Pale

For some reason I still struggle to take photos I am pleased with on overcast days. I feel like it shouldn't be that difficult and yet I continue to end up with photos that just don't feel right.

The Rundown

Lace Top Talbots Thifted and Altered Similar - Pink Jeans TJ Maxx Similar - Bag Shop in Italy - Sandals MRKT Holly - Ring The Cavernous Jewelry Box - Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box, Belonged to my Grandma - Earrings TJ Maxx - Sunnies Betsey Johnson

Starfish cuff, again

This is the first appearance of the starfish cuff this year. It was finally warm and beautiful over the weekend (no longer the case) and it seemed like it was time to take it out again.

It is a certainty that you will be seeing a lot more of it in the coming months.

The Rundown

Yellow Button Down Thrifted - Chevron Skirt H&M Similar - Turquoise Bag Charm & Luck Similar - Sandals Onex Puffy - Starfish Cuff St. Thomas via TJ Maxx Similar, Similar - Necklace TJ Maxx - Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box, Thrifted - Ring The Cavernous Jewelry Box -  Sunnies Aldo - Nail Color Avon Coral Bikini

Lady Date

Even though it can be really hard to organize, I do love getting together with other bloggers. I feel so fortunate to have met Courtney, Christine, and Megan. Knowing them through their blogs is great, but getting to spend time face to face talking, laughing, and complaining is even better.

We Connecticut bloggers might not be the most organized, but we are definitely trying and hopefully soon we can build a really great community. And hey, now we've even got a facebook page, so if you are in CT, I hope we can meet!
 

1. Cheers! We've finally made it to the restaurant.
2. An enormous platter of fish and chips at the Chowder Pot.
3. A gorgeous leopard clutch that Christine made. (Isn't she super talented?)
4. Chocolate mouse cake. What more needs to be said?
The Rundown
White Button Down Loft - Skirt Desigual - Turquoise Sandals Frye Gerry Similar - Color Block Clutch Zara - Anchor Necklace Gift Similar - Turquoise Bracelets Towne & Reese Avery - Chain Link Bracelet Macy's Similar - Earrings TJ Maxx - Nail Color Avon Coral Bikini


Congrats to the winner of the Shopbop Giveaway, Piper Alexander!

going out

I got this sequined clutch in January and this is only the second time I've used it. Either I need to start going out more, or I just need to force more sequins into my daytime looks.

Fortunately I've got a date with three lovely ladies this evening!

The Rundown

Leopard Shirt Anne Klein - Jeans Kohls - Leather Motorcycle Jacket Express - Shoes Adrienne Vittadini - Sequined Clutch Halston - Necklace Belonged to my Grandma - Rings Home D'Jour Consignment, c/o Poshlocket - Bracelets Cinderella's Attic, The Cavernous Jewelry Box, Ebay - Earrings Vera Wang for Kohls - Sunnies Aldo - Nail Color Avon Coral Bikini, Essie Aruba Blue

Last day to enter to win $100 to Shopbop!

What I'd buy if I won a shopbop giveaway

If you haven't noticed, I'm hosting a Shopbop Giveaway right now, and unless this is the first time you've ever read a blog, you've probably noticed that at least a dozen other bloggers are hosting them too.

Since I've been entering them, and spending so much time perusing Shopbop's site, I thought I'd share some things I'd love to get, the main objective being not to spend more than $100.

BB Dakota Jacinda Print Tank Dress - $59.50
House of Harlow 1960 Spike & Cone Cuff - $95
Rachel Leigh Jewelry Estates Rock Ring - $70
Elizabeth and James Curled Wishbone Ring  - $95
Boutique 9 Piraya Multicolor T Strap Sandals - $78

Did you know that the average person, when given a gift card, spends 40% more than the value of the card?
Now if I should decide to be one of those people...

Equipment Slim Signature Blouse  - $238
Ray-Ban Cats 1000 Sunglasses - $135
Rebecca Minkoff Cherish Tote - $125
Sam Edelman Yelena High Heel Sandals- $140

Lyddie vs the five inch leopard wedge

I've been on a quest for a leopard pump for a really long time. Not being able to find any that wouldn't slip off the back of my foot, I decided to focus my energies on finding a leopard sandal.

I ordered three pairs, Por La Victorie Helice platform sandals, Sam Edelman Jorgia wedges, and Sam Edelman Lucia sandals.

Because these brands run narrow, I bought a half size up on all three. The Por La Victories were still too narrow, which was a shame, because I adored the style. The Lucia Edelmans were super sexy, but with a 5" spike heel and only a half inch platform, I knew I would never get much wear out of them.
So I decided to keep the Jorgia Edelmans, the wedge and 1^1/4" platform made them the most wearable. But they are still really high for me.

Fortunately they were practically free because I had a $100 shopbop gift card and only had to pay $8. But, the price dropped again today, and now they are only $77. (So annoying when that happens!)

And obviously I bought those flat leopard sandals from Target as well, so now I have two pairs of leopard sandals.

The Rundown

Equipment Shirt Old Navy - White Jeans TJ Maxx - Leopard Wedges Sam Edelman Jorgia - Bag Lucky Brand Bella similar - Necklaces Kohls, Belonged to my Grandma - Rings Home D'Jour Consignment, c/o Poshlocket - Bracelets The Cavernous Jewelry Box, Ebay - Nail Color Avon Coral Bikini, Essie Aruba Blue

Have you entered to win $100 to Shopbop?