Monday Style: Snake Jewelry

Ever since I included this beautiful Snake Coil Ring from Odette New York in my recent Nature-Inspired Jewelry post, I have been obsessing over the snake jewelry. I even called my Mom and inquired about the sterling silver snake ring she used to have when I was little: it had a small turquoise gem as the snake's eye...
Snake jewelry adds a touch of tough-chic to any outfit. It is sort of the scull & bones of the modern day, it's rock'n'roll. The jewelry I've included in this post is a wide variety of styles for different tastes and budgets.

Rose Gold & Champagne Diamond Earrings

Python Diamond Ring

Set of Mixed Bangles

Black Mamba Diamond Necklace

Coiled Serpents Ring

Triple Coil Silver Snake Ring

Serpentine Cuff

Snake Triple Coil Ring

Silver & Ruby IL Serpente Bracelet

Triple Serpent Ring

Monday Style: Mad About Tangerine

SHABD Tangerine Day Gown

COMME DES GARCONS Embossed Leather Pouch

3.1 PHILLIP LIM Kiara Shoes

ALICE + OLIVIA Evie Side Scrunch Dress

GIVENCHY Antigona Tote

Wednesday Decor: Scalloped Obsession

Clarissa Dining Chair | Scalloped Cake Stand and Dome | Silhouette Plates | Rivulets Bedding | Brookfield Pie Dishes | Vintage Scalloped Paper | Fleur De Lys Platter | Ceri Hand Towel | Regina Andrew Mirror

Monday Style: Stripes

Happy Monday everyone! I am starting this new week with something I have been a huge fan of for as long as I remember: STRIPES. When worn thoughtfully, a nice stripe will flatter anyone. It will give confidence and bring a timeless touch to any ensemble. Just think of Coco Chanel who introduced the world of fashion to the famous horizontal striped shirt, traditionally worn by sailors and fishermen.

With the audacious direction in which our modern fashion is going I am especially thrilled to witness (and wear myself) mixed patterns; nowadays they are more acceptable than ever before! It has to be well edited and not overdone, but mixing stripe with plaid or florals, or even better - polka-dots, can look absolutely amazing. Just be mindful of scale.

Going back to plain old stripe, I simply love it and cannot get enough of it. This little selection I put together is just a small drop in the ocean of what the fashion industry offers today. Hope you enjoy it!

Tie Back Stripe Swing Top, LOFT
Chevron Comfort Set, Anthropologie
Stripe Sweater-Skirt, J.Crew
Multi Colored Wedge, Pierre Hardy
Striped Canvas/Printed Python Bag, Proenza Shouler
Petit Bateau Turtleneck, Ann Mashburn
Benji Shorts, A.L.C.

NBS: Fall 2011 Color Forcast

I have been saying it for years now: Navy is the new Black. I've said it with an eyeliner and a nail polish. I've wrapped my neck with a long navy-blue scarf that I got as a gift from Paris, even in a 90-degrees weather. I've stayed true to it with my wardrobe and those favorite Fiorentini+Baker boots you see me wearing all the time. It even effected the name of my blog!
There is no question: navy-blue is IN. These beautiful Midnight Meeting Oxfords below are a great number from the Anthropologie's fall collection.
I could not resist including this adorable In-The-Deep Bag. Best part is - it is on sale now and the price is right. And so is the color.

Turquoise Obsession

• Butterfly Kiss Brooch

• Knotted Necklace

• Arche 'Lilly' Flat

• Anadyomene Cardigan

• Dotty Shorts

• Original Block Print - VASE NO. 26

• Abilene Sconce

• Le Versha Chair, Turquoise

WARNING:
These items are not intended on being put together. The color is very powerful, and to be used sparingly. If you sit on that chair wearing those shorts, you may blend in so much - no one will notice you.