BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

Outfitted

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This T by Alexander Wang skirt was the first item worthy of being one of my five for the French wardrobe challenge. (Read about the “less is more” philosophy here.) I was worried that paring my shopping down to five clothing items a season would be difficult and send me into panic attacks of deprivation, but as it turns out, one quality piece of clothing is more satisfying than a bunch of cheap thrills. And I love this skirt. I love that it stays full all day. I love that the pockets are sewn into the pleats rather than the side seams. I love that I don’t want another black skirt. (If you have your eye on this skirt, pay attention to sizing on the Nordstrom site. I found conflicting size charts and almost purchased it in a small. There’s no way it would have ever zipped.)

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Featured: J.Crew sweater // T by Alexander Wang skirt // Lodis clutch (similar) // gifted Julie Vos earrings and ring // Kate Spade shoes

Bauble of the Week

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l’ve been itching to treat myself to a new piece of jewelry. I thought about this Bauble Bar necklace, but decided the money would be better spent on a more expensive statement piece. This pair of Tory Burch earrings was a contender as was a Lulu Frost necklace. Then I saw this Tory Burch cuff. It’s from the spring 2014 collection and available for pre-order (shipping in December). It’s one of those pieces that I wouldn’t wear all the time, but I would treasure forever.  

Fall Jewelry Edit: 15 Stud Earrings Under $100

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A beautiful pair of stud earrings can be just as stunning as its statement counterpart. Here are 15 of autumn’s best and they’re all under $100:

1. Bauble Bar, $18 // 2. Bauble Bar, $35 // 3. Henri Bendel, $88 // 4. Hive & Honey, $22 // 5. Henri Bendel, $68 // 6. Noir Jewelry, $65 // 7. Emily Elizabeth, $63 // 8. Tinley Road, $24 // 9. Loren Hope, $36 // 10. Tory Burch, $88 // 11. Gorjana, $40 // 12. Julie Vos, $95 // 13. Margaret Elizabeth, $88 // 14. Fallon, $79 // 15. Haskell, $19

Loving Lately

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Lately, I’m loving:

  • Navy. Obviously. The moment I spotted the Julie Vos “Metro” ring, I knew it was going to be in constant rotation along with the minuscule stacking rings. They add interest without overshadowing the brilliant blue cocktail ring. 
  • The opportunity to become a Certified Meeting Planner. It’s a pretty big deal in the industry. (Think of it as earning a masters degree in event planning.) I’m in for a lot of studying over the next year as I prep for the August 2014 exam, but I’m incredibly excited and interested to see how my on-the-job skills compare to industry standards. (Event planning isn’t what I went to school for. My degrees are in English and journalism with an emphasis on PR and advertising.) Let’s face it, it’ll also feel pretty awesome to update my email signature line to “Jessica Hamm, CMP.” 
  • Fish-shaped soap on a rope because, well, why not? 

Featured: J.Crew sweater // J.Crew shorts // Rebecca Minkoff camera bag // gifted Julie Vos statement ring and stacking rings // Tiny Sparkle Studio ring // Hermes bracelet