Friday Find

Helen Ficalora Necklace Charms

I've been a fan of Helen Ficalora for years... She designs some of the most unique, simple, and elegant jewelry.  The necklace charms are my favorite, and are around $50 each. A few Christmases ago, I bought the "S" charm for both myself and my mom (her name is Susan, and so is my middle name).  From the classic letter charms to ones with a heart shape, a breast cancer ribbon, or words of inspiration - these charms are an easy and beautiful way to make a statement. 

Friday Find

Love Ring (Etsy.com)

I have fallen in love (pun intended) with these love rings... And with Mother's Day this weekend, what better Friday to feature such a sweet find. I've seen them in department stores, but for the best deal check out Etsy.com - they range anywhere from $15 to $30. Whether the love is for your friends, children, husband, parents, pets, yourself, or you are schmoopy in a relationship - these rings are a cute reminder to let love in :)

Friday Find

Earrings from Fantasy Jewelry Box 

Have you heard of Fantasy Jewelry Box?  From earrings to bracelets and necklaces, this website has a fantastic collection of imitation diamond, fashion, celebrity and designer jewelry.  I've been on the hunt for brightly colored stone earrings, and I hit the jackpot with the choices above - all under $35 each!  This is the perfect site for fun and affordable costume jewelry or that statement necklace you've been looking for.

1. Blue, Red & Turquoise Stone Mixed Shape Earrings: $32.95

2. Cascading Turquoise Stone Chandelier Earrings: $28.95

3. Coral Red & Turquoise Boho Style Earrings: $34.95

4. Red & Blue Marquise Stone Chandelier Earrings: $24.95

Double Duty

Dress (Gap); Jacket & Earrings (H&M); Sunglasses (Target); Boots (Nine West)

I love how something as simple as a pair of sunglasses or earrings can completely transform a look. With the sunglasses I'm rock and roll concert ready.... and with a quick swap of accessories it's time for date night on the town. Who knew a black dress and sequin jacket could pull off double duty so well?  

Friday Find

Dogeared necklace & charms (Dogeared Jewelry)

I am a huge fan of Dogeared jewelry, especially their necklaces... they are simple and dainty,  and typically come with a messages like dream, wish, friendship, karma, etc.  I have the gold karma necklace (featured here), but when I saw these little dog bones and paw charms, I thought they were just about the cutest things ever! And if you happen to be a cat lover, they have something for you too :)

Think Spring

Shirt (The Limited); Skirt (Gifted by eShakti); Hat (Marshalls);  Shoes (Nine West)
Bracelets (mix of gifts and Nordstrom); Rings (local craft show)

If you think it.... it will come - right?  Between this warm winter and Spring fashion around the corner, I'm so ready to say goodbye to my boots, hats, and sweaters!  If you've never heard of eShakti, you have to check it out!  It's an online women's clothing store with a a ton of fun tops, dresses, skirts at really affordable prices.  Their skirts are my favorite - so many styles... from nautical  to professional, long and short and in between, patterned and contemporary - This one gave me the Spring fix I need to get through the remaining weeks of winter - are we there yet!?

Friday Find

Bracelet (Target)

Since I started the week with Target, I thought I'd end the week with Target...  I found this cute bracelet there for only $4!  It's the perfect layering bracelet to add a pop of color or a casual vibe to an outfit.  I picked up the turquoise one, but it was also available in plum and white.  Seriously for $4 each, you can have quite the arm party for a low cover charge!

Successory

Blouse (New York & Company); Vest (H&M); Skirt (JCPenney); Tights (Kohls);
Shoes (Nine West); Belt & Earrings (The Limited); Necklace (consignment shop)

Successory, as defined by In Style magazine, is the appropriate use of accessories.  Without the earrings, necklace, and belt - this outfit would definitely be incomplete.  PS, if you are looking for pencil skirts at killer prices, check out JCPenney.  All of their Worthington brand pencil skirts (in a great variety of colors) are between $20 and $25... I'll take three please!

Heavy Issues

Shirt, Necklace & Tights (The Limited); Skirt (Gap); Shoes (Kohls); Watch (Fossil )

This necklace literally weighs five pounds!  Not only is it heavy, but the stones clang against each other when I walk... which is basically the equivalent of me wearing a cow bell in the office.  This was especially unfortunate since someone put a bag of Hershey's Kisses at a table near my desk - so every one of the seven times I got up to grab one it was quite obvious.  Good thing the printer is also close by... After the third drive by, I took a few extra steps and grabbed a piece of blank paper to try and save face :)

Friday Find

Goody Doublewear Elastics (Target)

These are the most genius combo of necessities - ponytail holder and bracelet! For under $5 you can pick up a pack of three elastics in either gold or silver, and no more out of place elastics clogging up your wrists. Stack and mix the silver and gold as bracelets or use them to liven up your ponytail - either way you can't go wrong. Goody Doublewear Elastics look as good in your hair as they do on your wrist... function AND fashion?  Yes please!!!

What Goes Around Comes Around

Zorbitz Karma Bracelet (LuckyVitamin.com); Dogeared Karma Necklace (Nordstrom)

    

I'm a huge believer in Karma... that our actions trigger the cycle of cause and effect. I'm reminded of this when I've acted like a jerk and subsequently trip over my heels, spill coffee on my white pants, and/or lose my hard drive at work... each of which has happened in the not so distant past.  So I like having these cute pieces not only to add to an outfit - but to remind me that what I put out in the world will be coming back.  And to be nice :)