Currently No. 18

A few of my favorite things, a few new finds, and a few things for the wishlist...

+Molton Brown Black Pepper Scented Candle
+ValentineNYC GoGo Bra
+Jennie Kwon Stacked Diamond Cuff Ring
+CHOCOLOVE 65% Dark Chocolate w/ Ginger Bar
+Davines Momo Moisturizing Curl Enhancing Serum
+Aurora 'Under Stars'
+Laura Mercier Baked Eye Colour 'Ballet'
+Prada Crisscross-Strap Slingback Sandals
+Oribe Apres Beach Wave and Shine Spray

Wanted: Gold

Still on a gold kick, despite the trend, supposedly, veering towards silver again. I am, and will remain, in very strong denial.

+Cocktail Kingdom Japanese Style Jigger
+Le Labo Santal 33 Eau de Parfum
+Tatcha GOLD Camellia Nourishing Lip Balm
+CB2 Gold Pig Bookends
+Jennie Kwon Long Moon Studs
+Cocktail Kingdom Hoffman Barspoon
+Tom Ford Lip Color 'Pink Dust'
+Cocktail Kingdom Asanoha Mixing Glass

Currently No. 15

I've been thinking about this phone case for over a year, but it's so expensive... My taste much exceeds my budget lately. How is your holiday season going?

(1) Dior Crème de Rose Smoothing Plumping Lip Balm (2) WWAKE Arc Lineage Earrings

(3) Oribe Crème for Style (4) CV Cobalt Tassel (5) Julie Kostreva Indigo Ombre Case

Currently No. 14

I'm slowly replacing most of my IKEA purchases (only minimal offense to IKEA ;-)  and this woven rug might just do the trick as a new area rug in my living room. I love the classic fair isle pattern in French Blue & Ivory. Also, the coral version of Dior's Addict Lip Glow has been sold out the last few times I've looked, so I might just have to snag it over this holiday season. Anything on your radar lately?

(1) Dash & Albert Fair Isle Cotton Woven Rug (2) Aquamarine Prong Studs
(3) Dior Addict Lip Glow 'Coral' (4) Pebble Bud Vase

Currently No. 12

I'm discovering that my tastes don't exactly fit my budget that easily, but slowly building my closet up with quality pieces this year has been strangely satisfying. It's nice to have quality over quantity and pieces that will last years, rather than one season. Although it's still nice to pick up something at the Gap or Zara once in a while;)

(1) Elizabeth Suzann Billie Sweater Dress (2) Gap Leather Buckle Clutch

(3) Larsson & Jennings CM Gold-plated Watch (4) YSL Top Secrets All-In-One BB Cream

Olivia Terrell Jewelry

Obsessed with this rose gold armlet from designer Olivia Terrell. Born and raised in Nashville, she currently lives in Madrid, Spain. Miss Moss featured her new Deco lookbook and it is divine...

(Ruthie Armlet - Olivia Terrell)

Currently No. 10

The summer is already waning. The last concert of the Twilight Concert Series is tonight and I've been listening non-stop to San Fermin. I also bought a last-minute ticket to the Sylvan Esso concert tomorrow night. Do you have any end of summer plans?

Here are a few things that have caught my eye lately...

(1) Giorgio Armani Eye Liner 'Quarzo' (2) Caudalie Beauty Elixir

(3) Smith Optics Marvine Sunglasses (4) Aesop Resurrection Rinse-Free Hand Wash

(5) Cuyana Silk Sleeveless Blouse

Currently No. 8

Loving light linen, spicy fragrances, hydrating spring water mist, and a sweet tote bag that holds two bottles of wine. Summer, anyone?

(1) Hackwith Design House Chandler Top (2) MCMC Fragrances 'Noble' Perfume Oil

(3) Avene Thermal Spring Water Hydrating Mist (4) Hero Bags Two Bottle Bag

Deep V-Neck Brooch

Are you a fan of this brooch placement? Talk about adding something a little extra to your LBD.

