DIY Inspiration | Jeweled Cap

This J. Crew cap proves that rhinestones and fabric glue can go a long way towards turning a classic baseball hat into a style statement. Much like the bedazzled sweatshirts that seem to be everywhere this season, this hat is the perfect combination of casual and glam.

[photos via J. Crew]

New Season, New Bag

With the start of a new season came dreams of a new bag, and I was ecstatic when I stumbled upon a gorgeous black bag with beige straps at Zara. It's classic and chic, and I've just never been able to resist a great, neutral accessory!

I'm a freak for organization, so I like to have bags within my bag to keep all of my things tidy and easily accessible. Here is a peek inside my bag(s).

Zara bag | Lily Pulitzer cosmetic case | Chapstick | Tide-to-Go 

Band-Aids | Aveeno hand lotion | Maybelline Great Lash mascara

Headphones | Ricola cough drops | Hair Tie | Fiber One granola bar

Keys + Victorinox Swiss Army Knife | Checkbook + Vera Bradley cover

Michael Kors wallet | Dolce & Gabbana sunglasses

Personalized notepad + pen | iPhone + Speck case 

Wardrobe Essentials | Accessories

Wardrobe Essentials | Day Nine

Accessories

Jewelry

Classic Pieces

pearl earrings

gold locket

Pandora bracelet

Statement Piece

J. Crew necklace

 Bags

Shoulder Bag / Clutch

H&M bag

Classic Tote

Longchamp tote

Footwear

Nude Pumps

Nine West pumps

photo courtesy of DSW

Flats

Steve Madden flats

photo courtesy of DSW

Riding Boots

Bandolino riding boots

photo courtesy of DSW

Cosmetic Bag / Clutch

If you're anything like me, you have a fairly large collection of cosmetic bags.  

Mine sit on the shelf, overflowing with nail polish, mascara, and lip stain.

But what to do with the really beautiful cosmetic bags?

The ones that are just too pretty to sit on the shelf all day long?

   Make them work double duty and use them as a clutch!

claire v. cosmetic bag

[handmade silk bags support women and children in Southeast Asia]

as a cosmetic bag...

...and as a clutch

Alpha Delta Pi Lilly Pulitzer cosmetic bag

My ADPi Lilly cosmetic bag is too cute for the bathroom sink, 

so I use it to organize my daily essentials 

(iPhone, chapstick, keys, ID, hair clip, hand lotion, etc.) 

so they don't get lost in the bottom of my Longchamp tote.