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perfect pailletes

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blouse <j.crew>, top <bayla jane>, skirt <tibi>, heels <delman>, clutch <vintage>, necklace <anthropologie>, watch <michael kors>

i really love the mixture of leather and sequin pailletes on this skirt.  this skirt is fall and winter friendly, but i’m not afraid to try it in the summer with strappy heels.  here, having a blouse layered under the top is a bit unexpected, but that’s why i like it.  take note, buttoning blouses up to the collar is a huge new trend.  i think it leaves a little bit more to the imagination:).  adding a necklace to a high collar, adds a little more depth and keeps you from looking or feeling too uptight!  anyhow, back to the skirt, i just can’t get enough of these perfect pailletes.

mod mosaics

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tank <ann taylor loft>, blouse <fei>, shorts <adriano goldschmied>, shoes <antik batik>, wristlet clutch <ann taylor>, bracelets <variety, click here for details>

these are absolutely my favorite pair of sandals.  they are worn best with deconstructed jean shorts.  composed of flashy mosaic mirrors, the sandals complement the super casual shorts.  here, i love how my sandals mirror the colorful and artistic surroundings.  sometimes just wearing a sleeveless top feels a little too “undone.”  i prefer to dress-up the look with a floral, silk button up, tied at the waist.  to make it ultimately casual, i stacked all my favorite “friendship” bracelets.  they add color, quirk and a little extra depth to my park perfect look!

friends {and bracelets} forever

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top bracelets <left to right>: made by nephew, target, blue seven, anthropologie, blue seven, anthropologie

bottom bracelets <left to right>: retropolitan, chilean gift, blue seven, blue seven, retropolitan, gifted

i love the new trend of stacking friendship bracelets.  wearing multiple bracelets is a great conversation starter; each bracelet oftentimes tells a story greater than what meets the eye.  one bracelet can signify a time, a reason and a place of where it was received.  i remember being a little girl and finding a bracelet under the christmas tree.  with the name “barbara” on it, i knew i could never part with this bracelet, though there were few times i felt I had grown out of it for a fleeting moment.  as a gift from my parents (my sister received a matching one with her name), it was too meaningful to me. recently, my 5 year old nephew made me a friendship bracelet (made of green yarn above).  i think of him every time i wear it.  of course, i’ve added new bracelets and if you’re in the market to expand your collection, here are a few suggestions:

1. target <$5+> more options in-store than online
2. athropologie <$15+>
3. jcrew <$18+> more options in-store than online
4. gorjana <$35+>
5. frieda and nellie <$130+>

next time you “stack” a bracelet, think about the time and place in which you received it.  it’s sure to bring back fond memories!

outfit post to come soon!