OUTFIT {FOUR EYES}

J.Crew field jacket  //  Equipment dress

Ray-Ban eyeglasses  //  Longchamp bag  //  Shoes c/o SoleSociety

Consider this outfit my ode to back-to-school... Two years out of college. It's funny to think this tote got me through four years of college and now lugs my laptop to and from the coffee shop a couple days a week. My brothers head back to class this week which naturally has me thinking about back-to-school shopping, something I fully intend to do regardless of my zero plans to set foot in a classroom anytime soon. 

I finally got my eyes checked (for the first time since 2006, oooops!) as part of #83 on my 101 in 1001 list and had the hardest time picking out my new glasses. Unsurprisingly I landed on the same frames as my go-to sunglasses — I guess you could say I'm a creature of habit. They've made a huge difference (I'm literally seeing my neighborhood through new eyes) but seeing myself in glasses is definitely going to take some getting used to. Hellooo nerd alert. 

I hope those of you headed back to class this week have a wonderful semester! And for the rest of us... New "school" supplies, anyone?

J.Crew field jacket  //  Equipment dress

Ray-Ban eyeglasses  //  Longchamp bag  //  Shoes c/o SoleSociety

Consider this outfit my ode to back-to-school... Two years out of college. It's funny to think this tote got me through four years of college and now lugs my laptop to and from the coffee shop a couple days a week. My brothers head back to class this week which naturally has me thinking about back-to-school shopping, something I fully intend to do regardless of my zero plans to set foot in a classroom anytime soon. 

I finally got my eyes checked (for the first time since 2006, oooops!) as part of #83 on my 101 in 1001 list and had the hardest time picking out my new glasses. Unsurprisingly I landed on the same frames as my go-to sunglasses — I guess you could say I'm a creature of habit. They've made a huge difference (I'm literally seeing my neighborhood through new eyes) but seeing myself in glasses is definitely going to take some getting used to. Hellooo nerd alert. 

I hope those of you headed back to class this week have a wonderful semester! And for the rest of us... New "school" supplies, anyone?

HOW TO ORGANIZE YOUR JEWELRY

I was totally overwhelmed by the positive feedback on my studio tour last week! I'm excited to break it down a little and share some projects and sources that have been particularly helpful for making it work in such a small space. Given the interest for this post on how to organize your clutches, I thought some of you might like to know how I organize my jewelry.

I started with these Container Store acrylic jewelry stands in two heights: one for bracelets and one for necklaces. I happen to own way more bracelets than necklaces so the taller one holds a mixture of the two. I keep my earrings and rings in boxes and trays — right now I have this on my windowsill and this on my bathroom counter.

My clutches and my jewelry sit on top of the dresser in my only closet (note to self: next apartment must have double the closet space). I like that the jewelry stands are clear so the surface of my dresser looks tidy and I can see all my accessories at a glance.

What do you think? Could you live with this organization system? How do you store and display your jewelry?

*photos by Trent Bailey for Glitter Guide

I was totally overwhelmed by the positive feedback on my studio tour last week! I'm excited to break it down a little and share some projects and sources that have been particularly helpful for making it work in such a small space. Given the interest for this post on how to organize your clutches, I thought some of you might like to know how I organize my jewelry.

I started with these Container Store acrylic jewelry stands in two heights: one for bracelets and one for necklaces. I happen to own way more bracelets than necklaces so the taller one holds a mixture of the two. I keep my earrings and rings in boxes and trays — right now I have this on my windowsill and this on my bathroom counter.

My clutches and my jewelry sit on top of the dresser in my only closet (note to self: next apartment must have double the closet space). I like that the jewelry stands are clear so the surface of my dresser looks tidy and I can see all my accessories at a glance.

What do you think? Could you live with this organization system? How do you store and display your jewelry?

*photos by Trent Bailey for Glitter Guide

WEEKEND READING

Photo of the Louvre by my friend Kate. See where else I'm itching to travel here!

1. A funny (and smart) TED talk.

2. An affordable campaign desk. (Keep the brown wood or paint it!)

3. I just signed up for Netflix (#lateadopter) and can't wait to make my way through these recommendations. Any others you love?

4. I'll obviously be needing this striped quilted vest for fall/winter.

5. I'm pretty much drooling over my friend Katie's fashion week Pinterest board. Counting down the days!

6. Seriously digging the scarf print on this fall tote.

7. Sweatshirts and ruffles don't usually go hand in hand but this little number totally works.

8. It's me on Unabashedly Prep! I'm wearing this dress and these heels. Navy or nothing ;)

9. The obsession with all things scalloped continues.

10. Under $200?! This coat is almost too good to be true.

Photo of the Louvre by my friend Kate. See where else I'm itching to travel here!

1. A funny (and smart) TED talk.

2. An affordable campaign desk. (Keep the brown wood or paint it!)

3. I just signed up for Netflix (#lateadopter) and can't wait to make my way through these recommendations. Any others you love?

4. I'll obviously be needing this striped quilted vest for fall/winter.

5. I'm pretty much drooling over my friend Katie's fashion week Pinterest board. Counting down the days!

6. Seriously digging the scarf print on this fall tote.

7. Sweatshirts and ruffles don't usually go hand in hand but this little number totally works.

8. It's me on Unabashedly Prep! I'm wearing this dress and these heels. Navy or nothing ;)

9. The obsession with all things scalloped continues.

10. Under $200?! This coat is almost too good to be true.