Everyday Jewelry

Fine jewelry is something fairly new to me. I got into it when shopping for my engagement and wedding rings and was immediately hooked. I love the idea of jewelry that you can live with; wash your hands with it on, sleep, shower, and exercise with it on. It's a constant accessory and becomes so much more personal that way. It also becomes something you don't have to think about. For someone who spends about 15 minutes from the shower to the door, that's everything. 

Finding LA jewelry designer Vrai & Oro has been key in allowing me to gradually upgrade my jewelry wardrobe. They offer classic, well made designs without the markups. From rings to earrings to diamond necklaces, there's something for every occasion. My current favorite are their skinny stacking rings. At $50 each, it's a great go-to gift for people who don't know what to get me. I just can't get enough of them! 

I switched out my tiny gold studs for these mini hoops a few months ago and I'm still obsessed. They add the perfect amount of sparkle and are completely weightless. 

This sweet initial pinky ring is the latest addition to my collection. It's the perfect personal gift for a friend or for yourself. 

Jacket: Rag & Bone; Sweatshirt: Brandy Melville (similar here); Jeans: Current/Elliott; Sneakers: Converse (similar here); Glasses: Celine; Necklace: Maria Pascual

Boot Up

We spent last weekend visiting family in Pennsylvania and experienced an unexpected snowstorm while we were there. Add to that an evening trip to Longwood Gardens (3 hours of outdoor strolling/freezing) and you've got one unhappy camper. I was totally unprepared from my coat to my shoes. And while I really dislike 99% of winter boots, I decided to start looking so I'm never caught off guard again. 

Happily I found not one, but two that I love and don't feel like a total departure from my every day style. Bring on the winter weather! 

1. Eddie Bauer; 2. H&M

Also loving these and these! 

Sandal Sale

Shoes are the one thing I tend to stock up on during end of season mega sales. Shoes wear SO hard when you live in the city, so I tend to go through sandals in a single season. Luckily, I found a huge selection of my favorite brand Sol Sana at 6pm.com. ALL are at least 60% off, under $50 and ship free when you buy 2 or more. 

I can't wait to remember I bought these next year! 

The Shoes: 1. Sol Sana Slide 2. Sol Sana Gladiator 3. Sol Sana Heeled Mule 4. Sol Sana Strappy Sandal 5. Sol Sana Embroidered Slide

Last Days of Gingham

Summer is officially winding down and I'm finding myself scrambling to get onemorewear out of my favorites. I picked up this skirt last week on sale at Asos and have been trying to wear it as much as humanly possible before I have to pack it away until next year. 

Gingham is one of those patterns that just screams high summer to me, so come September it will be the first to go. But swapping a white blouse and espadrilles for a black tee and sandals makes it ever so slightly more transitional.  

Skirt- Asos; Tee- Brandy Melville (similar here and here); Sunglasses- Raen (similar); Sandals- Madewell (similar here)

Getting Real

Finally putting on my big girl pants and doing this blog the right way. I'm probably never going to be completely satisfied with the way I look in photos and I'm never going to lose those last 5 pounds so what am I waiting for? No more excuses here! I'm finding that sometimes you have to get out of your own way. 

So what better way to kick off the official launch of my blog than with the most "me" dress I own? Nothing says summer like an easy embroidered maxi dress, and this one from Bardot is just perfect. My summer style ethos is to be ready to jet off to Greece at a moment's notice. Or at least look like it! 

Dress: Bardot (old- similar short version), Hat: H&M (similar), Shoes: Charles David (cheaper version here), Bag: (bought from Bali- similar here and here)

photos: @JP