pearl front & back earrings

I've said it once, I'll say it again: LOFT is on. point. this year. I can tell that LOFT is changing in order to appeal to a younger demographic, and I love it. They have been coming out with affordable versions of what is "in," while also carrying basic pieces that are a girl's go-tos. The other night I stopped in at LOFT to look at the new merchandise, when I stumbled upon earrings that I have been lusting over for awhile now.

Dior makes pearl 360 earrings that are 3 bajillion dollars, probably (a very accurate price). BaubleBar came out with a very similar pair for $28. One of my favorite bloggers wears them often, and I just love the way they look on her. I debated buying the BaubleBar version, but never got around to doing so because I thought they might look odd on me and I couldn't justify the price if I wasn't positive about them. Along comes LOFT. They have come out with their own rendition of the tribal pearl earring - the pearlized front-back stud earrings. With my employee discount (I work there one day a week), they ended up being about $10 (regularly $19.50). LOFT has 40% off sales pretty frequently, so you can definitely score them at a discount.

[Another reason to #loveloft.]

I wore them Friday night and realized that I was so glad I ended up purchasing them! They add a little edgy glamour to any outfit. Normally I'm not one for trends, but if it involves pearls, I can get behind it. These would be a great holiday gift for a friend as well.

Moral of the story - you can find a less expensive version of items you have been coveting. Lately, a lot of retailers are replicating what high-end brands are doing. It just takes some searching.

[These pearls are simply lovely.]

What I'd pair them with: flannels, chunky sweaters, a low bun, holiday dresses

I think you guys will be seeing a lot of these in upcoming OOTD posts!

xoxo,
G

weekend uniform & a sneak peek!

On Sunday it was my boyfriend's birthday, so we had a night of eating good food and celebrating with his family! It was a slightly busy weekend, so by Sunday I wanted to wear a more relaxed look. 

chic sweatshirt | outfit from Sunday

sweatshirt | LOFT

jean shorts | J.Crew Factory

sandals | Sam Edelman

necklace | Walmart

scent | Commodity

This season, LOFT has been really into feminine sweatshirts, and I do not hate it one bit. I like the jacquard detail of this one, because it can be dressed up or down (a must for many items in my closet). LOFT pairs their sweatshirts with pencil skirts or dress pants, which is a combination I can't wait to wear for work. However, this weekend I decided to keep it casual with cut off shorts and a statement necklace (surprise, surprise).

I promised another fragrance review in my signature scent post, and it is coming! However, to hold you over in the mean time, I want to share the scent I was wearing on Sunday - Commodity Tea. Very light and fresh, perfect for the final days of summer.

I can't wait to share my thoughts on the Commodity Goods Fitting Kit. I haven't tried all ten of the scents just yet, but once I do, I'll be sure to share with you! Along with the Tea scent, I am also a huge fan of Gold. As of now, these two are my front runners. Stay tuned for more! I also bought the Fitting Kit for men for my boyfriend on his birthday. I'll pick his brain for his thoughts on the masculine scents and report back to you.

xoxo,
G