Year: 2012

Accessory Spy

accessoriesOne of my favorite things when it comes to fashion is a nice piece of statement jewelry. Spring brought with it the statement earring trend (which I am still fully embracing), but a chunky cuff bracelet or classic statement necklace still packs the same punch. I was very happy to see this fall that statement accessories are still in, and very abundant at that. Here are my top picks for the coming months. A big bonus? Everything is under $30!

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Paisley Punch

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Dress from H&M, TOMS shoes, Vintage Necklace

Happy Wednesday! I kind of love having a holiday on Monday because it makes the rest of the week feel like it goes by so much quicker. That being said, my shortened week is a lot busier than I’d like, so my outfits have been low-key. This dress is so versatile – I’m running around a lot so I opted for casual TOMS, but I’ve dressed it up many times before for dinner with stilettos and jewels. It works nicely as a sundress on warmer days, but a sweater in any coordinating color transitions it into the cooler months.

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Stock Up Now – Fall

With the start of fall comes a new season of fashion – new trends, styles, colors, as well as the return of our favorite sweaters from the recesses of our closets. This season, I’m looking forward to neutral colors and thick layers. I’ve compiled a guide to my must-haves for the season – so take a look and start stocking up!

Tops & Blouses:

–Chambray Shirt

–White/Cream Lacy Blouse

–Patterned/Colored Button-Up Blouse

–Blouse (or dress) with a Peter Pan Collar

Sweaters:

–Slouchy Pullover Sweater – gray, navy and camel are my favorites

–Chunky Knit Sweater – winter white is always nice, but any neutral color will do

–Something Cable-Knit

Blazers & Jackets

–Black or Navy Blazer

–Bomber Jacket

tops and jackets

 

Dresses:

–Dress (or blouse) with a Peter Pan Collar

–Polka Dot Dress – Sleeveless/Short Sleeved is better for layering

–Lace Dress

–Sweater Dress – jewel toned

–At least one Drop-Waisted Dress – can combine with any of the above

Skirts:

–High-Waisted Skirt – preferably in a neutral color

–Patterned Skirt

Pants:

–Cords in Burgundy or Brown

–Black Jeans

–Cigarette Jeans – Any Wash

–Dark-Wash Skinnies

skirts, dresses and pants

 

Shoes:

–At least 3 pairs of boots – ankle, mid-calf and knee-high

–Black Leather Lace-Up Boots – can have a heel

–Oxfords in any color

–Any pair of black or gray shoes

Accessories & Jewelry

–Sparkly Statement Necklace

–Statement Earrings

–Thin Leather Bracelets

–Gold Bangles

shoes and accessories

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Desk Inspiration

desk inspiration

Whether I’m creating a new wardrobe or re-designing a room, I love to make inspiration boards. It helps me to see what I like, and generally the things I find are similar enough that with a little weeding, I can come up with a cohesive collection. For my office renovation, I knew I wanted to stick to the modern, graphic feel of my new glossy-white furniture, but I decided to throw in some vintage- and retro-inspired accessories to keep it from feeling too cold. I was attracted to simple black and white with a splash of bright red in clean, modern lines. The alphabet poster gives the space an intellectual vibe while the Dalmatian fabric (to be used on boxes and pencil cups) is pure whimsy.

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Bulletin Boards

I’m always pinning things on my bulletin boards, but the plain wood frames and brown cork are less than my idea of chic. So it seemed appropriate that I redo them along with my office. I purchased a third of a yard of fabric for each board and painted the frames with primer and two coats of high-gloss white spray paint.

If you like, paint the frames first. Slide cardstock under the frame on the cork side to protect it from paint and tape it down. Paint the frame with primer and let dry. Paint the frame with two coats of spray paint and let dry.

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Flip the boards so the cork is facing up. Measure the fabric so that it covers the board, including the frame. Lay it on top of the board. Iron the fabric if necessary.

 

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Use a putty knife or letter opener to tuck the excess fabric under the frame.

 

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Staple down the fabric about every two inches as close to the frame as possible with a staple gun.

If you like, glue cording around the inside edge of the frame with craft glue so it covers the staples. Let dry.

Hang and enjoy!

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