I wore one of the few peplum tops I own when I went out to dinner with my best friends last week. I call it peplum, but it isn't really, but it's as close as I get to the trend. Real peplum pieces never look all that great on me, I prefer the softer version. And I'm getting all the wear out of these jeans that I can before I turn back to all my super dark denim (YAY!)

Top: J Cooper (Lord & Taylor), Jeans: Current/Elliott (sample sale), Sandals: Sam Edelman c/o Thred Up, Clutch: Olivia + Joy, Necklace: Marc Jacobs

Today Lydia and I are excited to feature some pieces of jewelry from LA based designer Marrin Costello!  We partnered up with Marrin to showcase how we would style her fabulous pieces! I chose the MIDI Rings (gunmetal), Stellar Ring (gunmetal) and Helix (gold) necklace while Lydia opted for the Baby B (gold) and the Saratoga (gold) bracelets.

While all very different, each piece I received was well made and simply designed. I always find simple jewelry to be the best, because you can pair it with most anything.  For the looks I styled I showed both sides of the coin: a simple black dress with a necklace, and an outfit featuring a print.  I could have switched my jewelry for each look and still looked fabulous! That's how I know I found a great accessory.

Enjoy the photos below, and #DontForgetToAccessorize with Marrin Costello Jewelry! I'm really looking forward to the release of her Stoned collection because, as we all know, I love jewelry with gemstones and other pretty things.

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#1 Megan: Marrin Costello Helix necklace (c/o), Jason Wu Dress (Roundabout Resale), Wink & Winn Bag, Cole Haan Sunglasses (c/o Marshalls), Franco Sarto Heels (DSW), Marc by Marc Jacobs Watch (Gilt)

#1 Lydia: J.Crew Blouse, Homemade Shorts,  Target Sandals, Trask “Kaylee” Bag, Thrifted rings & necklace, Ray-Ban 'Meteor' Sunglasses (c/o TJ Maxx)
#2 Megan: Marrin Costello MIDI Rings (c/o), Marrin Costello Stellar Ring (c/o), Equipment Top (c/o Marshalls), Carven Skirt (Net-a-Porter), Cole Haan Sunglasses, Michael Kors Heels (DSW),  Marc by Marc Jacobs Watch

#2 Lydia: Marrin Costello Baby B Ring (c/o), Marc by Marc Jacobs Dress (thrifted), Karen Scott Pumps (thrifted), Alberta Di Canio Clutch (TJ Maxx), Sweet Olive Jewelry Ring, Under Armour Sunglasses (c/o)


* Marrin Costello provided the jewelry in this post, but all opinions are my own.

Let's do something a little different today: Everyone loves music, right? And a lot of people use musicians as the inspiration for their outfits. My friends know that I am not a new/popular music kind of girl. I prefer Classic Rock and the oldies when I want to get my spirits up. I turn to bands like The Eagles, Beatles, James Taylor or Billy Joel and if I'm in the mood for "new" music, John Mayer (and more recently Manifesto - a British band that I was introduced to via a Harry Potter actor who is in the band.) To switch things up, I decided to create a look inspired by The Police!

The Police were one of the most popular groups in the 70s and 80s and their songs are still played on most radio stations. You would likely find at least one of them in a leather jacket or a blazer, and they loved their jeans! As for shoes, they were fans of boots and sneakers. A pretty easy look to recreate because it has a certain ease about it. (Don't worry, we won't go totally 80's with over-sized blazers as they did.)  I created a look with items from BooHoo.com!

Leather Jacket, White Tank Top, Skinny Jeans, Chelsea Boot, Pearl & Chain Necklace, and Round Frame Sunglasses


Some more inspiration images for you to enjoy (and giggle at)

Today I'm featuring a pair of "Bertha" sunglasses from GlassesShop.com! They are a really fun red/burgundy color that gradates down. So to bring out the color I decided to wear some burgundy pieces.  This pair was also good at blocking out the sun, just like the first pair I featured on Friday. Both the dress and sweater have been in my closet for quite some time. This is the first appearance the sweater has made on the blog, but I had it long before that started. And this dress was one of my first Marc Jacobs buys (after my velvet polka dot blazer) on eBay in 2010.

Detailed photos of the glasses can be found underneath my outfit. You can also use code GSMegan for 20% off your purchase across the whole site!

Dress: Marc by Marc Jacobs (eBay), Sweater: American Eagle, Heels: Zigi Soho (DSW), Sunglasses c/o GlassesShop

Today I'm sharing the first of two posts featuring sunglasses from GlassesShop.com! This pair is called the "Fanny" and features pearls and a jaguar on the arm! I love that little touch of fun added to an otherwise classic pair of sunglasses. And, what would a sunglasses review be without talking about the sun? Sometimes even when I wear sunglasses I find myself squinting as I'm driving or walking in the sun. That wasn't the case with these, I could almost look directly at the sun without being bothered. That's the mark of a great pair!

Detailed photos of the glasses can be found underneath my outfit. You can also use code GSMegan for 20% off your purchase across the whole site!

Top c/o OASAP, Tank: Vince c/o Marshalls, Skirt: T by Alexander Wang (NET-A-PORTER), Sandals: Simply Vera Wang (Kohl's), Bag: Wink & Winn (giveaway), Watch: Marc by Marc Jacobs (Gilt), Sunglasses c/o GlassesShop