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Favorite Finds: Stephanie Lian’s Closet

Stephanie Lian's Closet Discount Code on Bubbles & Ink

My love of accessories knows no bounds – probably because it’s the ONE thing we can layer on here in swelteringly sunny Miami. Which is why I’ve become pretty great at sniffing out a deal on the  trends that make my otherwise very casual closet something more than just basic tanks and tees. But scoring a find isn’t fun unless I’m sharing the joy with someone, so Favorite Finds Fridays is my way of sharing the love with you.

This week, I bring you Stephanie Lian’s Closet, a little shop with some major style. This is the kind of shop that offers you accessories like that statement necklace you absolutely need for the season but at a fraction of the cost the other retailers are charging. I’ve personally picked up a few items for myself and rocked them in New York during fashion week with the same style the bigger names were offering.

And thanks to the very generous girl behind this shop, you get to try them out with an even deeper discount. Readers of Bubbles & Ink will get 40% off all regular priced jewelry items now through June 30th by entering code BUBBLES at checkout. Get on it, ladies! And let me know what you find!

Year Three

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Another year gone by and, yet again, when the 18th of May rolls around, I get that nagging suspicion I’ve forgotten something…which, of course, I inevitably have. The 18th marked my third year of blogging. When I looked back at year two, I thought there was no way I would top it, but just now looking back at my third year, I realize I have so much to be grateful for – and things are only getting better. Here’s a look back at my favorites (click on each pic to see more). Hope you enjoy. And THANK YOU SO MUCH for reading. <3

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3.1 Phillip Lim for Target

Just when I thought I couldn’t possibly love Target any more, they announced this morning that their next designer collaboration is with none other than accessory great Phillip Lim. The it-bag designer will be debuting a collection featuring more than 100 items ranging in price from $19.99 to $299.99 for apparel and $19.99 to $59.99 for accessories. Coveted pieces include bags, dresses and a trench coat for women, and shoes and a leather moto jacket for men. Travel accessories, such as a duffle bag and multipurpose pouches for women and men, round out the collection. Items hit stores September 15th, so be sure to mark your calendars. I have a feeling this is going to be another Wu/Mossimo-type situation.

BA STAR Eye Shadow Palettes


BA STAR Eye Shadow Palettes

Here’s a quick, no-brainer deal for your Sunday. BA STAR is giving readers of Bubbles & Ink the chance to freshen up their makeup kits with HALF OFF their sparkly eye shadow palettes. These palettes are already incredibly affordable, so this is a great chance to stock up on different colors (the Natural and Smoky sets are my favorites). You can check out all their options here.

To get 50% off your order, use discount code BBSMOKY. Enjoy!

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Kate Young for Target: April 14

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Target’s next design collaboration lands in stores and online this Sunday, April 14th with a collection of women’s apparel and accessories from celebrity stylist Kate Young. The limited-edition collection features an assortment of special occasion dresses from the woman who’s styled countless celebrities and runway shows as well as worked on other famous Target campaigns – Jason Wu, anyone? Pieces range in price from $29.99 to $89.99 for apparel and $14.99 to $49.99 for jewelry, handbags and shoes. I’ve posted some of my favorite looks here but you can get a full view with prices on Target’s look book.

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BaubleBar Spring Gift w/ Purchase

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As I keep telling myself throughout these last few weeks of being an expectant mom, accessories ALWAYS fit. Now, thanks to BaubleBar and the onset of Spring, you can update your jewelry for the season and get a little something extra free when you spend $50+ through March 24th. Exactly what you’ll be getting is a surprise, but you do get to pick a favorite color (coral or turquoise). Some of my favorites are shown above to get you started. Happy shopping!

Post Details: Rose Pave Links Bracelet, Julie Vos Gold Elephant Bangle, Engraved Bar Pendant, Emerald Pave Links Bracelet

The Garden Themed Baby Shower

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Tony and I are recovering from Baby Shower #2, which involved the loud chatter of my very enthusiastic Cuban family (who have actually begun to rub off on his Peruvian side) and copious amounts of the very best homemade ethnic food any pregnant woman could want.

