closet edits....

When is the last time you truly edited your closet?  With the warmer weather right around the corner, this is the time to do it!  I came across this wonderful little flow chart online on closet editing, and hope it will help you to clear out and organize!

Happy Monday and Happy Organizing!!!

raw stones.....

Source:  Accessories Magazine

6 fabulous waistcoats.....

Loving waistcoats!  These gorgeous little numbers add polish to skirts, pants and jeans!

Shown above:  top row,left to right:  Top Shop $100, danier.com $199, karenmillen.com $140

bottom row, left to right:  riverisland.com, Emporio Armani backless waistcoat, Zara waistcoat with open lapel $80

new designs......

Our lovely gold buckle with this season's hottest trend.... black and white!
Ceci Belt with our black suede "Charlotte" strap

A go with everything buckle in gold
Fiona Gold Belt with our beige suede "Pembroke" belt strap 

Feeling a little bit of an 80's vibe with our black and gold buckle
Dynasty Belt with black suede strap

Silver and gold petite sized buckle
Maddie Belt with black suede strap 

Vintage buttons make this petite buckle a true one of a kind
Jen Belt with black suede strap 

trendy thursday.......

You know what I love about getting older????  Nothing!!!   No, really,  there are some things that are great about it!  Like not giving a crap what anyone thinks about you!  That is probably my favorite but I also love knowing for sure my fashion style and how to dress.  I have been wearing hoop earrings forever and especially the last couple of years.  They are such a no-brainer accessory!   I have a pair of 14k gold hoops which have to be about 30 years old and just adore them!  A pair of silver or gold hoops (I prefer gold since I am a blonde!) go with everything and are my go-to earring every day.  They are one of this season's hot accessories so go grab those hoop earrings that have been collecting dust in the back of your jewelry box or head out to buy a gorgeous little pair for spring!

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Earrings top row (left to right):  Marc Jacobs hoops $63 at couture.zappos.com, Brooks Brothers Half Link Earrings $48 at brooksbrothers.com, Kate Spade Bar None Hoop at couture.zappos.com 

Earrings bottom row (left to right) Blue Nile Byzantine Hoop Earrings $870 at bluenile.com, Alexis Bittar Diamond Dust Thin Hoop $125 at alexisbittar.com, Blue Nile Hoop Earring $39 at bluenile.com

My dream hoops from Chanel (vintage) $1,499.00.  Didn't win the recent Powerball so they remain just a dream! 

all meshed up.....

I've been a bit busy lately so have been a little lax in posting because my daughter is home from college!  This past Saturday we had a wonderful mom and daughter shopping day in NYC!  We had so much fun doing my two favorite things.... shopping and eating!  Every time I go down to Little Italy and eat my way down the street, I wonder why I don't come in more often!  Oh, that's right.... none of my pants would fit if I did!  I seriously love food and we ate an amazing meal of freshly made Lobster Ravioli and Linguine with Clam Sauce.  After that we headed to get the best Cannoli's ever at Cafe Palermo!  Good thing we had done all our shopping prior to eating because I don't think the clothes would have fit the same!

Speaking of things fitting, I think the reason I love jewelry so much is because you never have to worry about being too thin or too fat to wear it!  Now, don't be jealous, but I do fit in all my jewelry from high school!  I did do a bit of damage buying some great new earrings in the city and noticed a trend out there this season of mesh and fringe chain jewelry.  Loving the chain tassels and hitting the local flea market this coming weekend for some vintage tassel finds!

xoxo
Lauren

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