to celebrate each other in February. And in celebration of a month of romance and sweet gestures, I’m thrilled to partner with Helen Ficalora for a giveaway of this adorable “XOX” disk charm necklace! If you’re not already familiar with the designer’s work, think of her collection as a the ideal place to create a sentimental piece for someone special. You can personalize the necklace by mixing and matching charms in various metals to capture your recipient’s personality. While I love the “XOX” charm necklace on its own with this LRD (little red dress), it’s even cuter paired with one of the brand’s initial charm disks.

Alright, I know you’re eager for me to get to the good stuff. Here are the deets: one lucky U.S.-based reader will start her own Helen Ficalora collection this Valentine’s Day with the same charm necklace I’m wearing in this post! You can enter via the giveaway form at the end of the post. Good luck!

BB Dakota Jacqueline Lace Shift Dress
Helen Ficalora XOX Pendant
BB Dakota Jacqueline Lace Shift Dress BB Dakota Jacqueline Lace Shift Dress BB Dakota Jacqueline Lace Shift Dress

BB Dakota dress (available in coral; also love this) | Helen Ficalora necklace (c/o) | Ferragamo flats | Diane von Furstenberg clutch | butter LONDON lipstick in Rebellious (c/o)

ENTER TO WIN!

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This giveaway is for U.S. readers only ages 18 and older and will end on February 14, 2017 at 11:59 P.M. EST. One (1) lucky winner will be randomly chosen and announced on February 15, 2017. Helen Ficalora Press will reach out directly to the winner and fulfill shipment. Winner will have 24 hours to respond and claim their prize, failure to do so will result in another winner being randomly drawn. No P.O. Boxes. 

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Thanks to Helen Ficalora for partnering on this post! 

Baubles on a Budget

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Baubles on a Budget

UNDER $50: ONE | TWO | THREE | FOUR | FIVE | SIX | SEVEN

UNDER $100: ONE | TWO | THREE | FOUR | FIVE | SIX | SEVEN

Win a Pair of Freshwater Pearl Earrings

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The Pearl Source freshwater pearl earrings + Giveaway!

When it comes to the foundation pieces of a jewelry box, two items come to mind: diamond stud earrings, a wear-with-everything ring (be it a signet or cigar band), and a pair of classic pearl studs. My parents gave me a set of pearl earrings to celebrate my high school graduation. It was my first piece of “grown up” jewelry and while it’s been years (15, in fact!) since that day, I still treasure — and wear — them. (The diamonds didn’t come until college graduation!)

Today, I’m partnering with The Pearl Source to give you a chance to win a set of freshwater pearl earrings to add to your collection. The Pearl Source has been a family-owned jeweler for over 20 years with its roots as one of the first direct importers and wholesalers of loose pearls in the United States. The Los Angeles-based company still specializes in pearl jewelry, offering a range of pearls from affordable freshwater options to beautiful dark-hued Tahitian South Sea pearls to coveted white South Sea pearls.

Below, you can enter to win a pair of 8mm freshwater pearl studs just in time for the holidays! The earrings even prettier in person than in these photos. The quality is fantastic with a “very high” grade luster and a 14k white gold post (a must for anyone with sensitive skin). They arrive nestled in a navy box that’s perfect for gifting to someone special this holiday season, even if that someone special is yourself! The giveaway is open to U.S. residents and ends on Dec. 18. Good luck!

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Style Snapshot

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J.Crew Floral Chandelier Earrings

While my new favorite pair of earrings may be sold out, you can still snag 30% off statement-making earrings at J.Crew like these beauties. If oversize earrings aren’t your thing, how about this gorgeous necklace? Pair it with a simple shift dress for a holiday-ready ensemble.