Covetable Baubles 001

Just in case you missed that powder blue crocodile Birkin on auction over at Heritage and happen to be in the mood for luxe let me introduce you to my latest bauble obsession.

Irene Neuwirth is kind of like of the Isabel Marant of jewels in my book.  Everything she churns out oozes effortless cool and plays well with anything from a cocktail dress to leggings.  Despite falling within the fine jewelry realm, her excellent choice of semi precious stones like quartz, moonstone, opal and black onyx mixed with the category staple, diamonds, takes what could be considered Upper East Side and brings it back down earth and most importantly Greene Street.  The vivid coloring and gorgeous shapes also add to the overall beauty in each piece making the word statement piece a bit understating.

A Southern Cali native, Irene has been making jewelry since her early 20s but her brand didn't see major growth until 2003 after presenting Barneys with a capsule collection they couldn't say no to. Since then her baubles have been on the likes of Angelina Jolie, Katie Holmes and Doutzen Kroes with the brand receiving such recognition as the Town & Country Couture Design Editors' Choice Award in 2006 and Irene becoming a CFDA member in 2009.  And as if adding fuel to the fire,  her recent union with financial specialist and major jewelry fan Tracy Stoll, I am pretty sure these gorgeous baubles won't disappear out of store cases anytime soon. Which is perfect because at least I'll have time to save up for a pair of earrings...

On another shopping note and with it being Cyber Monday and all, have you checked out my closet over at Threadflip.  Right now you can save 30% on any order over $60 and snag free shipping with the code CYBERMONDAY.  That means you can have that Lovers & Collaborators dress for like $180...that's a steal

Sunday Morning

Its extremely early for a Sunday morning and I'm up getting ready for laundry duty which is so overdue its not even funny.  But my day isn't without inspiration (even if its without a full closet) and after discovering Grimes last week I can't stop listening to this song. 

Happy Sunday and hopefully you are reading this from the comforts of your cozy bed...where I should be writing this....

Let's Eat

Happy Turkey Day!!!!!

Virgin Wool - Current Obsession 011

If it wasn't for  a stroke of genius back in the mid 1900s and the resulting 49r jacket that instantly became a hit, this post may not have happenned.

Why you ask??

Because it wasn't until 1949 that Clarence Bishop decided to take his family's business, Pendleton Woolen Mills, further into the apparel market with the introduction of women's clothing. With its start back in the mid to late 1800s, the original product was beautifully woven blankets used by Native Americans not only for warmth but as ceremonial garb with each print having a distinct meaning or tie to a specific cultural event. Soon thereafter, the company ventured into mens clothing seeing a need for less drab work shirts.  With its continued success it only made sense to venture into other apparel markets. Starting off with a simple jacket made out of their trademark wool, the instant success took Clarence by surprise and from there it was history.

And thank goodness it happened because I absolutely love the brand and although a Pendleton backpack would be perfect for a summer hike, the virgin wool used is naturally a friend of the Fall season. 

Finding yourself swooning over the woven masterpieces?  Shop the look below and drape yourself in some history...

Monday Morning Blues

Its 3:30 am and I can't help but think that there's nothing like a Monday morning to make you crave a change.  There problem for me is where to begin....

A Modern Touch - Inspiration

Event Planner and co-founder of Sterling Social,  Angela Margolis's light filled home is full of eclectic touches and modern design.  From the pops of metallic to the soft touches of mint green to the bright pinks, I can't help but be completely inspired by her well designed home. 

Leopard and Wood - What I Wore

Sweater - H&M, Button Down - H&M, Patchwork Jeans - Denim & Supply, Scarf - Forever 21, Shoes - H&M, Necklace - Naughty Baubles

Clearly my leopard button down and a scarf have become my extremely essential fashion staples.  Plus I can't stop wearing my latest necklace.  Its acrylic and wood chain mixed together making one long necklace and it literally goes with anything. I listed another one on my Etsy shop if you're intersted.

I was fortunate to have a day off today (although I do have to work Saturday) and spent most of the day listing new items on Naughty Baubles and the other remaining hours remerchandising my closet.  I will be buying new a whole new wardrobe system soon and in the mean time decided to get organized so I know exactly what I will need. After about three hours of a complete disaster and a half an hour of clean up I've come to realize I really don't have any clothes.  Your probably thinking "Yeah me too" while snickering in your head except for the two closets of stuff I wear but I really don't have much at all.  Considering where I started about four years ago I appear to purge consistently without replacing. For now its a good thing because I managed to make what was a whole Pax wardrobe system(the big double door wardrobe with narrow side unit), a smaller Ikea wardrobe and a five foot closet not counting the jewelry and shoe spillover into the bedroom fit into just the smaller wardrobe and the closet.  Granted I have four or five pairs of shoes sitting on top of the wardrobe unit but everything else fit. I am utterly amazed.

Anywho hope your week is going well and here's to the soon arriving weekend!!