BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

The Coveted

July 26, 2016 by jessica 6 Comments

There’s more to love:

This weekend was so humid that I figured this flimsy silk dress would be comfortable a the hot, sticky day. It didn’t really help much and we ducked back into the air conditioning shortly after snapping these photos, but at least I had the chance to break out my new shoes for a little bit! I’m such a fan of flats that a pair of heels has to be really good for me to stray from my sartorial comfort zone (quite literally in this case). These are fabulous. I had to go up a half size in them as I do with any Rebecca Minkoff shoe, despite the fact that I’m a solid size 7 in everything else, and the three-inch block heel is incredibly comfortable.

Oh! And completely unrelated, I learned to kayak this weekend at Dave’s parents’ cabin in central Wisconsin. I took to it quickly, which is a surprise given that I’m not athletic in the least!

Dress: Lilly Pulitzer (old “Maisy” style if you want to try your luck on eBay; similar; love this)
Bag: Cult Gaia (often sold out; try here, here, and here)
Shoes: Rebecca Minkoff (also on sale here, here, and here)
Bracelet: c/o Julie Vos (similar)
Necklace: Lele Sadoughi (also in love with this ring)
Rings: Monica Vinader, c/o Julie Vos, Lulu Frost
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop

The Weekend Guide

July 22, 2016 by jessica 2 Comments

SHOP
Paige Gemmel nails vintage Palm Beach chic with her artwork now available at Society Social. See a piece styled in this room.

EMBRACE
I’ve kept many of my bright summer piece stored away this summer, opting for a more neutral palette. This editorial will make you want to do the same.

WEAR
I just came across this pair of earrings. Aren’t they perfect for summer? The brass beauties are only $30 and are handmade in Kenya, plus a portion of every sale will go to A Voice is Heard.

SMILE
Children in England named their elementary school after the infamous street artist Banksy. Banksy responded in the best possible way.

ADMIRE
You already know how much I adore Lele Sadoughi’s jewelry and now I’m coveting her interior style. Take a tour of her home here.

REMINISCE
Lisa Frank now has a clothing line. My grade-school self is geeking out.

NOTABLE SALES
Nordstrom: you may have heard that the #NSale started…
LOFT: 30% off regular-price styles with code VACAY; extra 60% off sale
Anthro: 20% off regular-price items through the weekend
Bloomingdales: extra 40% off sale or 50% if you buy more than one item
J.Crew: extra 40% off final sale

EARLIER THIS WEEK
Wore a pair of jorts for the first time.
Coveted items that can only be described as “desert chic.”
Explained why there a binder clip in my makeup bag.
Bought these amazing mule sandals. (Go up a half size.)

Last Day to Enter!

July 21, 2016 by jessica Leave a Comment

Hello, ladies! I just wanted to pass along a friendly reminder that today is the last day to enter to win a piece of engraved gemstone jewelry from LovePendants. (You learn more about the brand here.) Entering is easy, and you even get a free entry for just stumbling across this post! As always, there are bonus entries for supporting my blog and the sponsor. Good luck!

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Giveaway open to readers in the United States.

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Thanks to LovePendants for partnering on this giveaway!

The Binder Clip: A Beauty Bag Must Have?

July 20, 2016 by jessica 7 Comments

I’ve always been annoyed by the amount of product left in tube packaging. No matter how much twisting and cinching and squeezing I do, there’s always a sizeable amount left and it feels like such a waste to throw it away. In the case of Smashbox’s Photo Finish Foundation Primer, an ounce typically lasts me between four and five months. It’s not terrible, but it’s still an expensive primer and I’d like to get my money’s worth before moving on to a replacement tube.

I finally had an “Why haven’t I been doing this for years?!” moment and snipped off the end of the package, which allowed me to scoop out enough product to last another three weeks. You could put the extra product in a little airtight jar, but I just fold over the edge of the tube and secure it with a binder clip to keep the product from drying out. (I should really up my game with these glam gold clips.) So, there you have it. A binder clip is your latest money-saving beauty hack. Who knew?

P.S. There’s still time to enter to win a piece of engraved gemstone jewelry from LovePendants!