what's in my bag

Here's a peek of what I typically carry around during the winter months. I can't stand rifling through a messy bag for 10 minutes looking for one thing, so I try my best to keep everything super organized! (not pictured: my iPhone, keys and p i l e s of bobby pins)
1. Altoid Smalls Mints // I hate chewing gum, these little guys are minty fresh
2. Hello Kitty Band-Aids // my mini first aid kit: the only band-aid I wear 
3. Brush // my hair tangles like crazy, a must have to keep everything smooth
4. "Frogs I Kissed And Liked" Notebook + 5. Marker Pen // I hoard empty notebooks, so I have this one with me for spontaneous ideas
6. Deodorant // I've always carried one of these guys around, just in case
7. Marc by Marc Jacobs Pouch // as I mentioned, I keep my purse crazy organized and this pouch helps me keep it that way. Not only does it make switching bags a breeze since everything is in one place, it doubles as an emergency clutch
8. The Bag: Vintage Coach Willis // You all know my obsession with this bag
9. Smith's Rosebud Salve + 11. Chapstick // Lip essentials, especially in the winter. I switch back and forth between the two depending on my mood
10. MAC Lipstick in Night Blooming + 12. Sephora Lipstain // My current favorite lip colors. I am OBsessed with this MAC color and of course it has to be a limited edition. I should have bought 10 more
13. Business Cards + 14. H&M Business Card Holder // because business cards look better tucked inside sparkly golden glitter
15. Kate Spade Pinching Pennies Pouch // found this at the KS outlet, and immediately impulse purchased not knowing what on earth I would use it for (I also hoard cute pouches if you haven't noticed). It's such a pain to photograph, but I am head over heels with it. I've been using it to store my lipsticks in when I'm on the go
16. Silicone Coin Purse // My wallet doesn't have a place for coins, so this keeps loose change from collecting on the bottom of my bag   17. Kate Spade Wallet // I recently retired my all-time favorite wallet (a $3 black mini wallet that is the same shape as my business holder, but black), after receiving this beautiful KS replacement for xmas 
  18. Forever 21 Earmuffs // the best earmuffs ever that I got for xmas   19. Karen Walker Number One // perfectly oversized and glam
20. Kate Spade "Hi 5" Mittens // I love waving at people with these things
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halloween soles

Have a stylish + spooky Halloween!

{JCrew flats (SOO comfortable + on sale!); Madewell flats (old but love these)}

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how to: reinvent the chain link necklace

I like to think of and use jewelry as clothing -- you need those essential jewelry pieces to act like neutrals in a look. The chain link necklace is the perfect starting point to layer on texture, color and dimension to any simple outfit (think jeans + tee, LBD). 

The best part? You may find that you have many of these combinations hiding somewhere in the depths of your accessory drawers -- score!! 

My favorite Chain Link Necklace (worn throughout) via JEWELIQ (only $25!!)

1 {Forever 21; JCrew}

2 {JCrew}

3 {both JCrew}

4 {both Forever 21}

5 {BCBGeneration; MyNameNecklace; Juicy Couture}

6 {ribbon from craft store}

7 {JCrew -- used in look 3}

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