So what the heck is a sweater blazer? It’s a knit but structured like a blazer. So why not opt for a blazer instead? Because a sweater blazer is a great transitional piece from winter to spring and then again at the end of summer to early fall. You can dress it up or dress... Read More » » The post How to Wear a Sweater Blazer + Why You Need One appeared first on Lace & Pearls ..read more

This is an update to a post from 2018. I didn’t realize that I had previously covered this topic until I searched the archives. In the past couple of years, I have learned a few more tips on the topic of sleep and wanted to expand upon the previous post. You know that person that... Read More » » The post Your Guide to Better Sleep-15 Tips appeared first on Lace & Pearls ..read more

What I’m Wearing – Blazer: Madewell | Blouse: J.Crew | Denim: J.Crew Factory | Necklace: Lace & Pearls Jewelry | Bracelet: Lace & Pearls Jewelry | Ring: J.Crew (old) | Bag: Cuyana Saddle Bag (gifted) | Shoes: M.M. LaFleur (gifted) | Lipstick: BeautyCounter Color Intense Lipstick in color 9 to 5 Today’s post is inspired by... Read More » » The post 30 Women Brands that offer Extended Sizes appeared first on Lace & Pearls ..read more

I just hit my one year anniversary of joining BeautyCounter as an independent consultant and using their products. If you’re not familiar with BeautyCounter, they’re a clean beauty and skincare brand with a mission to get safer products into the hands of everyone. Read my clean beauty story. What makes them unique? Beautycounter is working... Read More » » The post My 6 Favorite Clean Beauty Products appeared first on Lace & Pearls ..read more

What I’m Wearing – Blazer: Madewell | Blouse: J.Crew | Denim: J.Crew Factory | Necklace: Lace & Pearls Jewelry | Bracelet: Lace & Pearls Jewelry | Ring: J.Crew (old) | Bag: Cuyana Saddle Bag (gifted) | Shoes: M.M. LaFleur (gifted) | Lipstick: BeautyCounter Color Intense Lipstick in color 9 to 5 Disclaimer: This post is not... Read More » » The post Cuyana Is My Go-to For Leather Handbags appeared first on Lace & Pearls ..read more

What I’m Wearing – Jacket: Isaac Mizrahi via thredUp (similar) | Blouse: Madewell (similar) | Necklace: Lace & Pearls Jewelry | Pearl hair clip| Rings: Rebekah J. Designs (here & here) | Denim: J.Crew | Shoes: Sam Edelman | Purse: Marc by Marc (similar) I’m not totally over winter, but it seems like a lot of people are. So... Read More » » The post My Top 6 Preppy Spring Essentials appeared first on Lace & Pearls ..read more

Colors from top to bottom: Color Intense Lipstick in Backstage, Lip Sheers in Terra and Twig, Color Intense Lipstick in 9 to 5) Last year I searched high and low for the perfect nude lipstick. There are literally hundreds of options! Once I found the right color, I noticed that the formula was a bit... Read More » » The post 3 Nude Lipsticks That Look Good on Everyone appeared first on Lace & Pearls ..read more

What 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... Read More » » The post Mastering a Healthy Lifestyle + A Year in Review appeared first on Lace & Pearls ..read more

The 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... Read More » » The post Beat Holiday Stress with These 5 Tips appeared first on Lace & Pearls ..read more

What I’m Wearing– Sweater: J.Crew | Jeans: J.Crew Factory  | Boots: Gentle Souls by Kenneth Cole | Bag: Cuyana c/o | Lipstick: BeautyCounter Color Intense lipstick in 9 to 5 Fall is by far my favorite season! I feel like it’s the only time my true style shines through. My second favorite season is spring... Read More » » The post 2019 Fall Trends appeared first on Lace & Pearls ..read more