Accessories are EVERYTHING!

You've heard me say it before... accessories are EVERYTHING!  You can take a plain Jane outfit and turn it into a vavavoom outfit simply by adding the right accessories.  Jewelry is a great way to do just that!  JCrew is one of my favorite stores because i feel they really capture what i feel is my style... classic with a twist.  One of my favorite necklaces of all times is the turquoise JCrew bubble necklace which i've shown you here.  I don't know but there's just something about turquoise bold statement jewelry that makes me happy!  Well, the other day, while strolling through the store, i came across this necklace (i picked it up in mineral green btw) which i completely fell in love with.  It's simple, the perfect color and yet has a bit of a sparkle embedded between the turquoise/seafoam beads making it even more special.... you know, classic with a twist!  So i couldn't resist... I knew exactly what i wanted to pair it up with!  Remember a few posts back when i did the side swept bun tutorial?  I wore one of my current favorite white boho tops from Anthropology which you can see here.  Don't you think this would pair well with that top along with a great pair of jeans?  I'm showing it here with that top as well as a classic boat neck stripped nautical top to show how it instantly dresses it up without overdoing it.  What do you think?

I've paired it here with the polishes i used in my most recent manicure post.  I think they compliment each other don't you?

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Seeing Blue

Summer is just around the corner and I'm so excited that we finally booked out Summer vacation to the gorgeous island of Curacao.  I have visions of beautiful turquoise water, sand on my toes, sipping tropical drinks, relaxing... oh wait, my little twinadoes are coming along so there probably won't be much relaxing going on.  However, there will be beautiful memories made and the turquoise water will still be just that... turquoise right?  So I'm feeling a bit inspired or perhaps I'm just anxious for Summer to finally arrive so we can pack up and go!  So this manicure is my little tribute to our upcoming vacation.  Doesn't it kind of look like the Caribbean ocean? 

I used a few of my favorite nail polish brands for this manicure.  First, i applied Butter London in Slapper which is a gorgeous turquoise blue.  I must mention that this brand is vegan and environmentally friendly.  Next, i applied Deborah Lippmann's Mermaid Dreams (which is an uber popular color right now) solely on my ring finger.  In fact, it took a while before i was able to snatch a bottle because it was back ordered for a while.  Lastly, i applied OPI for Sephora in Only Gold For Me also on my ring finger.

A Case of the Blues

I believe that accessories are EVERYTHING!  They don't necessarily have to be expensive, you just have to know how to pair things up.  I love many colors, however turquoise is a wonderful color to compliment most outfits.  Here are some of my absolute favorite blue, turquoise and teal pieces....

 This is one of my absolute favorite necklaces from JCrew!  I've had it for a while now and i get a ton of compliments every single time i wear it.  The cardigan and bangles on the right are also from JCrew.  In fact, one of the bangles is the exact same print as my cardigan.  

The bracelets to the left are all from Forever 21.  This store has a ton of fun accessories that can glorify any outfit without breaking the bank.

 

OK do you love this patent leather teal envelope clutch as much as i do???  I absolutely positively adore it!  Forever 21 for a whopping $19.99!!!  SCORE! Note:  The ring is also JCrew, and the bracelet charm peeking below on the right is Tory Burch.

Here are some more fun accessories...

 

 

 

This JCrew bracelet makes me want to retreat somewhere tropical... paired with a long flowing maxi dress and flip flops.... ahhh i can almost feel the sand on my toes :)

This is a lovely vintage broach i picked up on a trip to Martha's Vineyard.  I think i scored it for $5!

The bracelet below may be from Forever 21 but i honestly can't say for sure.  Still, it's a great little piece!

 

 

Here's another JCrew bracelet i love.  It's so vintage looking!  I mean, it's so gorgeous it kinda speaks for itself.

I fell in love with the scarf below during a recent trip to the Gap (29.99).  The vibrant colors are very in tune with the season's trends.  The reason i added it to this post is simply because i think it's a great complement to any of these accessories.  It's got some turquoise and navy hues to tie into the featured accessories, yet the bolder fuchsia and orange make it less matchy matchy.  Oh and how bananas is the coat?  It's a vintage find and label reads Saks Fifth Avenue!

 

 

 

Here's closer view of my coat's colar... i adore this vintage find.  I swear i could hardly breathe with excitement when i found it!

 

Hope you enjoyed this post!