nautical meets military

blouse: sparkle + fade {similar}// skirt: Forever21 {similar} // scarf: vintage // belt: H&M // loafers: Salvatore Ferragamo {similar}  // purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs // aviators: RayBan // necklace: courtesy of A Beautiful Heart // watch: Michael Kors // bracelets: David Yurman (blue topaz, amethyst & gold buckle), Cartier, Derng, Handpicked // rings: David Yurman (blue topaz, stack & pave), Cartier & YSL 'Arty'

the tuxedo

tweed blazer: H&M {new, similar} // blouse: Nordstrom {fall 2012, on sale now} // pants: J. Crew // shoes: similar // purse: vintage // necklace: J. Crew {old, new colors} // sunnies: Ray Ban // bracelets: David Yurman (blue topaz & amethyst & gold buckle), Cartier

Nordstrom's Anniversary Sale is going on now, selected Fall 2012 merchandise is marked down, but prices go back up Aug. 1. Great stop to grab some deals on boots & jackets!

red bandit

top: Nordstrom // pants: J. Brand // shoes: Jimmy Choo // clutch: vintage // sunnies: House of Harlow // necklace: J. Crew // earrings: kate spade // watch: Michael Kors // bracelets: David Yurman (blue topaz & amethyst & gold buckle), Cartier,  Hermes, Derng // rings: David Yurman (rose quartz {smaller version} & stack & pave), Cartier, onyx class ring

pink + green : floral + stripes

Thank you so much, readers, for being patient with me the past few weeks. I have been swamped and unable to give my blog much attention {evident by my swollen eyes!}. First order of business:

I was selected as the winner of Bows & Sequins' giveaway of a beautiful Spike the Punch necklace! Not only have I loved reading Bows & Sequins blog, I have long obsessed with Spike the Punch jewelry, but it sure is hard to snag an amazing handmade piece. I was ecstatic when Jessica told me I had won, and promised her I'd include it in an outfit post ASAP. "Soon" was apparently used loosely.

What I'm wearing:

blouse: LOFT

skirt: J.Crew

platform shoes: Via Spiga

purse: Marc by Marc Jacobs

sunnies: House of Harlow

Jewelry: J.Crew, David Yurman, Michael Kors, Cartier, Hermes, YSL