Tag: Great Finds

Jewelry Porn: My dream come true

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I must admit, I’ve been infatuated before. I’ve had a crush. I’ve daydreamed and night-dreamed and thought about it before. But..I think I’m head over heels about this one. I’m talking about jewelry people!

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These are estate diamond stacking bands from the Paris Hotel Boutique! {this is glamorous} is giving this one away… I die.

Look at how gorgeous they are!

After further research, they are actually affordable. Official, full-on, jewelry lust. Feast your eyes here.

I don’t think this one is meant to be stacked but it honestly looks like a steal at $345. Also, it’s a princess ring which I totes identify with.

Paris Hotel Boutique – where have you been all my life?

Jewelry Porn: Rings by IOSSELLIANI

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Love stackable rings. These by iosselliani are beautiful and exotic, plus they’re expensive but not un-affordable. I noticed them first on {this is glamorous}. Check. It. Out.

And my fave

They also have gorgeous necklaces, bracelets and earrings.

For a much more affordable versions:

Rhinestone and Turquoise Stackable RingsStackable Enamel Bow RingSet of 6 Stacked Rhinestone Rings

$25 and under from Urban Outfitters. I might be purchasing the first turquoise one…

ebay lovin’

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I go through phases with ebay, sometimes I’m constantly on it and others…I forget. However, I have recently been on a hot streak! It’s such a great place to find vintage clothes, jewelry…really anything you don’t want to pay full price for as well as one of a kind items. Check out my latest finds…

Peek-a-boo 80s dress $12

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Bone fanny pack!

$9 shirt dress

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$9 mini dress

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$2 love knot brooch – to be worn on large gold chain, obvi.

TRADITIONAL HEIRLOOM 14KT LOVE KNOT DESIGNER PIN

One of my fave purchases of late: $13 Vintage perfume bottle charm and chain

$20 vintage dress

$6 Mother of Pearl cuff

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STUNNN Lucite wedges (I am obsessed with Lucite lately)

$.99 white round clip earrings…so mod

ebay is back y’all…here are some of my favorite spots for vintage clothes. I can’t believe I’m sharing this because I know some of you may or may not outbid me one day! PS: All of these are top-rated sellers :)

Thriftwares – extremely chic, bidding wars can ensue
Twitchvintage – great stuff, small sizes
Hollywood Style Vintage – really fun stuff
Tin Roof Vintage possibly my favorite fave
Bonjour Vintage
Bustown Modern
American Archive – really good, can get expensive
Valentine Vintage
Retro Rag a little iffy, but cheap

    You’re welcome. Happy Weekend!

    Shoe Lust

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    It’s beautiful outside and I’m salivating over summer sandals, flat and tall…shoes are the only thing you don’t grow out of, after all. Like my rhyme? You’ll like these shoes more.

    from Dillards

    Jeffrey Campbell Wrap-Around HeelEcote Sunburst SandalUO Canvas PumpEcote Gladiator SandalJeffrey Campbell Metal Quarterstrap Sandal

    Dolcetta Cutout Sandal

    from Urban Outfitters

    KAMERONANGELLEANNESTEPHANIASHEILALIV BF

    from Bakers

    from Piperlime

    I die

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    My friends and I  have always had a mild obsession with MK & A Olsen. “The unofficial biography of Mary Kate Olsen New episodes every Monday and Thursday”. These webisodes are so hilarious. Thanks to Elements of Style for introducing me! See more here.

    Elaine Carroll’s character reel (the multi-talented writer/director/star)

    Vintage Baubles & A Vehement Book Reco

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    Hello! I’ve been away at the beach as I mentioned here. It was lovely and I got a bit of a tan. But, it’s Monday and that means…back to work!

    I discovered two noteworthy things while away.

    1. I started and finished the most lovely novel: Suite Francaise by Irene Nemirovsky. We are reading it for my book club and once I realized the context in which it was written, I was blown away and couldn’t get enough. Nemirovsky writes of the mass exodus from Paris when the Nazis invaded with clarity and poise which is particularly intoxicating because she was writing it as it happened. She was murdered at Auschwitz in 1942 and the novel remained unknown until 2006, when it was published. Go here for the NYT review.

    2. Some gorgeous vintage jewelry via Charleston Magazine.

    I’m dying over this ring with the yellow topaz but can’t find it anywhere on the website of the jeweler, Joint Venture Jewelry. I did, however, find all of these gorgeous (and affordable) rings!

    The magazine also featured Kwait Vintage Collection and I’m not sure what to do with myself!

    I also found Croghan’s Jewel Box, Buckar and Skatell’s.

    Hope you had a lovely weekend!

    Vintage Bridal Loveliness

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    OMG. Leave it to DailyCandy to introduce the most wonderful things. As I’ve told you before, I’m fascinated (and always have been) by all things bridal. This site feeds right into that. The vintage bride has affordable and beautiful dresses from 1960 and before. It’s worth a check out and here’s a peek!

    Pre WWII

    Vintage Monique Lhullier 1930s $650

    Vintage Wedding Beauty - Monique Lhuillier

    1930s Chiffon gown $495

    Vintage Wedding Beauty - Sweet Pea

    1940s

    Santa Rosa Lace and Satin Gown $1250

    Vintage Wedding Beauty - Santa Rosa

    1950s

    Mary- Anne Vintage Wedding 1950's Dresses Mary Anne

    Bella Vintage Wedding 1950's Dresses Bella

    Meringue Vintage Wedding 1950's Dresses Meringue

    1960s

    Miss Betsy $595

    Vintage Wedding Beauty - Miss Betsy

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    DailyCandy also featured a website called St. Kilda that has interesting and alternative engagement rings, plus all sorts of other cool stuff.

    Some Faves:

    Temptation Ring 18KW/Dia

    Pink Temptation Ring 18KR/Pink Tourmaline

    KLM Ring 18KW/Dia

    Eternity Band 18KYG/Diamonds

    Valya Ring 14K/Dia

    Sima Ring 18K/Dia

    Urte Ring 18k/dia

    Arcadia Ring SS/Grn Amethyst

    Happy Monday!

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    State Pride

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    Yesterday, Daily Candy gave a 30% coupon for Maya Brenner‘s jewelry. She has a lot of celeb fans and her stuff is not outrageously priced. Not to mention it’s really cute!

    The State of Things

    I am partial to this one.

    Don’t forget the 30% off found here.

    Favorite Bangle Combo

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    Thanks to all who have been thinking of Birdie. She’s not worse, so we’re taking that as a good sign.

    I wanted to share my favorite bangle combo of the moment. I’m wearing them today and have been for the past few weeks. The three green/gold bracelets are from a street vendor in San Francisco (@ Haight & Ashbury – had to), the watch is BCBG, bought on sale at Dillards two Christmases ago.

    The studded gold bangle is a recent purchase from my fave Charm&Chain and I think they compliment each other so nicely that I’ve been wearing nothing but gold for a week.

    My bf got me this cutie fortune cookie necklace from Charm and Chain and I’ve worn it everyday since I got it, with my bangles…of course.

    Mirrors & Reflection

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    Mirrors reflect light and make rooms look bigger and better. I read an article on the Elle Decor site about Decorating with Mirrors. They really are the best things to use when you’re not sure what to put somewhere. Here are a few of my favorites:

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    Your local flea markets and garage sales often have mirrors just begging to be shined up and placed in your home. Ebay has a great selection of antique mirrors.

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    Remember, anyone can decorate with mirrors.

    PS: Here is what I’m listening to

    Melissa Etheridge, I’m the only one