Charmed!

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I recently discovered Venessa Arizaga's fabulous jewelry creations. Arizaga's collection is made up of charm filled, handmade necklaces, brooches and bracelets. The collection varies from gold and silver chains with clusters of crazy fun charms to long pearl necklaces, each of them with a hint of playfulness.

Breakin' The Rules

Today we break the rules. Today we don't match our shoes with our handbag, nor do we restrain ourselves from using gold anything. Today we go crazy!

Black clutch + gold slippers + cream lace dress + black & gold accessories = Gorgeous seductivity

Everything seen here can be purchased from this UK-based shop Austique. I envy all you sultry Europeans, I die for that black & gold skull bracelet. DIE!

Back To The Future!

Really, doesn't it seem like Marty McFly would wear one of these? Gah! I love them! I used to be a very big watch person and for some reason, several years ago, I just stopped. No idea why. Now that I see all these Neuvo watches, I think I'm ready to make a comeback. Now, if only I could decide on a color ...

Art Everywhere

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Art Everywhere is a post dedicated to finding beautiful art and using it as a source for inspiration in your everyday life. The truth is, art surrounds you, it follows you everywhere you go. It can be as simple as the makeup you choose to wear in the morning, those new lamps in your living room, the crazy pattern on your dress, prints on scarves, color coordination in outfits, photographs in restaurants, lobbies and offices. It really is everywhere.

Granted, some art is better than other, sometimes it can even be hard to swallow. And, sadly, I can't guarantee you seeing Claude Monet's 'Sunrise' hanging in your office break room, but anything can be used as inspiration. Especially now when there are so many young artists on the rise. Let's take for example these beautiful illustrations by Victo Ngai. Look at the variation in colors and the delicate illustrative lines. Not only do these tell a story, but they inspire an alluring sense of awe. Simply beautiful.

These illustrations were the source for my inspiration to find chocolate, red and camel colored accessories. You know, a sort of 'setting the mood' for fall. Upon seeing the top left handbag with the flowers, I was immediately reminded of Ngai's illustration, 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' (illustration below said handbag). It's little details like that, that can change your whole outlook on life. You can base your living room around Frida Kahlo's bold colored work and your whole dining room can be inspired by Vincent Van Gogh's 'Starry Night'. I can almost guarantee that you will see things, even life, differently.

Art is always a part of your life, you just have to take a second and soak it in.

Booklovin'

Who says you can't be a badass, fashionable bookworm?

Amazing fall collection by German designer Ella Haberlach, could easily be the wardrobe a nerdy chick like me would wear. Haberlach's line, Seelenkleid, has got amazing rock and roll style that can be worn casually, but with an edge.  I'd pair my outfit with a vintage looking coin ring by Aussie designer Sylvie Markovina, whom might I add, has a pretty unique jewelry collection.

Now, we've reached the really exciting part of the post: Amazing clothbound F.Scott Fitzgerald books designed by Coraline Bickford-Smith! So beautiful with bold patterns, the books almost feel like they were swiped from a library back in 1977. Simply beautiful, I am in love.

walter steiger

Imagine my surprise when I found out that Walter Steiger was now following my work account on twitter! Much to love from the great brand, these were some of my faves on the website right now.