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oh buoy!

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Today is just the best of Tuesdays because I get to introduce you to my new favorite Etsy shop! Say hello to oh buoy boston!

oh buoy boston logo

mint bangle bracelet

This little piece of nautical perfection opened just Friday, but you better bet your buoys this stuff is going fast. Designed and handcrafted by my friends Lindsey and Amanda, the shop celebrates New England living with tons of adorable seafaring treasures.

anchor rope bracelet

[ Edgartown Rope Bracelet, $18 ]

chevron rope hairties

[ No Bump Hairties, $8 for a set of 4 ]

anchor bangle bracelet

[ Buoy Bangles, $25 // Mint & White Anchor with Coral pictured here ]

nautical arm party

[ Hairties double as bracelets! ]

nautical greeting cardsRight now, choose from 17 styles of Buoy Bangles and 10 styles of rope bracelets. Also have a look at the adorable Sailor Greeting Cards(!) and Custom Hand Cut Maps.

How excited are we about this?? Best part: head on over to the Oh Buoy Boston blog for a chance to win one of the Edgartown Vineyard Bracelets for yourself! I think these goods are just the motivation I need to keep summer on my mind as I power through the rest of winter…!

click here to shop oh buoy boston

oh buoy!

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Today is just the best of Tuesdays because I get to introduce you to my new favorite Etsy shop! Say hello to oh buoy boston!

oh buoy boston logo

mint bangle bracelet

This little piece of nautical perfection opened just Friday, but you better bet your buoys this stuff is going fast. Designed and handcrafted by my friends Lindsey and Amanda, the shop celebrates New England living with tons of adorable seafaring treasures.

anchor rope bracelet

[ Edgartown Rope Bracelet, $18 ]

chevron rope hairties

[ No Bump Hairties, $8 for a set of 4 ]

anchor bangle bracelet

[ Buoy Bangles, $25 // Mint & White Anchor with Coral pictured here ]

nautical arm party

[ Hairties double as bracelets! ]

nautical greeting cardsRight now, choose from 17 styles of Buoy Bangles and 10 styles of rope bracelets. Also have a look at the adorable Sailor Greeting Cards(!) and Custom Hand Cut Maps.

How excited are we about this?? Best part: head on over to the Oh Buoy Boston blog for a chance to win one of the Edgartown Vineyard Bracelets for yourself! I think these goods are just the motivation I need to keep summer on my mind as I power through the rest of winter…!

click here to shop oh buoy boston

Navy // Royal // Sky

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Thank goodness for Friday– and for Friday’s Fancies! Looking at my closet the other day, I realized I am actually very cautious about going monochromatic, and especially with mixing blues… which seems funny considering that blue is probably the colors available in the most shades! So this was a challenge, but the more I look at it, the more I think I’d like to incorporate monochrome into my daily looks!

monochromatic blue outfit

Perfect Chambray Ex-Boyfriend Shirt, Madewell, $69
Sequin-tial Decisions Skirt, ModCloth, $50
Wrap Chain Necklace, Lilly Pulitzer, $58
Carousel Bangle, Kate Spade, $225
Blue Petal Cuff, BaubleBar, $28
Cece Suede Ballet Flats, J.Crew, $128

Introducing: Skiler Love

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boston jewelry designer

Boston isn’t New York. Boston doesn’t try to be New York. But in all fairness, this city is home to a lot of local design talent, NY Fashion Week or no. I met with Alyssa Davis, designer behind Skiler Love, a recently launched jewelry line, and I am so excited to introduce you to her brand and invite you to her upcoming launch.

bangle bracelets

From bangles to body chains and charms to brooches, her newest collection, entitled Bohemian Luxe, is “one part vintage charm, a dose of modern simplicity and a stylish sized portion of individuality.” They are unique and feminine with just the right amount of edginess– and so very delicate. Plus, prices will range for just about all budgets. Take a look at some of my favorite pieces that will be available soon…!

skiler love boston jewelry

The Bohemian Luxe Collection will be available for purchase online starting October 1st, but all of my local readers are welcome to attend her Boston Fashion Week Launch Party and Fashion Show on September 30th at The Greatest Bar in Boston. Entry is free, just RSVP here!

boston fashion week 2012

Dreaming of Fashion Week

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“Every year the women of New York leave the past behind and look forward to the future… this is known as Fashion Week.”
-Carrie Bradshaw

I know I said I didn’t like making seasonal to-do lists, but I do have a life bucket list. On that list, somewhere between live in London and be in a movie, lies a dream to attend New York Fashion Week. And don’t think I haven’t thought about what I’d wear if the opportunity ever came knocking! Tulle and bangles and simple glam a la Carrie Bradshaw of course.

kate spade fashion week

Pardon My French Tee, Kate Spade New York, $58
Tulle Skirt, Elizabeth and James, $295
Embellished Collar, KARL, $185
Classic Q Percy Cross Body Bag, Marc by Marc Jacobs, $198
Galli Pump, KORS Michael Kors, $195
Walter Cuff, Tory Burch, $145
Turnlock Katie Bracelet, Marc b y Marc Jacobs, $128
All the Girls are Crazy Idiom Bangle, Kate Spade New York, $128

Stella & Dot VIRTUAL TRUNK SHOW

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stella and dot coral

I am the happiest little clam today, because I am hosting my very first Stella & Dot Trunk Show! It just happens to be a virtual one (don’t you adore technology?)

