Statment Style: Necklaces and Styling Tips

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I, like most women have a thing for jewelry. My particular crush is on bold statement pieces that have lots of personality and wow.

During the cold winter months, statement necklaces are a great way to accessorize layered clothing and bulkier pieces like a sweater or blazer.  A statement necklace can add instant impact to any outfit, causal or dressy.

Here’s a round-up of a few statement necklaces I just discovered and styling tips on how to wear them.

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How To Style A Statement Necklace

♦  The chunkier the clothing, the chunkier the necklace–make sure your necklace can hold its own against the texture and visual weight of  your sweater or jacket.

♦  Mix it up–don’t be afraid to wear multiple necklaces together to create your own signatures statement style.

♦  Go for the hi-low mix–a statement necklace can work just as well with a causal sweater and jeans as it can with a cashmere cardigan and tailored slacks.

♦  Layer with necklaces–wear statement necklaces to fill in an open neckline on a v-neck sweater or button up shirt.

♦ Statement necklace and collared shirts are a great combo–wear choker or shorter length necklaces under a collared shirt to create polished look.  Statement necklaces look great with turtlenecks too!

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1) Black Stone Metal Necklace–$24.99   2)  Feather Necklace–$34.99  3) Gold Metal Necklace–$24.99

4) Multi-Strand Necklace–$17.99   5) Pria Layered Bead Necklace–$20.00

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1) Bainbridge Layer Necklace–$64.00 2) Balletomane Bib Necklace–$98.00 3) Jura Necklace–$99.95

4) Aurelia Necklace–$68.00 5) Manella Stack Pendant Necklace–$58.00

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Do you have a favorite amongst this group of gorgeous statement necklaces?

Shelly

Gift Guide: Four Books to Inspire Your Girlfriends

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When it comes to Christmas gifts for girlfriends, I think books are one of the best gift items you can give.  With a new year approaching, I thought I’d share 4 inspiring books you just might want to get for the special women in your life. Oh, and you might want to pick up a copy for yourself too!

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Motivation ManifestoA great book about stepping into your personal strength and claiming your personal power.  If you need some motivation as you enter the new year, this book is a must read!

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7 Rules of Achievement–This book will help you create the vision to achieve whatever you want in your life and give you tools to turn that vision into reality.

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Year of Yes! Rhonda Rhimes (the women behind Grey’s Anatomy, Scandal & How To Get Away With Murder) one of Hollywood’s most powerful women shares her life story and saying YES changed her life. A great read.

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The Woman I Wanted To Be–I admire Diane von Furstenberg and the success she has created in her life. In this book, she opens up about her family and career, overcoming cancer, building a global brand, and devoting herself to empowering other women.

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Shelly

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Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers to WOW!

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One of my favorite parts of holiday gift giving is finding unique and fun stocking stuffers to fill Christmas stocking for my family. With only 12 days left before Christmas, I’ve been surfing the web and shopping the aisles to find items that I know will bring a smile on Christmas morning.

Just for you, here’s my round-up of practical, personal, fun and useful stocking stuffers ranging from $4.99 to $49.00!

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FOR HER

Honey Jar  $7.95  ♦  Travel Jewelry Case $19.95   ♦  Monogram Stickers 20/$5.25

Imprinted Pencils 6/$10.50 ♦  Watercolor Garden Agenda Notebook $23.00  ♦ Scented Candle $12.99

Faux Suede Gloves $12.90 ♦ Handbag Organizer $19.99

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Leather Panel Gloves $14.90 ♦ Roll Up Travel Charger $29.00 ♦ Thermos Insulated Water Bottle (the best ever) $24.99

Buffalo Check Dopp Kit $14.99 ♦ Brass Money Clip $20.00 ♦ Men’s Valet Tray $9.99

iPhone Zoom Lens & TriPod $22.00 ♦ Men’s Grooming Kit $12.99

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FOR ANYONE

Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Cookie Mix $14.99 ♦ Sonic Toothbrush (a great travel piece) $11.99

Power Bank Charger $23.99 ♦ Mini Tape Gun $4.99

Self Inking Address Stamp $39.00 ♦ Leather iPhone Case $49.00

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Happy Shopping!

Shelly

Holiday Gift Guide–Holiday Hostess Gifts Under $25

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It’s party season and when it comes to hostess gifts, I’m always challenging myself to take something other than a bottle of wine.  My requirements for a hostess gifts are something that is practical, useful and something that will bring joy and that the host!  These hostess gift ideas check all the boxes and even better, all of them are under $25.00!

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Gold Frame Bottle Stopper–$14.50  Great to hold a photo of tag with bottle variety
Illume Balsam & Cedar Tin Candle–$24.00  One of the best smelling holiday candles on the market!
Gingham Pie Servers–$24.00  The stylish way to serve up pies and cakes during the holidays
Decorative Wood Matches–$3.50  These will make lighting Christmas candles a bit more special
Brass Pineapple Trinket Dish–$18.50  A fun little dish to serve up holiday candies
Martha Stewart Appetizers–$18.56  Anyone who loves to entertain will love this book
Ho, Ho, Ho Acrylic Tumbler–$4.95 ea  A fun holiday breakfast glass

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Pop, Fizz, Clink printable via Etsy

Shelly

 

 

Holiday Gift Guide: Fashion Gifts

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Clothing is one of the most gifted items at Christmas but that doesn’t mean you have to gift a basic sweater, a simple pair of gloves or a bundle of basic socks.  Why not gift fashion with ultimate style.  Here’s my His & Her Fashion Gift Guide and every item is $50 or less!

