BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

The Coveted

June 24, 2015 by jessica 11 Comments

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This week, I’m coveting:

A romper that will transition easily into fall.
Lace-up flats.
Lulu Frost’s horn earrings on sale for $53. This jewelry trend isn’t going away anytime soon, so you may as well pick up some of these key pieces when they’re on sale.
The beloved bag of fashion lovers everywhere. As much as I’d love to pre-order one for the August shipment, I’m talking myself out of it. We’re thisclose to booking a trip instead.
These summer statement earrings from Kenneth Jay Lane. I highlighted them earlier this year, but now they’re a steal at just $18 on sale.
This shirred blouse from Banana Republic. It’s currently on promotion for just $40. You can shrug the neckline down to make it into an off-the-shoulder top. I purchased it in black earlier this week. I had a $50 Gap, Inc. Rewards coupon from my credit card and added this pair of shorts to reach the minimum.

Even though there was a shipping delay on my birthday gift this year, it was worth the wait. Dave surprised me with this Lee Renee pineapple pendant. I first fell in love with the piece with I interviewed the designer back in February of last year and had no idea I’d be spoiled with it months afterward. Isn’t it just the cutest thing? It’s tiny, as you can see in the stock images, but the attention to detail is wonderful and it has a nice weight to it. The solid silver piece is handmade in London with an 18k gold plate.

Manic Monday

June 22, 2015 by jessica 17 Comments

Last week I mentioned that I was fed up with my professional wardrobe situation. I took care of that problem shortly after with a large J.Crew order. While I’m most excited about the dress, it needs to be taken to the tailor when I can finally stand without the help of crutches. The top needs to be taken in and the straps brought up. (Basically, the same alteration I get for every dress that isn’t a loose shift.) This skirt comes in at a close second. I wasn’t sure what to expect since it’s a linen-cotton blend, but it’s pretty substantial. It’s also fully lined and it has pockets. Love. It.

I’ve been wearing a version of this outfit to work every day with my crutches. I just can’t bring myself to tuck pants into the boot! I should be able to start putting some weight on my foot this Thursday and I can expect to rid myself of the crutches and the boot by mid-July. Not only am I excited to walk again, I’m anxious to stand up straight in blog photos and use something other than a crossbody purse! It’s the little things.

Top: J.Crew
Skirt: J.Crew
Bag: Rebecca Minkoff c/o Shopbop
Necklace: Lele Sadoughi (on sale!)
Bracelet: Hermes (also gorgeous)
Shoes: Tory Burch (obsessed with these; cheaper alternative)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop
Lips: Stila “Fiore”
Nails: Clinique “Really Rio”

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Weekend Guide

June 20, 2015 by jessica 4 Comments

BEMOAN
Gap Inc. recently announced plans to close 175 stores. This piece discusses why Gap may have lost its cool and became, as the author so eloquently puts it, a “basic bitch.”

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DRINK
We have beer. We have raspberries. We have orange juice. Soon, we’ll put them together and have beermosas. I hope they’re as good as the photo looks.

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FOLLOW
Artist Meghan Maconochie creates colorful animals and cultural icons out of pencil shavings. Follow her impressive Instagram feed here.

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SEE
We all know Disney takes some creative liberties with its animated princesses. See what they’d look like if they were historically accurate.

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LEARN
According to this article, German-Americans are America’s largest ethnic group and they’ve assimilated so well that we barely even notice.

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LIGHT
I love bringing a new scent with me on vacation. It helps bring back happy memories of our travels when we return. Hi Wildflower Botanica is looking to do the same thing with books.

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IN CASE YOU MISSED IT
I may be on crutches, but I refuse to let it kill my summer style. Here’s inspiration for an 11-piece wardrobe to get you through the work week with ease. Many of the items will transition into fall. (Truth be told, I already purchased the dress, skirt, shell, and cardigan. The dress is incredibly well-made and flattering. I’ll need to get the top taken in, but it’s worth it.)

Friday Five Under $55

June 19, 2015 by jessica 6 Comments

A pair of statement hoops by Kenneth Jay Lane. For more aaffordable jewelry, check out the brand Shashi. I love the dainty rings, which are all $44 or less.
Thanks to J.Crew’s current promotion (30% off with code GOSHOPPING), these brushstroke shorts make it under the $55 threshold. They would look darling with this silky shell in orange (also under $55).
Have you seen the darling cocktail napkins Gray Malin designed in collaboration with Lettermade? In addition to the pineapple wine glasses I featured here, I’d like the pineapple cocktail napkins for my future bar cart.
Few things scream summer like an easy slip dress. All this one needs is a statement necklace (found on one of your summer travels, of course) and a pair of simple sandals.
This white structured bag is an absolute steal at $24. It’s not leather, of course, but that just makes it less upsetting if someone spills ketchup on it at a summer barbecue!