May 16th, 2008
I was one of those kids that loved making crafts out of flat-pack kits. Things like doll house furniture, airplanes - way too much fun!
These silk-screened wooden bracelets from Tivi have that same spirit of playfulness - each pack has four bracelets that you punch out and wear:
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May 16th, 2008
This necklace from Manic Trout is for the woman who wants to make a statement with her accessories - as my grandfather would say “Wear it with panache!”
It’s the limited edition “Kimiko Salt Water Sound” necklace, made from glass & lucite beads, strung on brass chain.
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May 15th, 2008
Hmmm… there seems to be a trend here - Kate Spade is now making clutch purses from cork & patent leather.
The “Tivoli - Flat Ava” cork clutch purse:
And they do come in fun colors :-)
I like the way they look - but I’m still wondering about how well they’ll age. Or is this one of […]
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May 14th, 2008
I think this cork belt from Maison Martin Margiela looks really cool:
I have one little concern - how well is that layer of cork going to hold up as a belt? Yes, it’s laminated onto leather - but I’d hate to spend $245 and have the belt fall apart on me!
So does anyone have experiences […]
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May 13th, 2008
Still looking for a way to rock this season’s sunny yellow? How about the “Saigon Glazed Linen Camilla” bag from Rafe New York?
Summery, trendy and big enough to carry your cell phone and a book to the beach :-)
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May 12th, 2008
I think everyone knows by now that I have a soft spot for wicker purses, but I hadn’t come across wicker bracelets before:
Carole Cole, an accessories designer from Oregon, creates these woven bracelets from rattan (the same material that wicker furniture & baskets are made from). They are also amazing inexpensive - about $10 per […]
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May 11th, 2008
SHOPPING
Style Tots has Suri Cruise’s Ladybug shoes that Oprah liked so much.
Style It Less gives you 10 Cameron Diaz’s red pumps for less
Let’s Go Shopping finds some Great Deals at Ferro Cosmetics
My Wardrobe Today reviewsvarious popular foundation and face products.
eye4style loves Balenciaga bags AND the trend of invite-only, online sample sales, so she offers up […]
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May 8th, 2008
My flowers are finally starting to bloom in my garden which inspired me to look for something appropriately cheerful & flowery today… I think the “Happy Flower” cuff bracelet from Rimistyle fits the bill:
It even comes in different colors!
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May 7th, 2008
I’m lusting after this resin & Zebrawood pendant from Garnish Home:
It’s made from recycled Zebrawood, that would normally just be thrown away by the furniture manufacturers. Earth-friendly and cool - what a great combination!
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May 7th, 2008
Normally, when I think of Frye, I think of chunky leather boots - not these dainty metallic leather “Moonglow“ sandals:
It’s nice to be surprised :-)
image source: Anthropologie
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