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!

My Favorite Totes

I’m getting ready to go back to classes in a couple weeks and, being the covetous fashion-obsessed college co-ed that I am, I’m thinking the standard collegiate Longchamp needs to be retired (at least for a couple weeks!) and a fashionable – maybe a little wild – tote needs to be introduced to campus. Here are the lucky contenders vying for my shoulder’s – and school supplies’ – attention.

My Other Bag “The Queen Bee” Tote – $24.99 (myotherbag.com)

Anthropologie “Passing Paisleys” Tote – $78 (anthropologie.com)

Rouge and Whimsy Mint Green Colorblocked Tote – $50 (etsy.com)

Tory Burch “Ella” Tote – $250 (nordstrom.com)

Deena & Ozzy Stud Tote Bag – $69 (urbanoutfitters.com)

Now which to pick…

My Favorite Printed Handbags

Now, I’m starting to realize that this blog was not meant to be solely about jewelry, but about accessories in general! So you’re in for a treat, readers! This is my inaugural handbag post! It will also be my first animal print post! Don’t worry, it certainly will not be last with prints. So, without further ado, my favorite of-the-moment printed handbags! 

Leather Mini Fold Clutch in Tan Ostrich – $55 (etsy.com)

Anthropologie Multi-Purpose Leopard Wallet – $218 (anthropologie.com)

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

Top Shop Leather and Faux Leopard Bag – $120 (topshop.com)

A.P.C. Leopard Print Beach Bag – $66 (ssense.com)

And the best part? Most of these are discounted for the end of summer! Shop away, baublers.