Peek Inside: Polo Shirt Season 2015

Last night, I tweeted the following cryptic message…

FYI, tomorrow is a VERY exciting day…and no, I’m not referring to April Fool’s Day!

Can you guess???

Well, I suppose it’s not such a cryptic tweet if you’ve been reading So About What I Said for a few years now…

Still stumped??

It’s the first day of Polo Shirt Season 2015 — *cue rousing cheers*

You know how much I love my eye-catching polos, and the weather was beautiful today, so I got to usher in the season the right way!

Do you love the look, friends? Will you be wearing colorful polo shirts this spring? Any polo-related fashion tips you’d like to share with me? I’d looooove to hear them! Something tells me it’s going to be a great season this year! xoxo

P.S. Posts of polos seasons past: 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013 and 2014.

P.P.S. A big thank you to Ms. Bear for snapping these photos! 🙂

New collections: Upper Metal Class

Almost a year ago (yikes!), I featured the amazing work from Upper Metal Class, the Los Angeles-based jewelry shop full of bracelets, earrings and necklaces. Well, they recently introduced some gorgeous new pieces to four of their classic collections…

Arcs Collection, like the small arc necklace ($65), the curve earrings ($45) and the semi oval ring ($55).

Waves Collection, like the long wave bracelet ($80) and small wave hoop earrings ($70).

Grace Collection, like the rectangle grace tag ($58), the long grace tag bracelet ($68) and the square grace tag ring ($48).

Custom Engraving Collection, like the short grace tag necklace ($98).

What do you think, friends? Do you have a favorite? I’m loving the futuristic feel of the entire collection, with all the metallic gold and silver! xoxo

(This post is sponsored by Upper Metal Class, though all opinions expressed are my own. Thanks so much for continuing to support So About What I Said’s wonderful sponsors!)

Fashion Friday: Madewell’s spring collection

The denim! The crisp whites! The prints! As if we weren’t already ecstatic for spring’s long-overdue arrival, Madewell has managed to capture the season perfectly with these easy, breezy styles.

“This collection was a resounding nod to the optimism that comes with spring,” Madewell’s Head of Design, Somsack Sikhounmuong, told Fashionista. “The pulling out of all the things you love and packed away — your favorite jeans , a classic tee, a trench — we looked to all those things, tweaked and updated them to feel fresh and new.”

I can smell that fresh air already and those spring flowers, can’t you, friends? Check out more of their awesome spring style, and share your favorite looks in the comments! xoxo

P.S. Friday link love is coming up! 🙂

FMJ Creation Necklace Giveaway!

Today’s giveaway is from Alli from FMJ Creation, the handmade jewelry and accessories boutique full of necklaces, earrings, hair accessories and ponytail holders. She also sells the cutest iPhone accessories, which would make cute gifts! Alli opened her Etsy shop last year and strives to create pieces that are feminine, lovely and sweet. I’d say she’s succeeded, wouldn’t you, friends?
She’s giving this cute twin bird necklace to one lucky reader. The gold-plated necklace is 18 inches and also features two tiny glass flowers, which add a gorgeous pop of color to the piece. Plus, nothing says spring more than birds and flowers, and this would be the perfect necklace to usher in the new season in style.
For your chance to win, simply visit FMJ Creation, and leave a comment below, telling us what you’d pair the necklace with if you won! For additional entries, you can (please leave a separate comment for each entry)…

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You can also Tweet about the giveaway — just make sure to mention @melissablake in your Tweet!

A winner will be chosen at random on Thursday, March 26th, so you’ve got a whole week to enter. Have fun, friends! xoxo

Update: Congrats to winner Jessica! Thanks so much! 🙂

Happy St. Patrick’s Day!

Because nothing says Happy St. Patrick’s Day like a little almost-spring craftiness. Two of my favorites this year: The DIY shamrock floral crown, above, which would be a cute accessory for a garden party (random fact about me: I’ve always wanted to go to a chic garden party). And…

This DIY gold leaf manicure, because, honestly, gold makes everything better, doesn’t it? Happy day, friends! How are you celebrating? xoxo

P.S. Looks like Chicago isn’t the only city to celebrate the day by dyeing rivers or fountains green!