Ogle: Glitter pumps? Really?

I love the fact that living in New York, you can wear whatever you want and feel comfortable.  I think that's how the trend of glitter pumps was born.  I do think that they are fun type of shoe to look at, but something about them just seems too Do-It-Yourself to me...here are some of the more high end ones that I've seen...

 These are from Giuseppe Zanotti

Miu Miu

And even Jimmy Choo (though I think that this is much  better and more subtle option)

All in all, I get why people are drawn to this trend.  It kind of reminds me a little of the Dorothy Ruby Red Slippers but in a much cooler and more adult way.  Not porn start style, but it could be border line here.  I'll ogle this trend from a distance but I probably won't dabble.  If you're looking for some cheaper options, there are plenty of options- check out ShopStyle for an huge selection.

Own: Steven Alan = Spring Frolicking clothes

I've never really been a huge fan of Steven Alan, but I recently came upon the Spring Lookbook and just fell in love with how effortlessly comfortable and pretty their Spring Collection was.  Here are a few highlights:

Featuring the Carla hat and Sophia Dress

Ryder Top, Mercer Pant, and Jillian hat

 

The very coveted Tristan Dress

I do find that a lot of the collection feels very "J.Crew" esque, but I think that there's a little something extra with the Steven Alan collection.  It's so unpretentious and calming to look at.  I want to have it all and go roll around in Central Park!  I think I can see the sun today...if my eyes aren't deceiving me.  I've wanted it to be warm so badly!  I've sworn off wearing stockings anymore.  It's APRIL already- come on!  

As soon as that Tristan dress hits the store, I'm all over it.

OBSESS: FINN

I've always been a fan of smaller jewelry brands because of how innovative and cool they are.  Don't get me wrong- I think that there's something fundamentally alluring about Kate Moss in David Yurman, but I feel that as jewelry designers get more mainstream, they start to design into a template.  There's nothing wrong with that, but I'm always in search of something unique.  I love fun and funky jewelry that still feels delicate custom.  To that point, I've discovered that I have a deep and passionate love for Finn.  Recently, you've probably spotted it all over Gwyneth Paltrow or at Barneys, but here are my definite loves:

From Finnjewelry.com, I love how the diamond is off center on this necklace 

And of course there's the obligatory bunny item that I've just fallen head-over-heels for at Barneys...

Many sites have already featured these little rings as replacements for traditional wedding bands and I totally agree!  They are so whimsical and fun.  It's nice to have something so traditional be a little out-of-the-box (all available at Barneys.

There are so many more amazing pieces in the Finn Collections that I can't possibly showcase all the things I'm obsessed with, but definitely check out their site.  They also have a Facebook fan page and a blog that gets updated frequently.  When they start to be more widely distributed (if ever!  Though I would still appreciate them just as much if they stayed small), this might move from the "obsess" file into the "own" file.  At their current prices, they are a little on the high end...if they ever have a sample sale, I'll fight tooth and nail to get there!