Clockwise from top left: “Cubic Crystallization” ring, Ornella Iannuzzi; Fool’s Gold Pyrite Statement Earrings, a common thread; Pyrite Nugget and Oxidized Sterling Silver, Julie Garland; Nouveau Necklace, Clementine; Pyrite and Brass Earrings, Lyssie’s Place; Natural Pyrite hair pins, Ball & Chain Pyrite, affectionately known as “fool’s gold” is making its fashion presence known. It’s [...]

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The Swatch watch has recently made a comeback into my life via my husband and his friend. They search high and low for the coolest Swatch watches on the market and have amassed an impressive collection. So I’m sure they’ll be happy to hear that Colette is feeding their obsession, at least for a few [...]

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PB&J Zipper Top Giveaway: Adrienne Tramontina!!! Not only was she the first person to correctly respond to the trivia question, she also gave an amazing response: “The one and only Mannequin. I heard that Zac Efron is possibly going to star in the remake. As for the locations . . . Boscov’s in Camp Hill, [...]

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I’m loving these tiny little chairs by BRUXEDESIGN from Canada. Inspired by mid-century classics,  the little chairs are available in 10k gold, silver, and bronze. Although depending on the finish you choose, these babies aren’t necessarily more affordable than the originals — prices range from $140 for the Dining chair pendant in bronze to $2,500 [...]

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. . . and you’re invited!!! It’s hard to believe that two years have passed so quickly and that the function key didn’t even exist on this day two year’s ago. It was three days later (January 15, 2008) that I wrote my first post, and now two years after it all began, we’re being [...]

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In need of something special for your lovely lady or lady friend(s)? Look no further. Herewith our favorite gift ideas for les femmes: 1 ) Sweater Pom Candle in Sage & Sandlewood, $32, Anthropologie. 2 ) The Lake and Stars Waterloo Bralette and Bikini, $130 and $38 respectively, Journelle. 3 ) Spratters & Jayne Tube [...]

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Don’t you? Spotted at jak and jill.

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Repost from 2Modern Design Talk . . . Black Sheep and Prodigal Sons is run by Brooklyn-based designer Derrick Cruz. Its dark and alluring collection comprises items created using both vintage and handcrafted elements, including jewelry, ashtrays, scarves, and combs. Additionally, Mr. Cruz produces several limited edition pieces, including my favorite, the Dark Miracle Box. [...]

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We’ve written about Victoria Mason’s silver-plated jewelry before, but this time it’s to call attention to her adorable earrings. She tugs on my heartstrings by shrinking every day objects like an iron — “iron maiden” –  into wee accessories for your ear lobes. Obsessed.

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Repost from 2Modern Design Talk . . . It’s fantastic being plastic! This turntable ring by plastique is painfully adorable — talk about a head turner! “Excuse me, but is that a miniature record player you’re wearing?” “Why yes. Yes it is.” Enough said. Spotted at the fantastic Distillate.

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