BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

The Coveted

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This week, I’m coveting plenty of ’70s-inspired garb, including:

  • The dress I picked up at Zara in Georgetown the other day. I’m absolutely smitten with the bell sleeves and short hemline. There’s an outfit post featuring it coming soon!
  • This mini bag in the prettiest blush hue. It’s on the pricey side for such a small purse, so I’m keeping an eye out for a sale. (On another note, did you see Tory Burch’s “Paris” collection? The feathered collar of this shirt seems is great DIY inspiration and this clutch is to die for!)
  • Round retro sunglasses.
  • A faux suede skirt. There are also faux suede mini skirts that come in camel with and without buttons.
  • A feminine creamy nude lipstick, which perfectly offsets a smokey eye.
  • An ivory turtleneck that you’ll wear during the work week just as often as the weekend.
  • A statement pendant to wear with the season’s tunic dresses. (Confession: My favorite pendants are vintage finds from eBay. I love this, this, and this. It takes patience to hunt down the good stuff, but I’ve found that including the word “runway” with other vintage jewelry search terms yields the best oversize pieces.) The cocktail ring version of this pendant is on sale for $58.

 

 

D.C. Day 1

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We’re back from our mini getaway to Washington, D.C.! As always, the trip felt too short, but we still managed to pack in a lot of sightseeing: the National Building Museum, the National Museum of Natural History, the National Gallery of Art, shopping in Georgetown, a Nationals baseball game, the Supreme Court, the National Zoo, Embassy Row (our hotel was in the thick of it), and the Library of Congress. Whew! The Metro was undergoing maintenance, which led to long delays on many of the lines. We ended up walking most places (or taking an Uber when the heat and humidity were making us delirious), so let’s just say I’m looking forward to a day at the office to let my feet recover!

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Dress: ASTR (similar, also love this fall floral and this one) | Bag: Tory Burch (love this one) | Shoes: Jack Purcell (I switched the laces) |  Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop | Bracelets: Hermes, c/o Julie Vos (similar on sale) | Rings: Lulu Frost, c/o Vrai & Oro, c/o Julie Vos (similar)

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The Weekend Guide

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DISCOVER
Here are 23 carry-on essentials straight from a Travel + Leisure editor. I wholeheartedly agree with the need for a bottle opener. I’m ashamed to admit to how many we’ve purchased on vacation before we finally bought a subtle keychain version.

LEARN
Mothers carry genetic material from their children long after they’ve given birth.

PEEK
J.Crew’s leading lady gets Coveteured.

BUY
Never leave home without a charging cable again! I love how this one is hidden in a chic leather tassel.

FOLLOW
Does your nightly routine mimic that of one of these 15 successful women?

SIP
Spend the holiday weekend outside with a pomelo chili paloma cocktail in hand.

EARLIER THIS WEEK
We’re in D.C. right now! Follow along on Instagram or Snapchat (@bedknobsbaubles).
Try out designer sunglasses for a month … for FREE.
My favorite white dress just went on sale for $35.
Recapping August highlights.
I’m still smitten with the fuzzy plaid skirt in this post.

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Review: Ditto Endless Eyewear + Free Month Trial

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Have you ever yearned to have an endless wardrobe of sunglasses? Well, now you can, thanks to DITTO’s Endless Eyewear subscription service. For $19 a month, you can swap out your sunnies as often as you’d like with free shipping each way. (Or, you can keep prescription eyeglasses in constant rotation for $29 per month.) It’s a great way to try out designer sunglasses that you may curious about, like Karen Walker’s signature shades, a bejeweled Miu Miu pair, or a completely unexpected pair for Valentine’s Day.

HOW IT WORKS

After you sign up, pick out your favorite pair and the DITTO team will let you know if they’re ready to ship. In some cases, popular styles maybe temporarily unavailable and DITTO will notify you when they’re back in stock. You’ll receive your sunglasses in a few days. Wear them as often as you’d like before swapping them for another pair. Simply pick out the next pair online and ship the old pair back within five days of receiving the new style.

RECEIVE A FREE MONTH

You can try your first month free with code BEDKNOBS. I’m normally on the fence about subscription boxes (we all know how I felt about Try the World), but I think this one is worth trying out for at least the first month. Wearing a new pair of sunglasses for a couple of weeks will give you a better idea of whether or not they’re a good investment for you. It’s also just a fun way to freshen up your September outfit photos! I’ve been wearing this Paul Smith style for a couple of weeks and now I’m anxious to try something quirkier!

 

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Thanks to DITTO for partnering with me on its Endless Eyewear program!