Friday, September 30, 2011

I'm Like a Bird...

So, I've been noticing this new trend for a few months now, and I have to say that I just can't jump on the bandwagon. What's the trend? Feathers. And, the feather trend just doesn't fly with me (yup, I'm punny!).

I first noticed my students putting feather hair extensions in their hair. It just didn't make sense to me...I thought the purpose of hair extensions was to make your hair look longer, not to make you look more like a bird! At first, I thought maybe one of the sports teams was doing it as a unity thing, but then I saw more, and more, and more, and more kids with feathers in their hair.

It seems like the fashion world took a cue from the hairstylists and started adding feathers to their fall lines as well. Much to my chagrin, feathers are showing up everywhere this fall...

From accessories:
Feather Earrings: Nordstrom
















Feather Belt: Charlotte Russe







Feather Headband: Dorothy Perkins


















Feather Necklace: Francesca's Collection
















To skirts: 















To shirts: 

Feather Shirt: Alloy
















And even, yes, to shoes (sigh...):

Feather Shoes: Nine West
















If, unlike me, you're a feather fashion lover, each of the photos and captions above are linked to the websites where you can buy these avian items. 

However, personally, I will just patiently wait for this fashion trend to fly away.

How do you feel about feathers? Love 'em? Hate 'em? Not quite sure how to wear 'em? Drop us a line and let us know!

Wednesday, September 14, 2011

Accessory of the Day, Part 2

Worn 10/26/11
Earrings Circa 2003



Hi loyal readers,

Last winter, I started an Accessory of the Day Post, and then stopped posting my daily picks.... Well, it's back! And to keep with the promise we've made here at TAL, I'm going to try and be more diligent in posting my Accessory Look every day.  Hope you all enjoy!

~ P.



Worn 10/24/11
Bracelets, Family Heirlooms;
Necklace, Baublebar.com Circa 2011,
Ring, Circa 2008














Worn 10/12/11
Earrings, Circa 2006













Worn 10/11/11
Necklace: Maid of Honor Gift, Circa 2006;
Bracelets Old Navy, Circa 2010














Worn 10/10/11
Stella & Dot Necklace, 2011














Worn 10/6/11
Necklace, Circa 2010;
Bangles, 2011














Worn 10/5/11
Ring, Banana Republic Circa 2008;
Earrings, Circa 2006














Worn 10/4/11
Circa 2003














Worn 10/3/11
Earrings, Circa 2010















Worn 9/27/11
Bracelets Circa 2010 and 2011;
Necklace circa 2005















Worn 9/26/11
Earrings from Banana Republic Circa 2005














Worn 9/21/11
Bracelet, Circa 2011;
Necklace, Circa 1998
















Worn: 9/20/11
Bracelets: Old Navy, Circa 2010;
Earrings: NY&Co., Circa 2011.













Worn 9/19/11
Bracelets: July, 2011 from Fannies in FL
Earrings, August, 2011, Baublebar.com













Worn 9/15/11
Earrings, NY&Co, circa 2010.
Bracelet, NY&Co, circa 2010.







Worn: 9/14/11
Necklace from Banana Republic circa 2005

Monday, September 12, 2011

One Year of Fabulousness


Princess & Budget in 1981


Believe it or not, friends, we here at The Accessorized Life are celebrating our first birthday! In order to celebrate, we're letting you in on a conversation between Princess and myself.

Budget:   Can you believe that it's been a year that we've been writing this blog? It seems like just yesterday that our only followers were us, our moms and my husband.

Princess:  I know! At least now we have a whomping 14 followers! Ha! In my mind we have lots of "followers," they are just too shy to declare their love! But, they shouldn't be so shy--we are welcoming to anyone who loves accessories as much as we do. 

Budget:   True story. I just wish that some of our 14 followers weren't our friends...But, whether we've only got our friends and family reading our posts or even if we're the only ones reading them, I'm still glad we're doing this blog. It's been a fun year, huh?

Princess:  Most definitely! I'm not sure what I love more, coming up with ideas for posts or the shopping we do for our posts. What about you, what do you love most about it?

Budget:   Hmm...tough call, my friend. I love, love, love writing the posts. I love our brainstorming sessions! (Although, we have to stop coming up with ideas we never use...) But, I really, really love our shopping sessions. What could be better than combining one of my favorite activities with one of my favorite people?

Princess:  I do love our brainstorming sessions...and, don't worry, I've started keeping records of our ideas, that way we have a chance of using most of them. I hope! Which was your favorite post this year?

