Own: Friday Faves

It's been a few weeks, but I haven't stopped online window shopping!  I hate when life gets in the way of sharing my shopping finds with you.

Anyway!  I'm exactly a month out from my upcoming trip to Japan so I've really got to stop shopping in the US so I can blow all my money in Japan which means that my window shopping is at an all time high.  Here are my faves this week!

At a recent dinner at Vinegar Hill House, Brooklyn, a super chic girl walked in carrying this very bag:

I loved it so much that I came home and immediately started to search for round leather bags with tassels.  It took me a while but I finally found it on none other than Zara.com!  And better yet- the bag is only $40.  Give it a nice home!

Another favorite that I have to tell you about is an adorable site called adornmonde.com that will fulfill all your dainty jewelry needs, but at a fraction of the cost since they are a fashion jewelry site.  Here's a pair of earrings that I can't stop thinking about:

So cute and pretty for just $42.  If it's your first time shopping on the site, they will also give you 25% off.  

Last but not least, while I know it's totally not the season, I saw this bikini a while ago and am still totally in love with it.  While I won't be going anywhere soon where I can rock said bikini (nor am I in bikini shape) I thought I would but it out there for you.

I love the embellishment on it.  It's definitely not the most practical suit if you want to swim in it and the sequins are probably not going to stay on it forever...but hey, YOLO.

Happy Friday and have a great weekend!

Own! Vrai & Oro

You guys.  Time flies.  It's already been almost a year since I got married.  I'm stunned at how fast time has passed.  I know people say this all the time, but it really does feel like just yesterday that I was freaking out about getting everyone to our venue...

Anyway, that means it's almost time for our anniversary!  So, that's left me not just wondering what I should get him, but the more fun part- what I might be getting!  Might sound a little bratty, but whatever, this is my blog and I'll say what I want.  And while we're on the subject, I'll be the first to say that I think fine jewelry as a gift is always awesome.

Since I moved to NYC and started to develop my own sense of style, I've always loved really delicate jewelry and so it's no surprise that I love everything at Catbird, but there are certain pieces that I love that Catbird that I can't pay for because I fail to understand how a little chip of diamond in a ring suddenly makes it $300+.  Absurd.

Anyway, I recently discovered this brand called Vrai & Oro and the neat thing about them is that they don't have any storefronts so they don't have to pass that cost back to their customers.  What does that mean exactly?  Well, it just means that their stuff is cheaper!  The better news is that they don't slack in the adorable department and I love everything on their site and I WANT IT ALL.

But as these things go, I'll just have to show you my favorites.  Help me narrow down which one I should BUY (or maybe receive as an anniversary gift...!!)

I love the simplicity of these cute semi hoops.  I am always looking for jewelry that I can wear every day.  I'm not skilled enough with the styling of accessories to make things complicated, but these earrings are just different enough that if I had a day when I wanted to jazz up my earring game, these would be perfect.

I have a ton of tiny little rings both knuckle and normal that I wear almost every day and this would the perfect addition.  It fits the style of my existing rings, but has just enough bling to make things interesting.

I LOVE these triangle earrings.  I don't have much more to say about them, but I think they're just more unique because of their shape.  I think these might be my favorite.

And all of these items are really affordable when it comes to diamonds and gold.  Here's hoping that the gift fairy hears my prayers!

Ogle to Own! Farfetch Sale

Have something fancy you've been eyeing?  Take a spin around Farfetch.com and see if it happens to be on sale!

If it's on sale, use code xx20june15 for an extra 20% off.  Here are some of my picks from the sale.

If you've been wanting something from the Valentino Rockstud collection, here's your chance.  After the discount it's a little over $1,500.

If you've been wanting a new sneaker that's not a Vans slip on (because those are all the rage right now), pick up this adorable pair from Sophia Webster.  I saw these in person recently and really regret not getting them.  I LOVE THE UNICORNS!  Less than $100.  BAM.

Wanting to change up your work wardrobe or rock pants to an upcoming wedding?  These trousers by Fleur Du Mal are awesome at $294.  For work, they can be paired with a simple blouse, but be bold for a wedding and choose a fun crop top and some big earrings!

Speaking of fun earrings, there's a great selection of luxe costume jewelry in this sale too.  I loved all the Moschino bear stuff this past season (must be after that time I regretted not getting the Charlotte Olympia Gummi Bear clutch...) and now the earrings are on sale for $185.60.

