BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

Playful Print

November 10, 2014 by jessica 16 Comments

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]T[/dropcap]his shirt makes me ridiculously happy and it’s not just because it matches my favorite pin. Paired with a short shift dress, it has the carefree ’60s vibe I’m fond of. And, what better way to embrace its playful side than at a nearby playground? Thankfully no children were around because one trip down the slide made me realize how short my skirt was and how cold plastic playground equipment could be!

DETAILS

Shirt: Tory Burch (love this one)
Dress: J.Crew (similar splurge, similar save)
Shoes: J.Crew
Necklace: vintage (similar)
Ring: YSL
Bag: Coach (similar splurge, similar save)
Sunglasses: Prada
Lips: Stila “Fiore”
Nails: Essie “Spaghetti Strap”

Bauble of the Week

November 9, 2014 by jessica 6 Comments

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]P [/dropcap]earls may have stole the show this year, but I’m in the mood for something more opulent now that the holidays are fast approaching. Forget glitzy rhinestone layers and reach for this season’s most luxurious trend: the tassel. Whether you opt for a budget-friendly bauble or splurge on this asymmetrical beauty, you’re sure to make a statement.

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Beetle Mania

November 7, 2014 by jessica 6 Comments

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]I[/dropcap]f you’ve been a longtime reader of my blog, you’ll remember how giddy I was to acquire this piece from the Coach x Tony Duquette collection. The lapis and malachite stick pin still remains a favorite in my jewelry box. I don’t wear it often, but that might have to change now that I’ve scored this beetle-print shirt by Tory Burch. It was hanging by its lonesome at Nordstrom Rack today and I was all too willing to bring it home to its sartorial sole mate.

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Currently Coveting

November 6, 2014 by jessica 12 Comments

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Have you had a chance to check out the Faribault for Target collection yet? It may be my favorite Target collaboration to date, especially since each piece is 100% wool and made in America. I ordered this scarf (a great alternative to the ubiquitous blanket scarf that everyone has), but there are so many other great pieces I have my eye on like this throw blanket. The matching scarf in either the traditional cut or the infinity version is perfect for gift giving.

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I just placed an order for this skirt, a flirty alternative to the grey flannel skirt above. It’s also much cheaper, especially if you can find one of those rare coupon codes that includes BR Picks.

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It’s too early to start thinking of warm weather essentials, but the Loeffler Randall resort collection is too good to ignore. I need the gold petal slides.

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Outfit | On the Hunt

November 5, 2014 by jessica 15 Comments

[dropcap custom_class=”normal”]W[/dropcap]henever I wear this coat, I’m stopped by elderly men wondering if I’ve altered a vintage hunting jacket. If only I had been that innovative! Instead, the buffalo check piece was a find from Gap five or six years ago. I pull it out every autumn and fall more in love with it each year, even if I curse the bracelet-length sleeves in Wisconsin’s weather. It’s an item that reminds me of my parents’ home in the Northwoods without being too woodsy. There’s plenty of crimson plaid at Gap this season and while I like the moto jacket and the sherpa-lined topper, this car coat is my favorite piece. It’s a sophisticated take on the seasonal fabric that won’t be outdated next fall.

DETAILS

Coat: Gap (similar)
Dress: BB Dakota
Shoes: Kate Spade
Bracelet: c/o Julie Vos
Purse: DVF
Sunglasses: Prada
Lips: Stila “Beso”
Nails: Essie “Spaghetti Strap”

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