SoBella Giveaway

Today we have an awesome giveaway from the jewelry shop, SoBella! Britnie, the owner sells on trend pieces at AMAZING prices.  We have partnered up and are giving away this layered chain necklace.  It is the perfect statement piece for this fall's coming fashions. 

Here’s how to enter:
1. “Like” SoBella on Facebook.
2. “Like” PooLovesBoo on Facebook.
3. Leave a comment on this post along with your email address

Pretty easy right? Entries must be posted by next Thursday, August 30th, and one winner will be chosen at random.

Good luck! Winner drawn next Friday August 31st :)

DIY: Jeweled Cuff

While organizing my craft/DIY box this weekend I was happy to discover that I had all the necessary materials for this quickie DIY.  I used some left over suede from the Native American headdress I made for Halloween, sticky back Velcro, E-6000 glue, an old brooch, and a scissor.  The end result was a casual yet statement making piece of arm candy.

 {tools}

 {stick Velcro on opposite sides of suede}

{pin brooch to center of cuff, secure with glue}

{end result}

DIY: Neon Rhinestone Jewelry

 {before}

Another one of my favorite trends for spring are neon accents.  For this DIY I took some really old rhinestone jewelry and made it new with a little neon acrylic paint and a paint brush.  Just dab a few coats on each stone and once dried you are left with an updated version of a piece of jewelry you probably haven't worn since prom.

{after}

Felt Floppies

I've always loved a great hat. The accessory of the season has got to be the felt floppy. Just about every hat from Rag & Bone is on my wish list, but I decided to be a little more budget conscious and buy a wide brimmed floppy from Forever 21 {pictured above}. I have a feeling it will be my "go to" on bad hair days. Check out these other great options...

Forever21 wide brim hat, $16Rag Bone floppy brim hat, $150H by Henry holland, £20Miss Selfridge wool hat, £25River Island orange hat, £25Brim hat, $50

Fall Trend: Structured Bags

{Urban Outfitters}

This fall season it is all about the structured handbag.  It can accentuate any lady like ensemble or just keep it casual pairing it with jeans, a tee, and a comfy sweater.  Here are a few hi/lo options to choose from.

 {Topshop}

{DKNY}

{Rebecca Minkoff}

{Jason Wu}

For further info on all bags featured click here.

Puff Paint Peacock Pin

You may have seen this peacock brooch in its original state here.  I was organizing my craft box and came across some puff paint.  My creative wheels started turning so I decided to revamp my pin.  This brooch was originally a sample.  The stones were never set.  All I did was fill in the little holes with different shades of paint and voilà there you have it!

Arm Parties

The phrase "Arm Party" is synonymous with The Man Repeller. Girlfriend has some serious arm parties going on.  Check some of them out here (so hot).Whether you are wearing one chunky statement cuff or a bevy of assorted bracelets, this look may appear as not thought out, but we all know the truth. ; )

{All images via nymag.com}

The Dangle Effect

Alexis Bittar long chain necklace, $245Jewelry, $125Annie Hammer leather cuff bracelet, $375Delfina Delettrez silver cuff bracelet, €1.950House of Harlow 1960 gold bracelet, $79Club Manhattan silver chain necklace, €30

Statement necklaces have been the rage for a few seasons now. The trend is still going strong, but the silhouette has transitioned from bib necklaces to a more "dangly" effect. Even bangles are now being adorned with metallic fringe. Displayed are a few necklace and bangle options to help add some movement to your accessory collection.

Scenes From The Weekend

 {attended Jersey Fresh with Chris}

 {enjoyed tacos from my favorite spot}

 {bought some new polishes and started reading my first few September issues}

 {finally wore the gorgeous feather earrings my sister-in-law got me}

{tried out a healthy oatmeal recipe that uses 0% Greek yogurt instead of milk}

How was your weekend?

My Current Favorites...

The latest addition to my cookbook arsenal, "Pretty Delicious" by Top Chef alumn/cutie, Candice Kumai.  It really is a "pretty" cookbook full of healthy, yummy recipes.

My hanging accessory organizer, $14.99 at Marshall's, HELLO! Now all my costume jewelry is in my closet making it even easier to accessorize an outfit. 

My Alexander McQueen: Savage Beauty coffee table book.  The photography inside is stunning. 

My top 5 go to lipsticks. From left to right: Mac's Vegas Volt, Revlon's Orange Flip, Maybelline's Royal Red, Revlon's Lilac Champagne, and Revlon's Soft Nude

Summer Straw

{Anthropologie}

I'm on the search for a new straw bag and hat. Something casual enough for the beach, but cute enough to wear while going out for a weekend brunch date. Here are some really great candidates...

 {J.Crew}

 {Hat Attack}

 {Carolina Herrera}

{Hat Attack}

{Anthropologie}

{Comptoir des Cotonniers}

{Intermix}

For further info on all items featured click here.

Rosey

Most recently I have been mildly obsessed with rose gold.  I swoon whenever I see the ads for this Michael Kors rose gold-plated watch.  Rose gold was pretty huge in the 80s.  I'm really glad it's making a come back.

Michael Kors Rose gold-plated chronograph watch, $250

Rose Hammered Cut Out Cuff Bracelet, Wendy Mink, 160 GBP
10k Rose Gold Plated Sterling Silver 7-Point Diamond Leaf Pendant..., $30
Jamie Wolf Scalloped Cut-Out Aladdin Earrings, $5,900
Double Diamond Ring Exclusive, $1,680
Victoria Beckham 18-karat rose gold-coated sunglasses, $745

Clutch Me If You Can

{Nanette Lepore}

{Amanda Pearl}

{Reese Hudson}

{Derek Lam}

{Kate Moss for Longchamp}

Clutches are not just for your evenings out anymore.  I have been loving the big oversize leather clutches there are out there.  I think the Reese Hudson is my fav.  Are you into clutches?