Wednesday Wants & March Purchases

"Tuexedo" Blazer // Tory Burch Block Heels // Lavender Shift Dress // Nude Strappy Pumps // Floral Blazer

Blush Studded T-Strap // Striped Blazer // Open Front Pink Blazer // Color Blocked Faux Wrap Dress

Happy Wednesday! I hope you are all enjoying the short week (did you all have Monday off? Courts were closed on Monday so I had a luxurious day relaxing in the sun!)

There are a ton of great options out right now to update your work wardrobe  for spring. Go for bolder blazers (how great is that floral one?!) and lighter materials to bring your wardrobe into the nicer weather. 

I can't believe March is over (well, tomorrow it is). The month flew by! I've decided at the end of each month to recap my purchases I made that month. I figure it is a great way to keep my own spending/shopping on track and it's great to show you guys the things you'll likely be seeing on LLB (or on my instagram - where I post more of my weekend casual wear) over the next few weeks. So, below is collage of everything i got this month

 

March Purchases:
Sam Edelman Lace Up Heels: $175. I LOVE these heels. They are even more beautiful in person, and are so comfortable. The neutral color and chunky heel is perfect for spring! 

Old Navy White Cotton Dress: $45. I am a sucker for cotton dresses. I practically live in them during the summer. The fit and flare fit is my favorite dress fit so when I saw this (and I had an Old Navy coupon) I had to snag it! 

Converse: $65. These are my new favorite things. I've already worn them to death! 

Flared Denim: $35. I've been wanting to try the 70s trend for spring and these jeans were the perfect color (not too light) and the perfect fit (the little pocket detailing is so chic!)

Bow Midi Skirt: $190. I'm a sucker for midi skirts. I can't wait to wear this one. 

Faux Leather Moto Jacket: $45. I needed a casual spring jacket and this one is beautiful. It's more blush than pure beige and it's quite fitted through the arms (which I love).

Blush Faux Leather Cross Body: $27. I've focused so much on having big structured handbags for work, that I realized I only had one cross body bag! This is a perfect neutral to go with pretty much every spring/summer outfit! 

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// spotlight of the week // weekly favorites

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Top 5 Jewelry Trends for 2016 (plus a 15% off deal!)

This week I've been focusing a lot on jewelry, which had me thinking about the trends in jewelry this year. As such, I decided that for today's post I would provide a list of the top 5 trends in jewelry for 2016! Be sure to scroll through my favorite 'picks' for each trend, and you'll see a discount for 15% off some items!

Top 5 Jewelry Trends for 2016

1. Statement Earrings:  

Statement Earrings were all the rage at New York Fashion Week this year. Everyone from Dolce & Gabbana, to Oscar De La Renta, to Gucci used statement earrings to complete their Spring/Summer looks.

Photo credit - Harpers Bazaar 

Some of my favorite statement earrings available right now are:

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2. Chokers:  

It is no secret that the 90's have been back in style for some time now. This year, the 90's trend is extending into accessories, with chokers and amulet style necklaces making a big comeback. The 2016 chokers and amulets are all about the material - be that silks, or heavy metals. Below are my favorites:

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 3. Body Chains:

These have been in style for the past year or so, but only now are they making an appearance as something to be worn not just to the beach or to a night club. The materials are also getting thicker and more bold - a far cry from the delicate gold chains we saw everywhere last summer. Below are my top picks:

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4. Anklets:

Again with the 90's! I think this may be the trend I most excited about for this spring/summer. I loved wearing anklets in the 90's and feel nostalgic just thinking about getting to wear them again. Though I do think this time my choices will have less "ying-yangs" and half heart "BFF" charms haha. Below are my favorites:

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5. Brooches:  
I also really love this trend. Brooches always make me think of grace & class. I love that what has been seen as a 'grandma trend' is back in style. I will definitely be sporting brooches on my work looks this year. Below are my favorite brooches:

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I hope you all have a great weekend ahead! In sticking with the simplicity theme thats been guiding my fashion choices lately, I'm going to try to have a relaxing weekend (a rarity for me). I hope to catch up on some work and start reading

a book I've been dying to read - A Discovery of Witches. Anyone read it?! What did you think?

See you all back here on Monday for another outfit post! In the meantime, be sure to follow me on instagram, twitter & bloglovin!

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November Favorites & Tulip Boutique Giveaway

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Good morning readers! I decided to round-up my favorite outfits from November. I've linked up the original posts for each above. Doing this I learned that this November I was really into two things: incorporating color/texture in my work wear and comfy fall dresses.

Today is Day 8 of 12 Days of Giveaways. Today we are giving a way a faux-fur lined poncho from Tulip Boutique. Huge thanks to Tulip for providing such a gorgeous poncho! Ponchos are extremely popular right now, and I like them because they are such a versatile item. You can throw them on over jeans and a tee or over a work look to stay warm and cozy in the office! You can scroll the widget below for some of my other favorite ponchos that are currently available.

Tulip Boutique Poncho

Have a great Tuesday everyone. Tonight I am going to a friend's house for a girls night watching the Victoria's Secret fashion show and catching up over Christmasy treats. I am so looking forward to it. Hope to see you back here tomorrow for this week's Christmas Guide edition of Wednesday Wants!
 
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