BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

Lady in Red

February 22, 2016 by jessica 10 Comments

I’ve been looking for an easy travel dress over the last few weeks to bring on our trip to Denmark and Belgium in April. I wanted something that wasn’t fussy, could be worn more than once, and would stay wrinkle-free in a suitcase. Of course, Diane von Furstenberg came through — and it’s awfully appropriate that this dress will be on its way to DVF’s hometown of Brussels in a few weeks. Purchasing this dress was my first experience with MatchesFashion.com. The dress made it from London to Madison, Wis. in just two days and was packed beautifully in a marbleized box (which is now housing scarves after this weekend’s closet clean out). The best part? It wasn’t wrinkled at all. I have high hopes this dress is going to be the hero piece in my vacation wardrobe.

Dress: Diane von Furstenberg (also comes in navy, cobalt, turquoise, black, and a print; go down a size) | Bag: Tory Burch (similar) | Shoes: Ferragamo | Necklaces: c/o Suzanne Kalan, Gorjana (similar) | Bracelets: Hermes, House of Harlow (similar) | Rings: Lulu Frost, Monica Vinader | Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop

The Weekend Guide

February 19, 2016 by jessica 6 Comments

DIY
Love the look of a marble lamp, but not the price tag? Try this DIY project.

WATCH
I recently watched The Man from U.N.C.L.E. and was incredibly inspired by the ’60s fashion in the movie. I’m now planning to make my way through this list. While the the list includes favorites like Clueless and Breakfast at Tiffany’s, there are a handful of movies I haven’t yet watched.

DISCOVER
This article was circulating a few weeks ago, illustrating the standards of beauty for women’s bodies in 18 countries. The company that commissioned the study has now released the results of the men’s version.

LEARN
I edit my photos in Photoshop, but it’s a long process. I’m more tempted than ever to spring for Lightroom after Kelly’s easy tutorial on how she tweaks photos for her blog.

ANTICIPATE
Kate Spade, the person, is coming back to the fashion world with her new accessories line called Frances Valentine.

ADMIRE
Due to the proliferation DSLRs and smartphones, fashion sketches have taken a backseat at runway shows. This season, Apple lent iPad Pros and Apple Pencils to illustrators in hopes of reinventing the iconic drawings for the digital age.

beach towel, $45 | bracelet, $30 | sandals, $28 | key fob, $48 | dress, $50

Color Crush: Blush

February 18, 2016 by jessica 5 Comments

ONE | TWO | THREE | FOUR | FIVE

Winter Brights

February 15, 2016 by jessica 11 Comments

The mercury rose to the mid-40s last weekend, allowing me to go sans tights and with a spring coat. Things were much different this weekend when the icy weather returned, bringing a few inches of snow with it. That didn’t stop me from daydreaming about warmer days and brighter colors. I dug this skirt out of my closet over the weekend. While I’ve only worn it once since purchasing it last spring, I just can’t bear to part with it. The obnoxious highlighter-yellow lends an unexpected jolt of color on a dreary day (and, quite frankly, welcome relief from my winter uniform of black and grey).

Happy Valentine’s Day

February 14, 2016 by jessica 4 Comments

I hope your Valentine’s Day is full of love!

xoxo,
Jessica