BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

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!

The Coveted

July 19, 2016 by jessica 5 Comments

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

Jorts!

July 18, 2016 by jessica 14 Comments

I would never have guessed I’d own a pair of jorts. I’m not a fan of denim, nor do I have an affinity for shorts, so combining the two has always been unappealing for my own wardrobe. But when I stopped by Gap a couple of weeks ago, I couldn’t help but to try on a pair. (Mostly because I thought they’d be cute with the H&M off-the-shoulder blouse I purchased that day and have since returned.) These are the brand’s 1969 best girlfriend fit shorts, which have a slightly flared leg opening — a major plus for ladies with larger thighs who have spent too many summers wrestling with shorts that cut into their flesh when they sit down. (You know what I’m talking about.)

In other news, we had an active weekend with a bike ride, a long walk around downtown Madison to play Pokémon Go and try craft cocktails at a new restaurant, another long walk around the Arboretum, and Dave’s family reunion. Our biggest accomplishment was cleaning and organizing our garage. We had boxes down there since I moved in five years ago, along with piles of Dave’s things that have been untouched for just as long. We made it through three-quarters of the garage and donated seven large bags of items, mostly clothing. If there’s one thing that persuades you to stop shopping for awhile, it’s getting rid of that amount of stuff!

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

Top: Banana Republic (old, similar steal here and here)
Shorts: Gap (save an extra 40% off today with code EXTRA)
Bag: Banana Republic (similar steal and splurge)
Sunglasses: Miu Miu (borrowed from DITTO; sign up for a FREE month of their Endless Eyewear program with code BEDKNOBS to try them yourself)
Bracelet: Tory Burch x Fitbit (also on sale here)
Rings: Monica Vinader, c/o Julie Vos, Lulu Frost
Necklace: Lele Sadoughi (also on sale here)
Sandals: Sam Edelman