Somebody's Watching You

The evil eye is something that dates back centuries. Here you thought it started with the Housewives. Actually, the evil eye charm is meant to ward off injury or bad spirits; and different cultures call it different things. In Arabic ayn al-ḥasūd عين الحسود‎, in Hebrew ʿáyin hā-ráʿ עַיִן הָרַע and my personal favorite in Hawaiian maka pilau meaning stink eye. 

Let's ward off some evil with these beautiful pieces of jewelry.

Max and Chloe, Belair Evil Eye Disk Pendant Necklace, $54

Check out the blue on yellow here, it truly pops. Pair this with a chambray top or striped dress.

Need Supply Co, Evil Eye Studs, $18

Eerie slash gorgeous, right?

BaubleBar, Evil Eye Cuff, $32

This beauty also comes in silver. I love this for a colorful arm party.

Urban Outfitters, Rhinestone Evil Eye Ring, $10

A delicate yet strong ring that is sure to keep you in the clear from injury.

Evil eye, yay or nay? I'm saying yay because of these stunning pieces. Go simple with the studs or bling it out with a pendant, either way you'll be safe.

Be fabulous today!

All In: Jingle All the Way

It's the first Monday of the month, so we will take a quick break from gift guides and do an all in for under $100 for a holiday party. This champagne dress is the perfect alternative to the LBD. Step it up with some extra glam on the makeup and add some color with the accessories.

Dress/Heels/Mascara/Earrings
Be fabulous today!

Stunning Silver

Hey lovebugs,
Sometimes I don't have a specific trend or style that I want to highlight. Sometimes it's just one piece that screams: heck yes. And I build a post around it. That piece is below, and today's post is silver.

Tinley Road, Animal Brocade Minidress, $79

I mean, come on. Stunner. Cap sleeve, beautiful waistline, just wow.

Bauble Bar, It Girl Collar, $36

Wearing yet another crew neck sweater? Want some bling? This is the perfect way to make an entrance. 

Nordstrom, Trouve Foil Print Sweater, $68

Let's make guesses as to what/who this model is looking at. I'm voting, a frozen deer, Ryan Gosling, or a woman wearing high water pants. But seriously, this sweater is a beautiful and simple top to add to jeans or to tuck into a pencil skirt.

Urban Outfitters, Incase Hammered iPhone, $35

Sometimes I think I bombard you guys with sequins. So take a look at this simple yet sophisticated hammered iPhone case.

Today's post is about all things silver. It's a beautiful color that compliments any skin tone. 

Be fabulous today!

Gunmetal Baby

Hey there lovebugs!
How was your holiday? Are you stuffed? Any good black Friday sales?

If you're a little familyed-out you might be feeling a bit rebellious. A little edgy, a little, 'you don't get me', I have the perfect trend for you. Gunmetal. I great color that pushes the envelope.

Mango, Embellished Shoulders Sweater, $69

The perfect dress it up dress it down pullover for this winter. 

Bauble Bar, Gunmetal Spike Strand, $28

I told you it was a little rebellious. Release your inner rockstar ladies.

Bluefly, Wyatt Silver Scallop Sequin Dress, $49

Holiday party anyone? This will certainly turn heads.

Michael Kors, Rhinestone Specchio Panel Belt, $65

This might be the most versatile belt you own, over cardigans, dresses, pants, you name it.

Gunmetal doesn't always have to be cold, warm it up this winter by pairing it with neons or saturated jewel tones. 

Be fabulous today!

Buckle Up!

Happy humpday lovebugs! We're getting there. Today we're enjoying an equestrian inspired piece of jewelry, the buckle bangle. It is a classic piece that is just perfect for layering.

Lord & Taylor, Michael Kors Silver and Gold Buckle and Bangle, $95

Classic, simple and I love the mix of metals. 

Juicy Couture, Wide Buckle Bangle, $88

The heaviness of this bangle makes it a great statement piece. 

Bauble Bar, Avocado Link Wrap, $32

How about a pop of color with your buckle? Bauble Bar has done the layering for you!

Etsy, Gold Buckle Bracelet, $24

This is a beautiful and light bangle with an interesting and vintage looking buckle.

