September 2014 Pinspired

I figured with all of the kids going back to school and posting first day outfits, this was the perfect time for us adults to get our own back to work outfits. I know most of us have been working through the summer, but I always feel like the first day back after Labor Day is time to get back to business. For this month’s Pinspired I wanted to put together a first day of work outfit.

When I was searching Pinterest for some Fall 2014 work dresses I stumbled upon Ralph Lauren’s Pre Fall 2014 Collection and Altuzzara’s Fall Collection which were both made up of chic fall dresses.

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I found some gorgeous gray dresses that would be perfect for work, here are a few of my top picks:

Anne Klein Side Tie Staple Dress ($88.99)

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Petal Sleeve Dress ($198)

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Tinley Road Brigid Ponte Dress ($49.50)

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Jones New York ‘Mallory’ All Season Stretch Sheath Dress ($119)

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Jones New York Collection Tailored Brooke Dress With Belt ($96.75)

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In the inspiration photos, they paired these dresses with gray shoes and I found the perfect pair in these Ralph Lauren Sophie Pumps ($98):

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I like a pop of color and that would be a great way to take the look from day to night. These Ivanka Trump Maggie Pumps ($77.96) are classic:

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These Guess Beilan Pumps ($99) are a great fall pink color:

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I thought these could be really fun for a first day of work back. You could also mix and match cardigans and blazers.

What would you wear for your first day back at work?

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Friday Favorites: Michigan Football

It’s the most wonderful time of the year! Michigan football is back on Saturday! I can’t wait for some tailgating and football watching fun this season!

For my Friday Favorites this week, I wanted to highlight some of the fun Michigan items that have been on my list, but that I haven’t pulled the trigger on yet.

1. toms campus classics ($48)

Toms has come out with a line of shoes specifically for your favorite college team. These would be perfect to wear to a tailgate.

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2. Charming Charlies University of Michigan Victory Hour Watch ($22)

This is so girlie and I love it along with the price! They have a number of other schools as well.

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3. Dark Blue and Maize Flats ($58)

These would be great to wear to work on a spirit day or for one of the away game parties we will most likely attend this season.

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4. Gabriella Rocha Game Day Tank Maxi ($45.99)

I love, love, love this game day maxi dress! They have different styles and colors depending on what school you root for.

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5. Blue & Yellow Jersey Infinity Scarf ($18)

I thought this would be fun for a non-traditional tailgate outfit.

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What are your favorite Michigan and/or collegiate accessories this season?

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Let’s De-Stress with YogaOutlet.com

Disclosure: I received a $50 gift card to YogaOutlet.com to select products for this review. All opinions are my own. 

I love doing yoga! I always want to start a more regular yoga practice because I love the benefits that yoga gives me. I originally started doing yoga years ago, when I was working a stressful job. I thought that yoga would help me relax and de-stress and it did just that. I stopped practicing once that situation had resolved itself, but last year I got really into the P90x yoga and LOVED it! After doing it for a while, I was more flexible than ever and I loved reaching physical goals that I never thought I would be able to achieve. I don’t know why I stopped doing it, but I have been thinking of starting a regular practice for a while now.

Enter YogaOutlet.com

I received a gift certificate to shop at YogaOutlet and wasn’t going to pass it up. I was in desperate need of new yoga pants, so I ended up getting these Pure Karma Kua Wela Capri Crystal Wash Pants ($40.95). I had a little money left over and also needed a yoga bag for my mat, so I settled on a blue Hugger Mugger Ultra Yoga Bag ($11.95) which fit my mat perfectly!

I recently discovered a fun, free outdoor yoga class downtown on the Detroit Riverfront and decided that it would be the perfect opportunity to test out my new yoga purchases. The class is hosted by Urban Solace and runs through August 29th. I wish I would have known about it at the beginning of summer, but I will definitely be there every week if they do it again next year!

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What a fantastic view!

What a fantastic view!

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I am loving my new yoga pants!

I love that my mat isn't unrolling and now secure in my new yoga bag!

I love that my mat isn’t unrolling and now secure in my new yoga bag!

I had a great experience with YogaOutlet and can’t wait to shop there again. My order was processed quickly and I had my items in less than a week, which was awesome! I am so excited about it, I picked out five wish list items for my next purchases:

Manduka Pro Mat

I have heard that this is the best mat out there! I have a cheapy mat from I don’t even remember where, but it has served me well so far. I would like a little more padding and it sounds like this is the one to get.

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Gaiam Dragonfly Yoga Block

If I am going to start a regular practice again, I definitely need a yoga block to help me reach those goals. I just loved this one!

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Yoga Glyphs Muscle Tee

I love this! You can get “Be Still,” “Peace,” or “Surrender.”

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Beyond Yoga Back Gathered Legging

I definitely need some hot pink yoga pants!

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Gore Women’s Sunlight 3.0 Ombre Tank

I love anything ombre and this top would go great with my hot pink yoga pants! The little bow is so cute!

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If you are interested in shopping at YogaOutlet, then I have good news for you! They have generously offered to give my readers a 15% discount by using the code “bridgepose” at checkout.

What are your favorite items at YogaOutlet?


