Anthro Friendship Bracelets

So, time management hasn’t exactly been my strong suit lately, but I’m back in the blogging game after a week-long hiatus! I’m sorry, I’m sorry! Classes started this week and mayhem has officially made its way back into my life. But all my blogging abilities came back to me just now – literally, JUST now – as I was watching The Real World: St. Thomas (per usual) and noticed a tailored ad just for me! NEW ANTHROPOLOGIE ACCESSORIES! And, what do you know, I have a new obsession: Trinklet Friendship Bracelets. Buy them here for $58 each!

 

 

 

 

I feel a thousand times better.

Newest Baubles – Louisville Edition

As promised, here is a rundown of some lovely new pieces I acquired during my week-long stay back home in Kentucky.

My favorite thing about shopping in Kentucky is that, save for J. Crew trips, I almost only shop at boutiques. Louisville is known for being extremely local-business friendly. In fact, I stopped in Macy’s at one point and none of the designer clothes and jewelry even remotely appealed to me after spending most of the week hitting my favorite Louisville boutiques. Another perk is that all of the boutiques are fairly cheap and sales tax is 4% lower than in DC…which justified my two separate trips to J.Crew…no judging.

This clutch is made by Street Level handbags.

I found this awesome leopard clutch at a boutique call Collections in one of my favorite shopping areas, Westport Village. I saw the bag and I was like, holy leopard. Then I called my mom and I was all, “Can I?! Can I?!” and she was all, “I suppose…” and then I was like 🙂 🙂 🙂

Sometimes my mom likes to re-gift things to me she got from her friends. Most of the time, I not-so-kindly reject these hand-me-downs but this one was a score! I love the cool intertwined wire effect in this copper bangle from an awesome home good/accessories/wacky gifts store called Work The Metal.

Still working on the arm party to end all arm parties (I’m overselling this way too much), I got these blue and coral bangles from J.Crew. Find similar ones here and here. And I picked up this adorable hunter green patterned cuff at Scout on Market, which is located in NULU, the new neighborhood downtown known for the best, newest and most unique restaurants, bars and people…no wonder I love it there, I fit right in! (jokes, jokes)

And then I went BACK to J.Crew and went home with this zebra pendant long necklace. I’d seen it when I got the bangles and I knew it belonged with me. I always wanted a pet zebra! So, when my mom sent me out to pick up the catering trays for a party we were hosting that evening, I made a little detour for myself. Worth. It. Find a similar one here.

Oh! And my A-Thread bracelets arrived the day I got home! Oh, happy day!

Color of The Week: Violet

In my high school Art History class, my favorite teacher taught us that purple always symbolizes royalty or wealth…which is exactly why I started wearing so much purple in high school! Purple is also my go-to eyeshadow color – it’s the best for making gorgeous and irresistible hazel eyes like mine pop.

Obviously I’m overcompensating right now. But I’ve come across a lot of great purple – or, the more trendy version of purple: violet – pieces this week and I’m so excited to share them with you!

Rumba Time “Sweet Lilac Perry” Slap Watch – $30 (shopbop.com)

Okay, I’ll admit, I only just now realized that this was a slap watch. Now, normally I would have written this piece off immediately because I think slap watches are just weird. But I fell in love with the color of this watch weeks ago and have been dying to share it with you. So I’m letting the slap watch slide JUST this time. But next time, I won’t go so easy on the trend – if you can even call it that…

Swell Caroline “Felicia” Statement Necklace – $24 (swellcaroline.com)

Now, I’m strongly considering purchasing this piece today because it’s only available for $24 this weekend. Normally it’s a whopping $36. So…yeah…buying it. BRB.

Kate Spade Paisley Park Hinge Bangle – $178 (katespade.com)

I honestly wasn’t sure about this one at first. At first glance, it’s totally not my style. But then I started to picture it paired with a ton of other bracelets and – once again – I was in arm party heaven. Don’t forget, creating the perfect arm party is still my goal for August…

Urban Outfitters “Chakra Crystal” Earrings – $16 (urbanoutfitters.com)

Umm yeah, I just think these earrings are really cool. That’s all.

Kate Spade New York “Daycation” Coated Canvas Bon Shopper – $98.90 ($148) (nordstrom.com)

Every girl deserves to grocery shop in style…

A-Thread Bracelets

My absolute favorite site has some cheap, gorgeous bracelets to add to my arm party wishlist! Ch-ch-check ’em out!

Purple Paris Bracelet – $9 (a-thread.com)

Gold Chain Bracelet – $9 (a-thread.com)

Neon Sparkle Bracelet – $9 (a-thread.com)

In case you hadn’t noticed, they’re also cheap as you-know-what. I’m placing my order now!

Get ‘Em While They’re Hot! (SALE)

If you haven’t joined HauteLook yet, you need to. They’ve got some gorgeous new “Charming Statements” baubles on major discount today. Snatch ’em up while you can!

Pave CZ “Love” Charm Bracelet

$44 ($145)

Black CZ Bow Ring

$43 ($142)

Pave CZ Infinity Pendant Necklace

$44 ($145)

Pave CZ Hamsa & Evil Eye Charm Bracelet

$67 ($221)

Shop away!

I Like Gold

…Now say that like Goldmember in “Austin Powers: Goldmember.”

Like I’ve mentioned before, I only where gold jewelry. So here is my weekend update on my favorite gold pieces of the moment.

TopShop Fanned Earrings – $10 (topshop.com)

I’m in love with the unique shape of these fanned earrings. And, i mean, they’re 10 dollars. What’s not to love?

ASOS Lipsy Triangular Collar – $26.51 (asos.com)

The best of my favs – sparkly AND shiny!

Anthropologie “Anthozoa Bangle” – $48 (anthropologie.com)

Anthropologie Pave Pompom Cuff – $28 (anthropologie.com)

Definitely adding these last two to my arm party wishlist.

Tuckernuck Nautical Button Ring – $75 (tnuck.com)

Being the Delta Gamma that I am, I always love a good nautical touch!

Arm Parties!

So while trolling Pinterest, blogs, and other fashion sites, all I see are arm party pics! I’m totally inspired and decided my next mission is to assemble the perfect arm party. It’s gonna be difficult with my budget, but it’ll happen…if it’s the last thing I do…this month.

The brainstorming/inspirational photo session begins!

Swell Caroline Arm Party (swellcaroline.com)

Watch can be found at shoppourporter.com

More Monograms and Colors from swellcaroline.com

This is the best party of all, simply because it involves leopard…(Image from Longislandprep)

Gorgeous. (From My Documented Closet)

Well I’m off. Got some serious shopping to do.