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Cuckoo for Cork Accessories

07/30/13 | Fashion and Style, J Crew, Kate Spade

This summer I have seen cork accessories everywhere, from the glossy pages of fashion magazines to chic New York City girls in cork pieces ranging from clutches to wedges to bangles and briefcases. These accessories, from what I’ve seen, are perfect to complete any outfit. If you treat cork as a neutral the options are unlimited, but still give a great textural element.  As cork pushes its way through wine racks to the fashion scene, it’s sure to pull the crowd for a good reason this season, so watch out! These are my nine favorite items:

Cuckoo for Cork Accessories

 

 

For the first time, in the almost year of Sparkles and Shoes, I am going to walk you through my favorite cork options.  The first, of course, is a pair of shoes – the Oscar de la Renta Cork Pumps. Yes, they heel is almost five inches but the gold platform just makes is just too cute to pass up.  When I first saw this Kate Spade “Cork City” Bracelet I was hesitant because I did not know how it would lay, but last week I spotted a girl in the West Village wearing it and instantly fell in love.  As with the shoes, I love cork with a pop of gold so this Tamara Champagne Gold Fleck Tote with its’ nine inch handle drop, would be such a cute accessory!
Now with watches I am usually not very adventurous and stick with my Michael Kors tortoise Chronograph Watch but I love this Luxury Cork Analog Wristwatch.  The bold numbers on the face are such a fresh, modern twist with the classic cork.  I was wary about including a second bracelet, after the first Kate Spade one, but in my search for the perfect cork accessories I found this Braided Cork Channel Bracelet and I love the details of the two strand, natural braided cork.  To add a neutral pop to any outfit this J.Crew Cork belt is a perfectly polished piece! 
I try not to go back to back with same brand pieces in a collage but of the dozens of cork phone cases I looked at this J.Crew Cork Case for iPhone is by far the cutest.  The lack of bold branding really lets the natural grain of the cork stand out.  Perhaps my favorite item of all, the Kate Spade Gold Coast Cork Bag with its’ quilted exterior with patent leather trim and gold accents is just devine. To end the selection of my top picks is this adorable 8GB Cork USB Drive, if you have to have one, why not have one that looks like this!  
I have decided that cork is going to be my new neutral! 
Give it a chance to shine somewhere besides your bulletin board.
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Comments

  1. purelypeanut.com says

    August 1, 2013 at 3:01 pm

    I’ve never thought of cork accessories, but these are pretty darn cute!

    Jacqueline
    http://www.purelypeanut.com

  2. Just Another Shopaholic says

    August 1, 2013 at 1:23 pm

    I have never seen this, looks so cool! I do like that bracelet.

  3. Katie says

    July 31, 2013 at 7:36 pm

    i’ve never seen those before! i’d love those shoes!

  4. Melanie says

    July 31, 2013 at 8:50 am

    OMG this is the best post ever!!! Just found your blog and absolutely LOVE it. Great picks!

    I Pink i Love You

  5. CoastWithMe says

    July 31, 2013 at 2:19 am

    Great picks girl! I’m especially loving the cork clutch! Excited to see how you incorporate this into your wardrobe;)! Definitely the new neutral!

  6. Tea&Sequins says

    July 30, 2013 at 11:48 pm

    I LOVE that Kate Spade cork bag! I hadn’t seen any of these pieces before- I feel so behind! This is definitely a great addition to the neutrals department.

    Kaitlin
    http://www.teaandsequins.com

  7. Bex Doctor says

    July 30, 2013 at 9:00 pm

    I didn’t realize you can make a lot of other stuff with this material. hahaha they’re something! Thanks for sharing darling.

    Kisses,
    Bex
    Personal Style Blog

  8. Petchie says

    July 30, 2013 at 8:26 pm

    I love these looks! so cute!!

    xoxo
    Petchie
    http://psblogbook.blogspot.com/

  9. Rachel says

    July 30, 2013 at 8:05 pm

    I really like that watch. So unique!

