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Weekend Links

February 17, 2018 by jessica Leave a Comment

Happy Saturday! Dave and have already visited three new-to-us restaurants/bars since the weekend kicked off at 5 p.m. on Friday. I think we need to slow our roll unless we want to spend all of next week eating salad and exercising! We’re planning to spend a better part of the weekend making headway on our London itinerary since our early April trip will be here before we know it! What’s on your weekend agenda?

Weekend Links:

Sidestep mundane small talk with these five questions.
The official portraits of the Obamas were unveiled this week and they’re incredible.
And, here’s the story of the Milly dress Michelle Obama is wearing her portrait.
I love these earrings for spring and summer. The cobalt blue is gorgeous, but the white would go with everything.
The rise and fall of the water bed.
The best street style looks from New York Fashion Week. (Consider it your motivation to snag a statement coat.)
I’m all about the aviation cocktail lately.
Jade green appetizer plates are just the thing to brighten up your serveware for spring.

Finds Under $50:

I just ordered these salt and pepper shakers. The marble and brass is so pretty!
This asymmetrical dress looks like a sexy option for a date night.
A cute twill jacket.
Use code HAPPY to take 40% off of these floral slide loafers.
An oversize pink sweater is the winter-to-spring transitional item your closet needs.
Eye-catching floral hoops.

Earlier This Week:

Comfy loungewear from Garnet Hill.
Style steals under $50 and under $100.
What fits inside the small Gucci Marmont handbag?
Finally, a pair of sneakers I love! (Get them here.)

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What Fits Inside the Gucci Small Marmont Bag?

February 16, 2018 by jessica 3 Comments

When I posted a snapshot of my beloved new bag on Instagram last week, I had a few people ask me what fits inside. So, I thought I’d do a quick post with my daily essentials so you can see if this purse is the right size for you.

I don’t carry many items with me on the regular, so the small GG Marmont shoulder bag is perfect for holding all of my essentials with plenty of room to spare. You’ll always find me toting around the following:

Sunglasses
Credit card case with a few dollar stuffed inside in lieu of a full wallet
Mirror
iPhone
Phone charger (on the weekends, but not the work week)
Lipstick
Not pictured: inhaler, tissues, floss, mini hair brush

(Before we move on, though, I must sing praises about this phone charger. It can fully charge an iPhone five times before its battery depletes. The relatively slim profile makes it easy to carry around all day, especially when you’re on vacation. Plus, you can plug in two phones at once.)

I put my sunglasses in their bulky case and there’s still room at the top of the purse for extra items. As I mentioned, I’m not one to bring a large wallet with me. If you are, this Kate Spade billfold technically fits inside, but you won’t be able to hold much else and you’ll likely prefer a larger bag. If you pare down your essentials like I do, then it’s an excellent option that feels spacious. Let me know if you have any questions about the size. It’s surprisingly difficult to take good photos of the inside of a bag!

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Style Steals

February 15, 2018 by jessica 1 Comment

Under $50
Lush dress (also available in blush) | Kenneth Jay Lane earrings | Soludos espadrilles | Mar Y Sol clutch

Under $100
Storee dress | TKEES sandals | KAANAS bag | Rag & Bone scarf

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The Comfiest Loungewear

February 12, 2018 by jessica 3 Comments

It’s not uncommon for me to slip into loungewear the moment I get home from work. The change in uniform is a signal to wind down and relax after a long day, and it feels perfectly indulgent to wear something unfussy. However, there’s a fine line between comfortable and sloppy, and I never want to veer into the latter even when I’m at home! That’s why I’m crazy about this comfortable sleepwear set from Garnet Hill. The painterly stripes of the matching set feel modern and pulled together without looking juvenile, but the best part is that they’re made from Green Cotton. Farmed without harmful pesticides or chemical defoliants, organic Green Cotton fibers are refined using less water, less energy, and less pollution.

Style Sources: Garnet Hill pajama top and bottoms

Home Sources: Target lamp | West Elm nightstand | Hobby Lobby vase (old; similar) | pillows from Target and Anthropologie (all old, but I love this and this) | Harry Allen piggy bank | Zinus bedframe (wait for a sale – we paid around $250 for a king) | Lands’ End bedspread (old; similar) | Sherwin Williams paint in High Reflective White (their only true white) and Amalfi

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In partnership with Garnet Hill.

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Weekend Links

February 10, 2018 by jessica 1 Comment

Happy Saturday! This weekend we have a post-holiday gathering with Dave’s family, I get to pretend I’m Nina García as a judge for this event (and yesterday I realized I actually have to talk to introduce myself to the crowd — ugh, I have the worst anxiety about public speaking of any kind), and I’m going to get to work on more painting. Speaking of which, I’m going to incorporate more home posts into my content over here. I was trying to keep everything house-related on Curated Couple, and I still plan to keep that as a diary of our house updates, but the house is so ingrained into what I do each weekend that it feels weird to completely cut out a large part of my life. So, think of those posts as the “Bedknobs” portion of my blog title! I’ll still keep the emphasis on style, of course, but I’ll pepper in some of the fun home content and things we’re working on.

Weekend Links:

McDonald’s is giving away a “Bling Mac” ring worth $12,500.
Nine sheet mask reviews.
Erin’s design-focused guide to Portland makes me want to book a trip immediately.
Dave found this Etsy shop yesterday. To say that I’m obsessed with their light fixtures would be an understatement. I’m going to measure to see if this would fit at the top of our stairs.
Since I’m obviously a Gucci fan girl, I enjoyed this old article about how the brand embraced their logo despite the popularity of minimalism and logo-less designs.
Add panache to your cocktails with homemade maraschino cherries. It looks so easy and probably tastes a lot better than the bright red, overly candied version at the grocery store.
The inspiration behind Tory Burch’s carnation-filled runway.
Maayan Zilberman turns making candy into an art form.
How to know if your stylish home investment will be considered dated or classic.
Wow your sweetheart this Valentine’s Day with a meal of French bistro classics.

Finds Under $50:

Sophisticated champagne coupes to elevate your bar.
A sweet sundress to tuck away until spring.
Earrings that look like ribbons: here, here, and here.
Love the springtime stripes of this sweater, but the traditional navy and white version is great, too!
A sassy notepad for your desk.
Micropleats add interest to this top.
Oversize earrings for $14 is a great deal!

Earlier This Week:

I made the biggest sartorial splurge of my life. (I’ll do a post next week about what actually fits inside. I had a few people ask about that after I posted the bag on Instagram Stories, so I figured I’d show everyone in case it’s on your wish list, too.)
Valentine gift ideas for her (you?) and him.
At the end of 2017, I realized that I missed the little round ups I used to post that recounted some of the previous month’s snapshots. So, I’m bringing that back. Some are images that made it to Instagram, others are just fun things on my phone.

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