I am so excited to tell you that I have partnered with a fabulous Italian shoe company called Andrea Carrano. The Carrano family began creating their uber comfortable and stylish shoes during World War II in Naples, Italy. During this time, when shoes were in high demand, women from all over began trading in their leather bags for a pair of shoes. The company took off and by the 60’s the Carrano’s had chain boutique stores all over Italy!!! And then later, all around the world and with such haute couture collections such as Christian Dior, Alberta Ferretti, and Norma Kamali. Today, the son of Andrea Carrano has taken over the reins of the company and still manufactures the shoes in Naples but now incorporates contemporary designs with their classic styles from over 60 years ago. Andrea Carrano remains one of the most prestigious names in fashion throughout Italy. The family just reintroduced one of their most popular shoes, the Mocassino collection. This timeless style was a favorite of the fabulous Audrey Hepburn. I am so in love with all the colors of the suede version. They will look so great with jeans all fall. While I am deciding you can check out all of the amazing styles and colors on their WEBSITE!
How beautiful was Audrey? And love her in the Moccassinos. She was a fan of the light tan!!! So Chic!!!!
I love all the colors…
I am in love with the Blue Suede Shoes….
Jewel tones are always so popular too!!!
I can see the purple with a great pair of white jeans…Just like Audrey’s
Dark Chocolate suede is always a winner…
For the green lovers….
Pumpkin is always a fab Fall staple…
The Uber Stylish Olivia Palermo is also a big fan…
When I worked at Tiffany, we had the coolest boss, Susan. She was so Stylish and Funny and she had the best taste, laugh, and handwriting. She was the epitome of “THE Tiffany shopper” wrapped up in the cutest little package. My cube was right outside her office for so many years so I was the luckiest with a ringside seat to all her fabulousness!!!! I recently learned that Susan started The Pittsburgh Mercantile, a curated collection of crafts and goods from local Artisans of the Pittsburg area. You will find “designs with clean lines and meaningful ornamentation, work that reveals the beauty of the raw materials and the hand of the artist. We celebrate quality and utility and attention to detail. We love things that get better with age. In short, things with character.” I have quickly fallen in love with this site. And, recently made some purchases myself. It is my new go-to for gifts and unique finds. Oh and Susan packages and ships all the items so every purchase comes with a painstakingly perfectly tied bow a la Tiffany & Co style.
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I love the simple elegance of these drop earrings…
I ordered these “two little birds” earrings after seeing them in a video that Susan posted. I just loved how they move and jingle…
I saw Susan wearing these on Instagram and have taken a second look a few times now..I really just love these..
I added these to my gift wish list…These Star Dominos are a great for any family!!
This folding ruler reminds me of the one that we had in our garage tool shed when growing up. I’m dying for one…great for the handi man or lady in your family!!
I have a few friends with fall/winter birthdays that are going to be getting these hand knit rainbow socks….so fabulous!!!
Every respectable closet needs these amazing Swedish Lavender Sachets..They keep your clothes smelling fresh and keep those pesky moths at bay…
This is a brilliant idea, a cookie box. Such a cool way to safely transport all of your homemade goodies (the best part of the meal!!) from school to your book club and everywhere in between!!! There is also a pie and cake box as well!!!
It is soo hard to find good pillar candles….these are extra tall and hand dipped…and they come in soo many great colors…
This backgammon set is what everyone in my husband’s office is getting this year…I love the colored board. It will look so chic sitting out in any room AND such a fun game to pass hours together!!!
One of my favorite items on the site are the vintage Pucci purses by designer Carolyn Roberts
Here is one in fall colors..I am dreaming about this…
The Tassel Necklaces are also perfection…
When I was in London last November, I met the most talented jeweler. He had many fun, fashionable, very reasonable costume pieces. I bought a really pretty ring and when I got back home, I wore it almost every day. Every person who saw it complimented it and eventually, a friend asked if I would get one for her. I asked the jeweler to send me a few more and during the holiday season, the rings were flying out the door, as soon as they arrived from England. Because of COVID, it was hard to get any shipments from overseas. Finally, over the weekend, I got a few beautiful pieces, some really gorgeous rings (adjustable sizing), and new earring styles to offer to you. The earrings are so stunning in person and light as a feather, so they are really comfortable to wear. To purchase any item, EMAIL me.
Last time, the green rings were soo popular…I was able to get 2 more…a lighter stone and a darker one…each ring $65
The jeweled flower ring and flower earrings are a new style for him…the ring is $65 and the earrings are $60.
These earrings are so on trend. I cannot decide which is my favorite. The earrings are $65 each.
I love this pretty brown color. It would be perfect for the fall.
I received many requests for the pink color….each ring is $65
Here are the flower earrings with a pearl accent…These earrings are $60
This is a beautiful set…its hard to find matching pieces…the Turquoise stone earrings are $125 and the ring is $65.
Here is a close up of one of the pink rings…the stone is a gorgeous raspberry hue..This ring is $65
I am head over heels in love with these turquoise rings…each ring is $65
I normally do not send shopping posts on Sunday but I found out late last night that it was Antro Day so I had to share with you!!! Everything at Anthropologie is 20% off. You probably know by now that Anthropologie is my go to for so many things. Dresses, cute tops, great gifts, fun housewares, stylish flats..I could go on and on. And the selections keep getting better and better each season. They have Anthro day a few times a year it is a really great time to treat yourself and take advantage of the savings!!! Its also sooo easy to return if something does not work out! Here are some of my favorite picks! Happy Sunday and Happy Shopping!
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The Norstrom Anniversary Sale is about to go public and now is the perfect time to stock up on some new JEANS. Soon we will be trading in our sundresses and shorts for blue and black denim. Here are my picks for some of the new styles for the fall season. The prices go up on August 31st. The sale opens to the general public online and in stores on August 19th. Nordstrom cardmembers get early access. If you are not a cardmember, click HERE to apply.
MADEWELL
JOE’S
Kelsey High Waist Raw Hem Crop Flare Jeans
KUT FROM THE KLOT
FRAME
AG
VERONICA BEARD
TOPSHOP
STS BLUE
Another local company that I am OBSESSED with is Trvl Design. They make the most wonderful travel, makeup, and storage bags. I have them all over my house. I store jewelry, toiletries, hair products, almost everything in mine….The prints are soooo cute and the quality is beyond. And they look adorable in my drawers and on my shelves. The packing cubes are not only great for when you travel but also to store off-season clothing. They fit perfectly in a suitcase or road trip duffle. The shapes and sizes are really clever too. Oh, and they make fabulous gifts…Right now for their 1 year Birthday, Trvl is offering NS Lifestyle readers a 20% discount on every purchase now through August 7th. Use the code HAPPY1 at checkout on their WEBSITE. Here are some of my favorite styles,
