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Be Mine + A Giveaway from Helen Ficalora

February 2, 2017 by jessica 6 Comments

Happy almost-Valentine’s Day, ladies! Dave and I aren’t big on celebrating on Feb. 14 with anything more than a heart-shaped pizza and the heart-shaped balloon that accompanies it. In fact, today is actually the special occasion for us as we celebrate six years together! Back in 2011, we met online and chatted for a couple of days before we decided to say hello in person on Feb. 2. The Madison area had a blizzard the night before and the city was all but shut down, but there was one restaurant open nearby and we figured that a little snow (ahem, almost two feet of snow) couldn’t get in the way of a budding romance. While it was an adventurous drive, we made it safely and the rest was history!

I absolutely love that we have two days to celebrate each other in February. And in celebration of a month of romance and sweet gestures, I’m thrilled to partner with Helen Ficalora for a giveaway of this adorable “XOX” disk charm necklace! If you’re not already familiar with the designer’s work, think of her collection as a the ideal place to create a sentimental piece for someone special. You can personalize the necklace by mixing and matching charms in various metals to capture your recipient’s personality. While I love the “XOX” charm necklace on its own with this LRD (little red dress), it’s even cuter paired with one of the brand’s initial charm disks.

Alright, I know you’re eager for me to get to the good stuff. Here are the deets: one lucky U.S.-based reader will start her own Helen Ficalora collection this Valentine’s Day with the same charm necklace I’m wearing in this post! You can enter via the giveaway form at the end of the post. Good luck!

BB Dakota dress (available in coral; also love this) | Helen Ficalora necklace (c/o) | Ferragamo flats | Diane von Furstenberg clutch | butter LONDON lipstick in Rebellious (c/o)

ENTER TO WIN!

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This giveaway is for U.S. readers only ages 18 and older and will end on February 14, 2017 at 11:59 P.M. EST. One (1) lucky winner will be randomly chosen and announced on February 15, 2017. Helen Ficalora Press will reach out directly to the winner and fulfill shipment. Winner will have 24 hours to respond and claim their prize, failure to do so will result in another winner being randomly drawn. No P.O. Boxes.

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Thanks to Helen Ficalora for partnering on this post!

Gingham Girl

March 14, 2016 by jessica 16 Comments

Another week, another dress I’m likely packing for our upcoming trip. (Which is coming up in 24 days, but who’s counting?) I’m completely on the fence about this dress, though. One one hand, it’s incredibly comfortable (so soft!) and easy to pull on for weekend wear. On the other hand, it’s a bit too tomboy for my usual tastes. If you spring for it, it does run true to size and I’d recommend adding a slip underneath for extra coverage when you sit down (the space between the buttons can gap open if you’re not careful).

Dress: Madewell “Courier” Buffalo Check Shirtdress (also here and here)
Purse: Rebecca Minkoff “Mini Affair” (the blue one is half price)
Shoes: Ferragamo “Varina”
Sunglasses: Karen Walker “Number One”
Necklaces: c/o Helen Ficalora, Gorjana (similar)
Rings: Monica Vinader, c/o Julie Vos
Lips: Stila “Bella”
Nails: YSL “Day Bloomer”

Earning My Stripes

February 8, 2016 by jessica 19 Comments

I’m usually opposed to buying something at full price from LOFT, but I couldn’t help myself when I tried on this tunic tee on Friday. I actually stopped at the store to try on this skirt and pulled the shirt to wear with it, assuming that it was just another striped shirt and I’d go home without. The skirt fell short of expectations. It didn’t have enough of an a-line shape for my hips and the quality seemed a bit shoddy. This shirt, on the other hand, is amazing. It’s the softest long-sleeve tee I’ve ever worn (as I admitted in this weekend’s Instagram). It runs large, likely due to the tunic-inspired loose silhouette. (I’m usually a size 8 and I went with the small.)

And, in other shopping news, I went ahead and purchased the loafers I mentioned a couple of times over the last few weeks. I wanted a pair of shoes to wear on our Europe trip that weren’t ballet flats, wouldn’t get ruined by rain, and would be versatile enough to wear with pants and dresses. The Louise et Cie loafers fit the bill. There’s a lot going on with them: brogues detailing, metallic patent leather, and tassels. I adore them, though, and they’re incredibly comfortable with a decent amount of padding inside. I wore them for a two-mile walk on Saturday and didn’t end up with sore feet or blisters.

Helen Ficalora

April 22, 2015 by jessica 5 Comments

There’s been a lot of talk about Helen Ficalora this week with Monday’s post and yesterday’s giveaway, but it’s for good reason. Helen is a pioneer of the initial pendant trend, bringing her fans personalized jewelry for over a decade. A customer can mix and match charms to create a piece that reflects her personality. There’s everything from letters to animals–the monkey is my favorite–yet even the most whimsical designs are understated for a timeless look. Charms are available in yellow, white, and rose gold with many also available in sterling silver.

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Enter to Win: Don’t forget to enter the giveaway for a “Mom” charm necklace just in time for Mother’s Day! Enter here.

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Mother’s Day Giveaway

April 21, 2015 by jessica 7 Comments

Mother’s Day is just around the corner on May 10, an annual reminder to shower your mom with the kind of love and attention she bestowed upon you for all these years! And why stop with mom herself? A beloved aunt, an expecting friend, a new mom, and your grandmother all deserve a little extra attention on the special day. After all, motherhood is the most difficult–and selfless–job any of us could have!

This year, treat the most important woman in your life to a keepsake she’ll treasure forever: a delicate charm necklace from Helen Ficalora. Helen is known for her timeless stamped pendants and the “Mom” version couldn’t be any more perfect for the upcoming holiday. I’m thrilled to share that one reader will win a sterling silver “Mom” charm on an 18″ fine chain to give this Mother’s Day. This prize is valued at $95.

Enter with the Rafflecopter widget below. Good luck!

I’m actually wearing the “J” charm in yesterday’s post. As you’ll see, the size of the pendant is subtle enough to wear every day.

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This giveaway is open to readers with a U.S. mailing address.