Fabulous Friday - Accessories

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I think people will agree with me when I say that a little black dress is a wardrobe essential. A great black dress is a "go to" piece because it's flattering with any skin tone and on any silhouette.  When you're wearing a black dress it becomes the perfect backdrop and palate for most accessories.  

I love that depending on how you accessorize it, one dress can be worn so many different ways: it can be dressed up or down, and worn either day or night.  Here are my picks of fabulous accessories that can transform a little black dress from daytime casual to nighttime glam! 

Day:

Watch: Michael Kors Watch with Crystals in Clear$250 - revolveclothing.com

Sunglasses: Dior Women's Cut Out Twisted Elegance Sunglasses, Black$375 - johnlewis.com

Bag: Beneta Fringe Tote, Large$2,650 - bergdorfgoodman.com

Hoop Earring: Sterling Silver Hoop Earrings/2?"$400 - saksfifthavenue.com

Sandals: Joe's Jeans Princess - Black Suede$230 - heels.com

Night:

Earring: Crystal Encrusted Gold Moonstone & Champagne Drop Earring$375 - alexisbittar.com

Wedges w/ Ribbon: Patent Wedge$1,280 - kirnazabete.com

Clutch: Patent Snakeskin Envelope Clutch$895 - intermixonline.com

Bracelet: Bracelet Flora Gold Small Gem Encrusted Vine Hinge Bracelet$450 - alexisbittar.com

Rings: Stackable Gem Rings (CIQZSQ)$238 - robindira.com

What's in MY bag?

I was researching (birthday) handbags and crawled my way into  A Hasty Life's "It's in the bag" blog crawl!  I was so excited (and spent hours, literally) to see what people put in their bags!

{Ashley's Bag}

And in the spirit of bag sharing... here's what I have in my Black Kate Spade bag (Christmas gift from the Mister):

• Red Kate Spade Wallet
• Gold Kate Spade Business Card Holder
• iPod Touch and pink zipper pouch
• Black Daily Organizer/Planner
• Black Coach "Gift Card Holder"
• Tiffany and Co. pouch for thumb drive & memory stick
• Blackberry
• Keys
• Survival Pouch (Listerine Strip, extra contact, hair clip, floss, eye drops)
• Vera Bradley Camera Case and Nikon Camera
• Burberry Sunglasses
• Makeup Case (Chanel powder and eyeliner, Bobbi Brown lip gloss and mascara)

whew... that's a lot of stuff!