BITS & PIECES

February 18, 2013

If you’ve seen me in the past few weeks chances are you’ve seen me wearing this jewelry combo. The J.Crack got me again.

I finally used a gift card I had been holding on to (does anyone else agonize over what to spend those on?) and bought this tortoise and brass link necklace. I was desperately searching for something, anything, to wear in some photos I was having taken when I came across this beauty.

Unsurprisingly, I ended up not wearing any of the clothes I bought that day but I did wear this necklace. I’ve been wearing it on repeat ever since paired with a simple pair of gold Gorjana studs.

I think of tortoise in the same way I think of other animal prints, as a neutral, so it’s been surprisingly easy to pair with a variety of outfits. Maybe I’ll tire of it soon, but for now I’m going to enjoy the ease of having a go-to when it comes to picking out my accessories in the morning!

BITS & PIECES

February 11, 2013

The past few weeks have been crazy in the very best of ways. When this weekend rolled around all I wanted was a pair of sweatpants and a DVR full of my favorite shows.

I was actually a little disappointed when I found out we wouldn’t be getting snow like the majority of the Northeast, but now I’m feeling incredibly grateful not to be among the 630,000+ people without power–my parents and grandparents on the Cape included. Stay safe and warm!

After getting my laziness fix I ventured out for some other self indulgent essentials: fresh flowers and an almond croissant. I’ll happily settle for a fluffy white bouquet if it’s the only white out my apartment will be seeing this winter.
Side note: there’s the infamous tortoise ice bucket I’ve mentioned (obsessed over) before.

Our golden retriever, Brody, took complete advantage of the extra few hours I spent lounging in bed. I’m not entirely convinced his half on/half off position could be comfortable, but he seemed to be enjoying it!

How was your weekend? Were you lazy like me, or were you tackling a never ending to-do list?

TIMELESS TORTOISE

January 3, 2012

Tortoise shell is one of those timeless patterns that looks chic in just about any form. Use it as a neutral in both fashion and interiors to instantly up your chic quotient.

P.S I received this Bobbi Brown palette (which unfortunately seems to be sold out) for Christmas and the colors are as gorgeous as the packaging. Highly recommend it if you can get your hands on one!