Budget:   Good question. After re-reading all of our old posts, I found that there are a lot of really funny ones in there that I had totally forgotten about! But, I think that my favorite post of the past year was actually a post from last month--our Top Finds Under $25, $50 & $75 post. But, I've also loved doing the "Daily Shoe" (of course) and I loved doing the Outfit of the Month. However, the reason I didn't pick the Outfit of the Month is because by the end it felt more like a chore and less like fun. I would like to revive that one periodically though. You?

Princess:  I agree about it feeling more like a chore in the end. I think we should definitely revive it, maybe seasonally? I also went through all the old posts the other day. One of my favorites is the post about donating my hair because it is so personal to me. I also love the recent one we did regarding our "top finds," and I love when we confess to our obsessions!

Budget:    I feel like I'm letting the world in on my dirty little secrets when we confess to our obsessions! Ha ha ha ha ha....You know what post totally makes me laugh? The one about the resurgence of 80s fashion. Actually, so does the post about the exploding shoes. And, I enjoy the post about your scarves! Ok, so I really love all of our posts. Is that so wrong? Oh, and I agree about reviving it...seasonal is good, but I think maybe we should just do it whenever we have a good theme--like "back to school" outfits (not that I'm suggesting going shopping this month or anything, seriously...) or "wedding wear" for the summer (yes, I know that was your idea!).

Princess:   Get out of my brain! I was totally thinking we should do a "back to school" outfit! Guess we have to go shopping soon since back to school is, well, now!

Budget:     Hello...I live in your brain! Sadly, I know all too well that back to school is now. Maybe a shopping trip this week is in order? I want to do more "What Would The Accessorized Life Do" posts as well. Those are fun.

Princess:   Well, shopping trips are always in order! I can't wait for what the next year will bring! Our brainstorming sessions have been great lately. But, I don't want to reveal too much--I want to surprise our 14 followers!

Budget:     Oh, how sad...only 14! Agree--definitely don't let the cat(s) out of the bag, yet! We need something to keep our...14...readers coming back. (Of course, we do appreciate and LOVE each of those 14 and appreciate their loyal following!) By the way, just read the tights post. Love that one, too. It was a good first year, huh?

Princess:    It was a great year, and with our promise to be more active, next year will only be better!

Budget & Princess
2010
Budget:     How could it not be? We've got ideas coming out of our ears (no, that was not a hint about a post on earrings...although if you wanted to do that, I have no doubt that you've got a bevy of earrings to showcase!), we're super pumped about getting the blog up and running again after our busy summers, and we've survived our first year of blogdom!

Princess:    Ha! I can't wait for all that's to come. I must thank you, Budget, for making the blog so much fun! It's great to have a partner in blogging..;-)

Budget:     I second that! Here's to another great year! And, here's hoping that someone will email us with questions, comments....even some spam would be nice.


To those of you out there reading, remember you can contact us anytime at theaccessorizedlife@gmail.com! Thanks for making our first year such a fun, fabulous success. Here's a link to our very first blog post, so that you can get nostalgic along with us: http://theaccessorizedlife.blogspot.com/2010/09/where-it-all-began.html.

Hope you enjoy our next year of blogging as much as we certainly will!


Thursday, September 1, 2011

The Daily Shoe Part 2: September

September:


9/29/11
BCBGeneration
Circa 2010








9/28/11
Linea Paolo
Circa 2007



















9/27/11
Enzo Angiolini
Circa 2011


















9/26/11
Enzo Angiolini
Circa 2011

















9/23/11
Marco Santi
Circa 2011














9/22/11
Enzo Angiolini
Circa 2011


















9/22/11
Carlos by Carlos Santana
Circa 2002

















9/20/11
Shoedazzle
Circa 2011














9/19/11
BCBGeneration
Circa 2011














9/16/11
Vigotti
Circa 2006
















9/15/11
BCBGirls
Circa 2009
















9/14/11
Nine West
Circa 2011















9/13/11
Shoedazzle
Circa 2011


















9/12/11
BCBGeneration
Circa 2010







9/9/11
Nine West
Circa 2011
























9/8/11
Nine West
Circa 2004
















9/7/11
INC
Circa 2011
















9/6/10
Betseyville by Betsey Johnson
Circa 2008

















9/3/11
Enzo Angiolini
Circa 2010














9/2/11
BCBGirls
Circa 2005
(Just noticed I actually
wore the same shoes
on Sept. 2 last year!)






9/1/11
Coach
Circa 2007