Father's Day is June 21!

Father's Day is coming up. Have you though about what you get the man who has everything? How about a Daddy & Me bracelet set? Or a manly cuff? Visit my Etsy shop!

The Best iPhone Cases

I'm going to let you in on a little secret about one of my favorite things. I'm going to tell you where you can find the best selection of the best quality iPhone cases. Trust me, I've searched high and low.

Zazzle is the place to find or customize your case. You can bring in images of your own to create your case. Many cases allow you to add your initials. The selection is so amazing, I guarantee you will find what you are looking for and then some. Each case comes in a Barely There form (just a light cover), Tough form (a more heavy-duty form but still light enough), and the one I always buy--Tough Xtreme. Tough Xtreme is for those of you that buy Otterbox cases because you are hard on your phones. Here are just a few in their various tough forms (cute, right?):

Zazzle has a promotion going so that if you enter BLOOMSAVINGS you can save $5 to $35 depending on what you spend.

Premade Cuffs for Sale

I have a few premade cuffs left for purchase. See images below. Shop link here. If I get it in the mail by Wednesday (12/17), it will likely arrive to its destination by Christmas. Get yours today!

Casual Friday

Are you out shopping today? Is it crazy out there? I completely avoid shopping on Black Friday. I'd rather shop online while wearing my PJs any day of the week.

I've been working on quite a few cuffs for customers. Visit my shop to see the restocked items. There are some cute ones!

Linking up with Two Thirty Five Designs for Casual Friday.

I couldn't resist snagging this argyle cuff from my shop for myself. I love it with chambray. It is both casual but dressy. Perfection.

Shirt from Ann Taylor Loft

Scarf from Old Navy

Leather Cuff from My Shop

Boyfriend Jeans from Gap

Dingo boots from Macy's

Remember you can save 20% at my shop by using the code SHS20.

Hickory Cap Finished!

I love Brooklyn Tweed. BT if you're listening, can I please become a test knitter and receive all of your patterns for free? I can't say enough great things about this company and their BEAUTIFUL patterns.

This cap was so very simple to knit and hardly requires much yarn at all. It only requires 160 yards of worsted weight wool! I have enough yard from my skein to knit one more. Below is the image that drew me to the pattern in the first place. I was looking for a hat that didn't smoosh my hair and make it static-y. This cap accomplishes just that.

Visit the Brooklyn Tweed site if you knit--you won't be disappointed. I have a long list of future projects. Their design team deserves some major kudos for making knitwear more fashion forward.

My Stitch Fix Experience

Have you heard about Stitch Fix? It's a personal styling service--your very own Rachel Zoe! You simply fill out some information (your Style Profile) about your body type, your type of style, your budget, favorite colors (the questions get pretty specific as they nail down your style). Then you get a FedEx package with an entire surprise outfit! What's the catch you ask? You do pay a $20 "styling fee" BUT that amount goes toward the purchase of anything you want to buy. Stitch Fix provides you a return FedEx envelope that you use to pop in whatever items you didn't like--postage paid for by them!

I was certain that my stylist wouldn't get it right but I gave it a try anyway. I actually loved every item I was sent! I was sent a pair of pants, a scarf, a short sleeved navy and white striped top, a V-neck sweater, and a coat. Though I loved the color and style of the pants, I think they were more appropriate for someone who has straight hips (aka No hips whatsoever) and zero butt. I returned the short sleeved, striped top as well because my stylist nailed it so well that I have about six of those in various sized stripes.

I did keep this cute scarf:

I love the cute scarf instruction card they included--for scarf-challenged individuals.

Here's a pic of my V-neck sweater. Looks cute with the scarf and coat (not in picture).

And the cute coat:

Here's me with the coat on:

Yup, Stitch Fix is kind of genius. It's one of those ideas that I wish I had thought of. After I returned my items, I filled out a quick survey stating that the skinny jeans were cute and technically fit on my body but certainly weren't flattering to my body type. I also adjusted my budget. The coat was $68, which I think is reasonable. The striped shirt I returned was $88, which isn't reasonable to me considering I could get one like it at Ann Taylor for $25. The scarf was $32, which might seem pricey but when I took into account that the color would go with most everything I own and the fact that it's been below 20 degrees here for weeks, I didn't mind. I wear it all the time. But they'll accommodate all budgets. If you are interested in trying to get your Stitch Fix on, would you click on this link? For every friend that tries my link I get $25 toward my next fix. I'd appreciate it! If you've tried Stitch Fix, what has been your experience?

My favorite part about it was being excited for the package to come and seeing if they'd get it right (it also helps to have a Pinterest page that they scan to get a better sense of you) and receiving items that I probably wouldn't have chosen for myself but discovering they were cute anyhow.

Peter Pan Collar Necklace--Back in Stock!

I have more Peter Pan collar necklaces in stock. They were recently featured in The Pleated Poppy's sponsor spotlight. Use the code MAY25OFF to get 25% off your total purchase (through May) at my shop.

Peter Pan Collar Necklace Available in My Shop! Limited Supply Left!

Do you keep seeing Peter Pan collars everywhere too? My favorite Project Runway designer of all time is Kenley Collins--queen of the Peter Pan collars. Love her!

Most recently I've seen Peter Pan collar necklaces for sale at Forever 21. I own one myself and love it. Check out my Pinterest page devoted to Peter Pan collars. Here are a few of my faves:

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Shop For Fun

So in my shop, I'm now selling Peter Pan Collar Lace Necklaces. They are cute when you want to look like you're wearing a collar but don't want to add all the bulk underneath, namely with a sweater. Or dress up a simple black dress with a collar like Kate Middleton did.

How cute is she in this coat with the Peter Pan collar?

And on the runway. Peter Pan collars are listed as a top runway trend for 2013:

How about Heidi Klum and Taylor Swift with their skin Peter Pan collars?

My necklaces are made of an embroidered lace (not itchy!) and have a antique bronze chain.

They look great on a t-shirt under a cardigan:

They are great under a coat:

I love them with a sweater!

Or if you want a more formal look with a light sweater:

So, get one quick because supplies are limited! Do you like the Peter Pan collar craze too?

UPDATE: I SOLD OUT OF NECKLACES BUT WILL BE GETTING MORE IN THE STORE SOON. THANKS FOR BEING AS EXCITED AS I AM ABOUT MY PETER PAN COLLAR NECKLACES!