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Gift Guide: 10 Gifts For Her Under $25

Here’s a compilation of lovely presents for a friend or sister, all under $25. A few are from online boutiques you may not have heard of, , sites that are worth exploring whether you’re buying for yourself or choosing holiday gifts.

ModCloth has really cute clothing at great prices (I just bought this adorable camera tee). Furbish Studio, a boutique in Raleigh owned by designer Jamie Meares, has fun home furnishings, as well as gifty gems. And, I just discovered including Waiting on Martha, an e-boutique and blog by Mandy Kellogg Rye, who plans to open a brick and mortar outpost in Atlanta next year.

S H O P P I N G

1 Chevron Cocktail Napkin Set

2 Tapas Tools

3 Ceramic Jewelry Tray

4 Across the Universe Nail Polish

5 Matte Mint Bud Vase

6 Hunter Gems

7 Turkish Hand Towel

8 Chanel Noir Perfume Print

9 Fawn Cosmetics Case

10 Colorblock Key Fob

Get the Look: 24 Floral Fashions For Summer

Did Thursday’s 26 Floral Street Style Looks inspire you to mix in a bit of floral lovin’? Even if you’re not ready for a full-on floral dress (and really, who am I to talk), you could try it out with a tank or hey, a thong. I’m thinking a floral iPhone case would work for me. I do love looking at these though, even if I’m not wearing them. So fun. If you love the floral-print shoes (I’m slightly obsessed with the Loeffler Randall pair here, and the Jimmy Choo floral-printed python platform), you can also check out my floral shoe roundup, “Petal Power” in Sunday’s Boston Globe.

S H O P P I N G

1 Matthew Williamson Peach Floral Facet Tee, Ssense.

2 Ray-Ban Original Wayfarer, Piperlime.

3 Kate Spade Maryanne Floral Fiesta Bag, Saks.

4 Canopy Floral Pencil Skirt, Ruche.

5 Jagger Edge Spring Fling iPhone 5 Case, Shopbop.

6 Floral Print Leggings, Alexander McQueen.

7 Stone Mix Necklace, J.Crew.

8 Versace Silk Floral Tank Dress, Ssense.

9 3.1 Phillip Lim Racerback Tank, Otte.

10 Baku Mi Amor Floral High Waist Bikini Bottom, Asos.

11 Prabal Gurung All Over Flower Tee, Kirna Zabete.

12 Infatuation Floral Print Dress, Ruche.

13 Silk Tee in Mai Tai Floral, J.Crew.

14 Desert Floral Racer Tank, J.Crew.

15 Dahlia Platform in Tucker Floral Linen, Loeffler Randall.

16 Sloane Platform Sandal, Rag & Bone.

17 Felina Charming Lace Thong, Bare Necessities.

18 Floral Printed Canvas Hobo Bag, C.Wonder.

19 Floral Print Ballet Flat, Old Navy.

20 Liberty PopOver in Floral Eve, J.Crew.

21 Elie Tahari Barbara Silk Orchid-Print Dress, Saks.

22 Helmut Lang Floral Mandala Asymmetric Dress, Ssense.

23 Marc Jacobs Belted Floral Dress, Ssense.

24 ABS Floral Print Jersey Dress, Saks.

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Just In: Jessica Biales Signet Rings

I’ve long considered my friend Jessica Biales to have impeccable taste. I learned to cultivate the art of minimalism from her, back in college. She had almost nothing in her closet, yet she always had everything she needed. On the walls hung posters of architectural renderings by Frank Gehry and Phillip Johnson, mounted on foam core rather than taped to the walls. And her duvet was plain black.

Hardly the stuff of college dreams. When I need to cull, I channel that dorm room, which only one year before was laden with images of Monet’s Giverny, an inspiration board laden with Calvin Klein’s ponytailed models and Christy and Linda in Chanel, and a double mattress topped with a floral comforter; home to moi. Jessica was the New York City sophisticate incarnate. And now, reigning queen bee of the style world, Jenna Lyons, has confirmed what I always knew—Jessica Biales has style.

J.Crew, which has been experimenting with collaborations with all sorts of cool kids—including CFDA winners and other under-the-radar labels—has picked up two rings by Jessica Biales. It’s the company’s first offerings in fine jewelry. They are carrying a limited run of two solid 18-carat gold signet styles—one yellow gold, and the other rose gold bedecked with pavé emeralds.

I gave the collab a shout-out in Sunday’s Boston Globe, as “The One Thing” in the paper’s new “Enthusiast” section. Jessica’s work has gotten a ton of press over the past six months. Let’s have a look.

Jessica Biales “Candy” Signet Rings
Available at Hu’s Wear in D.C., Good in Boston, and online at J.Crew
All pieces also available at JessicaBiales.com

The Boston Globe, June 16, 2013

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Vogue, February 2013

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Jessica Biales “Slice” Rings
available in white gold, rose gold, and yellow gold
plain or with pavé white or black diamonds

Harper’s Bazaar, February, 2013

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Jessica Biales “Slice” Rings
in rose gold with tsavorites,rubies, sapphires

[I have the slice ring with tsavorites. I wear it between two rose gold rings by Melissa Joy Manning that my husband gave me for my birthday a few years ago; also from Good.]

