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Winter Favorites

March 13, 2017 by jessica 6 Comments

J.Crew Majesty Peacoat :: Bedknobs & Baubles

Remember those warm days a few weeks ago where I could get away with spring outfits like this and this? I wish that were still the case! Back in June when I booked our Hamilton tickets, I thought that March would mean we could wear spring jackets during our weekend in Chicago. Nope. Instead, I was back in winter wear bemoaning the fact that icy weather seems to last entirely too long in the Midwest! Either way, it was a fun weekend escape to the Windy City. The main event, of course, was finally seeing Hamilton and it’s worth all of the hype. Honestly, I can’t even begin to describe just how incredible it was and if you have the chance to go, definitely do so. Other than that, we ate, drank, and shopped our way through the city. I snagged this dress at Zara, which isn’t the most flattering, but the ruffled bodice was just too fun to pass up. It’ll be coming with me to New Orleans at the end of the week!

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J.Crew peacoat (old; obsessing over this coat for spring) | J.Crew dress (old) | Banana Republic turtleneck (old; similar) | Calvin Klein tights | Rebecca Minkoff bag (similar white bags here and here) | Ben-Amun necklace (c/o; smaller version here) | Hermes bracelet | Ferragamo flats | GlassesUSA sunglasses (c/o)

Linking Up: Pink Sole, More Pieces of Me, Claire Justine, Oh to Be a Muse

Filed Under: Outfits, Style Tagged With: ben-amun roman coin, ferragamo varina, j.crew majesty peacoat, rebecca minkoff mini affair, winter outfit, winter style

Mint in Milwaukee

February 6, 2017 by jessica 6 Comments

J.Crew Majesty Peacoat

Last Friday, Dave and I decided to book a last-minute hotel for Saturday night in Milwaukee. We didn’t have much planned other than joining in the Mitten Fest hoopla at Burnhearts, a small bar in neighboring Bay View with an excellent beer lineup. They host the annual outdoor festival to raise money and collect donations for a local nonprofit, and lure people there with beer, food, and live music. And while I wore a more practical coat than the one featured here (and one I didn’t mind having beer splashed on), this outfit is a pretty good representation of what I typically wear in the winter for daytime drinks at cozy beer bars, running errands, and sightseeing strolls around the city. Plus, it’s a great example of why having a fun coat collection is vital for beating the winter doldrums. It’s hard to be unhappy about winter’s chill when there’s a pretty coat in your arsenal!

P.S. Remember to enter to win a sterling silver “XOX” charm necklace from Helen Ficalora!

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J.Crew coat (also love this cropped version) | Gap jeans | Banana Republic tee (old, similar) | Adidas sneakers | Rebecca Minkoff bag (c/o Shopbop) | Karen Walker sunglasses (c/o DITTO*)

*Try them yourself! Sign up for a FREE month of DITTO’s Endless Eyewear program with code BEDKNOBS.

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Linking Up: Still Being Molly, Pink Sole, More Pieces of Me, Style Nudge, Claire Justine

Filed Under: Outfits, Style Tagged With: adidas stan smith, j.crew majesty peacoat, karen walker number one, winter coat, winter outfits

Newly Minted

November 14, 2016 by jessica 15 Comments

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At this point, purchasing a wool winter coat isn’t fulfilling any sort of “need” in my wardrobe. I have plenty of them as a Wisconsin resident. What I don’t have — and should have been shopping for — is an insulated parka from The North Face that I can bring along to Iceland if that happens next year. However, the [newly conjured] dream of owning a peacoat in my favorite color wasn’t going unrealized when this beauty went on sale at J.Crew. Dave gave me the black version of the peacoat a couple of years ago for Christmas. It’s one of my winter staples, so I knew the mint version would get just as much love and would be a welcome splash of color on winter’s dreariest days. Besides, when you live in a cold climate and wear winter coats a third of the year, you can never really have too many options. (At least that’s what I’m telling myself!)

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Coat: J.Crew (the mint has been popping back on sale in various sizes)
Turtleneck: Banana Republic
Skirt: LOFT (old, similar)
Shoes: Ferragamo c/o Shopbop
Clutch: Diane von Furstenberg (on sale for 40% off at Nordstrom; here for full price)
Brooches: Vintage via eBay (search for “starburst brooches” for similar options; also check out Sweet & Spark)
Rings: c/o Julie Vos (similar); Monica Vinader
Sunglasses: Prada

Linking Up: Still Being Molly + Lipgloss and Crayons, Pink Sole, More Pieces of Me, Fizz and Frosting, Style Nudge, Not Dead Yet Style, Claire Justine

Filed Under: Outfits, Personal Style, Style Tagged With: brooches, j.crew majesty peacoat, outfit, peacoat, vintage jewelry, winter coat, winter style

Winter Brights

February 15, 2016 by jessica 11 Comments

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The mercury rose to the mid-40s last weekend, allowing me to go sans tights and with a spring coat. Things were much different this weekend when the icy weather returned, bringing a few inches of snow with it. That didn’t stop me from daydreaming about warmer days and brighter colors. I dug this skirt out of my closet over the weekend. While I’ve only worn it once since purchasing it last spring, I just can’t bear to part with it. The obnoxious highlighter-yellow lends an unexpected jolt of color on a dreary day (and, quite frankly, welcome relief from my winter uniform of black and grey).

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Shop the Look
Coat: J.Crew | Top: J.Crew | Skirt: J.Crew (similar) | Boots: Hunter | Scarf: Adrienne Landau (similar) | Gloves: Neiman Marcus (similar) | Tights: Calvin Klein | Bag: Coach (similar) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop | Lips: Stila “Betsey”

Filed Under: Outfits, Personal Style, Style Tagged With: hot pink gloves, hunter huntress boots, j.crew majesty peacoat, neon in the winter, neon skirt, winter brights

Monkeying Around

February 1, 2016 by jessica 16 Comments

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If you’ve followed my blog for any length of time, you’ll know that I don’t particularly enjoy wearing pants — and it’s especially true in the winter. I rely on a uniform of skirts or dresses, tights, and wellies to keep my real shoes safe from precipitation and road salt. I know Hunter boots get a lot of criticism for being worn in colder months. And, no, rubber isn’t exactly the warmest material. However, when they’re paired with thick hiking socks (and a short walk to the car from my apartment and office), they’re really not that bad for a Wisconsin winter.

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Shop the Look
Coat: J.Crew (old, similar here and here) | Skirt: T by Alexander Wang (similar here, or buy it secondhand in a small, medium, or large) | Sweater: J.Crew Factory (similar) | Boots: Hunter | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff c/o Shopbop | Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop | Rings: Monica Vinader, c/o Julie Vos (similar) | Lips: Stila “Bella

Filed Under: Outfits, Personal Style Tagged With: alexander wang, hunter huntress boots, j.crew majesty peacoat, karen walker number one sunglasses, rebecca minkoff mini affair

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Jessica Hamm
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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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.

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• 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

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• Drove home with a new lilac in the passenger seat
Finishing our guest room has been a focus of ours Finishing our guest room has been a focus of ours this year, and the cute Teig Lamp from Schoolhouse is such a charming addition to the space. It’s named for the German word for “dough,” which is perfect for its soft, petite shape.

Find this and the other Schoolhouse items we’re using in the space here: https://www.shopltk.com/explore/bedknobsandbaubles/posts/e01ae8c9-38af-11f0-b5c2-0242ac11000b

(The lamp and circle pillow were gifted. I purchased the other items.)

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