BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

Outfitted

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I bought this dress from J.Crew years ago and it has since become a frock I reach for repeatedly each fall. It’s a simple, a-line shift, but the ruffles on the bottom keep it from looking too mundane. It’s also the perfect canvas for this Ann Taylor jacket.

Sartorial Summary
Dress: J.Crew (similar) // Coat: Ann Taylor // Bag: Coach (vintage, but current version here) // Shoes: Kate Spade (similar) // Bracelet: Gorjana // Earrings: Jeweliq (no longer available, but the necklace version is here) // Nails: Revlon “Peachy”

Outfitted – The Details

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Every now and then a pair of shoes come along that are too perfect to pass up, like these Kate Spade “Cora” loafers. The sparkles are irresistibly feminine, but the conservative shape keep the shoes from being too over-the-top for daytime outings.

Sartorial Summary
Top: Banana Republic (similar) // Skirt: Gap // Bag: Coach (vintage, but current version here) // Shoes: Kate Spade // Watch: Target 

Note: If you’re interested in the shoes, go down a half size. I normally wear a 7 in all Kate Spade shoes, but wear a 6.5 in these.

This & That: Jeweled Collars

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Finally, jeweled collars caught on and are available at lower price points! This spring it was impossible to find an affordable one that I wanted to wear – most were either too expensive or too cheaply made. I’m particularly fond of them worn with the same panache of a necklace draped over a casual top.

Shop It: (look one) J.Crew sweater; Kate Spade collar // (look two) Zoe Karssen sweatshirt; Topshop collar

Wear It: Mint

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Mint becomes sophisticated enough for fall in heavy fabrics and structured shapes. Pair it with neutrals (and something sparkly) for maximum impact.

Shop It: (look one) ASOS shirt; Bounkit earrings; J.Crew pants; Kate Spade shoes // (look two) J.Crew dress; ASOS earrings; Tory Burch purse; Aldo shoes