Boxed by Celine

Let's just say I'm totally crushing on the Céline box bags in any or all of the colors seen above.

Totally.

via those extra 4 inches

The Girl is Crafty {Like Ice Is Cold}

This spring's designer handmade trends scream DIY.
Who wants to host the crafting party?
I'll bring the faux Chanel logos if you promise you won't tell...

{chanel, reed krakoff, roberto cavalli, jimmy choo}

title via Adrock, MCA & Mike D; photos via style.com

Trend Spotting: Spring Necklaces

Allow me to play trend forecaster for spring/summer.  Creative layering with funky statement jewels.  Ladies, I urge you to plunder your mom's jewelry boxes and your own if you were a child of the 70s or 80s.  If you haven't already air-kissed that statement necklace goodbye, toss it in a pile in the back of your closet and embrace the freedom to layer aimlessly.  Pick a neutral backdrop like a crisp, white shirt tucked into high waisted trousers or mega flare jeans.  If you're artistically inclined, try DIY: draw whimsical inspiration from your childhood and pair it with glam.  Wear it confidently and you really can't go wrong.

ps: I threw my hat in the ring to be Refinery 29's "Next Big Style Blogger."
If you love TBF, vote for me here:
Lisi
xoxo

via She Breathes (Little Lucia), Saucy Glossie

Proenza Schouler Pre Spring/Summer Accessories '11

While I have to admit, the clothes of this collection weren't really my style (sorry Man Repeller, Leandra), I wouldn't say "no" to any of the following, in no particular order:

1. top left two tone bag

2. gorgeous necklace

3. fifth row clutch

4. last row bags

Items, consider you on my wish list!!

via who what wear blog

Birkin?

If it looks like a Birkin...

These $35, unapologetically non-Hermès bags by Thursday Friday have me smitten as a kitten...purrrrrr. While you may wait 5 years to get your hands on the real thing, you'll also be out over $10K, and really, who's spending like that these days? Every single color is on back order until late February so get your name on their list now & have it for your mid-winter jaunt to the islands. And for the price of one authentic Birkin, you can buy 285.7 of these.  You do the math.

via T magazine, photos from Thursday Friday

Shop NBC

There’s just something about gold jewelry that makes my heart beat a little faster. Perhaps it’s the way it complements any outfit and instantly gives it a touch of class.  Vintage or brand new, I absolutely love it. I found these pieces in the gold jewelry section of ShopNBC while I was browsing the web for some holiday shopping. The site is very easy to navigate and they prices are pretty great. I especially love the gold diamond studded hoops! They’re absolutely stunning and something I’d wear all the time.  Still on the hunt for presents for my family, but I've got my eye on these pretty little things...

What are we all buying for friends and families this year, lovelies?

{this post was a paid, sponsored post by Shop NBC}

Chanel

Can we discuss the situation on Blake's shoulder??

OMG.

want.need.sigh.

On My Radar

This for a shoulder:

This for nails:

This for a party:

{tory burch}

{nanette lepore on sale at saks}

This for lounging around:

{elizabeth & james at saks}

{martin gauze shirt}

This for fun:

{sara weinstock at hirschleifers}

{makeup brush roll at tory burch}

What's on your radar?

Now for the giveaway winner....

The lucky recipient of the friedasophie gift card is:

The Townhouse Lady!!

Have a great weekend, everyone!

Arm Candy

by: Lanvin
coming soon to a shoulder near you?

via dilly dallas

céline.céline.céline

i'm smitten.

between their bags & these glasses, phoebe philo officially has my heart.

at jeffrey in nyc

via because i'm addicted

Louis Vuitton Monogram Empreinte Pétillate

 Colors: Infini, Orage & Flame

$1,300

me likey.

via here

Jewels by Lara Melchior

I came across jewelry designer, Lara Melchior via Garance's blog & was totally in love with her effortless beauty. I quickly hopped on over to her website & found myself drooling over her pieces. With the holidays are coming up, why not choose your presents early and get what you want?

I'd take ANYTHING from her collection, it's just stunning.

I picked my faves and here they are in no particular order (hint, hint!):

ring {18k gold + bling}

I also love the way the gold looks against the solid black background.

So dramatic!

Savvy Supplies

I don't know about you, but when my supplies are pretty, working becomes much less of a chore. Let's ban boring supplies + replace them with the works of art seen here:

clip-it flower paper clips, $4.75

cavallini jumbo eraser, $3

raval page flags, $5.75

Looks like we've come a long way from composition notebooks + orange #2s.

Now, get to work!

top: silkscreen notebook, $8.95 via The Zoe Report, all available at Kate's Paperie

Oh, CHLOÉ!

Details from the Fall 2010 show...

Hooded camel coat?  Check!

And, a bag I will drool over all Fall...

the Marcie, xoxo!

Which color would you want?

J'adore the top two!

via Caroline's mode, net-a-porter

House of Harlow Earrings Giveaway!

I am so excited to announce the next giveaway:

House of Harlow Leaf-Shaped Earrings!

Striking Goldplate with Czechoslovakian stones, gorgeous paired with just about anything this fall.

I'd like to introduce you to our sponsor for this amazing giveaway, Designer Apparel, a shopping search engine for the hottest designer brands including 7 For All Mankind and Chloe, and smaller labels like Akris. Some of my other faves include Stella McCartney, Tory Burch, YSL & Marc Jacobs.

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Leave a comment below telling me how you follow.

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The winner will be picked on September 3rd so enter today!

Unfortunately for my international readers, this contest is open to readers from the US and Canada only.

Back-to-School Bag Love {on the cheap!}

One of my favorite things about being a student again is buying a new school bag come Fall. While the Chloe bag pictured above is beyond gorgeous and certainly something I wouldn't throw out of bed, the hefty price tag is nowhere in my student, soon-to-be-mom budget. However, after browsing the Feather Report this morning, I stumbled upon a bag from Urban Outfitters that I love {see below}. As I browsed their page, I continued to discover many other bags, all under $100...ffffffabulous!

Bdg, $58

Ecote, $68 {backpacks are back!}

Bdg, $58

Deena & Ozzy, $58

Kimchi Blue, $58

Pink Studio, $78

Ecote, $58 {not exactly a school bag, but adorable!}

All available at Urban Outfitters, here.

Got iPad?

Just spotted this in Luxirare's shop and realized why I need to get an iPad, stat.

Her how-to blog post and video are mind blowing and the ultra sleek, minimalist design is throwing me into an iPad bag induced coma. It functions dually as a fabulous handbag with a storage area for the device. The clear screen enables you to use the iPad without taking it out of its compartment.

100% Calf hide + leather, $1,200.

Go big or go home...woot, woot!

all images via Luxirare