This week I'm happy to partner with Beleza for a giveaway of the necklace I'm wearing in this post. Beleza is a fair trade company that sells a variety of accessories and this piece is lovely. The Irem Necklace retails for $48 and is part of the Osmanli Taki Necklaces. I will send it world wide and you have until September 4th to enter. Thanks for stopping by this week and I'm excited to send this beautiful necklace to one of you! blouse--ann taylor (here) skirt--ann taylor (here) necklace--beleza (here) shoes--calvin klein (consignment purchase) bag--adrienne vittadini location--coffee shop in minneapolis
This dress was in the back of the closet for many years. I seldom wear sleeveless dresses but I do like this graphic print so I've kept it. I found these shoes on sale and thought about pairing these two pieces because it's been 90 degrees this week. Somewhere long the way, I've held the opinion that sleeveless wasn't for me....ever. I've seen many of you looking great in sleeveless dresses so here I am bearing my arms. How did I form such a harden belief and why is it set in stone? I still prefer a three quartered sleeve but I'm willing to give sleeveless enough of a try to get this dress out and wear it. Do you have any opinions about what you "should or shouldn't" wear? Are these opinions worth reconsidering? dress--dkny shoes--calving klein(here) bracelet--bcbg earring--handmade location--alley of a golf shop
I went to an outdoor party last weekend and this is what I wore. On a whim, I cut a dahlia from my garden and secured it with two bobby pins. I was surprised the flower lasted well into the evening. There's something fun about wearing a real flower especially a flower that you have grown in the garden. Pinning a flower on your lapel or in your hair makes the simplest outfit come alive. Since this event was outside on grass, lower heeled shoes seemed like the best decision. If you need a small bag, this one is a beauty and the color combination works great with many outfits.
shoes--giani bernini bag--coach(bloomingdales) dress--nine west (consignment purchase) bracelet--gift from Stacie
location--reflecting pool near a chapel in Minneapolis
The end of summer clearance is the time I look for dresses to add to my most worn category of clothing during the warm months of the year. I'm fond of these colors and I like this pattern so this comfortable wrap dress fits in well as a long term purchase. I styled it with shiney silver jewelry and my new summer favorite, black patent leather. dress--bcbg shoes--calvin klein (consignment purchase) necklace--from target bracelet--kenneth cole location--building near the studio links plane pretty not dead yet style mingle monday style elixir still blonde the pleated poppy the mommy chronicles look what I got A few of you requested to see some of my artwork. Here's a short piece that aired on public TV about us four years ago. It's a taste of the kind of things we make!
I enjoy trying unusual accessories to change an outfit I already have in the closet. I've been eyeing this BCBG bag all summer so at the summer clearance I picked it up. I like the sculptural quality and it adds a fun twist to this summer outfit. These shoes are from DSW and I think make a great transition piece into fall. jacket--bcbg purse--bcbg earrings--handmade shoes--audrey brooke skirt--the limited location--state fair grounds
