I love these vintage photos of Queen Elisabeth and her sister Princess Margaret. I wish people still took such care when dressing, oh the glamour of a by gone era… Just a little inspiration for your weekend. Happy Friday!
All photos from Queen’s Images
My friend Sam introduced me to blog What I Wore and now I am obsessed! (Seriously, if you haven’t checked this blog out, do!) The other day I ran across a post that was so inspiring I couldn’t handle it! I love the chic southwestern outfit she put together. It’s adorable, feminine and best of all I am drooling over her turquoise necklace. I wish the nice weather would come so I could put together an outfit like this! I just need a big statement turquoise piece, which I think ties this outfit together. I have been debating about the purchase of a statement turquoise necklace and now (especially after seeing this outfit) I think I’m ready to take the plunge. Here are some of my favorite turquoise pieces out there in Internet land…
Figure 1| This one is my fav…I love love love this J Crew necklace that came out a few years ago. There are “originals” being sold on e bay right now for around $40. They are probably copies, which doesn’t worry me because this isn’t an everyday piece. I have bid on it a few times and have yet to win…but I have a feeling it will be joining my jewelry collection soon. Find the ebay version here or search JCrew turquoise necklace on ebay.
clothing images via What I Wore, image 1 necklace via Cupcake Life, image necklace 2 via Ann Taylor Loft, image 2 necklace via the Vamoose, image 4 cuff via Nanette Nix’s Pintrest (if anyone can find the original let me know, so I can update this!), image 5 earrings via Suzanna Dai, image rings 6 via Anthropologie One Times Three Ring, image bracelet 7 via Anthropologie Zemes Bracelet
The rain has finally let up, here in dreary Seattle-land. The sun has been making an appearance which makes me very happy and dreaming of a real Spring…I so badly want to put away my dark winter layers and start dressing in happy Spring things. Here are some of my Spring basics, some I have in my closet already, some I am planning on adding… I love hearing what other people consider staples in their own closet, so what are your Spring staples?
1| I have been wearing the same pair of aviators for about 3 years now. I love them. They are my go-to Spring/Summer essential. (especially when I don’t have time to do my makeup in the morning before running out the door, shhh don’t tell!)
2 | I am going to add these sandals to my closet this Spring. They are a great feminine update to the gladiator. They are a great way to soften up a pair of rolled boyfriend denim or with a pair of patterned shorts (not that it ever gets that hot in Seattle, but a girl can dream!)
3| I am on the fence about linen. I normally think it’s a horrible fabric because all you have to do is look at it and it wrinkles in a very unattractive way…so these exact pants are probably not in my future. But I do love the basic style of them. They are a modified high waist, I love the crop at the bottom and the tie at the top. So I will keep my eye out for something similar in a different fabric…
4| I am still all about the statement necklace. It’s an easy way to change up an outfit. I know, I know…I keep hearing it’s all about the statement bangles for Spring. Sorry, I can’t do it! I need my wrists (I am on the computer all day long and those darn bangles just get in the way!) I love sea-foam color of this necklace. I think it would be great to wear dressed up or down for everyday. I love a great statement necklace…
5| My normal scent is Michael Kors, but for Spring my soon to be sister in law turned me on to this Jo Malone scent and I am obsessed. It’s so light, citrusy (seriously so yummy!) I actually feel lighter when I wear it. Here is a hint, go ask for a sample of it at the Nordy’s Jo Malone counter…my little sample only lasted a month I was so obsessed but it is a great way to try the scent out!
6| This clutch is such a lovely peachy/coral color. I love. Practical for everyday? You bet! In fact carrying around a clutch (in my non-scientific opinion) has been better on my back and forced me to carry less plus I look so much more chic in the process. I really do think carrying around a colorful, lighter bag is the easiest, quickest way to update your look for Spring. (Especially if the weather is still crummy and doesn’t allow for sandals and sunnies!)
Image 1 via Nordstrom, Image 2 via Mod Cloth, Image 3 via Urban Outfitters, Image 4 via Oliphant, Image 5 via Jo Malone, Image 6 via Clare Vivier