Valentine’s Day Gifting Ideas:: The Gift of Effortless Style

I LOVE Valentine’s Day & I LOVE giving gifts!  I think that is why I love being a part of Stella & Dot so much!  I love to see the delight on my clients’ faces when they share that they have been getting compliments all around town.

I’m in LOVE with our Waverly Three Way handbag!! I can hardly stand waiting another day for my new handbag to arrive! This bag is outselling all Stella & Dot’s statement pieces combined! And once you get your hands on one, you will know WHY!!

Are you looking for some special gifts?  Here is a great place to start, stella & dot’s 10 Best Sellers:

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Orange and Navy Blue:: Great Way to Brighten your Wardrobe

Today’s inspiration orange and navy blue.   Layering thing look balances the complete outfit without over doing it.    How do you like to layer your accessories?

Orange & Navy Blue

J Crew dress
$70 - jcrew.com

Joseph tailored shorts
$98 - boutique1.com

Tory Burch black shoes
£175 - matchesfashion.com

Black Diamond gemstone jewelry
$54 - stelladot.com

Serenity Small DropEarrings
$34 - stelladot.com

$59 - stelladot.com

Millie Necklace

$69 - stelladot.com

Gold belt
£55 - johnlewis.com

Libby Layering Necklace – Gold

$69 - stelladot.com

Statement Piece Dress Up

Statement Piece Dress Up

As promised, I’m taking the same jewels from my Rocker Chic post and adding a twist with a cocktail dress.  My point is to show you the versatility that jewelry can do to your wardrobe.  If you are bold enough try adding a statement piece to your wardrobe.  The best way to start is find a statement piece that compliments your skin tone.

What’s holding you back from wearing a statement piece?

Today’s Style Paring: Playing off a Print

Playing off a Print

It’s always fun to play off of a print and utilizing your accessories is a great way to change up your jeans and a blouse look.  Although an animal print can be fairly neutral, try to pull out a color that makes a statement and mix it into your outfit.

I’m a fan Wendy’s Lookbook.  She’s got great style and great styling tips.  Some of my inspiration comes from her tips and looks.  She has THE BEST SCARF video, that is a must see!

When you get ready in the morning what is your first piece that you draw inspiration from?  For me, it’s the jewelry!  :)

Jigsaw a line top
£76 - jigsaw-online.com
Denim skinny jeans
$68 - romwe.com
Nine West dark brown knee high boots
£75 - johnlewis.com
B Makowsky slouch handbag
$170 - nordstrom.com
Sloane Bangle jewelry
$59 - stelladot.com
Cocktail jewelry
$49 - stelladot.com
Hoop earrings
$34 - stelladot.com
Alexander McQueen leopard scarve
$725 - net-a-porter.com

Rocker Chic: Rose Gold accessories

Rocker Chic

Another paring that I believe is effortless.  What I want to focus on is the fact that a statement piece can easily change the look of any outfit.  The Femme Fetal Necklace by Stella & Dot definitely gives it more of a rocker chic look especially when the leather jacket is thrown into the mix.

Do you have a statement piece necklace in your jewelry wardrobe basics?  Or do you try to stay away from statement pieces?  What holds you back from wearing a statement piece?  Stay tuned for the same necklace with a different outfit.

Jeans and a Blouse

Jeans and a Blouse

Hi everyone!  I like to create looks that effortless and with pieces that attract my eye.  I’m am so thankful that tunics are in!  I love mixing the look of a free flowing shirt with a pair of skinny jeans.  After having two kids and not having a physique that allows me to wear a nice pair of fitted jeans and a fitted t-shirt…that just doesn’t work anymore.  All I can do with that is embrace it and camouflage what I can.

Zero Maria Cornejo sleeveless dress, $368
Hobbs black tweed jacket, £159
Current/Elliott boyfriend fit jeans, £137
Elizabeth and James knit boots, $155
Diane von Fürstenberg ostrich handbag, $678
Jewelry: Stella & Dot

Holiday Inspiration: Lace

Lady in Red

Taking a statement red cocktail dress and playing off the lace is what inspired me to put this look together.  With lace detail on the bodice of the dress, there is no need to distract the eye with a necklace.  Making a statement on my ears and arm just adds a little more interest to the outfit.  The gold accessories draws out the gold/nude accent behind the lace on the bodice.

Stay tuned for more ideas for New Years Eve.

Dorothy Perkins zipper dress
Miu Miu platform pumps
Stella & Dot Jewelry
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