Equestrian inspired fashion is huge this season, and this simple take on a bangle is a great and easy way to integrate the trend into your wardrobe.

Be fabulous today!

Bleeding Bling

Happy almost Friday lovebugs. Do you have any plans this weekend? I'm heading to Ocean City for my good friend Sarah's birthday. One last beach weekend before the summer ends.

Today I thought we'd look at the 'it' color for fall, oxblood. But let's look at it for jewels. So beautiful burgundy or oxblood accessories.

Bauble Bar, Burgundy Gem Drops, $24

Hello drama, hello sophistication.

Need Supply, Coral Necklace in Burgundy, $44

Look at this necklace. So different, and nothing like I've seen before.

Rugby, Burgundy Drop Earring, $34

These beauties are perfect for dark denim. I love this drop earring.

Topshop, Suede Wrap Bracelet, $24

A great layering piece for an arm party.

Whether you wear it as oxblood, burgundy, dark red, or maroon, this color is perfect for fall.

Be fabulous today!

Just Jade

I hope you read that as 'Just Jack'. Good. A huge color going into fall is jade. It's a saturated jewel toned color that will look great on just about any skin tone. Let's take a look at some options. And scroll down for the winner of the Bauble Bar giveaway!

Mango, Stain finish t-shirt, $34

A little high-low action on this shirt. A great base to layer on the accessories.

Modcloth, Foodie for Thought Skirt, $37

I beautiful high waister skirt that is perfect with some violet tights.

White and Warren, V Neck Dress with Side Slit, $75

I think the slits on this dress really makes it less casual then it may seem. the cotton blend just needs some drop earrings and heels.

J Crew, Nicky Top, $98

Give this top a couple of weeks and I promise you, you will see it on sale for $69 and then scoop it up because it is the definition of versatile.

What are your favorite colors for the new season? Jade is up there for me!

Be fabulous today!

Thanks to everyone who entered the Bauble Bar giveaway!

Kat V. You won! I will email you your gift card to Bauble Bar!

Totally Tasseled

Going along with yesterday's Bauble Bar giveaway, I thought we would look at a great jewelry trend that is going on; tassels. We all know tassels are big for loafers for the fall, but take a look at these great options in jewelry.

Bauble Bar, Swing tassel drops, $22

From the giveaway shop! Love the mix of pink and purple!

Ralph Lauren, Multi-bead tassle necklace, $88

This is a great neutral necklace, and the gold tassel will glisten next to any outfit.

Asos, Johnny loves rosie bracelet, $30

Two tiered bracelet with a fantastic colors to mix jeans and a simple tee.

Topshop, Mesh loop tassel necklace, $25

This is what I like to call fancy rocker chic. A great metal piece with some bling makes it perfect for a maxi dress or a plain white button down shirt.

Don't forget to enter to win $50 to Bauble Bar! I will pick a winner next Wednesday. 

Be fabulous today!

Giveaway! Blogiversary!

Lovebugs,
As I mentioned on Monday, today is the 25th month-iversay of The Capital Barbie. Why am I celebrating 25 months you ask? Well, because I forgot my two year. So here we are with a two-year and one-month celebrating TCB and all it's fabulousness.

And what better way to celebrate another year of fashion under $100 than with a giveaway from one of my favorite accessory shops: Bauble Bar. I love this store. I love the styles because you can find an accessory for absolutely any occasion. Dress up or dress down or dress it for everyday, there is something for everyone.

So want $50 to Bauble Bar? All you have to do is leave a comment below! That's it! That's how much I love you all. One entry per person and I will announce the winner one week from today!

Color Me Bold

Oh Wednesday, please don't drag on too long. But if it does, let's at least have something colorful to do. I love these whimsical colorful necklaces, just a perfect pop of color to add to any outfit.

Kate Spade, Park Guell Long Necklace, $89

This color combination is bright, cheery and perfect for an LBD or a white tshirt.

Bauble Bar, Fern Ombre Bib, $40

Look at these beads! What a fantastic accessory! I love the mix of the bead size, gives the necklace some depth.

Urban Outfitters, Rocks Paper Metal Tear Drop Bib Necklace, $75

I would describe this necklace as princess rockstar. It's blingy, neon and bad ass, all in one.

