Remember that scene from Breakfast at Tiffany’s when Holly stored her phone inside her white suitcases? (So do we!) Much like Holly, we fashion girls own a lot of trinkets, decorations, magazines—and well… things in general—but we can’t just put them anywhere, which is why we need functional furniture.
In my own home, I have magazines and books everywhere and when I have a guest over it often can make the place look unkempt. Recently, I came across a genius piece of furniture: a gGallery coffee table from Urban Outfitters that’s seriously stylish with a removable glass top. A perfect place to store all those coffee table books, cupholders and more. For décor aficionados like me, there’s nothing quite like dual furniture pieces to organize a home. If your home is lacking the space for all your pretty trinkets, take a cue from us and get familiar with dual furniture pieces that are not only practical, but also stylish. From beds with built in storage to a mirror that doubles as a closet, we’ve rounded up our favorite double-wammy furniture units for you. Click through to shop!
Ideal for students and avid readers, this bed is complete with built-in open shelving for all your storage needs. The metal frame of the bed highlights the wooden storage boxes under the bed – perfect for storing magazines, books—or even a space to show off all your pretty trinkets!
Inspired by her global travels and experiences, Tracy Boyd conceptualizes her furniture designs in a truly unique manner —inspired by a Japanese noodle bowl, the quadrants of this coffee table open store magazines, remotes and children’s toys.
Versatile, functional and fun—this leopard ottoman can double as an accent chair with its fun print. You can also use it as a footrest or as a place to rest a tray
This bed may not seem like a dual functional piece of furniture because the storage drawers truly blend into the bed frame. This is functionality and style at its best.
Big mirrors make small spaces feel larger and this handcrafted mirror plated mirror glass does just that—plus, you get hidden storage for jewelry behind the mirror. This is an incredibly unique piece and will definitely get your friends talking.
Perfect for lounging and storing things, this bench is a great seat for entertaining and can fit a significant amount of items in its base.
This wall hook is not only functional, it’s an art piece. It looks great hanging on a wall on its own—even better with your favorite scarves hanging from it.
Do you have any incredible dual functional furniture pieces that you love? Tell us what they are in the comments below!
This Is How You Order an Uber in the Future
Amazon Tap is not just your regular Bluetooth speaker — it’s so much more than that. Just press the button on the front of it, and you can issue voice commands to Alexa (Amazon’s digital assistant) to do just about anything — from playing music from your phone or streaming it over Wi-Fi; adding something to your calendar or your to-do list; checking the weather or the news; issuing commands to control the smart gadgets in your home or order your favorite pizza. Our favorite part? We can play our favorite Adele tune with a simple command. Adding to cart now.
Have you tried the Amazon Tap? What do you think? Tell us in the comments below.
Make a Statement: 18 Party-Ready Cocktail Rings
Beauty meets business with this seasons statement-making cocktail rings!
post not Hollywood-inspired cocktail rings are the ultimate accessory this season! From wrap around modern pieces to stacked oxidized sterling multiples, cocktail rings were a major street style accessory trend at the Paris 2016 shows. French American actress Clémence Poésy adds punch to her stylish suit ensemble with a stacked cocktail ring while New York Fashion Designer Anya Ziourova teams multiple rings paired with an even more bold earring to give the ultimate accessory nod.
Scroll down to see the look in action, plus start making space in your jewelry case—we’ve rounded up 18 eye-catching baubles to buy now. Ranging from $59 to $975, each cocktail ring adds an edgy and cool touch to your look.
Keep reading to see the inspiration and be the first to shop these outstanding statement rings!
Sophia Amoruso: ‘Traditional Career Paths Aren’t for Everyone.’
Sophia Amoruso, the Founder of online fashion site Nasty Gal and author of the new book #GIRLBOSS, is not your typical executive.
Leaving home at age 17 with little money, no college experience and working as a security guard checking IDs at an art school, Amoruso started the Nasty Gal site in 2006 as a simple eBay project, selling vintage clothing. Eight years later, the company is named one fastest growing online retailers, with more than $100 million in revenues, and Amoruso is named one of Fortune’s 40 under 40 most influential young people in the business.
So, how did she get there and what can we learn from her? Thankfully, Amoruso has written a book (fittingly titled #GIRLBOSS) about her unconventional journey to becoming a #GirlBoss, why confidence played a major role in her success and her best advice for entrepreneurs. But, #GirlBoss is more than just a book. From cover to cover, it is chock full of inspiring quotes, business moves, and life advice. It’s inspiration. Part memoir, part informative guide and part a girl-power anthem, #GirlBoss offers a candid guide to starting a business and going after what you want, no matter what the odds.
