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navy anchor blazer

Anchor-Lined Blazer, The Limited | Boat Stripe Bateau Top (on sale), Tommy Hilfiger [similar] | Shorts, H&M [similar] | Clutch c/o Sew Sarah R | Wrap Bracelet, Marley Lilly | Wedges, Jack Rogers

I’ve always been a bit of a bag lady. When I was younger, I told people I wanted to be Kate Spade when I grew up. While I haven’t gone on to become a purse designer (yet at least!), I have such admiration for those who are. Meet Sarah from Sew Sarah R, whose pages upon pages of clutch designs have me drooling.

custom bridesmaid clutches

Totally customizable, from the fabric [ exterior + lining! ], to a personalized label inside, to monograms or other stitching on the outside, these clutches make such perfect gifts— especially for bridesmaids! Get your right-hand ladies matching ones, or coordinating colors, and add a chain if you want to make sure their hands are free for bouquets! Getting a big or little in your sorority this semester? Treat them with their letters on a clutch in your house’s colors.

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navy nautical chains fabric

anchor lining; striped navy top gold buttons

I know should my wedding day ever come, I’ll be treating my bridesmaids to these— and maybe another for myself!

Sarah is offering my readers 10% off clutches from her Etsy shop with the code Shell, or if you buy from her website, you can enjoy free shipping until August 19th! Can’t wait to see what you all pick out 🙂

Brydferth: Handmade Fabric Rosette Accessories

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I adore flowers.

Ok, generic statement, who doesn’t?  But I especially love them because they, like my own style, can either go preppy or hippy.  This Etsy designer, Brydferth, has created the most beautiful rosette accessories.  Headbands, barrettes, clutches, rings, shoe clips, even a bridal veil!

Black Lace and Golden Silk Rosette Bracelet, $25

Lavender Silk Rosette Shoe Clips with Bluette Clips, $34

Turquoise Blue Cotton Rosette Bobby Pin, $8

Rosette Headband, $34

For the Bride Rosette Hair Piece with Bird Cage, $70

Leanna at The Violet Reaction is hosting a Brydferth giveaway this week: winner receives a custom cotton rosette bobby pin!  I don’t know how I’d even choose a color if I were lucky enough to receive it– will probably end up buying a few on my own anyway 🙂

Check out more of these great accessories here, and let me know what your favorites are.  I’ve said it before and I’ll say it again: thank goodness for Etsy!