Coffee Shop Internet

Top: Gap Stretch Fitted button down, sz xs (old) / Shorts: Urban Outfitters (old) / Shoes: Gap (old) / Bag: Charles David (Macy's, borrowed from my sister) / Earrings: Local boutique (about $4.00)

I haven't had internet at the new place for the past week (it finally got installed, yay!), so I've been running over to nearby coffee shops to steal theirs (and enjoy the amazing coffee that my new neighborhood is partly known for).
This is what I wore on my most recent internet-stealing outing. I came home from work in the outfit pictured in this post, changed the skirt and the shoes, and was on my way. It was still a bazillion degrees, so these pictures were taken in a hurry!

I've really been in love with white button-downs recently. My inspiration folder is full of looks like this right now:

Kendi Everyday * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * A Fashion Deliberation

Wendy's Lookbook

These are some damn fashionable ladies. And they probably didn't spill pasta sauce on their white shirts...

Wish List: Amrita Singh Jewelry

I recently discovered Amrita Singh jewelry (though I may be the last one on the internet to do so!) through following one of my favorite fashion bloggers, ExtraPetite. The timing conveniently matched up with the realization that I really wanted a statement necklace. I've always shied away from statement necklaces in the past because I thought I was too small to really make them work, trending towards simple pendants or charms on a thin chain instead. However, these petite ladies have totally proved me wrong. I was pleased to see how Amrita Singh pieces don't seem to overwhelm the small frames of tiny-petite women at all, which is quite a feat indeed.

Anyway, goodness, her stuff is GORGEOUS. However, it is, as of now, a bit out of my budget. There are a variety of items on clearance, some up to 80% off, but none of them seemed like the exact right thing that I'm looking for.

Two clearance items that really caught my eye were the Shelter Island Ring:

Shelter Island Ring in Evergreen, $50 $20

And the Newlight Ring:

Newlight Ring in Dark Coral/Green Turqouise, $100 $40

The Shelter Island Ring is only $20, but gah...I don't need a ring. Statement necklace, Lauren, stay on track!

I love the strange yet beautiful geometry of the Sag Harbor Necklace, and the rich tones of all of the stones (the latter part is true for most of the AS pieces I was drawn to). Being someone who is generally afraid of color and pattern, the thought of having a piece like this in my wardrobe, which could go with practically any solid and immediately make an outfit so much more interesting, is quite nice.

Sag Harbor Necklace, $250

One necklace that has been seen on many petite fashion bloggers recently is the Reversible Resin Bib Necklace. I'd love the Amethyst/Evergreen, two of my favorite and most-worn colors!

Reversible Resin Bib Necklace. $300.00 $150.00

I love the botanical motif of the Maylen Necklace, and how it seems almost delicate despite its actual size.

Maylen Necklace in turquoise, $150.00

And, finally, this lovely Wisteria Crystals Necklace, which I especially like in (you guessed it) turquoise. Jeez, even why I try to go out of my comfort zone (woohoo! color!) I seem to keep getting pulled back in (oh...blue.) Whatever, turquoise is gorgeous, I think there's no such thing as too much of it! (You should see my jewelry stand...in fact, I'll post it soon. Its about 40% turquoise.)

Wisteria Crystals Necklace $250

These necklaces, though beautiful, are not exactly at my desired price-point and, as such, must remain on my "to dream about" or, better yet my "to be inspired by and attempt to copy at a lower price point" list! I think I'll keep an eye out for similar pieces with rich colors and bold presence, at less-pricey stores. Besides the ol' standby of F21, anyone have any suggestions?