I've been loving multi-prints lately, and here's a dress I want RIGHT NOW by Philosophy for a little over $450.

Some of these things are definitely a departure from my usual color palette, so here are my favorite black and white pieces.

Happy shopping!!  Oh and Happy Father's Day :)

Obsess: Miriam Salat Apricot Earrings

A few weeks ago, I was cruising around Walnut Street in Philly and I came across a store that had a gorgeous pair of earrings in a case.  It was as if I went into auto-pilot when I saw them- I immediately asked the saleswoman to open the case so I could touch and feel (and almost smell, but the lady was standing right there...) these earrings.

Weeks have gone by and the desire to see again is almost insatiable.  Luckily, I am an expert Googler and can find pretty much anything on the internets.  So I present to you, the earrings:

They're SO LOVELY!

After the initial shock of how stunning these were, my eyes moved down to the tiny little hang tag on the back at a pricey $495.  Doesn't stop me from being obsessed with them completely but it did stop me from pulling out my wallet.  They're by Miriam Salat who has a lot of earrings that follow this same aesthetic- straight up girly glamour.  I'll dedicate this post to the Princess List because these earrings look like a lovely and delicate princess would wear them to a beautiful fall, don't you think?  Eek!  If you're feeling like a princess today, you can pick these earrings up here on her site, MiriamSalat.com.

Obsess: If you love the Quirky, You'll Love Kristin Lora

If you guys have been reading, you already know that I love animals.  If you are new to my blog, welcome to you and FYI, I love animals.

Anyway, now that we have that out of the way, I can share with you my awesome find.  While browsing my new favorite timed sale site, Fab.com, I discovered this amazing jewelry designer, Kristin Lora.  Why was I drawn to her stuff?  Well, I'll let the jewelry speak for itself:

Want more?  She has more!  Visit her site.  So cool and weird the most lovely way.  These pieces that are sure to start a conversation.  Enjoy and Happy Friday!!

Ogled and Obsessed Dupes: Sunny Vaca Edition

So, I haven't left NYC since Thanksgiving and I've started to get restless.  Sometimes being in the city too long leaves you feeling almost like you're stuck here.  I'm officially feeling stuck.  Want to know what I did to remedy that?

I booked a vacation, DUH.

A good friend of mine hails from Nicaragua and we'll be going with her to visit her hometown and Corn Island (both Little and Big)!  I couldn't be more excited but, oh me, oh my, I haven't seriously thought about warm weather clothes and bikinis in a while.  Time to dust off that part of style brain and see what's been brewing!

Well, the internets never fail to inspire, so, there are tons of things to Ogle and Obsess over!  Here's what I'm looking for before I take off to the beautiful beaches both the Ogle and Obsess versions plus the versions that common people like me can Own:

- a floaty, white dress - clearly!  this is a beach must!  nothing looks better with rosy cheeks, a fresh tan and some chunky turquoise jewelry

Ogle/Obsess Version : Pencey Dress

Own Version: Daughters of the Revolution Dress.  This is so close!  Sold out here at Revolve, but I think I could find this somewhere else....

- a wide rimmed sun hat - got to keep that skin protected!

Ogle/Obsess Version: Eugenia Kim Hat

Own Version: J.Crew Hat - not quite an exact dupe, but Eugenia Kim hats are so expensive and unique that it's hard to find a match!

- a funky bikini - from pics of my friend and her friends in Nicaragua, those latin girls have sick bodies and show them off with awesome bikinis!  Not to be outdone, I need to first get in shape, then rock the amazingly chic beachwear

Ogle/Obsess Version: Agent Provocateur Bikini

Own Version: Good ole, trusty J. Crew always has a great selection of basic and fancier bikinis

- convertible beach cover-up - I want to go from beach going to restaurant dining effortlessly

Ogle/Obsess Version: Butter By Nadia Wrap Dress

Own: Almost an EXACT dupe! Ravon Wrap Dress

- statement earring bling - I'm going bare neck with my super long hair so I want to keep it classy with some serious ear baubles

Ogle/Obsess Version: Jose & Maria danglies

Own Version: Genevive by CZC Blingers

I hope this inspires some of you to take some time for yourself and find a haven (like a sunny beach!) to relax/spring break/party/dance for a while.  If not, I'll be sure to post a lot of pics when I go on vaca so you live vicariously through me (I know it's not the same, but hey, it's better than nothing)!