Pretty Pops For Your Home

Ask my boyfriend what he wants for Valentine’s Day, and he will tell you that he wants me off my decorating binge. While I don’t see that happening any time soon, there are small ways to easily update a space. Organized wall decor is one of my favorite concepts right now. Steal the look with a few upgrades. They also make great, thoughtful Valentine’s Day gifts.

 

Screen Shot 2015-02-11 at 10.50.56 AM[A pretty pop of color for any corner of your house.]

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[Create a custom map of your home, or where you wish you were.]

Screen Shot 2015-02-11 at 11.06.21 AM[Kate Spade created this fun twist on black and white accents.]

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[Photo frames of different shapes but in the same color family help to keep a room uniform.]

Screen Shot 2015-02-11 at 11.10.32 AM[These prism vases add depth to any side table.]

Gifts For The Home

 

Holiday gifts1. “My Kitchen Is For Dancing” Print; $49.00. 2. Dauville white and gold pebble tray; $28.00. 3. C. Wonder Buffalo Check Tea For one; $48.00. 4. Tory Burch Bath Soap Set of Four; $48.00 5. C. Wonder “More Please” Serving Utensils; $40.00. 6. West Coast Coasters; $36.00. 7. Persian Fig Candle; $24.00. 8. Kate Spade Pearl Place DOF Set; $50.00.

What To Wear To your Significant Other’s Holiday Work Party

SO holiday party

 

1. Kate Spade New York Swift Dress; $448.00. 2. Zara High Heel Strappy Sandal; $35.99. 3. Zara Glitter Box Clutch; $79.90.

Jewel Tone Jackets

Just because summer is coming to a close, certainly does not mean we have to take on a teary goodbye with fun colors. The stigma that comes with Fall, is that color must go out the door, and a neutral wardrobe of black, greys, and brows must take over. A jewel tone coat can turn any frown upside down, with the ease of draping one over the shoulders. Bright colors will never be “out” and add the special “pop” a bland outfit needs. Kate Spade currently has some of my favorites, so browse away.

 

kate spade jewel tone coats

1. Octavia Coat. 2. Madison Ave. Collection Octavia Coat. 3. Wool Capelette.

Update Your Office

 

There is nothing worse than being stuck in an ugly space, but there are ways to fix that little issue. Many designer brands have started branching out into houseware, including Kate Spade. There is no excuse to be boring with their adorable paperclips, lucite desk accessories, and candles that smell as good as they look. Give your space an update with a few quick fixes. Maybe you’ll whistle while you work.

 

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1. Paper Clips, Kate Spade. . 2. Lucite stapler, Kate Spade for Urban Girl Office Supply. 3. Lucite Tape Holder, Kate Spade for Urban Girl Office Supply. 4. “Keep It Together” Paper Weight, Kate Spade. 5. Gold Foil Manilla Folders, Kate Spade for Urban Girl Office Supply. 6. “Start Something New” Candle, Kate Spade.

Favorite Look: Kate Spade Fall 2014 RTW

 

Photo: Style.com

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Valentine’s Day: Crushing On

While I have never been a huge Valentine’s Day girl, I do think it is a fun day to spend with your significant other, best friend, and ones that you love. Here are my picks for you (who says you can’t spoil yourself?), your bestie, and the guy in your life.

FINAL VDAY POST

1. Kissing Necklace, Jennifer Zeuner.  2. X<3 Bracelet, Shop Ryan Porter. 3. Heart Ring, Aurelie Bidermann. 4. Peonies, Whole Foods. 5. Heart Coin Purse, Kate Spade. 6. Crushing Bracelet, Venessa Arizaga. 7. Band-Aid Ring, Jennifer Fisher. 8. Red Lace Bralette, Hanky Panky. 9. Hot Pink Nail Polish, Deborah Lippman. 10. Christian Louboutin Coffee Table Book, Christian Louboutin.

FINAL VDAY FOR THE BFF

1. Red Lip Pencil, Nars. 2. Friendship Necklace, Dogeared. 3. Heart Phone Case, DVF. 4. Limited Edition Candle, diptyque. 5. Macaroon Dish Towels, Paper Source.

FINAL VDAY FOR THE BOY1. Travel Bag, Coach. 2. Sweater, Comme Des Garcons. 3. Bow Tie, Brooks Brothers. 4. Bacon Sign, Paper Source. 5. Card Holder, Jack Spade.

Phones and Fingers

With technology at the tips of our fingers 24/7, skimping out on a well dressed IPhone is not an option. Think of your phone as an accessory. You would never wear a rubber studded shirt, so why would that go on your phone? If you paid $200 for your little baby, you better take care of it.

Here are five fun case options, along with five nail polishes to give you that extra oomph.

zebra case

Alice + Olivia

bunny case

Moschino

marc jacobs case

Marc Jacobs

kate spade case

Kate Spade

zig zag case

Jordan Carlyle

All Polishes: Deborah Lippman.