I’ve picked out a few of my favorite products here, but feel free to shop the whole site! Especially fun right now are the Mod Safari and New Romantics Collections.

stella dot fall 2012

Geneve Lace Ring, $59
Gigi Studs, $24
Secret Garden Ring, $39
Odette Mini Hoops, $29
Clover Double Wrap Leather Bracelet, $59
Olivia Bib Necklace, $118
Lucky Charm Necklace, $39
Tree of Life Necklace, $69
Lakra Bangle, $79
Chimera Bangle, $79
Emerson Bangle, $79
Lindsay Bangle, $79
Secret Garden Cuff, $98

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So excited to see that in addition to jewelry, S&D is also offering handbags now!
Lafayette Cross Body Bag, $148

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stella dat foundation bracelet

You may have also heard of the Stella & Dot Foundation. Its mission is to help empower women and children through economic and educational development. Purchase one of these Stella & Dot Foundation Bracelets ($39) to support the cause

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leaf earrings

Plus, win these Secret Garden Earrings ($39 value)!

For every piece you buy, you will receive one entry. If you purchase a Stella & Dot Foundation piece, you will receive a double entry. I will choose one winner through Random.org and announce them later next month! Remember all purchases must be made through this trunk show to count.

The shop will be open until September 22nd, but pieces will sell out, so get your orders in early! If you have any questions, don’t hesitate  to leave a comment or reach me at soanthro{at}gmail{dot}com.

Huge thanks to our stylist Maryellen as well! Happy treasure hunting ladies!

Bangles

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Alex and Ani Bangles

I have recently, or maybe not so recently anymore, discovered a love for arm parties. Now a part of my daily arm party? A stack of Alex & Ani bangles. I guest posted about these pretty little bracelets on Fashion is Freedom a while ago, but the obsession has only grown since then.

Nautical Alex and Anil-r: Crab Expandable // Mermaid Expandable, $28 // Sand Dollar Wrap, $38 // Nautical Expandable (Charm of the Month— on sale!), $23 // Starfish Expandable, $28

These eco-friendly bangles are designed to adorn the body, enlighten the mind, and empower the spirit. Best of all? They are made in America.

Alex and Ani

Now good luck trying to decide on which charms you’re going to buy– I’m willing to bet money on there being at least one charm perfect for everyone, from their Sorority Collection, to your favorite baseball team, to your university.  Then deciding between silver and gold? You’re about to have your work cut out for you… 😉

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Wedding Wear

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One thing I didn’t even realize until I got into my twenties was that there is a very clear and distinct wedding season, and we are right in the midst of it! I already showed off what I’ll be wearing to one wedding this summer, but here’s another dreamy wedding guest look I have in mind, this one for a more formal affair:

Summer Wedding

Bow Monde Dress in Silk Taffeta, J. Crew, $250
Petal to the Metal Clutch, Marc by Marc Jacobs, $238 
Knotty Bangle, Lilly Pulitzer, $28 
Chunky Chain Cuff, BaubleBar, $24 
Sawyer Heels, Kate Spade New York, $328 

This is my absolute favorite J. Crew dress… in the history of J. Crew dresses. My friend Natasha wore it to our graduation last May, and they keep bringing it back with more and more colors! Heck if it’s still available by the time some poor soul decides to marry me, you can be sure that my bridesmaids will be wearing it 🙂

How many weddings will you be dressing up for this season?

Baubles

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BaubleBar is my Etsy. I can spend quite a hunk of time browsing all of the online store’s fun and unique jewelry. Here are just a handful of my current favorites…

Medium Monogram Necklace, $105
Neon 2-Link Strand, $24
Twitter-plate Bauble, $88
Octagon Initial Bracelet, $50
Corset Bangle, $48
Orange Pop Knot Studs, $24
Rainbow Stud Wrap, $24
Neon Coral Taylor Triple Wrap, $64
Safety Pin Studs, $24
Two-Tone Chain Link Bracelet, $132
Rose-Gold Link Ring, $40
Horseshoe Cuff Links, $38
Bee Studs, $24
Starfish Ring, $52
Silver BFF Charm, $58

Get $10 off your first purchase just for joining BaubleBar, and if that’s not a steal I don’t know what is! Plus free shipping always? Um, what are you waiting for…?