Friday Favorites: All About Druzy

I am currently obsessed with all things druzy! The jewelry I have seen lately is just beautiful and I wanted to share some of it with you for my Friday Favorites. So what is a druzy stone you ask? A druzy is a colorful mineral that is covered by fine crystals. Druzy stones are inexpensive which is why you see them used in jewelry so much. They are sparkly and easy to work with.

Here are my favorite druzy pieces:

1. Black, Pink and White Druzy Bangle Bracelet Set from Wrenn Jewelry ($89)

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2. Mystic Rainbow Personalized Sparkling Druzy Teardrop Necklace from Wrenn Jewelry ($45)

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3. Kendra Scott Ella Ring ($60)

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4. Kendra Scott Naomi Double Ring ($130)

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5. Adora Cuff by KVBijou ($95)

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What are your favorite druzy designs?

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Kate Spade Hello Tokyo Party Recap

I was recently invited to host a party at the Kate Spade store at the Somerset Collection to celebrate the launch of the new Tokyo Collection. Here is the original post. I want to thank all of my readers and friends who came out to support me. I had a blast and wanted to share some photos with you.

The entrance to Kate Spade featuring the new Tokyo Collection

The entrance to Kate Spade featuring the new Tokyo Collection

They provided fun macaroons and ginger tea for us

They provided fun macaroons and ginger tea for us

My cute salesperson Morgan

My cute salesperson Morgan

Fun photo booth pics

Fun photo booth pics

My friend Stella is stylin

My friend Stella is stylin

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I love these girls!

I love these girls!

After the crazy week I had with the basement sewage, this was a welcome escape. I ended up treating myself to the Kate Spade Small Square Studs, the Find the Silver Lining Idiom Necklace, Day Tripper Earrings and Say Yes Keyring:

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We had a great time and we are already planning the next event. Stay tuned for more details!


Fall Style at Saks Fifth Avenue

Last week, I was invited to meet the Contemporary Buyer at Saks Fifth Avenue, Paige Cerand, at a special event kickoff fall fashion.

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This was perfect timing, as I know we are all wondering what items are must haves for fall. Paige was kind enough to take some time to walk us through the store and pair together a few looks while pointing out the top trends for fall. But first, I have to mention Paige’s fabulous Helmut Lang dress, which would look great in anyone’s closet.

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Here are Paige’s top trends for fall:

In terms of color, the most popular are pine green, merlot, navy and some red and plaids. This display is a great example of what to expect:

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We had a few models present to show off a few of the looks. Remember all of those florals from spring? Well you can incorporate them into your fall wardrobe now. Moto jackets and asymmetrical leather jackets will be in high demand. If you are layering them, remember to keep that feminine touch, for example pair the leather with florals or with a feminine blouse.

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A big theme we kept touching on was the idea of borrowing from the boys, but giving the pieces a sexy edge. In other words taking a hard edge and making it feminine. The idea of pairing textures is another theme you will see in all of the looks:

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Trophy skirts are another big trend for fall, making them the central piece of any outfit.

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You will also want to invest in a few pieces of outerwear. Coats and jackets with leather sleeves and/or fur trim:

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One of my questions for Paige, was what items can I invest in for fall that will stand the test of time and not go out of style in a season? Some good investment pieces include:

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What are your favorite trends for fall? I would love to hear your recommendations in the comments.


You’re Invited: Kate Spade Hello Tokyo

I was generously offered the opportunity to host a party at Kate Spade at the Somerset Collection next Thursday, August 14, 2014 to celebrate the launch of their new Tokyo Collection. If you are in the area next Thursday, I hope you can join us!

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In honor of the new collection, I took a special trip to the store to photograph some of my favorite pieces to share them with you.

Kate Spade Small Square Studs ($38)

I couldn’t find this particular color online, but these are a great blue/green/purple color that sort of changes depending on the angle. I already have the studs in clear and pink/gold.

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Idiom Necklaces

I didn’t see these online, but I loved these necklaces, the gold one says “Good as Gold” and the silver one says “Find the Silver Lining.”

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Happy Hour Flask ($40)

I’ve mentioned this flask before, and own it myself.

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Day Tripper Earrings ($48)

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Say Yes Keyring ($48)

I loved this keyring because it looks just like the one from the first Sex and the City movie.

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Hello Tokyo Clutch ($298)

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Cedar Street Maise ($298)

The Tokyo Collection promotes these bright new colors and I love it!

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Karolina Pump ($328)

These aren’t in the Tokyo collection, but still a staple in the store, I love the sparkle!

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Kate Spade Lana Pump ($350)

I ended up getting these for myself during a ridiculous sale and paid less than half of the price, so yay!

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Denim Kimberly Dress ($548)

I loved the novelty of this dress, the denim with the embellishments…so cute! This is perfectly on trend for fall.

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What are your Kate Spade favorites?


Friday Favorites: Fun Finds

For today’s Friday Favorites post, I wanted to share some fun things I recently stumbled upon (the links are in the titles if you click on them it should take you straight to the item):

1. Bath & Body Works SmartSoap Dispenser

This is so new that I can’t even link to it online. Bath & Body Works has developed these awesome no touch soap dispensers and is testing them out in select locations. I recently stumbled upon them when I went to get more handsoap. I bought two of them, one for the kitchen and one for the bathroom. We are in LOVE with them! You just wave your hand underneath the dispenser and out comes the soap. They are currently selling the refills three for $18, so now is the time to try them out.

