http://www.stripesandsequins.com a fashion & DIY blog for the sparkle obsessed Fri, 24 May 2013 14:08:27 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.5.1 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/03/i-heart-it.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/03/i-heart-it.html#comments Wed, 13 Mar 2013 10:00:46 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=11273 Even though Valentine’s Day has come and gone (can you believe it’s almost been a month!?) I’ve got my eye on so many sweet little heart pieces.  Here are a few that have caught my eye… from the best water bottle ever to some fabulous seventies-style shades to an organic [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/03/i-heart-it.html/feed 41 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/03/obsession-tortoise.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/03/obsession-tortoise.html#comments Fri, 01 Mar 2013 11:00:28 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=11086 I’ve always had a soft spot for tortoiseshell accessories… but lately there has been so many gorgeous pieces that I can’t stop ogling!  Here are a few of my favorites… Chunky Collar // Belt (amazing over a little black dress) // Shades (on my wish list) // Bird Necklace // iPhone Case // Barette  // Studs // Crystal Rimmed Studs // Gold Bracelet // Cuff // Hair Clips // Highball Glasses (so [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/03/obsession-tortoise.html/feed 38 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/white-out.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/white-out.html#comments Wed, 27 Feb 2013 11:00:06 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=11108 Not so long ago, wearing a white bag (especially – gasp – during non-summer months) was a taboo.  Now, the look feels modern and cool.  I’ve been rocking this tote (look for it on the blog next week) pretty constantly as the white hue feels fun and fresh, but there [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/white-out.html/feed 20 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/lucite-crush.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/lucite-crush.html#comments Fri, 22 Feb 2013 11:00:20 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=11027  Gone are the days where lucite has the same connotation as crop tops, fistfuls of dollar bills, and thigh-high fishnets.  Lucite has become a rather major trend, and if you ask me… it isn’t going anywhere anytime soon.  Here a few lucite items I’m craving right now… Link Necklace // Glasses // Cuff w/Silver Accents // Clutch [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/lucite-crush.html/feed 24 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/obsession-evil-eye-jewels.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/obsession-evil-eye-jewels.html#comments Mon, 18 Feb 2013 11:00:02 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=10958 Ever since visiting Greece a few years ago, I’ve had a little thing for evil eye jewelry.  Lately, it seems that there is some extra-amazing evil eye jewelry out there… (especially this necklace – dying… it will make its way into my closet once I can shop again!)  Hope you [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/02/obsession-evil-eye-jewels.html/feed 15 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/obsessing-over-the-wrap-mini.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/obsessing-over-the-wrap-mini.html#comments Sun, 13 Jan 2013 11:00:43 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=10371 Cream // Black Watch // Tweed // Black Inspired by this pin, I’ve decided that I would really like to add a wrap mini skirt to my wardrobe this winter.  The look is  fresh, easy, and cool… and will transition perfectly into Spring.  The two on the right are actually [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/obsessing-over-the-wrap-mini.html/feed 6 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/colorblocked-cravings.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/colorblocked-cravings.html#comments Thu, 10 Jan 2013 19:00:19 +0000 Grace Atwood http://www.stripesandsequins.com/?p=10217 I had so much fun putting this round-up of bright, colorblocked pieces together.  Even though it’s only January (eep!) I’m starting to think about Spring’s brightly colored, sorbet hues.  Here are a few favorites… From top left:  Pink Dress (a huge splurge – hoping it gets further discounted) // Cuffs (serious deal) Peach [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2013/01/colorblocked-cravings.html/feed 10 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/11/good-taste-great-style.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/11/good-taste-great-style.html#comments Fri, 02 Nov 2012 06:00:00 +0000 admin http://www.stripesandsequins.com/new/?p=8760 Today I have teamed up with Yoplait to share my six favorite trends for Fall and Early Winter. 1.  Something Emerald.  I honestly believe that everyone looks good in this color.  Redheads look unfairly good in it, but the rest of us can pull it off rather wonderfully too.  Try [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/11/good-taste-great-style.html/feed 7 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/10/graphic-tees-shiny-skirts-2.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/10/graphic-tees-shiny-skirts-2.html#comments Fri, 19 Oct 2012 10:00:26 +0000 Grace Atwood http://stripesandsequins.com/?p=5085 I love mixing elegant and edgy pieces, and I absolutely love the idea of wearing a casual graphic tee with an over-the-top shiny pencil skirt. Finish the look with a bold statement necklace and contrasting heels. Look 1: Necklace // Tee // Skirt // Pumps Look 2: Necklace // Tee [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/10/graphic-tees-shiny-skirts-2.html/feed 15 http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/10/lurex-ftw.html http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/10/lurex-ftw.html#comments Wed, 10 Oct 2012 18:00:13 +0000 Grace Atwood http://stripesandsequins.com/?p=5034 Of all the big trends this Fall, this one is the one I was most excited about.  Tibi nailed it but there are some other great (and more affordable) options out there too… (I’m talking to you, Reiss!)  Here are a few of my favorites.  There’s something for everyone… some [...]]]> http://www.stripesandsequins.com/2012/10/lurex-ftw.html/feed 11