BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

Friday Find Under $50

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Rampage bow sandals, $24.99

I promised myself that I wouldn’t post another pair of sandals for this week’s Friday Find Under $50, but I couldn’t pass up these pretty bow sandals that look like the Kate Spade pair I yearned for years ago. I’m debating between mint and red. Which color do you fancy? 

You can find the sandals at a few retailers, but Belk (linked above) is the cheapest. Amazon also has a large selection of available sizes. 

Congratulations to the winners of the JewelMint giveaway: Dianne H., Chelsea T., and Franziska H.! I’ll send you all an email shortly. Thank you to everyone for entering. Your support helps make these giveaways possible – and there’s another on the way!

Currently Coveting

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Right now, I’m coveting:

Why don’t you…

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Why don’t you…

  • Refresh your lingerie drawer by getting rid of anything that doesn’t make you feel sexy. Upgrade your basics and buy a few candy-colored sets (like this hot pink number). Protect your investment with a lingerie bag.
  • Pack a picnic basket and head off to a local park. Don’t forget to heed Monday’s advice. 
  • Stop lamenting rainy days. Usher in May flowers with a bright umbrella and wellies.
  • Experiment with spring’s shiniest trend with an affordable pair of heels or a clutch.
  • Visit your local nursery for an array of succulents. Plant a mini indoor garden to enjoy.

Sponsor Welcome: Lilac Bijoux

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A warm welcome to my newest sponsor: Lilac Bijoux. This source for on-trend, affordable jewelry features designers like Gorjana, Loren Hope, and Betty Carre. Here are some of my favorites:

  1. Pink Studs, Loren Hope, $32
  2. Pendant Necklace, Loren Hope, $78
  3. Ring, Betty Carre, $58
  4. Pyramid Studs, Cheap & So Chic, $20
  5. Bangle Set, Rosena Sammi, $77
  6. Resin Necklace, Towne & Reese, $44

1 Dress, 2 Ways | The Wedding Guest

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Between the wedding venues, cocktail dresses, cake samples and late-night Pinterest inspiration, nuptials are certainly stressful for the bride-to-be. But once invitations start landing in mailboxes, the stress is passed along to friends who are now standing in front of their closets wondering what to wear.

Buying a new frock for each event isn’t realistic for most of us. It’s a much more modern – and fiscally responsible – approach to choose one beautiful, versatile vintage dress. I’m fond of this brocade stunner from J.Crew that goes from destination wedding to formal affair with ease.

For the beach: Pair the dress with a raffia clutch (you could splurge on the Anya Hindmarch version or go with a ultra-affordable vintage one on eBay), a bold boho necklace and flat metallic sandals.

For a formal affair: Refined shapes in punchy colors keep your look for being too stuffy. Try a pair of pumps in a matching color, introduce a contrasting color with your clutch, and top it off with dainty earrings and a cocktail ring.

This post is a courtesy of Venuefinder.