BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

The Coveted

March 22, 2016 by jessica 11 Comments

Also Worth Noting:

House of Fraser has a darling selection of dresses and four-day delivery to the U.S. (free with a £120 purchase). I fell in love with this one when I was browsing the site and love how it’s styled with a pair of sneakers.
A mini pineapple pitcher that’s begging for fresh blooms.
Another Kate Spade Surprise Sale has started! I’m loving these versatile earrings with a pink semiprecious stone (it’s two earrings in one set!) and this vibrant red purse.
If you are a Banana Republic card holder, you can shop the upcoming sale before anyone else. Take 40% off your purchase with code BRSPRING. Per usual, the discount is not applicable to BR Picks, BR Monogram Collection, 100% Cashmere, leather apparel, designer collections & collaborations, and third party branded merchandise. I’ll admit that I’m a little irked by that. The only items I’m daydreaming about from the brand are this tiered ruffle dress and this tangerine one — both BR picks.
Save up to 80% at Tibi’s online sample sale.
DVF has launched her Friends and Family sale with 25% off with code FRIENDS25. New arrivals are excluded from the promotion, but it looks like it applies to sale items to make your discount even steeper. If I were made of money, I’d totally spring for this.
LOFT has 30% off of nearly everything. I bought — and love — this navy swing anorak. There’s a drawstring inside that you can cinch to get it more shape.

I’m not feeling particularly prepared for our upcoming trip to Denmark and Belgium. I still have daily itineraries to complete and a packing list to compile, but I do have one thing ready: the contents of my everyday purse while we’re abroad. While I try to pare down to just the essentials, it doesn’t always work out. We rarely stop back at the hotel during the day and I’d hate to find myself without a creature comfort like hand cream or Band-Aids for blisters. Fortunately, the Tory Burch bag I purchased earlier this year (worn here) is spacious enough for just about everything (excluding the case for my sunglasses).

iPhone (not pictured)
Camera (not pictured)
Passport and cover (love this one)
Journal and pen for jotting down observations, recording what we did each day, and storing reciepts
A deck of cards or a set of dice for playing Farkle
Card case for my credit cards (similar)
Coin purse (mine is an old one from Coach similar to this)
Sunglasses
Herban Essentials towelettes for cleaning my hands or sanitizing surfaces on the plane
Band-Aids
Hand cream
Lipstick (a long-wear lipstick and one that’s easier to apply on the go)
Mirror (mine is by Lauren Merkin and her shop has since closed; here’s a budget-friendly option)
Brush and hair ties (not pictured)
Tissues (not pictured)
Inhaler (not pictured)
Reusable shopping bag for the grocery store (not pictured, but I purchased this cute Kate Spade one)
Container with allergy pills and pain medication (These containers are also great for packing tiny items like earrings or bringing just a dab of a special face cream or exfoliator that you don’t use every day. There’s a larger version that’s perfect for packing dry snacks for the plane. I bring almonds to avoid any hangry outbursts.)

The Weekend Guide

March 18, 2016 by jessica 5 Comments

SOLVE
It turns out that lipstick might be as unique as a fingerprint when it comes to forensics.

AVOID
Bust boredom with 96 ideas to keep yourself busy.

INTRODUCE
Marimekko’s creative director lends advice on introducing print into your home, and shares industry insight for hopeful designers.

KNOW
Instagram is embracing its parent company’s M.O. by showing you the ‘grams it thinks you want to see first, instead of going in chronological order. This will certainly affect your Instagram strategy, necessitating that you pay attention more to content than the time of day you post.

SIP
The Kentucky Derby will be here before we know it. Start planning your watch party with a twist on the classic southern cocktail.

SEE
Now you see it, now you don’t. A French artist plans to make the Louvre’s iconic pyramid disappear this summer.

EARLIER THIS WEEK
Wore a gingham dress not once, but twice.
Coveted items perfect for spring picnics.
Daydreamed about the Lele Sadoughi jewelry on sale.
Went “Behind the Baubles” with Jezebel London.
Made a new feline friend.
Treated myself to a bouquet of ranunculus set in this pitcher.
Bought a new lace wigs. (Snag it for $20 here.)
Asked for advice on must-sees during our trip.

book, $30 | sunglasses, $45 | dress, $46 (perfect for spring weddings!) | pouch, $45 | serving dish, $36

Behind the Baubles: Jezebel London

March 17, 2016 by jessica 3 Comments

Jezebel London has reimagined classic diamond jewelry for edgy, everyday wear. Each piece of the urban collection is designed by the team in London with versatility in mind. Not only can every piece be worn seamlessly from day to night, many of the pieces are thoughtfully created to give the wearer a chance to express her personality when she gets dressed in the morning. There are dangling earring backs to jazz up a pair of studs and rings that can be worn as a midi or on your little finger. The pieces are produced in Istanbul with 14k rose gold and diamonds of various colors. Read on to learn more about the women behind the brand, Yasmin and Tumay, below!

Discount
20% off your first order with code JL051015 at checkout!

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Sale Alert: Lele Sadoughi for Under $150

March 16, 2016 by jessica 11 Comments

When I received a sale alert yesterday from Lele Sadoughi, I couldn’t help but to purchase the Maraca pendant I’ve had my eye on for a year! (It’s the first piece in the upper, left corner of this collage.) There are over 100 gorgeous gems on sale and many come in at $150 or less, including everything here. You can also receive an additional 15% off (code: LSD15) by signing up for the mailing list! I’m having a bear of a time getting the link to the sale page to work in this post, so just click here to be taken to the retail page and then click the sale tab on top. I can’t wait to see what you pick!