BaubleBar–Tassel Jewelry Under $40

April 14, 2016

It’s no secret that I love jewelry and every season I try to add a few new pieces of costume jewelry to my wardrobe.

Tassel jewelry is and has always been a favorite jewelry style of mine and BaubleBar is one of my favorite sources for affordable, on-trend jewelry.

I was recently on the hunt for a new pair of tassel earrings and after I got finished looking through the Bauble Bar site, I had found several tassel pieces I wanted to bring home.

These Tiffany Tassel Drops in Ruby are just stunning and the perfect pair of earrings to dress up a simple black outfit. $28

Wrap bracelets became popular a few years ago and since then they have gotten more and more stylish. I love the mix of gold and turquoise with black beads in this sleek Onyx Bracelet Quad. $48

Statement necklaces like this Rockefeller Tassel Bib Necklace are still popular and begin worn with everything from denim to evening gowns. The tassel on this necklace makes it even more perfect for day into evening in my book. $46

You can never go wrong with a classic black tassel necklace like the Bettie Tassel Pendant Necklace. $26

I purchased these Lagos Drop Earrings because of the fun mix of colors that I think will be great during the summer. $34

If you like a bolder earning, the Nolita Drop Earrings will definitely give you that look. The black and gray color combo is classic with a twist. $38

The Cape Town Tassel Bracelet is a nice piece that would be fun stacked with other bracelets. $12

I also picked up the Geode Drop Earrings ($48) because I couldn’t resist the turquoise and pink color combo.

In addition to a great selection of jewelry, Baublebar also offers Free Shipping and Returns on every purchase which makes their site even more enticing.

Fashion Focus: Building A Classic Earring Wardrobe

April 1, 2015

I love me some jewelry. If I ever leave home without earrings on, I feel naked and jewelry is one of my favorite impulse purchases. (tip: I always keep a pair of classic silver hoops in my wallet just in case)

My first buying job out of college was as an assistant buyer in the jewelry department for a department store in Seattle. This was back in the day when Monet was the ‘it’ fashion brand, Swatch watches were the style statement and it was trendy to only wear one earring like Janet Jackson did. (I know I’m not the only one who wore a key as an earring:)

Times have changed and so have the styles of jewelry that are now considered basic wardrobe elements. I thought it would be fun to take a look back at a few styles that made the 80’s great and what earring styles are considered an essential wardrobe staple today.

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A Few of My Favorite Things

February 17, 2015

Hello there my friends!

Over the weekend I took at look at my top blog post and discovered that the post where I share things I love or inspire me are really popular. So here’s the latest installment of My Favorite Things!

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How to Look Stylish When it Hot as HECK Outside!

June 13, 2013

Is anyone else out there suffering in this summer heat. It seems like one day is was a nice and comfortable 75 degrees and then the next it was sweltering in the 90’s! While I love summer and love the sun, this extreme heat is making me a bit wonky!

The last couple of mornings I’ve gotten up, taken a shower, coiffed the hair and proceeded to get dressed only to sit there wondering what do I wear in this heat, not only to stay cool but to look stylish as well! While my go-to clothing piece this time of year is a summer dress, the heat got me thinking about the best accessories to wear when its hot, hot, hot outside. Here are my thoughts….

STATEMENT EARRINGS

If I know I’m going to be outside running around town, I often forgo a necklace and wear bold statement earrings instead. Something colorful and dangly will give a simple summer dress that wow factor.

A CANVAS OR STRAW BAG

When hot weather strikes, its time to put the leather handbag away and pull out a cute canvas or straw bag.

I adore this bag from ArdenB. but unfortunately they are sold-out all over the country (I checked all over the country). Here’s another bag that made my favorites list.

A HAT

Because it’s cute, because I don’t have to spend lots of time curing my hear and because its fashionable! I just picked up this bargain priced summer hat and am in the process of making interchangeable bands out of ribbon to work with anything I wear.

PRETTY NAIL POLISH

So you might not think of nail polish as an accessory but during the summer months, a beautiful color on your nails is a fashion statement.

SANDALS

This probably goes without saying but I did want to specify the type of sandals I’m talking about. While flip-flops have their place, I can’t stand hearing that “clacking” sound that goes with wearing them. Plus they are not good for your feet people! Instead, opt for a cute strapy sandal that looks more polished and stylish.

SUNGLASSES

I L.O.V.E. me some sunglasses and think they are probably the one accessory you can’t go without during the summer. And, being the age where ‘readers’ are becoming a necessity, I am so happy to have discovered sunglass readers at Steinmart. Oh what a joy to keep the sun out of my eyes and be able to read at the same time.