Fashionista // Dressing up that LBD

Being the frugal woman that I am when it comes to my closet, I'm really trying to make my wardrobe go as far as possible during this pregnancy. I have a couple of pre-pregs pants that I can still swing the rubber band trick on (not sure why I resisted that for so long), and I've had to invest in a few additional pairs. But I'm otherwise still wearing quite a few of my existing tops and dresses. (At 25 weeks/6 months, it looks like that will be coming to an end soon.) I've been lucky enough to have a few very generous friends donate their pregnancy clothes, which is going to go a looooong way.

One thing that has posed somewhat of a challenge is dressing up. With two weddings under our belt this year, we still have a couple of summer weddings approaching. Like I said, I've gotten away with my existing wardrobe so far. I'm hoping to get into one of my favorite LBDs for this next wedding, but that means giving it some kind of summer flair. Lucky for moi, that's easily done with shoes or jewels! I'm looking to a few of the options below if going the jewel route.

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Of course, a new pair of shoes or a statement necklace never hurt anyone either....

So Trendy // Navajo

Either southwest inspired looks are popping up everywhere, or I'm just drawn to them all of a sudden.

pillow // earrings // cuff // sweater // tote (WANT!!!!) // salad servers // boots

perfect package // pet rock

loving these perfectly packaged pet rocks from field guide design, meant to bring abundance in one aspect of life or another.

images via field guide design

i think i'd be going straight for tranquility and balance. you?

type tuesday || brevity

several months ago while perusing everyone's favorite website, pinterest, i came across some stunning hand-calligraphed pendants and likely let out an audible gasp.

images via brevity shop

as i have been a long time fan of the very talented crystal kluge, i was completely taken with this spin on the classic name necklace, and promptly forwarded them to eric. not one to miss a blatant hint slam on the head twice, i got a very special something under the tree this year. happy dance!

you can score one of your very own (or an assortment of other beautiful jewels) from the sweet anna at brevity.

type tuesday || wearables

thought i'd share a few jewels that are in very regular rotation around here.

images by me

top photo: alphabet earrings found at a quirky little shop near dallas, texas

 bottom photo: h&m spot earrings, my wedding ring, catbird alphabet rings (e for my husband, eric)

LOVE diamond ring was gifted about 15 years ago by one of my dearest friends

snagged that little vintage dish for $2 at a thrift shop!

understated

pretending it's me. only it's actually cameron.

ring  ||  scotch naturals coral polish  ||  rebecca minkoff straw tote (apparently no longer available)

image of cameron diaz via pinterest via design darling

Bejewelled

 

this has been a delightful week of treats! i received all of these babies in the mail, sans the kate spade drop earrings, which were deemed a necessary purchase after the pink kate spade gumdrops arrived.

i haaaad to, right?

i also finally got to rock my payless heels today (yep, you read that right)

and literally stopped people in the hall. booya!

now i'm off to dinn with the hubs and some friends, patio-style.

cheers to a beautiful friday!

big winner

nicole from sketch42 is was giving these bad boys away. yours truly will be rocking hers immediately upon arrival.

thanks, nicole!!

if you aren't familiar with nicole's blog about interiors, art, fashion, and hilarious reality TV recaps, i recommend a visit.

* images via sketch42

taste the geometric rainbow

which one do i really really need?

one of each, right? that's what i'm thinking, too.

find these and other beauties at voz clothing and art on etsy.

emerson made of gold

loving these gold coin necklaces from emersonmade. tough to choose a fave, but i think i would have to go with the lion.

rawr.

images from emersonmade.com