Ready to be a #GIRLBOSS? Read on for 10 tips from the #GIRLBOSS book that every career-minded woman should know.
Tip 1: Be kind to everyone and be weird.
“It’s cool to be kind. It’s cool to be weird. It’s cool, to be honest, and to be secure with yourself.” Whether it’s your intern or your boss, be kind to everyone and always be honest. End of the day, if you always do right, you’re never in the wrong. The notion here is as simple as it sounds.
Tip 2: Look for the silver linings.
“There are secret opportunities hidden inside every failure.” If you focus too much on what went wrong in any situation, you will miss important learning opportunities.
Tip 3: Be your own idol.
“The energy you’ll expend focusing on someone else’s life is better spent working on your own. Just be your own idol.” We’ve all heard how dangerous it can be to focus too much on other people. Focus on yourself and you will see the benefits.
Tip 4: Just ask.
“If you’re frustrated because you’re not getting what you want, stop for a second: Have you actually flat-out asked for it? If you haven’t, stop complaining.” Sometimes you have to be blunt. Why would you expect to get exactly what you want without saying exactly what you want? Ask, and there’s a better chance that you will receive.
Tip 5: Be revolutionary on your own.
“The only way to support a revolution is to make your own.” Supporting a revolution may sound revolutionary, but it’s not. If you want to be an innovator, changemaker, badass #girlboss – anything, do your own thing and pave your own way. That is revolutionary.
Tip 6: Don’t hold yourself back.
“Abandon anything about your life and habits that might be holding you back. Race balls-out toward the extraordinary life that you’ve always dreamed of, or still haven’t had time to dream up. And prepare to have a hell of a lot of fun along the way.” Don’t hold yourself back. Life has so much to offer, and you’ll miss out on most of it if you don’t let yourself. Throw caution to the wind.
Tip 7: Trust the universe.
“While I truly believe that you must have intentions to fulfill your dreams, I also think you have to leave room for the universe to have its way and play around a bit.” It’s great to know what you want to accomplish in life, however, if you focus too much on your exact dreams you run the risk of missing out on other great opportunities that come up. Keep an open mind, and trust the universe.
Tip 8: Own it.
“You don’t get taken seriously by asking someone to take you seriously. You’ve got to show up and own it. If this is a man’s world, who cares? I’m still really glad to be a girl in it.” Be present, do your best and always stand by your word.
Tip 9: Learn to manage your money.
“What I have realized over time is that in many ways, money spells freedom. If you learn to control your finances, you won’t find yourself stuck in jobs, places, or relationships that you hate just because you can’t afford to go elsewhere.” Being in a financially stable position can open many windows – whether it be the literal windows in your dream apartment or job positions with a lower salary but great opportunity for growth. These are the opportunities you cannot afford to take if you aren’t financially stable.
Tip 10: Don’t focus too much on your title.
“The #GIRLBOSS who is willing to do a job that is below her—and above—is the one who stands out.” If we focus too much on our exact job titles or descriptions, we may not want to take assignments that we feel are below us, however, I know I would bounce at any opportunity to take a job that is seemingly above my position. We shouldn’t have a double standard. Doing any kind of work enthusiastically and thoroughly will make you stand out.
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The One Item Every 30-Something Has in Her Closet
As we get older, our style matures with us (and thank goodness for that!)—could you imagine wearing that denim mini from college on the streets today? We all have those moments when we realize our wardrobe needs to speak to our age. While we never want to define by decade (hey, age is just a number, right?), sometimes we need to face the music and maybe trade in those college sweats for some tapered slacks. Your 30s are some of the most exciting years (remember how badly Jenna wanted to get there in 13 Going on 30?), and you need a wardrobe to match. A well rounded wardrobe for a 30-something should include many items, and it may seem like a lofty goal to completely mature your closet all in one day, so let’s start small with the one wearable item that every 30-something has in her closet and one item that gets an awful lot of mileage: an oversized scarf.
The perfect throw-on and go accessory, the oversized (or blanket) scarf is ultra-versatile and so chic. Crafted for comfort, the oversized scarf will give any outfit a touch of chic, understated elegance. Style with a denim jacket to channel a more laid back aesthetic, wear draped over your favorite blouse for a more profession looks or looped around your neck. Styling this must-have piece is easy to do—and to give your some ideas to start, we rounded up 6 different in season ways to wear the look. Better yet, to help you stay on-trend, chic, and stylish, we curated our top picks of oversized scarves.
Read on for 5 chic ways to wear your scarf this season!
