Shoulder Dusting

Have you been introduced to the world of the shoulder duster? This type of dusting is the kind I can really get on board with! Monkee's in Wilmington held its holiday party a few weeks ago and I fell shoulders over heels for a pair of Kenneth Jay Lane tassel earrings. They have been such a fun statement accessory- I have to force myself NOT to wear them. 

Turns out, tassel earrings come in a huge range of prices and styles- beaded, fringed, designer, budget-friendly...if you love them like I do, then there's not reason you can't find your perfect pair! 

clockwise from top left: Kenneth Jay Lane/ Chico's/ Jenny Jenny/ Kenneth Jay Lane

center: Oscar de la Renta

Fun earrings like these are an easy way to amp up your holiday wardrobe. Even your most basic black dress will be a stunner with your hair in a (sock) bun and these babies grazing your collarbone...okay, maybe they're not quite that long but you get the idea. Or you can wear them like I do- with a sweater, a silk blouse, a tee shirt, yoga pants, pajamas...

Run and tell Santa!

One Skirt Three Ways

My Pinterest feed seems to be blowing up with fall florals lately. From the runway to reality, the most stylish gals have found clever ways to work a typically springy print into their fall wardrobe with the ease of a full skirt.

via Pinterest

Oscar de la Renta via Style.com

Blair Eadie via Atlantic-Pacific

Then, this morning, imagine my delight when a Net-A-Porter email popped up in my inbox and this J. Crew skirt presented itself...ahhhhhh. Can you hear the angels singing? Is the universe trying to tell me something? 

There are so many ways to wear a floral skirt this fall so with the help of the three inspirational photos above, I present you one skirt worn three ways...

First, we have the fearless tomboy. She's casual in chambray and a man's style watch but nonchalant when it comes to the "rules," as made evident by her mix of leopard print and pony hair. 

Chambray Shirt/ Skirt/ Watch/ Bangle/ Bracelet/ Clutch/ Bootie

Then you have the glamour girl. She can't say no to sparkle or shine but does her best to stay down to earth with a wedge bootie and boho-inspired bag.

Sweater/ Skirt/ Earrings/ Clutch/ Bootie (on sale!)

Finally, it's easy to be footloose and fancy free when you wear your favorite Breton-striped tee and go hands-free with a crossbody messenger bag. Your trademark monogram necklace reminds people you know who you are and where you came from even if you did add a few extra inches to your frame with no-nonsense suede wedges.

Tee/ Skirt/ Necklace/ Crossbody Bag/ Wedges

So which girl are you?