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Great Lengths

September 15, 2016 by jessica 6 Comments

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Tobi Black Maxi Dress
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Tobi Black Maxi Dress

Dress: c/o Tobi (New customers get 50% off their order!)
Bag: Cult Gaia
Necklace: c/o Ben-Amun (smaller version)
Bracelet: c/o Julie Vos (ring version; also love this)
Rings: c/o Julie Vos (also love this one), Monica Vinader
Sandals: Ann Taylor (also love these)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop
Lips: Stila “Bella”

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Thanks to Tobi for sponsoring this post! 

Filed Under: Outfits, Style Tagged With: Ann Taylor, ben amun, ben-amun roman coin, cult gaia, cult gaia ark bag, Julie Vos, julie vos jewelry, monica vinader, ootd, outfit, tobi, tobi all eyes on me maxi dress

Behind the Baubles: Ben-Amun

December 15, 2015 by jessica 1 Comment

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When it comes to America’s most iconic jewelry designers, it’s impossible to overlook Isaac Manevitz’s illustrious career creating the Ben-Amun collection in New York for over 30 years. In the early ’80s, Isaac pioneered the statement jewelry movement, kicking off a robust career that would land his work in top fashion publications, on runways, and on prominent A-listers, including Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. These crowning achievements are perhaps no surprise given the Cairo native’s family history in jewelry design. He’s the son of the jeweler to the Egyptian royal court. Isaac draws on his heritage for inspiration, along with his passion for travel and history to create stunning works of wearable art.

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Behind the Baubles: Ben-Amun

Shop the Highlights
Gypset large necklace with tassels, $670 | Modern Pearl cuff, $295 | Moroccan Coin pendant necklace, $130 | Sculptural Pole pearl pin, $120 | Crystal Branches earrings, $245 | Gypset cuff, $395 | Moroccan Coin bracelet, $400 | Bohemian drop earrings, $155

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Filed Under: Behind the Baubles, Jewelry Tagged With: ben amun, interview, Isaac Manevitz, jewelry designer interview

Through the Fog

December 14, 2015 by jessica 11 Comments

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To say it’s been unseasonably warm in southern Wisconsin would be a bit of an understatement. It feels like spring with 60-degree temperatures, almost-constant rain, and foggy evenings. I know I’ll regret wishing for snow the moment flakes start to fall, but I really want a white Christmas this year … just a half inch that melts on Dec. 26. On the bright side, it has given me the chance to bring lightweight jackets out for another spin and wear shoes without worrying about snow and salt damage!

This grey wool shift has been a perennial favorite ever since I purchased it back in 2009 or 2010. I can’t think of another piece in my closet that has had such longevity. It’s a classic shape, has pretty brass buttons on the back, a flirty little ruffled hem, and makes for the perfect backdrop to new jewelry, like these gorgeous pieces from Ben-Amun. They’re from designer Isaac Manevitz’s “Roman Coin” collection. The collection is marked by pewter coins set in brass, reminiscent of treasured archaeological finds. You’ll learn more about the designer in this week’s “Behind the Baubles.”

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Dress: J.Crew (old, also love this shift) | Coat: Tory Burch (similar, also love this budget-friendly plaid coat) | Bag: JCOS Studios (read my review) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Tights: Calvin Klein | Shoes: Ferragamo | Necklace: c/o Ben-Amun (smaller version here) | Rings: c/o Ben-Amun (also available here), Monica Vinader | Nails: Essie “Fiji” | Photo: Shopbackdrop |Lips: Stila “Bella”

 

Filed Under: Jewelry, Outfits, Personal Style, Style Tagged With: ben amun, ben-amun roman coin, ferragamo varina black, jcos studios bag, jcos studios messenger bag with lock, tory burch plaid coat

The Coveted

May 20, 2015 by jessica 7 Comments

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Before I delve into the items that caught my eye this week, there’s a huge event worth mentioning: Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale. It’s your chance to snag spring and summer merchandise at up to 40% off. Some of my favorites include a black trapeze sexy ball gown prom dress, a work-appropriate satchel, a “Nudist” sandal knockoff (or get the real version in navy on sale here), and simple leather sandals by Tory Burch (metallics available here). Now that that’s squared away, here’s what caught my eye this week:

  • A zigzag eyelet shell in navy. Aside from this top, I’m disappointed in J.Crew’s new arrivals this month. Who’s going to pay $110 for an ugly yarn and seed bead choker? The product description says, “So if someone asks if you made it yourself, you have our permission to say yes.” I wouldn’t take credit for it and evidently J.Crew doesn’t want to either. And then there’s this. What the hell? And these! Because plastic in the summer is always a good idea.
  • Ben-Amun statement earrings. In fact, there are many gorgeous new arrivals from the designer on The Outnet right now. Most earrings are under $100.
  • A sweet little notebook. I’d like to start bringing a journal on vacations to record daily activities and observations. I usually assume Facebook is good enough, but I’m forgetful and a notebook is much more romantic.
  • Culottes! They’re so ridiculous, but I still want a pair. White would look pretty with that J.Crew shell… 😉 Shop a selection of white culottes and other white pants here.
  • A navy bucket bag. Navy is by far my favorite color, but I have yet to add a bag in the hue to my collection. I’m also obsessed with this bag. I saw it at the Tory Burch boutique last month and haven’t stopped thinking about it.
  • Iridescent slides on sale! I also love these and the iridescent version of the heels I wore to a wedding last month.

Filed Under: Currently Coveted Tagged With: ben amun, currently coveted, J.Crew, jewelry, loeffler randall, the coveted, tory burch, white leggings

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I feel like I’ve been doomscrolling since the news broke of SCOTUS’ decision to overturn Roe v. Wade. My emotions run the gamut from sadness to frustration to unadulterated rage. I’m deeply disgusted by conservatives and evangelicals, but especially by liberals who supported Bernie Sanders and refused to vote for Hillary Clinton at such a crucial moment in our history. Did you know that 12% of Sanders’ primary election supporters voted for Trump in the general election? In Wisconsin alone, 51,000 of them voted for Trump — a state Trump would win by just 22,000 votes. 

Your vote matters. It matters in national elections, statewide elections, and local elections. It’s crucial that Democrats organize as strategically as conservatives did and restore reproductive rights. 

In the meantime, donate your time, talent, or treasure to help those facing an unwanted pregnancy. @thecut has a great list on their site with organizations to support in states likely to prohibit abortion. I’ve donated to @plannedparenthoodwi.
Reveal day is finally here! It’s been a long pro Reveal day is finally here! It’s been a long process that started back in April 2020 with a kitchen ceiling leak that was attributed to water leaking from our tub faucet and working its way through the floor and into the kitchen. Our bathroom was never anything to look at (before photos on the feed), but the leak really accelerated our plans for a full bathroom renovation when timelines — and budgets — allowed. It feels a bit surreal to have it done and I don’t think I’ll ever stop admiring it whenever I walk past!

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This renovation sure had its moments of frustratio This renovation sure had its moments of frustration, but I’m blissfully heading toward “renovation amnesia” as @em_henderson calls it in her new book. Head to the blog today to read about two headaches that came at the tail end of our main bathroom remodel. 

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I am just the happiest! I keep looking at this bat I am just the happiest! I keep looking at this bathroom and thinking how lucky we are that we were able to do this! It wasn’t always easy to navigate the stressful moments, but the end result is worth it. I feel like I’m at a luxury hotel every time I shower! (And it sure beats showering with the spiders in our [basically unfinished] basement bathroom. It was like camping in our own home for the past six weeks — and I very much hate camping!)

More photos to come!

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