#1 DRAPED OVER YOUR SHOULDER
#2 TIED UNDER A BELT
#3 LOOPED AROUND THE NECK
#4 LAYERED UNDER A JACKET
#5 WRAPPED AROUND THE BODY
How do you wear your oversized scarf? Tell us in the comments below!
Must-Have: A Delicate Suede Choker Necklace
The One Jacket Every Fashion Girl Will Be Wearing
There is a jacket trend going around that we cannot get enough of—fashion forecasters near and far have drawn attention to trend. The latest we’ve heard comes from Net-A-Porter calling the jacket the “just-throw-it-on jacket of the season.” PopSugar also said this, “lightweight spinoff of a varsity coat is trending so hard.” Even Forbes chimed into the conversation, adding that this is the “very-of-the-moment jacket” in a New York Fashion Week analysis.
If you haven’t guessed it yet – we’re talking about the bomber. This forever jacket will become your everyday jacket and makes a thrillingly fun impact on your weekend wardrobe. Whether you wear the jacket with skinny jeans and ankle boots or over a voluminous floral dress, the bomber is the must-have piece of the season—and with the official start to fall a few weeks away, it’s time to start thinking about what to wear over your pretty cashmere sweater (hint, hint) and according to It girls world-over, the bomber is it. Precisely, why we’ve rounded up our favorite bombers of the season for you to shop!
From embroidered, to cropped—and even metallic, click through to uncover the best of 90s-inspired bomber jacket, plus shop the looks!
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Which bomber was your favorite? Tell us in the comments below, and thenshop more bomber jackets here!
Is 2016 the Year of Choker?
PSA: The 90’s are totally back. And in case you have ever taken the time to reminisce about what accessories were the hottest during this grunge decade, you’ll recall quite a few: fanny packs sound familiar? Maybe mood rings, slap bracelets and velvet scrunchies? There were some great trends—and while most we hope to never welcome back, we are totally loving one 90’s accessory and we think you’ll agree: chokers.
That’s right – you swore we’d never wear them again, but with an edgy modern twist, and a dominant feeling of glam, chokers are back. According to Vogue Paris, “The Nineties style staple that first made its catwalk comeback for Spring/Summer 2016 is back again with style this season at New York Fashion Week Fall/Winter 2016-2017.” We recently spotted this 90’s trend on S/S 16 runways of Oscar de la Renta, Alexander Wang and Dior, and the trend has wasted no time to hit the blogger circuit. See how to style the chokers to embrace the 90s trend in a modern way, so take note. We love the equally sexy and playful tone a choker embraces and although we worshipped them in the 90s, the resurgence is even better!
Read on to see and shop the look you need to add into your wardrobe, starting at just $25!
The good news? Designer labels and fast-fashion retailers are already starting to sell some fabulous versions of the trend, so you have plenty of options to choose from. The bad news? You’re about to want every piece we picked out for you (although we guess that’s good news as well).
Introducing Tiffany’s First-Ever Female Design Director
The daughter of an American journalist and an Italian publicist, Francesca Amfitheatrof (am-fee-THEE-uh-truf) attended boarding school in England and spent her childhood in Moscow, Toyko, and Rome. For as long as she could remember, she wanted to go to art school. “It was very unfashionable back then.”Amfitheatrof tells the press — but she still did it. And thank goodness she did! Francesca Amfitheatrof is a name that is little known outside the industry, but a stealth force within it. She is not only the first woman in the history of Tiffany & Co. to be named design director but also one of only a handful of trained jewelers ever to have the job.
In 2013, Ms. Amfitheatrof was handed the daunting task of restoring artistic luster to the storied American retailer that in recent years had morphed into a global behemoth. While there was a legacy to respect, the brand was lucking some serious fresh vision and needed new ideas to bring Tiffany to the forefront again.
With the unveiling in April 2015 of her first Blue Book—a catalog displaying 230 examples of so-called “high jewelry” — Ms. Amfitheatrof showcases a series of one-of-a-kind pieces.
In addition to the Blue Book, Amfitheatrof also created Tiffany T, which according to ELLE is “a range of minimalist necklaces, cuffs, and rings meant for layering and daily wear.” with the “T” motif serving as a common design thread, these pieces are destined to become collectibles. “I wanted to do a collection that could stand for itself. To be visibly Tiffany, be recognizable, but also to be the perfect chain you throw on every day, the perfect bangle that you can throw on with your other jewelry,” Amfitheatrof tells ELLE. “The kind of jewelry that just lives with you. The more you wear it, the more you love it.”
Keep reading to see and shop our favorite picks from the collection!
How will you wear your Tiffany T piece? Let us know in the comments!
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