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friday finds

Happy Friday, friends! Summer Fridays are the very best ones, aren’t they? This week’s picks are just exactly what you want on a weekend in June – bright, cheery…and, best of all, easy.

I do love a good espadrille in summer. Because really, we all have those “I need a pedicure” days. These from Soludos have a lovely feminine cut, and I’m digging that ethnic-ish print (though the polka dots are also a good option). Plus, they’re an extra 20% off this weekend with code YESPLEASE.

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These flower-print necklaces from Erica Weiner feel like such a fresh, “new idea” (though truthfully, they’re ‘vintage’ from the 1990s, so…). Layer one in amidst your usual routine of pendant necklaces, and you’ll have the perfect summer vibe.

erica friday finds

Speaking of summer goodness, did you ever see anything so summery as the goods from Gypsya? Indian-inspired pillows and throws, shockingly-afforable bedding, and the most gorgeous selection of hammered metal jewelry that looks like you picked it up wandering through the souks of Morocco. Your friends will be so jealous.

gypsya friday finds

All I want in the summertime is something I can throw on that makes me look slightly more pulled-together than a completely schlubby tee and jeans, but with no additional effort. So, I’m always on the lookout for tees like this Zara version – bright, cheery and linen, so it has a nice drape. Pair with white jeans, or maybe even a striped skirt if you’re feeling brave.

tee friday finds

And speaking of no effort required, these enamel earrings from Janna Conner are the easiest way I can think of to take an outfit you’d wear in the fall and make it summer-ready. Ordinarily, I’d say I’m a little too old for colors this bright, but these just sort of nod to neon, and they’re small-ish enough that you won’t feel you’ve been dragged into teen territory, as so many summer styles tend to do.

 janna conner friday finds

That’s it, friends! I hope some of these pretties brought a bit of color and cheer to your summer Friday. Have a wonderful weekend, and I’ll see you back here next week!

(Oh, and PS – thanks for all of the lovely comments this week! You’ve put a smile on my face.)

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currently coveting: lariat necklaces

Much as I love a good statement necklace, my day-to-day wear definitely leans more delicate than daring. So I’m thrilled to see that lighter, sweeter styles are making the rounds these days. Particularly these lariat styles, which have the bonus of feeling like a fresh alternative to the usual pendant fare, but still provide all that “wear every day” delicacy I’m after. Plus, let’s be honest: a little cleavage-enhancing accoutrement never hurt a girl.

So many have popped up on my radar lately, I couldn’t resist sharing my favorites.

lariats currently coveting: lariat necklaces

Ariel Gordon diamond lariat / Jennifer Zeuner “Love” lariat / Zoe Chicco Pave V lariat

Aren’t they just divine? My girl Ariel Gordon nailed the classic version, which can be customized with any two stones – though honestly, the all-diamond option is too divine to tamper with. It just doesn’t get any better. I love that it’s delicate enough to pair with nearly anything, since I can definitely see this beauty getting daily wear at my house.

Jennifer Zeuner is heavy into lariats right now, and they’re all goodies. In fact, she has so many options, I almost couldn’t choose a favorite for this piece (see, eg, this diamond star version, which is completely wonderful). But this “Love” style is so original and fun, it had to come out on top. I’d wear it with a casual crewneck tee,so the letters really stand out.

And then, just when I thought these couldn’t be topped, I fell hard for an Instagram from the amazing Zoe Chicco. I was over the moon when she told me she was just about to debut it…along with a brand-spanking new website (fair warning: it is dangerously good). This style has a bit of an Art Deco vibe, maybe a wink and a nod to Gatsby, but it’s still thoroughly modern and unbelievably wearable. I’m envisioning this beauty dripping down from the neckline of a sexy wrap dress. Talk about turning heads!

What do you think? Painful as it would be to choose, I think I might have a favorite. What’s yours?

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eye candy: épice scarves and blanca monros gomez

That’s right, I have a pair of eye candy goodies this week. Because two is almost always better than one. Also, how could I possibly choose between these lovelies? It’s like a Twix bar of retail delights – and you get both pieces, my friends. Dig in!

A gauzy pile of new Épice scarves for spring has appeared at Una, one of my all-time favorite Portland haunts. If you’re not local, you can call the shop and they’ll happily ship one (sales tax-free, I might add) right to your door. There’s no need to tell you how much temptation is going on in my head right now.

epice eye candy: épice scarves and blanca monros gomez

And then, there’s the matter of these beautiful, impossibly delicate new baubles from jewelry designer Blanca Monros Gomez, which just arrived at Steven Alan. Consider my pennies being counted, friends.

gomez eye candy: épice scarves and blanca monros gomez

 

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the how-to: stacking rings in the real world

rings the how to: stacking rings in the real worldImages via Pinterest: 1 / 2 / 3 / 4

Stacking rings has become this season’s answer to the “arm party” phenom we all couldn’t get enough of last year. And just like with those armfuls of bracelets, a pile of rings on every finger might look good on Instagram, but for those of us with jobs to do, emails to type and dogs/kids to wrangle, wearing 32 rings on each hand can be a bit much.

Personally, I’m all about taking inspiration from the extremes and paring it down for real life. So, I teamed up with the lovelies at Workhorse Jewelry to show off a real-world take on the trend.  Read on

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eye candy: tiffany & co olive leaf collection

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Olive Leaf collection by Paloma Picasso at Tiffany & Co

I’ve been drumming my fingers on the table, all-too-anxiously awaiting a certain collection’s release from Tiffany & Co. But that’s not until May. To tide me over, they’ve launched another group of gems this week, and it’s so very lovely, it’s almost made me forget about my original obsession.  Read on

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friday finds: spring fling

Anthropologie Pilcro Korin d'Orsay heels - via Shopping's My Cardio

I have a bit of a love/hate with Friday Finds, which is why you haven’t seen it lately. I always want it to be packed to the gills with impossibly perfect picks, but that’s a tall order, isn’t it? But this week, so many covetable chestnuts crossed my path, I couldn’t resist the gravitational pull to show each and every one to you right.this.minute. Read on

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now shop this: leif

I honestly can’t remember where or how I stumbled across Leif, a brilliantly-curated little den of lovelies based in Brooklyn. But honestly. Take a look, and just try to tell me it isn’t love at first sight.

leif now shop this: leifThe real trouble? It’s all a steal. Truly! In fact, everything is so downright reasonable, so completely, utterly treat-yourself-able, I predict you’ll have a shopping cart full of goodies before you know what’s happened. Do me a favor, and don’t censor that urge too terribly much. We all deserve a sweet little surprise in our mailbox every now and then, don’t we?

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