Accessories Overload

Hi, my name is Ty and I may have a slight problem. I may or may not be an accessories junkie. I can never seem to have enough statement (and dainty) necklaces, rings, earrings, and bracelets. Let's not forget my growing collection of hats, scarves, and brooches. I love them all…vintage and modern styles. I like to mix and match textures and prints and I don't follow any fashion rules (I don't even know what those are!). My accessories icon would have to be Iris Apfel, her collection is ahh-mazing! She wears what she wants, from high-end pieces to flea market finds. Some of my favorite pieces came from the monthly antique market just outside of Atlanta, GA, and I LOVE a good sale.

When I travel, I try to purchase at least one item to add to my collection. From silk scarves in Milan to chunky necklaces and bracelets in Paris, to vintage pieces from New York. I don't buy on impulse; a piece has to truly be a standout for me to bring it home with me. Enjoy a few pieces from my collection below! What are your can't-live-without accessories?

Today's lesson: Forget the rules! Wear what you like.

J. Crew statement earrings and cuff, David Yurman ring, Rebecca Minkoff bag

Club Monaco fingerless gloves (past season), Bracelets: (silver-Banana Republic, gold-Stella & Dot)

Layered statement necklaces (silver-gifted from a friend, stones-custom)

Packing for a trip

Scarves: oversized-H&M, square-vintage, Frames: Maryll (from France)

Silk scarf from a holiday in Bellagio, Italy

Scarves turned into turbans for those bad hair days, Frames: Super

Scarf: Zara

Brooch: vintage, gifted from a friend

Long statement necklace (worn doubled): vintage

Brooches: all vintage (antique market finds), as seen in this post

Layered statement necklaces: jewels-Anthropologie, fabric-purchased at a street fair in Kuwait

Bracelet: vintage, antique market, Rings: Club Monaco (past season), Bag: Zac, Zac Posen

Hat: BCBG (also seen here)

Scarf: vintage, Frames: Super, Ring: Lucas Jack, London

Fringe Benefits

I originally bought this scarf because of its size and its amazing color and fringe. Then I realized this is A LOT of scarf. I'm "fun-sized" and it literally was just too much for my small frame. I didn't want to get rid of it, so I found a new way to incorporate it into my wardrobe. 

 Dress: Banana Republic (old, but similar style here), Scarf: Anne Taylor (old), Belt: vintage, snakeskin, Sunnies: thrifted, Ring: (vintage) Club Monaco flagship store, Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: Stella & Dot

Bright blazer

Bright pink, an over sized bow, and a little leftover holiday sparkle to start off the new year (and I love the details on the shoulders of this blazer). 

Blazer: Zara (past season, shown as a suit here), Shirt: American Eagle (last seen here), Denim: American Eagle (last seen here), Shoes: Diba, Scarf (worn as tie): vintage sash, Brooches: from my collection, Ring: Anthropologie (past season), Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelet: Stella & Dot, Sunnies: Guess (old). 

Photos by Christina Jenkins

Horsing around...

I love this horse sweatshirt. It gets dressed up with a full skirt or dressed down with denim, oxblood heels, and a chunky knit infinity scarf.

Sweatshirt: Urban Outfitters (past season), Denim: American Eagle, Infinity Scarf: GAP (past season, similar here), Shoes: Audrey Brooke (similar here), Earrings: Banana Republic (similar here in gold), Watch: Michael Kors, Bracelets: Stella & Dot, Forever 21, Jonathan Buckhead, Ring: (vintage) Club Monaco. 

Black Hat: Part One

I'm back!!! Sorry I've been such a blogging slacker friends. It's not easy juggling the beginning of a new school year with blogging, trunk shows, and a social life. I have GOT to do better with time management... Enough of that. Back to the blog!
Lately I've been obsessed with this black hat. I throw it on with just about everything (and it's PERFECT for growing out my hair, such a process)! I've decided to dedicate the next three posts to it. Enjoy!

Hat: BCBG, Denim Shirt: (vintage) Express, Scarf: Gap (past season), Skirt: Urban Outfitters (on sale here), Watch: Michael Kors, Ring: Stella & Dot, Bracelets: Stella & Dot, gifted, Lipstick: MAC (Ruby Woo, Russian Red).

Photos courtesy of @cme3000