ALEXANDER WANG SPRING 2011 #accessory report

I am obsessed with WANG this spring and heres what to buy from Alexander Wang Spring 2011 Accessories:

{at this moment: hermès orange}

May never consider painting the walls a bright orange, but have lately been inexplicably drawn to its sheer vibrancy, at home and in fashion -- perhaps it's the coming change in seasons or the creativity the colour is thought to bring . . . or it may just be the promise of the beautiful things that arrive in those lovely orange boxes . . .

Hermès orange and a framed 1950s fashion photograph are the perfect compliment to a Louis XVI gilt console

French chic: orange leather shoulder bag with gold chain strap

{images: 1 - hermès box, this is glamorous; 2 - home of windsor smith, house beautiful september 2009 via decorology; 3 - a.p.c. shoulder bag via refinery29}

{bicycle chic}

. . . a fun little bicycle necklace

* also a tennis necklace, perfect for Wimbledon

{via refinery29}

{give-away: purple agate bangle}

Today's give-away is a beautiful handmade purple agate bangle from MAYA & RUHI artisan jewelry!

Contemporary and cool, this cuff bracelet is a lovely juxtaposition of clean, modern lines and the natural, random banding of smokey-hued agate.

To enter, {click here} to visit the etsy shop, then leave a comment below.

{bonne chance!/good luck!}

* winner will be randomly selected after Monday, June 8, 2009; if you do not have a blog or contact e-mail on your blog, please include it with your comment for notification

{late summer nights}

Who knew layers & layers of fashion/costume jewelry could be such fun? And even more so with a mix of real & faux pieces for everyday -- paired with a white tank for a sultry summer afternoon, or with black for a cool, sexy summer night . . .

{images: marie-claire, photography by andrew durham; via twitter}

{eco-chic: murre handbag}

Handmade, eco-friendly & ultra-stylish: can hardly believe that this beautiful handbag used to be a leather jacket . . .

{murre bag by ashley watson via the candystore collective}

{give-away: cluster necklace}

Today's give-away is a lovely, lovely cluster necklace* from Chicago-based JessLC's brand new Astor St. Collection!

A departure from their classic, everyday pieces, the new collection features fun, bright statement pieces that are perfect for summer.

To enter, {click here} to visit the JessLC website or {here} to view the new collection, then leave a comment below.

*choice of five colours: coral {shown}, fuchsia, marble, white or black, in sterling silver or 14kt gold fill chain

{bonne chance!/good luck!}

* random selection on Tuesday, May 12, 2009; if you do not have a blog or contact e-mail on your blog, please include it with your comment for notification

{covered in petals}

Flipping through British Vogue and came across this pretty, pretty handbag covered in little leather petals from Reiss, perfect for this bright and sunny morning . . .

{give-away: alphabet earrings}

It's a new week and what better way to start than with a beautiful pair of tiny, delicate lower case alphabet earrings?

Make a pretty, personal statement with your initials, your sweetheart's, or anything you like -- the possibilities are endless. The entire alphabet is available, including a sweet, tiny heart; choose sterling silver or 14k gold, in any combination of letters.

These earrings are also available at Catbird, a Brooklyn-based shop specializing in jewelry, mostly from local and independent designers.

To enter, {click here} to visit the Catbird shop, or {here} to visit the blog, then leave a comment below.

{bonne chance!/good luck!}

* a winner will be randomly selected on Monday, March 30, 2009; if you do not have a blog or contact e-mail on your blog, please include it in the comments for notification

{cocoa glass & sexy shoes}

Recently came across these unbelieveably lovely, shimmery cocoa glass pearls by Miriam Haskell . . .

. . . and beautiful shoes that may very well rival my favourites by loeffler randall . . .

{images: 1 - Miriam Haskell Cocoa Pearl Torsade; 2 - devi kroell via flora's box}

{happy monday + a give-away}

Completely excited to announce this week's give-away: a Hayden-Harnett Havana shoulder bag!

The Havana hobo is New York-based Hayden-Harnett's best-selling style, and was updated from the original launch collection with a new dual pocket front and now holds more of your stylish necessities than before. The Havana is available in rich brown buttery soft leather with fold-over double-flaps. {strap drop 7-11"}

To enter, visit the Hayden-Harnett website to see what's new, then leave a comment below along with your name and e-mail address.

{bonne chance / good luck!}

{Special thanks to Hayden-Harnett, who are regular readers, for contacting me and making this fantastically stylish give-away possible.}

{entries will be accepted until midnight, Sunday, November 30, 2008}

{melissa joy manning}

Have been a longtime fan of Melissa Joy Manning's work and am delighted to welcome the studio as a new {this is glamorous} sponsor.

{pictured: white diamond stud earrings-18 karat gold}

{see also:}
> m.j.m.
> champagne kisses

{emma gordon | london}

Pretty, pretty sliver satin clutch from Emma Gordon.

{Georgia Silver Lime from Autumn/Winter 08/09 Collection}

{see also:}
> violet may london

via Creature Comforts

{iosselliani}

Currently wearing a stack of four rings -- a peridot and a citrine, both from Paris, and an opal and a diamond, both from an ex-boyfriend . . . Seems the trend is catching on, with Iosselliani's fun collection of pre-stacked rings in different and beautiful combinations.

{Also like their selection of ultra-cool mixed chain necklaces.}

{champagne kisses}

Came across some lovely, pretty things {first row} at the new Melissa Loves blog via Creature Comforts.
> left: Champagne Kisses by BloomStudios
> right: Aqualicious by BloomStudios

The work reminded me a little of Melissa Joy Manning's {second row}
> left: cactus quartz, 14 karat gold by MJM
> right: one of a kind grey rectangular diamond, 18 karat gold by MJM

{swank lighting + joe cariati}

{image: samples of Joe Cariati's new Spring 2008 Collection}

Swank Lighting, that wonderful treasure trove of Murano art glass lamps, has collaborated with Los Angeles glass artist Joe Cariati to debut a new line of American hand-blown lamps created using a specialized Venetian glassblowing technique that makes each piece one-of-a-kind. The first phase of the line will include 4 Joe Cariati designs inspired by his favourite vintage pieces at Swank Lighting and will be available in 5 vibrant shades. The new line will be available by summer's end.

{click here for more information and for a sneak peek of the new line}

{violet may | london}

Adore the White Daffodil Italian leather laptop bag by Violet May in London-- fresh and modern, and extremely well-made, work will {almost} feel like play . . .

{via The Bag Snob}

{happy first day of spring}

Late afternoon e-mail from Lee at Pieces, with good news of sunny new arrivals, including a pair of vintage yellow glass lamps {above, one shown}, and this amazing yellow pendant with original paint {below}.

{m.j.m.}

{Chances are very high that I will click "add to bag" at this shop before the night is through . . . via perfect bound}

{samourai 1947}

While I definitely appreciate a good handbag, mine are usually large and while beautiful, they are also a little practical (this one in black was my favourite for travelling), for carting around my daybook, BlackBerry and all of the things I can't live without. Dior's new Samourai 1947 pieces, however, are complete works of art. The bags are part of Dior's 60-anniversary collection and come in five limited-edition designs.