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!

Short Sleeve Jacket

As the weather gets a little warmer, we don't need our usual jackets. But sometimes when the sun does go down and you're walking home from work or heading out on a Friday night, you need a little something extra. I'm really loving short sleeved jackets for this type of occasion. They're casual and easy to throw on and go.

Dillard's, GB Short Sleeve Biker Jacket, $41

A great, rich brown makes this jacket perfect for almost any outfit. I love the gathered sleeve as well.

Rugby, Macklin Stripe Jacket, $84

The military style jacket is something unique. Add the great mandarin collar finishes the look.

Nordstrom, Short Sleeve Print Jacket, $40

This beautiful silk jacket actually has a pin point dot print that makes it much more feminine. Not to mention those magenta pants are incredible.

Modcloth, The Moped the Merrier, $62

How fantastic is mix of lace and biker? So perfect for Spring.

I prefer a short sleeve jacket in the warmer weather but something like the Nordstrom jacket could be layered in the cooler months. 

Be fabulous today!

Winter Blues

Happy Tuesday lovebugs,
It's getting frigid in DC and sometimes the cold weather depresses my wardrobe too. But a go to perk up for any outfit is a great, punchy blue. Nothing crazy, but a staple piece that is easy to add to any outfit.

Tinley Road, Bloussant Dress, $69

Well hello color block perfection aren't you a beauty?

Nordstrom, Halogen Shirred Neck Blouse, $45

So light and classy, perfect for a statement earring.

Lands End Canvas, Cotton Cashmere Cardigan, $24

You guys, the price on this, go buy it now! I love it!

Rugby, Garren Buffalo Check Shirt, $39

Perfect for layering under a sweater of with jeans on the weekend.

How do you spice up your wardrobe on chilly winter days? Any pattern or color you go to?

Be fabulous today!

Cold Ears

Lovebugs, is it getting colder where you are? Is the walk to work or from the car to the office a little more freezing than last week? It's time to bundle up, and to do so I always need a pair of great earmuffs. Hats do not lead to a good hair day.

Kate Spade, Baby its cold earmuffs, $65

Gotta love Kate. Such a simple yet versatile piece!

Juicy Couture, Faux fur earmuff speaker headphones, $98

Ok well this is brilliant. Plug in and turn on the Nsync Christmas music.

Asos, Bright snowflake earmuffs, $11

I love the pink and black, so simple.

Rugby, Jaiden Tweed Earmuffs, $41

Gotta have my tweed. And Rugby does tweed better than anyone.

So are you a hat person in the winter, or maybe a hood? Earmuffs also make great stocking stuffers!

Be fabulous today!

Front Pocket Totes

Happy almost Friday! Today we're talking totes, but specifically front pocket totes.  You know when you need to grab your keys/subway card/insert important item here and it's lost in the abyss of your tote? Front pocket totes are perfect for those times.

Nine West, Uplifted Tote, $69

I love this bag, such a great color mix for fall.

Rugby, Classic Canvas Tote, $98

Sturdy, classic, Ralph Lauren at his best.

American Eagle, Plaid Flannel Tote, $34

Two straps, great colors, perfect for a full day of errands, work or whatever else life brings you.

Nordstrom, Fossil Key-per weekender, $91

I love this retro inspired bag.  This is how you do a weekender.

Front pocket is such a small detail but in a crunch it is so helpful!

Be fabulous today!

Rugby

It's rare that I do an entire post on one brand but I wanted to take a moment to highlight a great brand to buy from for Fall.  Rugby.  While I'm lucky enough to have a store in Georgetown, you can still reap the benefits of this preppy meets casual cool store online.  Here are some of my favorites.

Rugby, Striped off-shoulder dress, $89

I really love the rugby shirt inspired sleeves and stripe.  I think is easy to dress up or down.

Rugby, Shrunken Shaggy Wool Vest, $69

This classic vest is a great reinterpretation with the shag.  I would skinny belt it and add a long necklace.

