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Wardrobe Update: September 2017

September 27, 2017 by jessica 1 Comment

I’m shocked that the end of September is right around the corner. I typically work on this post throughout the month, but I woke up this morning and looked at the calendar to realize that we have just three days left of the month! Where did the time go?! The month always breezes past for me because it’s my busiest season at work, which unfortunately leaves me with little time to work on the blog. I wish I had more time for it, but I need to focus my attention on the job that actually pays my bills! No matter how busy I was, you know I found time to add a few new pieces to my wardrobe.

Sale alert!
Before we get started, we need to make sure you’re in the know about the latest Shopbop sale. You can save 20% on orders under $500 and 25% on orders over that amount. Use code EOTS17. If you’re an Amazon Prime member, remember that you also get free two-day shipping. Another great sale worth checking out is at Bauble Bar where you can save 25% off your order with code BIGONE. Hurry, though, that sale ends tonight!

PURCHASED
See all of this year’s sartorial purchases here.

Madewell ‘Elinor’ loafers in chestnut: These are fantastic quality and they’re comfortable right out of the box! They run true to size. They’re also available in black and white.
Caslon bell-sleeve top in purple (worn here): Unfortunately this is already sold out. If it does pop back, you’ll need to go down a size. The top is adorable with jeans for those nothing-to-wear days.
Baublebar ‘Criselda’ earrings in black (worn here): After falling in love with the turquoise pair last month, I couldn’t help but add black to my collection for fall. They’re perfectly lightweight for all-day wear. (Also available here.)
LOFT ‘Royal Floral’ shirtdress (worn here): I almost didn’t buy this dress because it looked so drab online. However, the cut is one I typically wear on repeat, so I gave it a whirl. And, I’m so happy I did! I absolutely love this dress for fall. It’s short and loose, which makes it adorable with flats.
LOFT ‘Hydrangea Bouquet’ tunic: The fabric of this shirt is an amazing quality for the price point. It feels thick and silky, and the colors are vibrant. It’s a great option for fall to wear over slim jeans or tuck into a flared pair. Go with your typical LOFT size.

DIDN’T WORK OUT
Things I tried and didn’t love.

H&M jacquard-patterned dress: I’m still a little bummed that this didn’t work out for me! The monkey pattern is so ridiculous, but in a really good way. However, the fit was awful. The shoulders were too wide (even though the bottom of the dress fit correctly), it was entirely too long and would have needed to be hemmed above the knee, and the bow was too overwhelming on my frame. Good attempt; just poorly executed.

DAYDREAMING ABOUT
The items I just might add to my wardrobe next month.

This plaid coat for fall.
Gold drop earrings.
A suede dress to wear over blouses. I love it in olive.

Signature Style

September 25, 2017 by jessica 5 Comments

This dress was destined for my closet given that it’s basically an updated version of the one I bought last year and have worn just about every week since. I’m such a sucker for a loose dress with flats, so much so that I’d call it my signature style. To keep my favorite look from getting stale, I look for pieces each season that have on-trend detailing. This year’s iteration of my beloved dress has a sweet bow tied at the neck, dainty ruffled hems, and gathering to add texture. If you’re as captivated with it as I am, definitely go down a size. I usually start with a medium in a new item, but I had to go with a small in this and there’s still plenty of extra room.

LOFT dress (the print also comes in a blouse) | Prada sunglasses | Tory Burch bag (similar) | J.Crew earrings (similar here and here) | Ferragamo shoes (c/o Shopbop)

Weekend Reading

September 23, 2017 by jessica Leave a Comment

Yesterday was the first day of autumn and I only wish that it felt, well, like fall! We’re in for the hottest first-fall weekend on record in here in Madison with temperatures hovering around 90 degrees. (Whoever says that climate change isn’t real is full of it!) We’ll be out and about enjoying these last few days of summer weather over the weekend. But we’re most excited about our couch arriving today! It’s been almost 10 weeks and I can’t wait to finally have it here!

Weekend Reading:

Dave splurged and bought us both the iPhone 8. I’m thrilled because I’ve been having battery issues with my old one. (It would completely shut off when it the charge dropped to 30% and wouldn’t reboot until it was plugged in. It was frustrating when it happened in Copenhagen last year and I needed the map to get around!) With a new phone comes a new case, of course. Rifle Paper Co. is offering free shipping on phone case orders. Casetify is also offering free shipping. I’m kind of into this design.
It sounds like Instagram might be switching to a 4 x 4 grid rather than the 3 x 3. I don’t like it. You?
Sorry, but The Devil Wears Prada cerulean speech is wrong.
My brother lives in Washington and I still haven’t been out to visit! We really need to do a combined trip of visiting him and spending a few days in Seattle. This guide is making me antsy to book tickets.
This should probably serve as your Halloween costume inspiration.
I’m seriously considering this plaid coat.
The inside story of Donatella Versace’s homage to her brother Gianni.
The BBC is going to air a Harry Potter documentary.
Did you see this major tech glitch over at Anthro? Oops!
There are few things I love more than lounging around the house in pajamas on a weekend morning. I’m loving this striped set!

Five Under $50:

An elegant blouse to wear with jeans or tuck into a skirt.
This is the perfect summer-to-fall top for when temperatures are on the warmer side. Isn’t the color gorgeous?
I’m all about the blue-and-black pairing on this floral dress.
These floral post earrings are so sweet!
A sheer bell-sleeve blouse.

Earlier This Week:

The best blouse for early fall.
More fashionable fall favorites.
I can’t get enough of thread-wrapped bauble earrings.
My favorite pieces from Target’s Project 62 collection.
More weekend links over at Curated Couple.

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The Edit: Ball Drop Earrings

September 22, 2017 by jessica 2 Comments

Who would have thought that Rebecca Ravenel’s oversize bauble earrings would cause such a stir among the fashion crowd with affordable lookalikes popping up everywhere? It probably shouldn’t have come as a surprise, of course, knowing that statement earrings are topping everyone’s must-have jewelry list and lightweight designs are a godsend for keeping our earlobes from drooping in old age! I’ve recently become obsessed with these Bauble Bar beauties — so much so that I keep looking for additional earrings with thread-wrapped baubles for my collection! Below are some of my favorites. (And if you’re already tired of these, it looks like Rebecca Ravenel might just spark a new trend. Look at how gorgeous these wooden earrings are!)

Row 1 – Bauble Bar, $48 | Shashi, $35 | Shashi, $55

Row 2 – Humble Chic, $34 | Lizzie Fortunato, $230 | Bauble Bar, $48

Row 3 – Bauble Bar, $38 | INC International Concepts, $22 | CARA, $13

The Coveted

September 19, 2017 by jessica 2 Comments

I have spent hours scouring the Internet for the perfect rug for our living room and this is the best one I’ve found yet. I’m still not completely sold, since I would prefer a rug with navy in it, but it’s getting close to what I had in mind. Plus, it’s a great price point for a rug of that size. And while we’re on the topic of great home deals, have you seen Target’s Project 62 collection? It’s definitely a West Elm-meets-Target take for home decor with some gorgeous affordable pieces. I’m loving this lamp and this rug is really tempting, too. If you’d prefer to splurge on actual West Elm goods (considering the quality is better than Target typically is), you can take 20% off your purchase right now with code FFSALE. We recently purchased this lamp and it’s the cutest thing to put atop our bar cabinet that should arrive this week or next!