Looking Forward to Fall

August 2, 2011August 2, 20112 Comments

Ok. Officially. It is too hot. I’ve given up hope that it will ever cool down. I’m thinking we will have to bring sweats and leggings to Italy where the high is a balmy 82 and the low is a frigid 60. If fall ever comes, here are a few things I look forward to wearing.

Knits

Sleeves

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My hair down

Red

Layers

Denim

Long Skirts

Blazers

Gobs of jewels

via Pinterest

What I Wore: Prim & Proper

July 22, 20112 Comments

(what i wore: dress – forever21, pumps – forever21, rings – forever21, necklace – mom’s, earrings – kate spade)

I didn’t realize until I began this post that everything I’m wearing (save the earrings/necklace) is from Forever. Either way, F21 is a great place to experiment without spending a lot of money. The earrings were a gift from my dear friend who just started working for Kate Spade. Of course, the high bun is an old standby and I loved pairing a double finger ring with another single ring. Speaking of rings, Ro’s wedding ring came in yesterday. Sh*t is getting real! Can’t wait!

Obsessed with this

July 1, 2011July 1, 2011Leave a comment

A friend from work pointed this out to me. Elsa Peretti for Tiffany & Co. designed “the bottle” which is inspired by Italian women who accessorize with fresh flowers. How chic is that?

PS: here’s Elsa in her modeling days

Elsa Peretti by Helmut Newton.

via Elsa Peretti Designs & here

What I Wore: Mellow Yellow

June 23, 2011June 23, 2011Leave a comment

(What I Wore: blouse – cheap thrills, pants – old navy, platforms – bcbg girls, watch – bcbg, left hand ring – cheap thrills, right hand rings l to r – walmart/banana republic/vintage, bracelets – house of harlow from charm & chain/vintage/New Orleans flea market, necklaces – hook: kenneth jay lane, fish locket: tuleste market from charm & chain, earrings – gift from Ro: Kenneth Jay Lane via charm & chain)

Yesterday was one of those days where I felt like piling on all the jewelry I own. My beloved engagement ring is at the fabulous Lauray’s in Hot Springs, AR having it’s matching band created (an omg I’m getting married moment). Of course I had to pick up a bauble to replace it for the time being and decided to play with all the gold pieces I have been neglecting in favor of the simplicity of my diamond.

I also opted to pile my hair up. The big bun that I love is simple to do (instructions here) but the topknot is almost too easy. And I’m obsessed with these pants. I have them in yellow, white, khaki and brown; they are best when paired with a blousy top. They make your legs look ridiculously long because they’re so wide-leg and cover your shoes.

Gorgeous rings by Kathy Waterman

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Page Thirty-Two Page Thirty-Three - Featuring the Swirl Thorn Leaf Band Page Thirty-Eight Page Thirty Top Right - Dragonfly Ring Page Twenty-Seven - Featuring the Swirl Leaf Band Page Twenty-Three - Featuring Ruby Bands Page Twenty-Two Page One Page Six - Amethyst Winged Creature Page Nine - Rose Cut Double Leaf Diamond Rings Page Thirteen - Featuring Wheat Bands Page Eighteen Featuring the Spidery Prong Solitaire

Cathy Waterman

Green with Envy

May 17, 2011Leave a comment

Bianca Balti emerald jewels. via Studded Hearts

Bridal Baubles Inspiration (Something Blue)

May 17, 2011Leave a comment

The other day I was thinking, why not do your “something blue” in the form of jewelry? I’m not sure if that’s a popular idea but I am exploring it. Earrings or a bracelet in a blue hue could be divine and depending on your dress/accessories/atmosphere, could be as subtle or as attention-grabbing as you like. I’m probably not going to do a necklace but that could be beautiful as well.