In a few hours, we’ll be driving down to Chicago’s O’Hare airport for our overnight flight to Copenhagen! We’ll be spending a week in Denmark before heading to Belgium for the last half of our trip. I’m taking a hiatus from the blog while we’re abroad, but I’ll share plenty of updates on Instagram and Snapchat (@bedknobsbaubles)!
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photo by Beautiful Copenhagen
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Spring weather has been absent from Wisconsin after the unseasonably warm temperatures we experienced in February and March. I suppose we had it coming, but it hasn’t stopped me from yearning for springlike accessories to beat the why-won’t-winter-end? blues. My suitcase for Denmark and Belgium is full of sundresses, pastels, and florals; and I’m optimistic that Mother Nature will take pity on me. (I grudgingly threw in a sweater and a pair of jeans juuust in case.) If not? Well, at least there are candy-colored accessories, like these gorgeous handbags, to keep me in sunny spirits.
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This post is in collab with House of Fraser, but my unapologetic love of warm-weather clothing and accessories is all me!
A few weeks ago, I added Lele Sadoughi’s gorgeous Maraca necklace to my jewelry collection (it’s still available here), so you can imagine how thrilled I was when the designer sent over the Crystal Lily earrings I had on my wish list since their debut. The earrings are absolutely stunning, as you’ll see in the photos here and in a future outfit post, and I was curious to learn more about them. Below, you’ll find insight into Lele’s design process and the inspiration behind the luxe Peking Opera collection.
But first, here’s a bit more about Lele Sadoughi from the designer herself:
“Launching the jewelry at J Crew and directing a team at Tory Burch were both amazing experiences. I was fortunate to work for companies that liked my aesthetic and welcomed some risks that I took. I think the reason that J Crew jewelry has been such a success is because what I like and what J Crew represents was a good combination. With my line, I am able to design for the girl that wants to stand out and is not afraid to wear something that might elicit a conversation. Working for large brands, you always begin with the fabrics and prints because the mills have the longest lead time. Therefore, I started with colors, textures, and prints. I like to think I learned about the big picture; about a feeling and a mood. Once you research a world with a specific mood, time, and place, the pieces are easier to design. I love to have a theme and story for each season. Now, I am able to create my own storyboards and really initiate the concept for each season.
“My family just moved into a 6 story townhouse in West Chelsea and we moved our offices to the top floor. It is very sun filled and calm, and just high enough to be separated from the kids downstairs. With a 1 year old and 3 year old at home, I am so fortunate to get work done and run downstairs to have lunch with my kids. I can schedule meetings with an hour break in between to make time to run out to the park. My days are very different. Sometimes I take my son to school and start work around noon. Other days, I start with a meeting or press appointment and do not make it downstairs until the afternoon.”
Lele was also very kind to extend a 20% discount to Bedknobs & Baubles readers. Head to Lele Sadoughi’s website and use code BEDKNOBSANDBAUBLES to take 20% off of everything — including sale items! Then come back and let me know what you bought!
Psst…if you love the Lily earrings as much as I do, snag them for nearly half off at Bloomingdale’s right now. They’re on sale and you’ll save an extra 25% with code FRIENDS through April 10. (Thanks to Jenn for the hot tip during our conversation on this post yesterday!)
Straw Tassel necklace | Pendulum earrings | Straw Tassel earrings
Hand Fan Charm necklace | Peking Headdress earrings (next on my list!) | Golden Pagoda necklace
ANMARÉ is the brainchild of three sisters who each lend part of their name to create the brand’s moniker: Anna, Marlenn and Rebecca. The sisters share a Egyptian and Syrian origin, which undoubtedly influences their work, but it’s always balanced with a contemporary approach to jewelry design. With roots in New York and a Brooklyn upbringing, the sisters sought to keep their creative process close to home with locally sourced materials. Each piece is handmade in New York
Shop the Highlights
Sunflower Choker, $350 (Perfectly on trend!) | Lotus Flower Ring, $325 | Long Sunflower Necklace, $850 (My favorite!) | Halo Ring, $150 | Small Grommett Cuff, $440 | Banana Leaf Earrings, $410 | Alexandria Bracelet, $650 | Barcelona Ring, $250 (Also adore this!) | Nile Lapis Bracelet, $375
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Shopbop officially kicked off its Friends & Family sale today! Save 25% on most brands with code INTHEFAM. (For the full list of exclusions, click here.) The sale launched yesterday for email subscribers, which prompted me to purchase a dress and a pair of lace-up espadrilles. (I’m obsessed with Soludos after buying my first pair last week, as seen here.) Both items should arrive today (the perk of living in the same city as the Shopbop warehouse) and hopefully they’ll find themselves snuggled into my suitcase just in time for our Friday departure!