Sweatshirts & Bling

I Feel Absolutely Fabulous

I love this trend!  Pairing a blingy necklace with a cozy sweatshirt is such a fantastic contradiction.  Your dramatic jewels are no longer reserved for those 'once in a blue moon' black tie events.  Casual sweaters with bling have an antique vibe.  And those of us who love antiques, love it for their distinct patina - 90% polish/ 10% tarnish.  So if you're rocking this trend, you kinda look like a walking antique.  But in a GOOD way!  When balanced by the cute, fashion forward gal wearing it - BOOM!  You've officially tickled my fancy.  Fashion is so fun, isn't it?!

J xx

Style Scrapbook

Socialbliss

Sequins & Stripes

They All Hate Us

Style/Stalk

The Maasai Project

Pikolinos

I just learned of The Maasai Project; a joint marketing effort with Pikolinos footwear and 1,600 women from The Maasai Tribe in Kenya and Northern Tanzania.  The project aims to improve the quality of living for the Maasai communities and the profits from this collection go to the Maasai women, who receive a fair wage allowing them to support their families, their culture, and lifestyle, and to have access to basic needs such as food and medicine ^(Pikolinos).  Pikolinos distributes their leathers among the villages and the women embroider them and their beautiful designs are sent back to Pikolinos' production facility in Elche, Spain where they're made into footwear and accessories.

The lovely Olivia Palermo is this year's ambassador of the project and who better to spread the word to the fashion and blogging communities!  Click here to shop the Maasai-Pikolinos Collection for gorgeous sandals and bags. And check out this video and amazing photos from Olivia's recent visit to Kenya.  I just hope they soon introduce jewelry into the mix, handcrafted by the talented Maasai women - so stunning!

J xx

Pikolinos

Pikolinos

Pikolinos

Pikolinos

Pikolinos

Olivia Palermo Lookbook

Pikolinos

Pikolinos

Pikolinos

Pastel Invasion

They're here!  Have you fallen victim to their unabashedly girly charm?  Pastels are back in town and making me itch for warmer weather.  Tonight I painted my nails with Estée Lauder's 'Lilac Leather' lacquer (say that 3 times fast) from their 'Heavy Petals', spring '13 collection.  My nails look fab and I have a feeling the other goodies I gathered here will have the same effect.  Embrace the pastel invasion - it means spring is almost here!  

J xx

Estée Lauder

Missoni

Society6

Diane von Furstenberg

Agate

Check out my new agate coasters from HomeSense!  If there's any excuse to demonstrate good manners, this is it.  So feminine and chic.  Agate is a crystallized formation most commonly found in volcanic rocks.  I can't get over their array of stunning colours.  They have a psychedelic, earthy vibe and can make for fabulous statement pieces.  I highly recommend a set of coasters; even if left unused - they'll look amazing just sitting there!

J xx

Bookends // Necklace // Lamp // Coasters

Metallic Fusion

Flourish Design + Style

I adore this colour combination: cream, peach, sage green, and silver and gold metallics.  It's soft and earthy, yet the hints of metallic add a touch of glam.  How great is that textured wallpaper?!  And this Metallic Striped Cowhide Pillow from Barneys is a work of art.  Plus - a Tom Dixon 'Eclectic' Candle with marble lid is at the top of everyone's list right now!  I just need to find out who makes that wallpaper...  

J xx

Barneys New York

Tom Dixon