Ginger Rogers (1936)

Jean Shrimpton (1965)

Currently No. 3

Currently loving some serious ice cubes for cocktails, glossy black t-strap Birkenstock sandals, this relaxed cornflower blue clutch from Coach, and playing Hozier's From Eden EP on repeat.

(1) Tovolo King Cube Ice Tray (2) Birkenstock Gizeh Birko-Flor™

(3) Coach Bleeker Shoulder Bag (4) Music: Hozier | From Eden EP

Currently No. 2

Counting down the days until warmer weather and trying to find some versatile pieces for a late spring trip to Europe! I just booked a G Adventures YOLO tour from London to Rome for May. As an added bonus, I'll also be able to go to the Internazionali BNL d'Italia for a couple days after the tour. (Well, I might have timed it that way, but still an added bonus.)

Here are a few pieces on my radar...

(1) Nixon Watch (2) Boden Breton Tunic
(3) Scotch & Soda Top (4) Pons Avarcas

Currently No. 1

I remember Cameron Crowe talking about making mixtapes when he was younger, how they were capsules of his mood, interests, and taste. It's always so interesting to flip back through pages pulled from magazines or old blogs posts.

Here are a few things currently on my mind...

(1) Halona Glass Arrow Tail Suncatcher  (2) Savon de Marseille Extra Pur Liquid Soap
(3) Chinese Laundry D'Orsay Flats  (4) Fieldguided Vu de l'Extérieur Print
(5) Modernica Case Study Planter with Stand  (6) Brilliant Earth Rose Gold Diamond Studs

Diamond Studs

Watching Project Runway's challenge tonight with millions of dollars in jewels got me thinking about diamonds. . . I love these brown diamond studs from Satomi Kawakita, classic with a twist.

(via Satomi Kawakita)

Seaworthy

Seaworthy (designed by Marisa Howard of Portland, Oregon) has been getting a lot of well deserved press as of late.  A feature in Lonny Magazine and a mention on Miss Moss turned me on to these lovely necklaces.  They are classic with an edge and perfect for summer.

Carnelian Agate Talon Necklace

Kyanite Blade Necklace

(Photos courtesy of Seaworthy)

Clare Vivier Fannypack

A bit obsessed with these bum bags from Clare Vivier.  I can already see myself traveling, wandering the US Open grounds this August, or exploring the Rose Bowl Flea Market looking über chic with a fannypack, ha!
Which color would you pick?  This is a serious investment. . .

via Clare Vivier

Wide Brim Wool Felt Hats

I never thought I would be a person with a growing hat collection, but with an expanding collection of Panama hats and baseball caps, I think a wide brim wool felt hat might not be too far away. . .

These Janessa Leone hats from her sophomore collection "Shadows" are meant to be passed down to many future generations; what a lovely sentiment.

via Honestly. . . WTF

inspiration via Who What Wear and Elizabeth Olsen

Dressing up Blazers

I love these two ways to dress up blazers featured on Tomboy Style.  Lapel pins and pocket squares are such an easy way to add a feminine touch and personality to menswear.  It's shocking that women's blazers don't include functional breast pockets or boutonnières more often.

Tomboy Style: UNIFORM | Lapel Pins

Tomboy Style: UNIFORM | Pocket Squares

Kate Spade Scallop Ring

Love this scallop ring from Kate Spade.  The perfect mix of classic and whimsy.


On My Radar: Cabernet

Even though Pantone named Emerald the color of 2013, I am still a bit obsessed with cabernet/oxblood/burgundy.  The holiday season is perfect for combining the two trends.

Left to Right:
Vince Snow Pleated V Neck Silk Top, Madewell Chelsea Boot In Calf Hair
J.Crew Toothpick Cord in Cabenet, Butter London 'British Racing Green'
Karen Walker Helter Skelter Sunnies, J.Crew Biennial Hobo

Satomi Kawakita Stud Earrings

The sweetest studs from Satomi Kawakita.

Black Diamond // Brown Diamond

Pearl // Ruby