Kate Spade’s holiday collection was released last week and, as always, everything is so darn cute. There’s a champagne bottle coin purse, a floral-print scarf I’ll probably buy, and this unbelievable necklace. One look at the rhinestone ribbon put me in a festive mood. Bring on the egg nog, tinsel and Bing Crosby, STAT.
While this getup is quintessentially fall, it’s completely out of my comfort zone. I’m not actually a fan of jeans (or pants in general) and I’ve never worn a pair of riding boots before Naturalizer reached out to me with the opportunity to try a pair of their shoes.
I’ve always wanted to purchase a pair of riding boots, but it’s a discouraging process when you have wide (ahem, “shapely”) calves. Most options are matronly or have a bizarre v-shaped inset of elastic that looks like an afterthought. I appreciate that the elastic on this Naturalizer pair is thoughtfully incorporated into the design and is partially hidden by leather buckles. It allows for a comfortable fit without sacrificing style.
Naturalizer has a reputation for comfortable shoes and these are no exception. (No breaking in period!) I planned to wear them for a day at a state park, but they were just as comfy for what those plans morphed into: a stop at the New Glarus brewery and an afternoon spent browsing small town gift shops.
Featured: Lands’ End jacket // Banana Republic shirt // J.Crew jeans // gifted Naturalizer boots // gifted Hobo bag // gifted Gorjana necklace // gifted oNecklace necklace // gifted Cynthia Jones ring
Goodness, that’s a lot of gifted items in one post. I only accept items that I adore, so they’re in heavy rotation!
1. Violet Darkling necklace, £125.00 // 2. Thomas Fuchs bottle stopper, $115 // 3. McQ Alexander McQueen ring, £155 // 4. Kate Spade mask, $12 // 5. Sasha clutch, $270 // 6. Essie nail polish, $8 // 7. Modcloth dress, $150 // 8. Brandy Pham rings, $88 // 9. McQ Alexander McQueen scarf, £165 // 10. Charlotte Olympia shoes, $875 // 11. 9SpotMonk note cards, $16
I’m a pretty firm believer that if you wore a trend the first time it was popular, you should probably stay away from it the second time around. It’s why I’ve been hesitant to wear a nameplate necklace again. No, I didn’t wear one when Carrie Bradshaw made it popular. I wore one when I was seven years old. I found the little 14” necklace when I was packing up my childhood bedroom and, with all sentimental pieces, I tucked it away for safekeeping.
When oNecklace asked if I’d be interested in featuring one of their name necklaces, I couldn’t bring myself to wear my first name on my collarbone again. Instead, I opted for a cheeky “Bonjour” necklace in the Alegro script.
Drawing inspiration from nature, Ayaka Nishi designs are fascinating and perhaps a bit bewitching. Take this rib and spine bracelet, for instance. It features components cast from actual bones and yet there’s an undeniable beauty to the unsettling piece.
Shop It: Three Leaves necklace, $330 // Tiny Bone ring, $60 // Fish Scales earring, $260 // Honeycomb necklace, $110 // Leaf earrings, $460 // Spider Pearl ring, $350 // Insect Wing pin, $150 // Long Rutilated Quartz ring, $520