Rugby, Open Diamond Tight, $22

Yum.  I am loving these for work with a pencil skirt.

Rugby, Framed Croc-Embossed Clutch, $98

I love a solid framed clutch because it has structure. This one is really special because its a feminine take on masculine leather and pattern.

Rugby has quality pieces that you can integrate into your wardrobe and reuse with old pieces.  That's what Ralph Lauren is all about; making every piece of your closet work for you and make you feel beautiful and classic everyday.  

Be fabulous today!

Green and White

Today is my hometown team, the Philadelphia Eagles.  Philly fans are notoriously bad but hey, I think it's part of their charm.  I also love their colors: green and white.  White jewelry or a crisp white button down shirt mixed with a deep green.

Jess LC, Ainslie Pearl Cluster Necklace, $62

I love Jess LC because she is a girl on a mission to do what she loves and make it her job.

Urban Outfitters, Sparkle and fade paper bag shorts, $48

The way these shorts lay so flat on the body makes them very attractive, because they had the potential to be a puffy mess.

Rugby, Hadee Ruffle Oxford Shirt, $79

Classic, crisp, and just perfect for any occasion.

Modcloth, Four-est Square Dress, $44

This is to be worn while drinking a Manhattan or something equally retro and chic.

I love a good, deep green, it's saturated and decadent, and you mixed with white, it really pops.  

Be fabulous today!

Purple and White!

It's the last day of color combos; what did you think? Do you have any fave color combinations that I missed?

Today is purple and white.  This pairing is so crisp and light for summer.

Rugby, Blythe silk ruffle top, $65

I love these ruffles, and I bet this silky fabric is perfect for summer.  I would pair it with this...

Nordstrom, Halogen pencil skirt, $59

I love the saturated color in this skirt.

Modcloth, Lovely Legend Dress, $48 (one left!!)

Somebody please buy this beautiful dress. And pair it with these...

Steve Madden, Gramicy, $42

I need these shoes.  Kitten heel, bow, purple, omg.

Lord & Taylor, Violet Beaded embroidered peasant blouse, $55

I love the sleeve and hem detail.  I would pair this with these shorts for a Saturday outside...

Old Navy, Diva clean front bermudas, $27

I really like the tab button waist on these, and the simple pockets are undistracting which is nice for bermudas.

What do you think about this color combination? Probably one of my favorites.  Tomorrow I'll be back for Friday Foodday! Let me know if you have any recipes to share.

Be fabulous today!

The Classic Shirt

The classic white button down is one of the most important items in any wardrobe. Period.  Why? Let me count the ways.

1. It will stand the test of any trend, style, or passing fashion obsession
2. It is the definition of clean, crisp, and put together
3. It can be worn $300 suit OR a $30 pair of jeans
4. Do you really need more?

Every woman should have at least one standard button down in white.  The variations on this masterpiece are also something to experiment with.  Today I'm going to show you some of my favorite not-so-traditional button down whites.

Rugby, Skinny Ryder Shirt, $60

I love the detachable sash on this shirt and the french cuffs give it an extra bit of wow.

7 for all mankind, piecing top, $69

Like I said, sometimes you need a clean and crisp shirt for the weekend.  This is it.  

J Jill, pleated front shirt, $50

I LOVE this tuxedo pleat style.  Can you picture it with a bold pencil skirt? Yum.

Nordstrom, Tahari Tundra blouse, $59.50

Besides the fact that this model looks like she's about to sneeze; look at the great rouching and darting down the torso.  This is going to bring attention up from any problem mid-section areas and showcase your beautiful collarbone.

The white button down will serve so many purposes for you.  Work, play, dress up, relax, you name it.  The best part about it is your ability to have fun with it.  Metallic skinny belt it or go for a emerald green drop earring.  So many possibilities.

Also, for my more well-endowed friends out there.  You know who you are.  Fear not! The ultimate button down pucker solution!!!!!  No See 'ems I swear by 'em.

Be fabulous today!