For this one, we went with a garden theme, since it was hosted in the beautiful backyard of my aunt & uncle’s home. We enjoyed one of those rare cool and clear Miami afternoons that I usually just pray and/or daydream about. Gotta say, we are both feeling very blessed indeed.

Here are some of our favorite details, including the Polaroid sign-in book, Milk Jar Mimosas, and everyone’s favorite Pomeranian, Romeo.

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Event Details:

Cupcakes: Not Just Cakes by Patty, Milk Jars with Straws: Beau-Coup.com, Dress: ASOS Maternity, Flowers: Berkeley Florist Supply arranged in Mason Jars, Favorite Red Lipstick: MAC Ruby Woo.

All photos taken by dad-to-be Tony Espinoza.

The Bottle Themed Baby Shower

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Attending my own baby shower was probably one of the most surreal experiences I’ve had in a while. Picking out a crib and registering for baby essentials really only hit me as shopping. Watching my belly grow and become heavy enough to make me shun my heels hardly phased me. But I caught myself staring a little too long at that pink banner hung over our place settings and it smacked me in the face: I’m having a baby. Soon.

Luckily, this was probably a little on the milder side in terms of actual baby-type stuff when it comes to the admittedly foreign realm of baby showers. Having a husband who can illustrate helped string our bottle-themed shower together into a low key, friendly affair for both guys and girls. Not to mention making it feel much more us. I think the fact that we were able to weave beer and champagne into our central theme made us feel much more comfortable with the event.

I’m excited to share some of our details, including: special home brew favors for the guys (crafted with care by the dad-to-be and home brew master & uncle-to-be MP), milk bottle mimosas for the ladies, a Polaroid sign-in book, story books in place of cards to build our baby’s library, and guava cupcakes (for the Cuban mom-to-be, yours truly). I hope you enjoy it as much as we did.

Check out specific event details after the jump.

Bottle Themed Baby Shower Poster

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Milk Bottle Mimosas & Bell Jars

Polaroid Sign-In Book

Books in Place of Cards

Sweet Child of Mine Espinoza Brew

Mom & Dad-to-BeBrighthouse Baubles Bracelet & Heart Manicure

LME Cupcake Tower

Not Just Cakes by Patty Guava Cupcakes

Event details: 

Event Setup Assistance: Events by Francesca, Location & Catering: Angelique Euro Cafe, Cupcakes: Not Just Cakes by Patty, Milk Jar Favors: Beau-Coup.com, Centerpieces: Hydrangeas & Spider Mums from Berkeley Florist Supply in Miami set in Ball jars, Heart Manicure by Miya at Portfolio Salon, Chunky Pave Link Bracelet from Brighthouse Baubles, Flowy Top by ASOS Petite.

All photos and graphic design details courtesy of dad-to-be Tony Espinoza

 

JackThreads: Smart Fashion for Guys

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Here’s one for the men in your life, the ones who have a style of their own…or the ones who can use some help putting a look together. JackThreads is a curated, members-only site for men’s fashion and accessories featuring designer styles at friendly prices. The online community sells men’s clothes from tons of well known brands like Kenneth Cole and Penguin, as well as men’s footwear from favorite names like Vans and Converse.

Here’s how it works: Each day at noon (ET), three to four new sales come up, combining brands you already know with names you want to get to know. Most sales last for 72 hours and then are gone, so you really want to get in right at the beginning to get your pick. If you get your friends to sign up and make a purchase, you’ll earn $10 for yourself for each one, which will get you a few cool things on here based on their pricing of up to 80% off daily.

I took a look around and found more than a few styles for each type of guy I know, so finding gifts won’t be an issue. There are some pretty great Seasonal Sales going on now, so you might want to check out these shops before they’re gone. My favorites were the Watches under $50, Hoodies & Sweatshirts, and Casual Shoes & Sneaks (some pics below).

 

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I asked my husband which look he’d be into and he picked the one below. I’m a fan of the grey tones and easy to layer pieces. I’m pretty sure he’d wear this all the time.

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Click here to sign up for JackThreads (it’s free) and start receiving their new sale info every day. You can check out their Winter Deals here to stock up for the season. This is definitely one of the best ways to take advantage of Black Friday without having to deal with the crazy lines (you all know how I feel about that).

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