DKM Accessories, Faceted Stone Necklace in Candygram, $28
A pink, purple, coral combination that is going to look great with just about any other color.

Well ladies, how 'bout it? Let's add some color to our hump day with these multicolor beauties.

Be fabulous today!

Unlikely Pair

Brights and neons have been a huge trend this year and I love them. They are such a great pop of color but what I really love is when people mix them. I'm talking about adding an orange blazer to a pink dress or wearing a neon blue shirt with a highlighter green necklace. It's that type of unexpected color mixing that is really exciting. Today we're looking at pink and yellow.

Bauble Bar, Lemon Triad Necklace, $28

Pair this burst of yellow with the dress below...

Dorothy Perkins, Pink pleat waist dress, $79

Suddenly this blush pink dress gets some edge with a bright yellow statement necklace.

Nordstrom, Gibson Linen Blazer, $88

Take this linen blazer, perfect for warmer weather, add a white silk blouse and throw on these cropped pants...

Calvin Klein, Body Fit High Density Skinny Pants, $49

Like the perfect tube of lip gloss, these cropped pants are perfect for summer.

Forever 21, Bold Eyelet Shorts, $16

Pair these pink shorts with...

J Crew, Painter Boatneck Tee, $38

This comfy slub cotton tee is perfect for summer evenings.

While pink and yellow might not alway be the first go to color pairing when you look in your closet, it's certainly a fun and easy one to try this summer!

Be fabulous today!

Navy Baubles

Hey lovebugs, happy Monday. How was your weekend? I saw a ton of ladies sporting great warm weather clothes this weekend and I couldn't be more excited to start wearing my dresses and short sleeves.

Today I was inspired by a page in Lucky magazine; I spotted this great navy bauble and I thought how often do we search for navy jewels? Not very often right? But why not? Navy is a great color to mix in and especially in an accessory.

Endless, Yochi Navy Stone Burst Earring, $36

These are a great dangle earring, I picture it with a hot pink blouse of an orange shirtdress.

Lilly Pulitzer, Upscale Bangle, $58

Gotta have some Lilly in your summer wardrobe.

Neiman Marcus, Panacea Cabochon Hoop Earrings, $36

Fun fact: I want my wedding colors to be navy and orange. These earrings just called out to me, I love em.

Bauble Bar, Elliptic Bib, $24

This nautical inspired piece would be perfect for a white eyelet summer dress.

Do you mix in navy to your accessories? It's such a great neutral staple that still adds some interest to your outfit.

Be fabulous today!

Tasseled

Happy Monday lovebugs!

How was your weekend? I had a lovely few days with my best friend from college and my family back in Philadelphia; now it's back to the grind and what better way to kick off the week than with some jewelry!
Today we're looking at some tassel necklaces, they are a great way spice up an outfit for work or play.

Lucky Brand, Silver Openwork Tassel Necklace, $35

This hippie chic necklace is a great piece for a silk blouse.

Bauble Bar, Neon Tassel Necklace, $74

Hello color! I love the mix of neons on this funky necklace.

Macy's, T Tahari Multi Chain Tassel Necklace, $55

Max and Chloe, Loren Hope Clip Tassel Necklace, $80

This necklace is super versatile, use the clip to change out the tassel!

I'm loving tassel necklaces because they are perfect for linen sweaters or a breezy sundress.

Be fabulous today!

Bib Necklaces

Hey lovebugs, happy Monday. I hope you had a great weekend. Today I thought we would take a look at one of the bigger trends from the Golden Globes, the bib necklace. While people like Heidi (RIP Heidi and Seal) can rock a blinged out version of this, what about for everyday wear?

Max and Chloe, Blu Bijoux Stone Facet Necklace, $60

I love this interesting piece, it would be perfect with a white tee and jeans.

Forever 21, Elegant Bib Necklace, $7.80

This is simple and could be paired with any color. Great with a v-neck.

Arden B, Tonal Stone Bib Necklace, $44

Well hello beauty. How light and airy is this?

Bauble Bar, Pearl Mesh Bib, $68

This is a classic. The colors blend beautifully and the weight of this piece is perfect for day or night.

I really like bib necklaces because they are such a statement piece. Everything else takes a backseat. How do you style them?

Be fabulous today!