what to wear :: sunday brunch

What are your plans for this weekend? Maybe a Sunday (or Easter) brunch? I always take brunch as an opportunity to wear a fun dress and stand-out shoes. And while we're having fun, why not just pile on a stack of handmade silver bracelets and hammered silver hoop earrings? And don't forget the colorful bag.


Art Academy Dress from Ruche
Glass Ceiling Blazer from Modcloth
Emerald Green Leather Frilly Bag by The Leather Store
Grayson Shoes in black from Nine West
Silver Hammered Hoop Earrings by 2 Trick Pony
Bracelets:
Left: The Bangle Sterling Silver Handforged Bracelet by Sea Babe Jewelry
Right, top to bottom: Faceted Sterling Silver Wrap Style Bracelet by Rowdy-Wear
Just Peachy Boro and Argentinium Silver Bracelet by Jewelwing Designs
Twin Curve Cuff by C.G. Whitfield

Plaid, Plaid World

Perfectly plaid handmade and indie pieces. Just in time for the holidays. Buy them as gifts or keep them for yourself.


From top left:
Blue Plaid Rose Bib Necklace, Forever and A Day on Artfire
Sidesaddle Top, ModCloth
Boyfriend Dress, Spool No. 72
The Karrie Clutch, Little Ms Boutique
Deck the Halls Fa La La La La Necklace, Vintage Wave on Etsy
Plaid and Antique Gold Earrings, Brittany Chavers Studio

Get organized { mod style }

I might use my iPhone for planning my life and remembering events, but nothing beats an old-fashioned planner, like this one from ModCloth, when it comes to keeping my work meeting notes organized. No more sorting through random notebooks for notes I took at that meeting a few weeks ago. With these stylish, colorful datebooks, I can just flip right to the date of the meeting (which of course, is stored in my iPhone) and pick up right where I left off.

What to wear { Holiday shopping with friends }

Jeans? Nah. Whether you're strolling downtown or battling the mall crowds, get your holiday shopping done in style with a feminine sweater dress, flat boots, textured tights and vintage-inspired accessories.



Style tip: Get extra mileage out of your favorite summer sundress by layering a cozy sweater dress over it.

Where to buy:
Modern Victorian Sweater Dress, Ruche
What Dreams May Come dress, ModCloth
Bronze filigree chandelier earrings, Ruche
Rustic Garden Nature Brown Bracelet, Serenite Designs on Etsy
Moonbeam tights, Anthropologie
Crinkled boots, Anthropologie
Deux Lux Embroidered Satchel, Urban Outfitters

Wear it now. Wear it later. Summer to fall fashion.

Yes, you can wear your frothy summer dresses in the winter. Just add tights, booties and a cozy sweater. And one really fabulous necklace.

For most of us, though, fall weather is still elusive- days are still warm, but there's a chill in the morning and evening air, a faint hint that fall is coming. Stay warm with an airy crocheted wrap that's easy to remove when the mid-day temperature rises.


Wear it now (top image):
Midnight earrings by Catie's Blue
Nanette Lepore "Sweetheart" heels, Nordstrom
Purple crochet shawl by Elde
Andalusite and rhodolite garnet anemone ring by The Seafairies Jewelbox

Wear it later (bottom image):
Season Stroll Sweatercoat, Anthropologie
Delila bib necklace by Miss Ruby Sue
Opaque tights, Anthropologie
"Egg Role" booties, Aerosoles