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Bauble of the Week

September 15, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

I’d hate to even breathe a word about the holidays, but these Anton Heunis earrings guarantee you won’t need to buy another statement pair until the new year. 

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Curating the French Wardrobe

September 13, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

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One of my 2013 resolutions was to make thoughtful decisions about my wardrobe. I tried to do this with a budget and while I became more aware of my spending habits, I felt a certain amount pressure to get as much as possible for the dollar. I should have been focused on what I really wanted: fewer items that were high quality and ultra versatile.

I started to weed through my closet, axing anything that was unflattering (pencil skirts) or that I just didn’t love anymore. This included a lot of H&M items. I’m not immune to the cheap thrill, but I’m rarely giddy about the purchase once the checkout-counter euphoria wears off. Given that, it can’t be a surprise that my favorite items are the pieces I thought about endlessly and saved up for: Ferragamo flats, a DVF wrap dress, the Hermes bracelet, and even the two items in the photo above. 

This motivated me to look into the French Wardrobe concept. (Yeah, it does sound a little gimmicky.) Basically, you start with a solid foundation of basic clothing and purchase five standout items each season (Fall/Winter and Spring/Summer) to update your wardrobe. Accessories are always fair game, which is dangerous for a jewelry lover like me.

THE RULES

  1. Quality over quantity.
  2. Basics don’t count.
  3. Accessories don’t count, unless you’re spending a lot more than usual.
  4. Socks and underwear don’t count.
  5. Shoes do count.

THE BASICS

  • T-shirts in black, grey and white (I’m also adding stripes)
  • Tank tops in black, grey and white
  • Blouse in white or cream
  • Black dress
  • Black blazer
  • Black cardigan or sweater
  • Black pants
  • Jeans
  • Black skirt
  • Leather jacket
  • Trench coat
  • Winter coat 
  • Black suit
  • Black pumps
  • Ankle boots
  • Ballet flats
  • Sneakers
  • Watch in gold or silver
  • Black leather bag

Use these as general guidelines to build your foundation wardrobe. Personally, I don’t need a suit and won’t wear a leather jacket. Purchase what works best for you. 

Knowing that you can only purchase five items forces you to be honest about why you’re shopping and what you’re looking for. When we were in D.C., I kept asking myself, “Do I want this to be one of my five?” The answer was always no. (But I do want this Kate Spade coat to be one of my spring five.)

Since we’ve been back, I did make my first purchase for Fall/Winter: a beautiful T by Alexander Wang black skirt. I’m not sure if it should be a basic (it is black, after all) or one of my five (it’s made of neoprene). We’ll wait and see how this is going in a couple of months and then decide! 

Does anyone else want to embark on this challenge with me? I’m planning to recap my progress each month and would love to link up! 

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Currently Coveting

September 12, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

1. Warehouse dress, $116 // 2. French Connection skirt, $128 // 3. Z. Gallerie bookends, $49.95 // 4. Zara purse, $79.90 // 5. Vita Fede ring, $300 // 6. Tory Burch boots, $495

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Lately, I’m Loving…

September 11, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

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Lately, I’m loving:

  • An over-the-top rhinestone bracelet that dresses up casual weekend garments, like this incredibly soft Everlane sweatshirt. 
  • “After School Boy Blazer,” an inky blue Essie polish I purchased the other day. I then realized that the color is similar to that of my Hermes bracelet and my Jetta. I’m a one trick pony.
  • Orange is the New Black. We just finished binge watching it and I can’t wait for another season. Thankfully, next week’s return of New Girl will keep me occupied. 

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Featured: Everlane sweatshirt // LOFT skirt // gifted Brighthouse Baubles bracelet // Hermes bracelet // Tiny Sparkle Studio ring // Diane von Furstenberg clutch 

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Behind the Baubles: Samantha Wills

September 10, 2013 by jessica Leave a Comment

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Samantha Wills’ designs aren’t my usual style, which is exactly why I adore about this boho-meets-vintage-meets-glam line. Entirely self-taught, the native Australian has been called “Australia’s biggest export since Vegemite” and was named a “break out star” by The New York Times in 2011. Despite her rising star status, Samantha is still a down-to-earth gal. She remains the spokesperson for her brand, has a charming blog, and can’t resist salted caramel. What’s not to love? image

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Shop It: 3000 BC necklace, $385 // Be My Girl stud earrings, $85 // Hidden Parlour ring, $120 // Deep Sea Love bangle, $145 // Crystal Visions ring, $175 // Bardot Ring, $109 // Heart of Aries cuff, $175 // Sagittarius Skies earrings, wait list and my personal favorite!

All prices listed in AUD. 

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Hello there! I'm a first-time homeowner updating a 1920s house in Madison, Wisconsin. I have a penchant for travel and a love of costume jewelry.

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It’s so nice to be home after a whirlwind week. It’s so nice to be home after a whirlwind week. We flew out to Philadelphia last Friday for a few days of exploring. It was our first time in the City of Brotherly Love and we loved every minute of it from the architecture to the restaurants, and most of all: the welcoming and friendly people. After that, we had one night at home before a flight to Denver to celebrate my cousin’s wedding. We got back to Madison late last night and have spent the day puttering around the house, getting caught up on laundry, grocery shopping, harvesting the season’s first tomatoes from the garden, and admiring just how much the hydrangeas have grown in the course of a week.
I always get a kick out of comparing views of our I always get a kick out of comparing views of our home today to the photos I took during our home inspection. (Swipe to see our main bedroom then!) While I knew the house had potential, it was hard to look past some of the owner’s “design” choices. Though, it looks like the room was destined to have a warm-toned quilt. 😂

P.S. @schoolhouse just released new colors of their popular Stillwater Floral Quilt!

And, for those interested, I’ve linked my bedroom items here: https://liketk.it/5iC8R

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Back in December, we booked @therobeychicago for a Back in December, we booked @therobeychicago for a couple nights in the summer and our long awaited anticipation of lounging by the rooftop pool was finally fulfilled last weekend. It also inadvertently became the weekend I made Dave eat a cheeseburger every day, between @redhotranchchicago, @eatmottst, and @smallcheval. There are worst ways to spend a weekend.

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Our guest room wasn’t a design priority until la Our guest room wasn’t a design priority until late last year when we finally bought a bed, mattress, and a set of sheets. We used some of our own extra bedding (tucking in the generous overhang of our king blankets under the queen-sized mattress) and old bedside lamps from our bedroom: functional, but not quite the charming space I’d envisioned.
 
That started to change when I purchased the Popcorn Grid Coverlet from Schoolhouse — an item I’d been eyeing for years — plus some graphic floral pillows. Then came a bright blue round cushion and the sweetest Teig lamp, both generously gifted by Schoolhouse, and the room finally started to come together. You can shop my picks here: https://liketk.it/5f322

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Growing up in northern Wisconsin, lilacs always hi Growing up in northern Wisconsin, lilacs always hit peak bloom right around my birthday on May 30. My mom would fill a large crystal vase with fresh-cut stems, and their scent would waft through the house. 

Now that I live a few hours south and lilac season wraps up earlier, the blooms actually mark the start of my birthday month.

#Lilacs #LilacSeason #SpringFlowers #InBloom #BirthdayMonth #MayBirthday
Snapshots from the past week: • Spent quality t Snapshots from the past week:

• Spent quality time with my favorite cat

• Biked for Pacificos, chips and quac, and tacos at @bandit.tacos 

• Loved how the rain collected on the Lady’s Mantle I planted last year

• Dipped my toes (quite literally) into this year’s mesh shoe trend

• Snapped a lot of Lily content

• Drove home with a new lilac in the passenger seat
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