BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

Friday Find Under $50

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Zara clutch, $35.90

Contrary to popular advice, I don’t mind investing in a trendy statement piece when it’s something so perfect for my closet that a cheaper alternative just won’t do. My standout was a YSL arty ring long before Yves was dropped from the name. $195 was a lot to pay for a metal and glass cocktail ring (now it’s $290), but it was “the one” and I still wear it regularly. A metallic clutch (or a lucite one, for that matter) is not that type of purchase for me. I’d rather experiment with this budget-friendly Zara version.

Reminder! Win a pair of bangle bracelets from Sequin!

Giveaway: Sequin Jewelry

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Summer is the perfect time for a stack of carefree bangle bracelets, like this pair from Sequin. The jewelry company sent over a few items for me to try last week and I fell for these hinged bangles. I have such a small wrist that it’s hard for me to find bracelets that don’t slip off. There’s a colorful array of options to choose from (even though I’m drawn to understated white and gold) and plenty more covetable styles on their site!

Giveaway! One reader will win her own perfect pair of bangles! Just mix and match the bracelets from Sequin’s spring collection and let me know which two you’d like to own. Good luck!

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This giveaway is open to U.S. readers!

Featured:  Banana Republic shirt (similar) // gifted Sequin bracelets // Diane von Furstenberg clutch (similar) // LOFT shorts

Outfit: Mod Squad

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I had this dress bookmarked for awhile, but was hesitant to pull the trigger since it’s unlike anything else in my closet. But that’s exactly what I love about it. The a-line shift style is unbelievably comfortable and the lightweight jacquard is a nice option for whenever the weather finally does warm up. (I put a coat on right after we snapped these photos.)

On another note, how cute are the Chloe sunglasses with the scalloped detail? DITTO sent them over for a review that will be up tomorrow!

Featured: ASOS dress // Kate Spade shoes // Chloe sunglasses (gifted by DITTO) // Diane von Furstenberg clutch (similar) // Kate Spade scalloped and polka dot bangles // pearl earrings (similar)

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!