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2. Pastel Multi Chevron Stackable Bracelets ($19.99)

I first saw similar bracelets on another blog, but they were sold out. I liked them so much I needed to hunt them down and get my own pair.

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3. Snakeskin Print Clutch ($26.97)

I love this green clutch from The Limited. What a fun clutch to perk up an outfit.

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4. Jonathan Adler Champagne Pop Candle ($42)

I love champagne and this candle is so decadent. This would be a great gift. What better than to have the sweet aroma of champagne permeating your house?

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5. VS Collection Peep Toe Pump ($49.50)

I love these pink leopard peep toe pumps!

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What fun things have you found this week?

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Roland Mouret for Banana Republic

When I first heard about Roland Mouret’s capsule collection for Banana Republic I was thrilled! You can see Roland Mouret dresses on my favorite television characters on shows from White Collar and Revenge to Mistresses and Suits. The dresses are gorgeous, but not really in my price range…until now!

Roland Mouret’s 30-piece capsule collection launches today at Banana Republic and I have no doubt that it will sell out fast, so you want to make sure to buy early. All of the pieces are made from Banana Republic’s Sloan fabric which is stretchy and clings to every curve.

Don’t be afraid to hunt down your favorites on eBay. I’ve done that with the last few limited edition collection and had great results.

Here are my favorite pieces from the collection:

Sloan Sheath Dress in Black or Pink ($140)

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Sloan Colorblock Sheath Dress ($140)

This dress is already out-of-stock, but you can search for it here on eBay.

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Sloan Zip Jacket in Black ($130)

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Sloan One-Shoulder Dress ($140)

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High-Waisted Pencil Skirt ($89.50)

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White Button Front Shirt ($69.50)

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Vee Dress in Black or Navy ($140)

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What are your favorite looks from the collection?

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Covert Affairs “Elevate Me Later” Recap

As this episode begins, things seem to be getting hot and heavy with Auggie (Christopher Gorham) and Hayley (Amy Jo Johnson). Right away Auggie gets a lead on “The Postman” the only lead they have in the Chicago attacks. Unfortunately, Auggie has to connect with his old flame, Natasha Petrovna (Liane Balaban) in order to track down the lead.

At the office Annie (Piper Perabo) wears a Scrunched Sleeve Blazer by Helmut Lang (sold out) and a mint blouse. This Kensie Women’s Stretch Crepe Blazer ($50.99) and this Chrissy Tulip Blouse In Mint ($38.99) are similar:

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Auggie and Annie head to Paris to meet with Natasha to see if she will help them with a mission. Annie wears a Jonathan Saunders Lucy silk and cotton-blend jacquard dress (sold out). I liked this Tadashi Shoji Corded Lace Sheath Dress ($328) to recreate it:

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Annie gets dressed up to try to find a way into the bank. If Natasha decides to help them in their quest, she’ll need to work her end. She wore the Roland Mouret Atria Wool Dress ($1,295 pounds). This Banana Republic Sloan Sheath ($140) is a great match:

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It doesn’t take long for Auggie to jump into bed with Natasha and she agrees to help them on one condition, getting all of the charges against her dropped. Auggie tries to explain to Annie that he didn’t mean to sleep with Natasha, but it didn’t take him very long to forget all about poor Hayley. Annie wears the IRO Ashville Leather Moto Jacket (sold out) and carries the Stella McCartney Falabella – Small Shaggy Deer Tote (sold out). To recreate the look, I chose this Calvin Klein Women’s Faux-Leather Moto Jacket ($159.50) and this Kate Landry Bucket Hobo Bag ($79):

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Annie needs to find a way into the bank, so she reaches out to Ivan Kravec (Martin Csokas) pretending to be a gun sales representative. Before her date with Ivan, she needs to get Natasha’s code key. Unfortunately, the CIA refuses to make a deal with her and Annie has to steal it, unbeknownst to Auggie. On her date with Ivan, she wore a navy fit and flare dress with gold/bronze strappy heels. I really loved this Sleeveless Lace Yoke Skater Dress ($29.99) and this Steve Madden Rykie Ankle Strap Heel ($109) to recreate the look:

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Annie is able to give him just enough to keep the charade going and then she drugs him and gains access to his computer. Auggie is furious with Annie for running the mission her way without any consideration to his feelings.

She tries to make amends with him back in D.C., but he called in sick and she didn’t get a chance to connect with him. They did find out that their trail leads them back to Ivan, so it looks like Annie will have to see him again. Back in D.C. she wears a Peaked Lapel Blazer by Smythe (sold out). This was a hard one to recreate, but I did find this Denim & Co. One Button Leather Jacket with Pintuck Detail ($121):

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Annie tried to make amends with Natasha on Auggie’s behalf and it seemed to work because she showed up at his doorstep at the end of the episode. Now what will he do about Hayley?

What did you think about this episode?

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