Rings With Style

So recently I discovered an online auction site called invaluable.com and came across their fantastic selection of rings. After scrolling for a bit through simple bands to antique art deco statement rings I came across a stunner. You can filter to stone, metal, and style to better determine what you might be looking for. Naturally having expensive taste (but not the $$ to support it), and being a September baby I’m drawn to sapphires and found this awesome geometric one with a diamond as an accent piece. I love the simplicity of the style as well as the fact that the sapphire is a triangle cut. Which is not your average setting.

I envision this ring in a classic edgy style like Olivia Palmero, with belted hi-waisted flannel pants, crisp white button down and a classic jacket. Now it can go either way classy or casual, so I gave you tow options on shoes. And being that I live in NYC you know it goes both ways. Maybe you’re out for an interview or on a girl’s night out. The ring transitions beautifully with either and becomes the focal point of the outfit with the pop of color from the sapphire. The grays are a pseudo neutral and let the ring do all your talking. I also loved the shape as I have a similar setting and love that it’s a conversation starter.

So the next time you’re struggling with where to get that “guuurl, where did you get that ring?” head over to invaluable.com and scoop up a one of a kind item.

 Check them out here! http://www.invaluable.com/

Back to Basics OOTD 10/8/14

Decided to break out a wardrobe staple the TORSADE! My apologies for being MIA but I am sure as many of you have encountered, life happens. Hope everyone is ready for fall and what better way then to treat yourself to this classic beauty. Dress up a Tshirt or pair with an LBD for an instant splash of chic.

Necklace My e-boutique https://www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/fashionfeednyc#10855
Sweater Hungary (the country)
Pants Banana Republic (Old)
Tank Banana Republic http://bananarepublic.gap.com/
Shoes Shoegasm

Beau Monde OOTD 8/27/14

Rocking my new necklace from my fall collection

Top Banana Republic 
Blazer Macy's (old)
Pants Alloy Apparel
Shoes Nine West (old)

Shop the jewelry here https://www.chloeandisabel.com/boutique/fashionfeednyc#10855
http://www.alloyapparel.com/

Me Unfiltered

-Beauty is in the eye of the beholder-

Sometimes as a blogger I feel the need to strive to be this ideal that we feel is acceptable, buffed, photoshopped and perfect.  But if your anything like me and live in the real world you are not those things.  You are imperfect, flawed, lumpy, and use filters to make your images look better.  Well sometimes as a blogger, and as a female I feel that I need to let people see what I really look like.  No filter, or makeup done (gasp!) and that I am just a regular female in a world bombarded by images of what we perceive as perfection. Honestly, we must come to terms with our bodies and that they are great they way they are.  I suffer from insecurties like everyone else (just ask my BF about the verbal diarrhea i had the other night) yet he thinks I am the most gorgeous person he knows.  You know why?  My intellect and attitude about life. Ask any man and most likely he will tell you that he is attracted to confidence and attitude. It took me about 20 years before I could accept myself and know I will never be what society shows as an ideal female, i'm not skinny, I think my hair sucks most days, my mascara runs, I wear glasses, and I wear sneakers everywhere. But you know what, I'm healthy and happy and regardless the sun will rise and set everyday.

So I wanted to share some untouched photos of myself and show you that its ok to be you. Make sure to check me on the 'gram at bkblueagave  and tell me your story

New Look New You

As any women who has hit her 30's will tell you its another time of reinventions.  Redefining your adult self.  There is an article in ELLE where Meghan O'Rourke speaks about finally becoming an adult and letting go of clothes that didn't fit with her new grown self. So thanks to the people at Racked.com they put together a list of the top 15 new designers of 2014.  From CDFA winners to unknowns, your sure to find a style that matches who you want to be in your 30's.  You can even check out the full list of the top 50 newbies as well.  So for those of you who are about to or have hit your 30's, embrace the change and remember what you were is an outer calling card.  So dress well and let me know who you like best.

http://racked.com/archives/2014/07/23/racked-young-guns-2014-winners.php

Photo from Rosie Assoulin

Photo from Novis