Ogle: Bijules

Accessorizing is a task that, I think, requires a tasteful eye and a sense of self control.  I always want to have something that is unique, but I have to be careful not to overdo it.  Accessories also serve as a great way to bring new life to old outfits or make something boring into something really fun and different.  All that considered, I think that Bijules could probably breathe life into any outfit that you had...that and make it a little more gritty and tough.  This a brand that I have seen before on the web (via images of Beyonce and her rad fashions), but I recently saw it resurface and I do still love it.  For my style, I think that some of the pieces might be a little too intense from me, but that doesn't mean that I want to gawk and stare at them any less.  Here are some really awesome pieces that I wish I had the balls to wear:

Nailring- not a ring, but a little coverlet for your nail that fits over just the top of your finger

   

eartip- a piece worn at the top of your ear, right behind it.  Hard to explain, but if you click on the link it will show you an example

Shattered Dreams- a little dark for my taste, but a very interesting and uniquely dark necklace

So, not quite my speed, but definitely pieces that are very unique and push you to re-examine the way that you look and jewelry and wear it.  If I take the plunge down this accessories' lane, I'll test drive the nailring.  I LOVE cool nails and this seems to be a cool way to keep nails interesting. 

Own: Kwiat to Support Charity: Water

This has definitely been the year of bracelets and looking for the right one has been something that has boggled the mind.  Cruising around on outblush.com, I saw something that really caught my eye- Kwiat.

This brand is definitely not a new brand to me, but it's usually a brand that wouldn't fall in the "own" category at all.  Unless it came to you as, say, an engagement ring.  HOWEVER, Kwiat has partnered with Charity: water, which makes this purchase even easier at a price point of $100 in which 100% of the proceeds go towards the charity.  Be a good Samaritan today and make a donation and buy a little something sparkly for yourself.

Buy this lovely bracelet here.

Totally Ownable: Random from all over

Living in NY, it's really easy to sometimes get carried away by labels, but I have to always remember that great fashion can be born anywhere and it's really all about how you rock it.  Recently, I've seen some awesome things from brands that I don't usually shop.  These things are pieces that I could easily see becoming part of my "staple" wardrobe.

What I identify as a "staple" usually has the following qualities:

1) Wearability- I can wear it every day with many things and it never looks out of place
2) Durability- I can try my darnedest to destroy it but it will keep coming back and every time I look at it, it looks more amazing with that new scratch or knick.
3) Timelessness- It's not something crazy.  It's not something too colorful.  It's something simple, yet unique enough that it says something about me.  It's something that I can see myself loving for years to come.

Usually, I wouldn't mind spending more money on these said "staples," but why do that when you can find some of these things on the cheap??  Here are some things that can very easily become mine forever:

 

Need a new handbag for the fall??  This one is pretty much as perfect as it gets.  Only $125.

An awesome skirt from the Gap to take me into fall.  Scoop this up for $39.95.

Delman makes amazing flats for a premium price, but why spend those bucks when you can get the J.Crew version which is just as cute and just as comfortable?

Don't forget sale sections!!  Asos.com is having a great sale right now and you can get that staple chambray shirt shirt for under $50.

As you can tell, I'm clearly getting into that fall state of mind...but the seasons creep up on you!  If there's anyone that excited about fall clothing, it's definitely me.  It's that time of year where you can start to play with layers and textures in your style and make something seemingly boring into something that's fresh and new by mixing and matching.  Use these cheap items to mix into your wardrobe with your expensive ones.  Chances are that people won't be able to tell anyway.