BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

Spotted

October 17, 2016 by jessica 7 Comments

Alright, the week I’ve been prepping for is finally here! All of the late nights at work and stress-induced insomnia that you my have witnessed on Snapchat (username: bedknobsbaubles) lead up to my annual business-to-business expo. As much as I love event planning, this one is always more stress than I anticipate each year — and more work than I can accomplish in a normal 40-hour week, thus the radio silence here on the blog. Let’s just say that I’m excited to pop open a can of Sophia after the expo wraps up on Wednesday! We’ll be celebrating at the end of next week with a road trip to Louisville for a beer festival, followed by three nights in Nashville. I’ve never been to Music City before, but I’m ready to embrace whisky-filled honky tonk nights! Let me know if you have any recommendations!

Shirt: H&M (current, but not online; similar)
Dress: J.Crew (old; similar here, here, here)
Shoes: Kate Spade (this year’s colors)
Bag: Tory Burch (old; love this)
Scarf: Hermes (pre-loved options)
Sunglasses: Prada
Brooch: Vintage (similar styles)
Rings: Monica Vinader, Lulu Frost

The Coveted

October 11, 2016 by jessica 9 Comments

Falling for Stripes

October 10, 2016 by jessica 6 Comments

Well, it’s officially sweater weather. (Although today is expected to reach 72 degrees, which is all the excuse I need to break out my favorite summer dress one last time before packing it away for the year.) I typically hate the change in seasons and the hint of frost in the air, but this turtleneck is easing some of the post-summer blues. It’s a cozy, non-itchy wool blend that’s perfect for crisp fall days. (Seriously, how cute would it be for autumnal photo opps? Think apple picking, enjoying the fall color, getting lost in corn mazes, etc. It’s why I’m going to wear it pretty much constantly this season.) It’s available today for 30% off with free shipping. Go with your regular size for the intended relaxed fit. I’m also a huge fan of how it looks with a navy a-line mini skirt and the block-heel pumps in this Instagram.

Sweater: J.Crew
Jeans: Old Navy
Bag: Tory Burch (also love this one)
Shoes: Tory Burch (similar here and here)
Bracelet: Hermes
Ring: c/o Julie Vos (similar)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop

Introducing The Fifth Watches

October 6, 2016 by jessica 5 Comments

There are few accessories that that are elegant enough to withstand the test of time: diamond stud earrings, signet rings, and sleek timepieces. No matter how great an Apple Watch may seem, donning a classic watch is breathes effortless sophistication. It’s why I’m absolutely smitten with the brand The 5TH, a watch company that releases its collection for just five days on the fifth of each month.

There are only three watch designs by The 5TH, but each comes in a variety of metal finishes and band colors. Each has a sleek, minimal design with a shallow face that hugs closely to your wrist eliminating bulk. Better yet, they come in at an affordable price point ranging from $95 to $150. I selected the New York Classic style in the SoHo colorway when The 5TH approached me with the opportunity to try one of their watches. The New York Classic styles comes with two leather watch bands that are easily interchangeable. In fact, as you’ll see below, you don’t even need a tool to swap the straps. You’ll just need to push down on the pin holding it in place.

This month’s batch of luxury timepieces so was released yesterday and many of the styles sell out fast. If you need more time to mull over your purchase, sign up for The 5TH’s list to be granted access to the pre-sale the morning of the fifth before access is open to the public next month.

Plus, you can save 10% with code BEDKNOBS!

Thank you to The 5TH for sponsoring this post!

Dark Floral

October 3, 2016 by jessica 9 Comments

As you’ve probably gathered, I’m not much of an Old Navy shopper. By in large, I think the quality of the garments is too low even for the price and the thought put into designs is lacking. However, there are times when Old Navy does it right: insanely affordable denim, basic t-shirts, and this dress. Prints are a hard thing for a discounted retailer to pull off, which is why I typically go with solid colors if I’m shopping for inexpensive duds, but Old Navy nails it with this multi-colored floral dress. The variety of flowers and colors in the pattern make it look more expensive than it is, unlike the other two-color prints for this dress that look cheap.

As with any low-cost apparel, pairing it with luxe accessories elevates the look. I went with my go-to Ferragamo flats and a DVF clutch. Both of these have high price tags, but the cost per wear makes it worthwhile. I normally wore out a pair of black flats in the $100-150 range within a year. The Ferragamo pair still looks brand new. I’ll have them resoled when they start to look worn. The clutch is one of my absolute favorite accessories. I splurged on it a couple of years ago and haven’t had a desire to buy another black clutch since. The classic shape won’t go out of style and it’s large enough for all of your essentials.