Lace & Pearls

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Mastering a Healthy Lifestyle + A Year in Review

It's a new year and a new decade! Can you believe it?! How are we already done with January?Keep reading, to hear my plans for achieving a healthy lifestyleWhat I’m Wearing – Blouse: J.Crew | Vest: Maurices c/o (similar) | Jeans: J.Crew Factory | Shoes: Sam Edelman | Ring: J.Crew (old) | Necklace: Lace & Pearls Jewelry (old) | Lipstick (dupe): Tom Ford

It’s a new year and a new decade! Can you believe it?! How are we already done with January? It feels like a whirlwind.

Back in September, I got super sick during a vacation to Boise, Idaho and I haven’t been 100% since. During Christmas, I also came down with a cold and then once January got here I got the flu. During that time, I fell completely off social media. I was posting pretty good there for a while but after a busy quarter 4 with my business and getting the flu, it kinda went downhill. Needless to say, I am ready to kick this cold in the butt and get back to a healthy lifestyle.

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Beat Holiday Stress with These 5 Tips

The holidays are a wonderful — and sometimes stressful — time of year.There are numerous festivities.To stay ahead, do these 5 things to beat holiday stressThe holidays are a wonderful — and sometimes stressful — time of year. There are numerous festivities, Christmas shopping to complete, events to host, and travel to see family and friends, of course. And then there’s balancing a full-time job (or 3 more if you’re me, including being a project manager in healthcare (my day job), creating content for my fashion blog, designing jewelry, and working as a BeautyCounter Consultant). Whew! That’s a lot. With that said, I was beginning to feel a bit burnt out. To stay ahead of the curve, there are a handful of things I like to do to beat holiday stress. You can incorporate these tips year-round.  🙂Read More »

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How to Style the Stefanie Mini — Lace & Pearls Jewelry

The piece coming in at number one is the Stefanie Mini! Since launching this style a year ago, I've sold 67 units. Her story is unique — she started out as the 'Stefanie,' a double-layered necklace (instead of a single layer), adorned with semi-precious (celestite) gemstones. What makes her unique is the matte gold chevron layer.Model: Megan of Diary of this Girl 📷: Sarah Wolfe

I’ve often wondered how to incorporate my handmade jewelry line — Lace & Pearls Jewelry (LPJ) — into my blog outside the typical outfit posts. It occurred to me that it would be fun to share the story behind each piece of jewelry. And this post is timely, as LPJ is celebrating its two-year anniversary on November 7th. Woot! This feels like a great time to begin a new series on my blog.

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5 Year Blogiversary & A Blogging Break

I typically do a special photo shoot for my blogiversary, including a dedicated post in which I reflect back on the previous year and make plans for the future. This post is a little different—no special shoot, lessons learned, or plans for the future.

What I’m Wearing Dress J.Crew Factory (via thredUp) | Necklace: Lace & Pearls Jewelry | Headband: Lace & Pearls Jewelry | Rings: Rebekah J. Designs (here & here) | Sandals: Old | Purse: Rebecca Minkoff (similar) | Lipstick: Beauty Counter (color red)

Hello friends! It’s been a while so I thought I’d do a life update plus, it’s my blogiversary month. The official date is October 6. Happy 5 years Lace & Pearls community—we made it!

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Shop Your Closet Like a Pro with These 7 Tips

There are many benefits to having a smaller closet, including getting ready quickly in the mornings and saving money. With that said, I wanted to discuss the topic of shopping your closet.In the last year or two, I have embraced having a smaller wardrobe and stuck with it while continuing to refine and downsize. There are many benefits to having a smaller closet, including getting ready quickly in the mornings and saving money. With that said, I wanted to discuss the topic of shopping your closet. I first wrote about the subject in this post, but focused on the benefits versus the “how.” The purpose of today’s post is to provide you with actionable tips you can incorporate into your routine.

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