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FAQ // LOCATION: New York, New York • BY WAY OF: The Midwest (Cleveland/Chicago) • HOW WOULD YOU DESCRIBE YOUR STYLE? Attainable, trendy and fun. I’m constantly wearing unexpected pairings – like statement pumps and a graphic tee. • FAVORITE ITEM IN YOUR CLOSET? The vintage Gucci clutch I thrifted for $40. • ANY OBSESSIONS? I like my coffee black, my heels high and my martinis dirty. • GUILTY PLEASURES? Complex carbohydrates and shoe shopping -- both in excess. (And SoulCycle, as a result.)

ARE YOU A FULL-TIME BLOGGER? No, I work as a Development Manager and Contributing Editor at Glam.com. • WHY DID YOU START YOUR BLOG? I've spent nearly seven years on the corporate grind, where sartorial humor and an expertly crafted color-block can get lost in the boardroom. As a result, I decided to create a blog -- a space where I’d hoped my writing, styling and excessive shoe collection would be better comprehended. • WHAT’S IT ABOUT? Living stylish and spontaneously in New York City – and beyond. I aim to inspire others to have fun with fashion and to live lightheartedly • HOW’D YOU THINK OF THE NAME? To be honest, the name just came to me. I’m a big color-blocker and a sucker for alliteration in writing. It just fit. • WHAT’S THE CORRECT WAY TO WRITE IT? corals + cognacs.

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January 27, 2024

Target Trends, Vol. 8: Jewel Tones

As it’s been evidenced in my most recent outfit posts, I’m becoming partial to dressing in a palette of black-and-white. I love a good statement piece, though, and more often than not, a pop of color can easily elevate your outfit to next-level notableness.

Rich, vibrant jewel tones up the ante in my wardrobe — for the winter especially — from ruby-red to bordeaux to rich amethyst and sapphire. Here’s a few of my favorites currently available at our favorite retailer, Target.

*Clockwise from top left: rectangle pendant, ankle-strap pumps, lace-trim cropped jacket, silk scarf, fit-and-flare dress, Threshold lamp shade, ultra-soft pillowcase set, long-sleeve tailored blazer, Beats by Dr. Dre solo headphones, pencil skirt, cross-body bag

*Click below to shop the jewel tone trends at Target:

Disclosure: This post was sponsored by Target (a brand I love and shop often) via Glam Media.
Thanks for supporting the brands that support corals + cognacs.

8 comments

Andi on January 27, 2024 at 4:20 pm

Oooooh I LOVE that purple dress!!!

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Meagan on January 27, 2024 at 4:29 pm

Love those coral flats!
-Meg
http://www.dillandscout.etsy.com

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kiri on January 27, 2024 at 7:21 pm

I am very inspired by this bright mood board!
Kiri
http://www.fashionblender.com.au
http://www.facebook.com/FashionBlender

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Rachel on January 27, 2024 at 7:31 pm

I need that purple dress!

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DNA (designers+artists) on January 27, 2024 at 8:53 pm

Those orange flats are super cute!!

http://www.designers-artists.com

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megan on January 27, 2024 at 11:01 pm

i need those coral flats. gorgeous!

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Niki Caron on January 28, 2024 at 12:54 pm

I love that scarf, and I’m dying to add more jewel tones to my home! Those throw pillows are gorgeous, and may be perfect if I can just get the hubbs to agree!

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Lindsey N. on January 28, 2024 at 11:14 pm

These jewel tones are just what I’ve been craving! I love the bag and the skirt - I’d probably wear them together!

Halfway Heroine

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