today's outfit: yumi kim devon dress

today's outfit is pretty straightforward. i'm wearing yumi kim's devon dress and i like to keep it simple because the fabric is so gorgeous. and yep, that's my father in law in the background - he rode his harley all the way down from maryland!

ps. why does it look like i don't have an upper lip in this photo? i need that tripod stat.

yumi kim devon dress ($60 on super sale last summer), steve madden sandals from two summers ago (they're about to fall apart but i won't let them go), danielle stevens monogram necklace ($78)

wearing white before memorial day #1 / outfit in action

aaaaand kicking off my new year's resolution with a bang, here's what i'm wearing today. i kinda feel like i should be lunching on a yacht with ramona from the new york housewives. forgive the amateur-take-photo-of-self-in-mirror photo. maybe i should ebay a tripod.

ny&co plaid shirt ($5.99), ny&co gramercy shorts ($17.50), j.crew gold belt ($10), steve madden kobraa flats ($60), danielle stevens monogram necklace ($78), marc jacobs bucket tote ($500 on super sale about six years ago)

danielle stevens 40% off and gorjana $20 off

first up...danielle stevens 40% off coupon code:


my friend jess was just asking me where she can find a coupon code for the monogrammed danielle stevens necklace i wrote about this past summer. and what do you know - there was an amazing coupon code in my inbox yesterday! i absolutely love holiday coupons. use coupon code "holidaydsj" at checkout to earn up to 40% off.

i tested the code and this engraved pendant is now $46.80 down from $78 and this rectangular one is $39.60 down from $66:

and next up...gorjana's $20 off coupon good today only (friday 11/20):


y'all (yes, y'all) are probably sick of me talking about gorjana jewelry. well, you'll like it this time because gorjana just sent out a one-day-only $20 off coupon code - "spoilme" - good until 11:59pm tonight.

as you probably already know, i'd use it on the dove necklace to bring the $70 price tag down to $50:

there are tons of options by both designers and many of them would make fantastic holday gifts. enjoy!

baby monogramming (jewelry, that is. not the actual baby.)

my dear friend emma and her husband tom recently welcomed super cute baby grant to their family. i was honored when emma asked me for ideas for a grant-inspired necklace to wear close to her heart. i came across some really nice items in a range of styles so decided to share with you guys, too. after all, you can have any of them monogrammed with whatever your heart desires!

below: this bar necklace from annekiel's etsy shop can be custom engraved for $86. i love how tiny it is - almost like it's your little secret.

below: danielle stevens does a great mongrammed pendant for $78. if you buy through couturecandy.com, first-time buyers get 15% off (promo code "firsttime"). i received one as a gift and i wear it ALL the time.

below: leave it to tiffany to create a classic. i've loved these elsa peretti letter pendants forevs. $165.



below: and if you really want to make a statement, this one is pretty kick ass. jennifer zeuner's Z10 3-initial pendant retails for $242 and was just featured in instyle mag. i haven't found a coupon code but i'll keep looking. it's kinda a less trendtastic nameplate ala carrie bradshaw.

what an awesome gift idea

as i wrote about last week, my best friend katie got married over the weekend. and as a bridesmaid in the wedding, i was lucky enough to be the recipient of an awesome thank you gift from her - this gorgeous danielle stevens monogrammed necklace. it is so pretty and i've gotten tons of compliments on it - and all of the other bridesmaids love theirs as well. some of her pieces are on sale on bluefly.com (and you can go through MyLuckyRewards!) or you can buy from one of many stores that carry her line - or of course direct from her website. don't forget to google for a coupon code if you decide to buy!