Jessica Biales Block Signet Rings
in sterling silver at Good and 18-carat yellow gold at J.Crew

Jessica Biales Wave Rings
small and large in rose, white, and yellow gold

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J E S S I C A B I A L E S J E W E L R Y
a v a i l a b l e a t
Hu’s Wear in D.C. | Good in Boston
online at J.Crew | and at JessicaBiales.com

See my Instagram photos of Jessica’s rings here:
Shopping Trip: Good Boutique

Summer Style: Shopping the Memorial Day Sales

It’s supposed to rain all weekend in Boston and on the Cape. Bummer. We had planned to head to Truro for the first time since last fall. We still may go; there’s dead bug vacuuming to be done. However, like on all holiday weekends, there are sales galore. I may just be able to get some summer shopping accomplished online. I pulled together four sets of clothing and accessories I found. Everything shown is on sale. Not sure what to buy first. Oh, well actually I already picked up the stripey tote from Gap this week. What have you guys been buying for summer?

SHOP 1 Sleeveless Hazy Dot Shirt at Madewell ||| 2 Karen Walker Super Duper Strength Sunglasses at Les Nouvelles ||| Sonia by Sonia Rykiel Oxford Shirt Dress at Les Nouvelles ||| 4 Jessica Biales Block Signet Ring at J.Crew ||| 5 Surf Stripe Board Shorts at J.Crew ||| 6 Coach Henley Espadrille Wedge at Coach ||| 7 3.1 Philip Lim 31 Second Snakeskin Pouch at Shopbop ||| 8 Printed Multi-Stripe Canvas Tote at Gap

SHOP 1 Rag & Bone Graphic Tank at Rag & Bone ||| 2 Rag & Bone Easy Stretch Silk Pant at Rag & Bone ||| 3 Armani Collezioni Short Dress at Yoox ||| 4 Joie Jordyn B Blazer in Caviar at Joie ||| 5 Fort Standard Cage Necklace 8 at Need Supply Co. ||| 6 Lucy Folk Watermelon Pip Stud Earrings at Steven Alan ||| 7 Marcy by Marc Jacobs Marc’D & Check’D Small Satchel, Shopbop ||| 8 Joie Grenada Sandals at Joie

SHOP 1 Stripe Rash Guard at J.Crew ||| 2 Monique Péan Mwanza Warthog Tusk Shell Earrings with Diamonds at Barneys New York ||| 3 White Linen V-Neck Tee at Madewell ||| 4 Steven Alan Elliot Pant at Steven Alan ||| 5 Timex Round Mesh Strap Watch at Nordstrom ||| 6 Bag’n’Noun Nylon Muffin Bag #210 at Steven Alan ||| 7 Strawberry Lip Glaze at Stila ||| 8 Tory Burch Catalina Espadrille at Tory Burch

SHOP 1 Whale Of A Tale Intarsia Sweater at C.Wonder ||| 2 Rag & Bone/Jean Mint Mid-Rise Legging at Intermix ||| 3 Shimmer Scarf at Gap ||| 4 Arrowstack Necklace at Madewell ||| 5 Anya Hindmarch Studded Heart Pouch at Shopbop ||| 6 Rag & Bone Dana Dress at Rag & Bone ||| 7 Vince Lara High Sandal at Nordstrom ||| 8 Chevron Cosmetic Bag at Furbish Studio

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Sale Alert!
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Get the Look: 25 Oxford Shoes

Following up on last month’s post, 25 Street Style Looks with Oxford Shoes, I’ve pulled together 25 oxford shoes for women that are great for spring, some will even work through the summer. I bought a tailored pair with cutouts… but still haven’t worn them. Tonight I’m going to the movies. . . perfect.

S H O P P I N G

1 Matisse Bourbon Oxford, $88 at Revolve Clothing.

2 DV by Dolce Vita Marvin Oxfords, $79 at Piperlime.

3 Woman by Common Projects Laceless Oxfords, $575 at Ssense.

4 J. Crew Retro Purple Suede Oxfords, now $179.99 at J.Crew.

5 Anniel Soft Structure Leather Oxfords, $159 at Shopbop.

6 Miu Miu Glittered Cap Toe Oxford, $650 at Barneys.

7 Foliroli Oxfords, $45 at Aldo.

8 67 Collection Armory Cap Toe Oxfords, $108 at Anthropologie.

9 Jeffrey Campbell Daltrey Oxfords, now $107.99 at Need Supply Co.

10 Marc Jacobs Pointed Toe Cutout Oxfords, $595 at Bloomingdale’s.

11 Loeffler Randall Odile Raffia Espadrille, $195 at Loeffler Randall.

12 Santoni Laced Shoes, $568 at Yoox.

13 MM6 by Martin Margiela Neon Oxfords, $415 at Les Nouvelles.

14 Steve Madden Caril Cutout Oxfords, $129.95 at Steve Madden.

15 Dolce & Gabbana Laced Shoes, $45 at Yoox.

16 Jeffrey Campbell Clinton Platform Derbys, $120 at Ssense.

17 Steve Madden Outlook Oxfords, $129.95 at Steve Madden.

18 3.1 Phillip Lim Blush Panten Perforated Oxfords, $495 at Ssense.

19 Rag & Bone White Brogue, $495 at Rag & Bone.

20 Marsell Patent Lupin 15 Cut Outs, $665 at Ssense.

21 Matiko Felix, now $111.99 at Need Supply Co.

22 Mossimo Osanna Leopard Print, now $19.99 at Target.

23 Plomo Marlene Open Oxfords, $275 at Shopbop.

24 Wanted Natalie 2 Oxford, $34.50 at Delia*s.

25 Chie Mihara Isias Laser Cut Oxfords, $398 at Shopbop.

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