Shop: Edit's New Jewelry

I am trying not to buy clothes right now. For one, I need to hold on to my money (we have several home projects in the works and summer tennis and swim lesson to pay for) ... plus, I've been working out and dieting (sigh), so I'm in between sizes. I'm trying not to buy anything unless it's the smaller of two sizes, which is definitely motivating as my friends (and poor husband) know how much I love shopping for new clothes.

Fortunately, Edit has a few new pieces of gorgeous jewelry ... shipping right this very moment to Juniper Lane! I want one of everything and keep reminding myself the goal is to SELL it all, not just WEAR it all! You'll understand when you see each piece - and they're arriving just in time for our big trunk show in St. Louis on Saturday! So a few sneak peeks ... Let us know if you'd like us to set one aside for you ...

Good friend Laura didn't let having a new baby at home derail her shopping - oh no! I already dropped off this lovely little number at her house last week. It'll look amazing with her lovely red hair and coloring!

Mint and gold link necklace, $30

Then there's this beauty of a bauble - perfect arm candy for any look!

Chunky faux pave gold bracelet, $18

My friends are huge friends of the bubble necklace trend, and who could resist this pretty shade of coral?

Coral bubble necklace and earrings, $30

I'm also in love with this bracelet - perfect with a summer tan!

Mint and gold link bracelet, $20

And a classic gold link necklace is always sophisticated and stunning ...

Chunky faux pave gold necklace, $30

Finally, another bubble necklace - this time in spring's must have mint. I know several girls whose eyes would sparkle with this necklace nearby!

Mint bubble necklace and earrings, $30

Which one is your favorite? Let us know! We're obsessed with them all and can't wait to share them with all of you!


- Kara 

Shop: In Clover's Rainy Day Sale

Just because we love all of our own merchandise at Edit doesn't mean we don't shop anywhere else. On the contrary! We love supporting other local boutiques, and of course, we're avid Gap, J. Crew and Target shoppers too.

This week, one of our favorite neighborhood boutiques is having a "rainy day sale" you won't want to miss. In Clover at 83rd and Mission in Prairie Village is offering 30% off one full-price item today through Saturday - and a free scarf with purchases of $75 and up.

Coincidentally, I stopped in yesterday to check out their selection - bestie Ashley was raving about all of their spring tops and dresses - and I was impressed! I found several items I wanted to take home, but alas, my clothing budget is a bit restricted this month. With 30% off, though, I may just be able to swing one of the cute patterned tops I picked up. Most were between $50 and $80.

Do you know of any good sales at local boutiques going on this weekend? If so, let us know! And maybe we'll see you this weekend at In Clover ... after brunch at another local favorite - Urban Table!


- Kara

Stella & Dot Look Alike

I love receiving goodies in the mail, especially when they sparkle! Edit is now carrying a new bracelet that looks almost exactly like Stella & Dot's popular renegade cluster bracelet, which is $59. Our is only $25 and  handmade by a lovely little lady in Kentucky.

Here's our bracelet:

Edit gold "renegade" bracelet: $25

And here's the one from Stella & Dot:

Stella and Dot: $59

The main difference is the professional photography and lighting - I promise!

Now let me say, I am not a Stella & Dot hater - on the contrary, I love their jewelry and actually bought the pricey S & D version and wore it almost every day for two months before it broke.

I was so heartbroken and also too stingy to fork over another $60. That's when I found my hidden gem of the South, who hand makes such a similar style ... and for so much less!

Edit has several in stock, so let us know if you'd like your own renegade bracelet at more than HALF the cost! And our shipping is much less - only $5 - or you can pick up from us in Prairie Village.

We'll try and style the bracelet with some other arm candy to show you how we'd wear it ... Stay tuned for pics. We're new at this "styling" business, especially when it means pictures of ourselves, but we know we need to at least try!


- Kara

Splurge vs. Steal Belt Bracelets

Love the adorable belt bracelets but can't stomach the $95 price tag that comes with a Michael Kors one? Edit has you covered. For just $18, you can add this cute bracelet to your already stacked wrist. Comes in cobalt, brown or black. Email us at editkc@gmail.com if you want one!

Splurge vs. Steal Belt Bracelets by melina-bland featuring a bangle bracelet

Michael Kors bangle bracelet
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Edit / belt bracelets $18
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Shopping for a Cause

Tonight, Melina and I get to do two things we love - shop and support one of our clients! Isn't it amazing when life works out that way?! It's WORK honey, I promise : )

For the last few weeks, we've been planning a "girls night out" at Tulip, a locally-owned boutique on the Country Club Plaza. 

The event will help raise money for The Mission Project, a local nonprofit that helps young adults with developmental disabilities like Down syndrome and autism live and work on their own with minimal support, as well as First Downs for Down Syndrome, another amazing group that raises money and awareness for those with Down syndrome here in Kansas City.

Both groups are gearing up for their big fundraiser - the 6th Annual Run for the Roses Kentucky Derby Gala coming up Saturday, May 4 at the Carriage Club in Kansas City.

To help support the Gala, Robin, the lovely and generous owner of Tulip, offered to host a benefit shopping night. Melina and I, of course, said "let's invite the bloggers!"

So ... we have some amazing bloggers coming as part of the KC Blogger Meetup, as well as supporters of The Mission Project.

Good friend Alicia Alba will be photographing the night's festivities, which will include sips and snacks from The Granfalloon, goody bags, giveaways, lots of adorable clothes ... and Derby-style hats of course!

I can't wait to see everyone try on these gorgeous, over-the-top hats! I hope to find one myself for the upcoming Gala - this will be my third year, and it's about time I had a really cool hat. Plus I have my eye on a red floral dress ...

And did I mention nearly everything at Tulip is under $100? Love it!

We'll be posting pictures on Thursday!


- Kara

Harvey: 3 months

I can't believe it has already been three months since Harvey was born. Sometimes the days feel sooo long, but boy is time flying by. Our little guy is smiling all the time and any day now should be laughing and rolling over! He really is just killing it in the cute department. We can't get enough of his facial expressions. I just want to eat him up! I mean really, don't you?

big boy bath

binky about to fall out

lounging with mama

BIG smile

Giveaway: KC Home Show Tickets

We're starting to feel official over here at Edit with our very first giveaway - two tickets to this weekend's Kansas City Home Show and Flower, Lawn & Garden Show!

The home show, a true KC tradition running 65 years strong, is Friday, March 22 through Sunday, March 24 at Bartle Hall in downtown Kansas City.

We can't wait to go check out all of the exhibitors showcasing spring home and garden projects ... and also take in this lovely lady - HGTV Design Star alumn Lonni Paul. Remember Lonni? We do!

While we write more about fashion and our kids (whoops!) here on Edit, we do love home design too. Decor and home improvement projects can just be so overwhelming - and expensive - especially when you have a 100-year old home like Melina or a dated 70s split like me ... and you tend to spend your money on fashion and your kids and/or fashion for your kids!

But we're hoping this weekend's home show will give us some inspiration and also a close-up with Miss Lonni. She'll be speaking on the Spaces stage at 2 p.m. both Saturday and Sunday.

The home show also features several other speakers (architects, designers and floriculturists - did you even know that was a word/profession?), as well as a Kids' Corner with the KC Bricklab, Wayside Waifs adoptable pets and The Bee Guy with working bee hives - yikes - giveaways and more.

So, how can you get tickets? You can purchase yours online or at Hen House, Sun Fresh or Bank of Blue Valley or you can WIN them from us!

Good luck - and hope to see you there!

This event is presented by the Home Builders Association of Greater Kansas City and the presenting sponsor is MattressFIRM.


- Kara