  10. Sam says

    July 30, 2013 at 8:01 pm

    I didn’t realize how popular cork was! Thanks for sharing these great picks, I couldn’t get past the necklace – I need it!

  11. CaninesCouture says

    July 30, 2013 at 6:28 pm

    Well duh, you have to start with the Oscar de la Renta cork pumps. 😉 I’m not a huge fan of this trend… yet. Maybe it’ll grow on me? 🙂

    Jules of Canines & Couture
    http://www.caninesandcouture.com

  12. Vanessa says

    July 30, 2013 at 6:18 pm

    Loving the phone case and USB cork!!

    Vanessa
    http://www.vanessaballi.com

  13. Rachel says

    July 30, 2013 at 5:18 pm

    I like this style for summer!

  14. Krysten @ Why Girls Are Weird says

    July 30, 2013 at 4:51 pm

    Well in my book Kate Spade does no wrong if Kate Spade is okay with cork then so am I!

  15. viki-talks.com says

    July 30, 2013 at 4:46 pm

    nice stuff!

    http://www.viki-talks.com

  16. Sophia M says

    July 30, 2013 at 3:38 pm

    The shoes are so cool!!!
    xoxo Sophia

    http://styleofsophia.blogspot.it

  17. Annalisa Masella says

    July 30, 2013 at 1:24 pm

    La chiavetta USB è il top. Un post davvero carino
    Passa sul mio blog, c’è un nuovo post. Seguimi se ti piace, mi farebbe piacere.
    Ti lascio il mio link http://annalisamasella.blogspot.it/
    Puoi trovarmi anche su Facebook, instagram,chicisimo, lookbook, bloglovin, Fashiolista.

  18. Real College Student of Atlanta says

    July 30, 2013 at 1:13 pm

    you pulled the best corks! hehe, love the phone case!

  19. Charlotte says

    July 30, 2013 at 1:05 pm

    I love this style! The shoes and the bags are perfect!
    – Charlotte
    My blog – http://fashiongirl134.blogspot.com
    My shop – http://fashiongirlshop.tictail.com

  20. Thania SG says

    July 30, 2013 at 12:59 pm

    in some things could look good

    bloglovin?

    ♥ TSG

    http://www.facebook.com/tsg.thania

  21. ANDYSTYLE says

    July 30, 2013 at 12:30 pm

    cute stuff 🙂

  22. Alyssa says

    July 30, 2013 at 12:09 pm

    I’ve never given much thought to cork accessories, but I love all of these. Especially with the flecks of gold!

  23. Cari says

    July 30, 2013 at 12:05 pm

    That bracelet & watch are too cute!!

  24. Ashley says

    July 30, 2013 at 12:04 pm

    I love all of these but I really love the shoes, watch and iPhone case 🙂

    xo,
    Sincerely Miss Ash

  25. mariafelicia magno says

    July 30, 2013 at 11:57 am

    i love this trend…the shoes are so cute
    kisses

  26. Haylee Mae says

    July 30, 2013 at 11:40 am

    I love cork shoes, so light and comfy, wouldn’t mind a pair of heels like that!!

    xox,

    Haylee
    http://www.dolledupdaily.com/

  27. Shaqinah Fakar says

    July 30, 2013 at 11:35 am

    The “cork” trend doesn’t sound like something I’d like but those shoes might just be pretty enough to turn me!! xx

    http://shaneynayguns.com

  28. Kathleen Lisson says

    July 30, 2013 at 11:35 am

    The USB drive is so cute!

  29. Carly says

    July 30, 2013 at 11:34 am

    Those shoes??? Love them!

    Carly
    http://www.lipglossandcrayons.com

  30. ROXTHEFOX says

    July 30, 2013 at 11:31 am

    How cool are those cork shoes? I’ve never really heard of this trend but I think it’s so cool!

    http://WWW.ROXTHEFOX.COM

  31. Sofia Donatelli says

    July 30, 2013 at 10:49 am

    I think it’s a great addition to any ones closet. I have a pair of cork shoes and the seem to go with everything. Great blog and post.

    Have a wonderful day.
    Sofia

    stylishlyinlove.blogspot.com

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