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Plaid and Ponchos are two of the hottest fashion trends this winter and this Plaid Poncho is chic in every way. $38.00
These Stone Drop Hoop Earrings are definitely a one for them, one for me gift items.  Available in 5 stone colors $46.80
This Reversible Faux Leather Tote w/Wristlet may just be the perfect handbag and it’s available in 6 color options. $48.00
Need a great gift under $10 then this Giant Birds Hill Tribe Clutch is a winner!  Only $6.99 and available in a ton of pattern/color options.
Layered or along, with jeans or slacks, this Jacquard Check Pullover Sweater is red-hot. $29.99
I adore this Pearl Snowdrop Keychain and think it would make a beautiful bag charm too!  $48.00
This Faux Fur Hand Warmer is such a chic way to keep your hands warm. $29.00  available in 6 fur colors
Because every girl needs a few statement necklaces in their wardrobe.  This Tribal Inspired Layered Necklace is such a fabulous look at it’s only $13.90.
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Help him keep warm and cozy with this Luxury Plush Robe. $49.00
The perfect gift for all the men in your life Leather iPhone Slip Wallet $39-$42 available in 4 colors
The perfect go with anything Plaid Woven Scarf.  $35.00
You may want to get him one in every colors–1/4 Zip Sweater Vest. $29.70 available in 7 colors
For those times when a baseball hat is just too casual–Flecked Tweed Fedora $35.00
He’ll love this classic Silver Plate Personalized Pocket Watch for years to come. $45.00
Put a little pep in his step with Happy Socks. $12.00 per pair

Happy gifting!

Shelly

My Favorite Things 2015!

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Last year I started a holiday series entitled 30 Days of Holidays.  I had such a blast sharing all kinds of holiday decorating, wrapping, gifting and entertaining ideas that I’ve decided to run the series again this year.

 The 30 Days of Holidays series will kick off on Nov. 24th with the first of my holiday gift guides.  I’ve been shopping my favorite stores and online shops to bring you the best gifts to give (or put on your list) this Christmas.  As part of the series I’ll also be sharing holiday DIY projects, gift wrap ideas and my holiday decor.

Since I’ve got holiday gifts on my mind, I thought it would be fun to share my personal gift list with you.  These are all items that I’d buy for myself (and in some cases already have) or would love to find under the tree on Christmas morning.  

Enjoy and let me know which item is your favorite!

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The Look For Less–Monogram Christmas Ornament

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It’s beginning to look a bit like Christmas around my house.  I’ve pulled the Christmas pillows out, started decorating here and there and will get my tree set up and decorated this weekend.  If you’ve read my blog for a while you know that I change my tree theme each year.  A majority of the decorations are pieces that I already own but a few new pieces get added each year.

Two of the key components on my tree will be monogrammed ornaments and lots of red which was partly inspired by the tree decor above.

Last year I purchased a few of these beautiful blown glass alphabet ornaments from Pottery Barn at $7.50 each and had plans to add a few more to my collection.

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But yesterday I stumbled across the almost identical monogram ornament at JoAnn’s on sale for $3.99.  While the details aren’t exactly the same, these ornaments will still give me the look and feel I want the tree to have.

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I’ll be sharing my completed Christmas tree decor with you on Dec. 2nd as part of a blogger holiday home tour I’m participating in so stayed turned.

p.s.  In case you like the idea of monogram ornaments on your tree, I’ve rounded up a few of my favorites to share with you.

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KirklandsChalkboard Monogram Ornament $6.99 / Zazzle–Personalized Monogram Keepsake Ornament  $24.50 / ZazzleCeramic Holly Monogram Ornament $18.95
AnthropologieWoodshop Monogram Ornament $ 9.00 / PB KidsGlitter Alphabet Ornament $3.00 / West ElmBeaded Letter Ornament $3.00

 

Shelly

Stash Your Umbrella In Style: Chic Umbrella Holders

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If you’ve ever gone shopping in stores for a stylish umbrella holder, you know it’s not that easy to find one.  After dealing with the same experience a couple of weeks ago, I went on online to see what was available.  I was thrilled to find lots of a great styles and most at very affordable prices.

Here are my top picks for Chic Umbrella Holders:

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No. 1  The Vine Umbrella Stand is my favorite when it comes to a solid colored ceramic stand.  I love the open-work design and this seafoam color is just gorgeous.  Also available in cream.

No. 2  If you’re looking for a personality piece, this Boot Umbrella Stand is just too cute to pass up.

No. 3  I love bamboo decor and this Antique Gold Bamboo Umbrella Stand has all the design details of a classic bamboo piece.

No. 4  Given the popularity of blue and white ceramic decor right now, the Tollmache Blue and White Umbrella Holder is right on trend.  

No. 5  This Floral Blossom Umbrella Stand will add just the right amount of softness and femininity to your porch or foyer and the black background makes it versatile with any decor style.

No. 6 I’ve always said that every room needs a touch of shine and the Geo Umbrella Stand is a great way to add that glam to your decor.

So, which umbrella holder is your favorite?

Shelly

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