Accessories

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In part 2 of the American Express Savvy Shopper Program, we’ll be providing our picks for our top 5 must haves for the season.  I think these are particularly relevant right now in the midst of the holiday shopping season- some things to give and some things for yourself!

1. Tumi ‘Zuse Continental’ Carry On: Do your holiday travel in style this season with this versatile bag from Tumi.  I only pack carry-on when I can to save time at the airport and this bag fits into all domestic and international flight restrictions.  The best part of this bag is that there’s an expander so you can pack up to 1.5 in more of extra stuff.  Also, it’s 30% off on sale right now which is one of my favorite ways to shop online!

2. Bobbi Brown ‘Party to Go’ Palette: We love Bobbi Brown here at TDO and we love it even more when you can get a whole face palette for $25- or the price of a lipstick! This eye and lip palette provides beautiful day-to evening looks and is small enough to pop into the tiniest clutch.

3. Ugg Josie Convertible Boots:  A pair of cold weather boots are a must-have every winter, and this pair from Uggs does double duty.  Not only is it super comfortable and warm, it can also be worn two ways: with a tall shaft or folded over for a shorter boot.  For $250, it’ll probably be one the best purchase you make this season especially if you factor in how many times you’ll wear it..with everything!

4. Kate Spade ‘Pearl Street Drop Earrings’:  Every holiday season I always find myself drawn to something pretty and sparkly from Kate Spade.  This year, I’m obsessed with these oversized pearl drop earrings from Kate Spade which feature 14k gold posts, and smokey glass crystal details.  These would make a pretty gift for anyone but it’ll be hard not to get a pair for yourself too!

5. Ray-Ban Cat Eye Sunglasses:  Ray-Bans (which never go out of style) and cat-eye sunglasses (flattering on a lot of people) aren’t just for the winter- they’re for every season.  Finishing off our top 5 must-haves of the season is our pick for a pair of perfect sunglasses that last you month to month and year to year.

Suzanne Somersall is the designer of Kirakira Jewelry, a collection of fashion jewelry. Inspired by her upbringing in New Orleans, as well as time spent abroad in Tuscany and Japan, Suzanne is influenced by their patterns, landscapes, and histories, transforming them into special wearable baubles – from oxidized cherry blossoms to pearl studded antlers. Each piece emphasizes elegant forms, feminine flourishes, and superb technique and styling. Find out more about Suzanne’s current obsessions below! (more…)

About four months ago, I had the honor of dogsitting an adorable white English bulldog. Life changes when you have a dog (even temporarily)—you start to plan your lunch breaks and work quitting times around the dog’s schedule.  You can be persuaded to be dragged out of bed at 6 am when you hear puppy whining and scratching at the door. But apart from the adorableness, the other part of your life that changes is the smell of your apartment.

Puppies emit a kind of wet smell and I noticed it permeating throughout my small 3 bedroom after a few days. It’s not exactly a horrible scent, but you never want someone entering to think your apartment reeks of eau de animal. To combat the smell, I tried a few things: Febreeze, perfume, opening windows but nothing seemed to work, except for certain diffusers and candles. This worked out well since one of my roommates is a secret pyro anyway. My favorite 3 scents to de-dogify my apartment:

1.  Thymes Candles are some of my favorite because the scents are beautiful, without being too strong or cloying. I have a sensitive sense of smell, so even sitting next to an overly arduous cologne sprayer on the 6 train can make me nauseous.  Thymes’s newest scent, Bergamot Vert, was my favorite combatant to doggy smell. As you can tell from the name, Bergamot Vert is a citrus-based scent with lingering scents of jasmine, red currant, and white musk.  It’s zesty and fresh–like inhaling a bowl of fresh lemons. I imagine George Clooney’s villa in Capri smells much like this candle. Bergamot Vert also is available as a body wash, bar soap, hand lotion, and bubble bath. (more…)

Jewelry designer Rosena Sammi is our go-to gal when it comes to modern Indian-inspired artisan jewelry. Sammi launched her eponymous line of jewelry of global-chic pieces in 2006. Ever since, her jewelry has become known for pairing glamorous Indian design elements with a modern aesthetic; her fans include notable celebs such as Jessica Alba and Naomi Watts. Rosena has stunning taste…so we were so thrilled to find out what’s she’s currently obsessing over. (We love every item on her list!)

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There’s a bit of a chill in the air…and it’s our signal that it’s officially boot weather! We’ve rounded up some of our favorites for fall, and there’s no shortage of great styles to select from.  (more…)

With the Fall season rapidly approaching there is always excitement in the air just thinking about a whole new season’s worth of accessories. Yet while the shopping list is always growing, budgets are often shrinking…which leads us to a brand new obsession – ColourMe.com – a recently launched website dedicated entirely to easy-on-the-pocket accessories!

Colour Me. not only offers everything from wallets & handbags to jewelry, watches & scarves easily making it a one-stop shop for all of your accessory needs, but the e-tailer has completely set themselves apart by uniquely merchandising their entire assortment by color. Mixing & matching is easy as pie with the Matchmaker tool & constant promotions make the already accessible prices perfect for gift giving and stocking up for future seasons. Check out some of our favorites below! (more…)

San Francisco-based jewelry designer, Erin Hakansson‘s style found its footing when she moved to London, shortly after graduating from college. While living there, she focused on classic, quality pieces of fashion that she could make her own with modern twists. Gaining inspiration from travels that include Buenos Aires, Rio de Janeiro, Madrid, Stockholm, and her current favorite, Florence, Erin focuses on creating elegant pieces that accentuate and highlight the style a woman already has. Find out what she’s obsessing over currently! (more…)