http://www.stripesandsequins.com a fashion & DIY blog for the sparkle obsessed Sat, 25 May 2013 10:00:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/05/suno-x-uniqlo.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/05/suno-x-uniqlo.html#comments Tue, 21 May 2013 18:00:40 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=12494 You guys.  It’s here!  Has anyone else been waiting as long as I have?  SUNO is one of my absolute favorite brands… The cuts are always so good, and I love their whimsical, girly prints + patterns.  That said, the prices are steep… (hello, this dress)! so naturally I’ve had [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/05/suno-x-uniqlo.html/feed 12 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/04/unboring-basics.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/04/unboring-basics.html#comments Wed, 03 Apr 2013 18:00:40 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=11618 Just popping in to share a few fun things I’m obsessing over at the moment… the sort of basic pieces you wear and love over and over again until you have to buy a new one (or four).  I recommend buying in bulk… Striped Shirts (these are thick and soft… [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/04/unboring-basics.html/feed 9 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/03/sunday-style-crush-morse-code.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/03/sunday-style-crush-morse-code.html#comments Sun, 03 Mar 2013 11:00:23 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=11140 I’m positvely smitten with these Morse Code necklaces + bracelets by COATT.  What I love most is that you can spell a secret message or just do your initials for a more contemporary take on the classic monogram.  Such a perfect gift.  Grab yours now at Mark & Graham.]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/03/sunday-style-crush-morse-code.html/feed 7 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/shopbops-spring-event.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/shopbops-spring-event.html#comments Tue, 26 Feb 2013 19:00:25 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=11098 Oh boy – it’s that time of year… Shopbop’s Spring Event!  For three days only, the more you spend, the more you save!  Just use code SPRINGEVENT at checkout.  I’d take advantage of this to snag a few key investments for Spring (my wish list:  a white blazer, a statement making [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/shopbops-spring-event.html/feed 2 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/you-need-to-know-editorialist.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/you-need-to-know-editorialist.html#comments Wed, 20 Feb 2013 11:00:09 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=10972 What happens when the Accessories Director (Kate Davidson Hudson) and Senior Accessories Editor (Stefania Allen) of Elle Magazine leave to do their own thing?  Editorialist.  It’s a hybrid ecommerce site / online magazine, which focuses on luxury accessories.  The debut issue features a style profile on Kelly Wearstler, tastemaker picks from [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/you-need-to-know-editorialist.html/feed 15 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/ariel-gordons-menagerie-and-giveaway.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/ariel-gordons-menagerie-and-giveaway.html#comments Thu, 14 Feb 2013 11:00:10 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=10755 Bunny Necklace // Slim Signet Ring // Petite Signet Ring // Giraffe Necklace // Hammered Hoops // Heart Rings // Knot Rings // Knot Earrings // Signet Bangle // Cube Studs // Pave Snake Ring I’m a little bit bipolar when it comes to my jewelry.  It’s either the biggest and the boldest; or the tiniest thing I [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/ariel-gordons-menagerie-and-giveaway.html/feed 153 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/giveaway-shoemint.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/giveaway-shoemint.html#comments Thu, 07 Feb 2013 11:00:53 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=10792 By now, you must already know about Shoemint.  You know… the collaboration between Rachel Bilson and her stylist, Nicole Chavez… manufactured by Steve Madden.  The shoes are absolutely gorgeous and also very affordable… at $79.98. Today, I’m excited to announce that three S&S readers will each win a pair of [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/giveaway-shoemint.html/feed 115 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/10425.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/10425.html#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 19:00:43 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=10425 You guys.  I really need to get back to the gym.  I’ve been so good (for the most part) nutrition-wise; but I miss the feeling I get after a great run or a sweaty yoga session.  Life (and blogging) has just gotten in the way.. but this year I’m aiming [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/10425.html/feed 6 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/all-you-need-is-one.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/all-you-need-is-one.html#comments Sun, 06 Jan 2013 11:00:38 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=10131 After months and months of piling on as many bracelets as possible, I’m digging the idea of rocking just one simple, bold cuff.  That’s not to say I’m going to stop piling on bracelets, but it’s fun to mix things up once in a while.  Try pushing it up high [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/all-you-need-is-one.html/feed 16 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/12/rory-beca-pinterest-contest.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/12/rory-beca-pinterest-contest.html#comments Fri, 21 Dec 2012 11:00:54 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=9937 Can you believe that Tuesday is Christmas?  Crazypants.  Before things get too crazy, I have teamed up with Rory Beca on an exclusive Pinterest Treat just for you guys!  Rory Beca has become a recent favorite in my wardrobe… I’m particularly enamored by the luxurious silk and beaded pieces, as [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/12/rory-beca-pinterest-contest.html/feed 1