For the past few weeks I have been on the hunt for a little dress for an event I am going to this week - The Best of Washington party at the National Building Museum. I searched high and low for a unique piece but failed miserably in my search.

If only I would have given into a little bit of temptation, I may have ended up with one of these Mara Hoffman babies I've been lusting over for so long...

Hoffman is such an eclectic with her culturally-inspired threads, expertly draped silhouettes and bold prints - definitely a personal favorite.

And to think she got her start just by looking great, walking the streets of New York.

See more of her 2010 collection on her site.



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I have a bit of an obsession with lingerie, I have to say.

But this line from New Zealand-based Lonely Hearts has put my infatuation with delicates over the top.
  
The LONELY line of underthings is a whimsical mix of chiffon and lace contrasted with straight-up sexy pieces of mesh and velvet  – a direct response to the label’s fascination with vintage corsetry and underwear.

Sweet and Sexy.





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I was admiring these killer rings on Kelly the other day, and it inspired me to go on a hunt for some of my own.

End result: I found these little gems from Brooklyn line Sunday's Best - a collection of jewels by Sophia Keleta and Samira Chung, launched only a few years back in the spring of 2008.

Inspired by their culture - Sophia has roots in Pakistan and Eritrea and Samira grew up in Equatorial Guinea - intricate patterns, shapes and cut-out details have come to define the line's aesthetic.

Masculine but beautiful.

And, if you feel so inclined (and have the budget)... they are shopable here.

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I've been on the hunt for new earrings...

I think these will do. Don't you? :)

Earrings with Vintage Brass and Steel by Draugsvold.

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Very excited about Anthropologie's sister line Leifsdottir, a young designer collection by Finland native Johanna Uurasjarvi.

Meaning “daughter of Leif,” Leifsdottir expresses an appreciation for the Scandinavian custom of inheriting your father’s name as your surname at birth by reflecting a sense of convention and authenticity in each and every piece in the collection.

Old-world fabrics and antique-inspired trims are uniquely mixed with modern silhouettes in the new spring release - yielding one beautiful line of  keepsake garments.

Charming and timeless, don't you think?

See more of the spring lookbook here.

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ban.do sequin heart headband

This is For You by Rob Ryan

XOXO pencils by simplesongdesigns

Vast and Amazing print by FreyaArt

 B Mine gift tags from Olive Menna

key to my lock necklaces by anotherfeather

Diana F+ Mr. Pink camera

Little Vintage Hearts by sarahandbendrix

Daisy Pink and Black Silk bra by Hopeless

Mr. Darcy Proposal dish towel by Brookish

My Valentine Silver Heart Ring by Lilyja

I Heart Los Angeles Vintage Embroidered Map by Refashioned (I wish they had New York)

Heart-Shaped Valentine's Sugar Cookies by Elsylee Galetes Artesanals

Feel Like Making Love tee by Every Little Counts

Paper Heart, the movie

Love Me, Love My Dog French archival print by The Love Shop

Starry Night Adara wine (I can't find it anywhere!)

Heart and Branches card by Cabin + Cub












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A cozy cowl. But, I did just purchase this infinity and I LOVE.

The COMPLETE Winchester Jane Austen collection. I found two of these (Pride and Prejudice and Emma). They are so beautifully made.

An outrageous bag. Two words: Too cool.

Cut-out gloves. I love the unexpected.

Thigh-high socks. Huge fan of this comeback.

A polaroid-like camera. Because it's awesome.

The perfect oxford dress. Would look cute with those thigh-highs :)

A standout belt. Dress up the simplest of outfits.

In the library. Because I adore that old book smell.

Winter booties. Cowboy up.

For more, check out my gift guide for her on BUZZ-BEAST.

xo





P.S. Giveaway tomorrow. Make sure to stop back!

In my hunt yesterday for some gold chain (I'm finally starting to get on the ball with this whole making my own jewelry thing...), I came across this amazing site All for the Mountain.

Designed by one Cavern Wallpaper owner Carly Margolis, each geometric piece is hand carved in wax and cast in bronze - or silver or gold, if you prefer.

Each unique adornment really channels ancient Egypt - which is so creatively displayed in the site's photos, too.

My favorite piece is the Double Sided Triangle: Measuring 29 inches, it can be worn long or short by balancing the triangles on your front and back.

Website here.
Store here.






{all pictures sourced from allforthemountain dot com}

Erica Weiner has turned her Lower East Side apartment into a little jewelry empire, making eye-catching, affordable pieces out of repurposed materials, base metals, and vintage chain and charms.

Each item, be it a piece of type from an old letterpress or a miniature harmonica, is beautifully nostalgic.

And, I just love them all.

But, my absolute favorite is Erica's Waldorf Astoria necklace - a hand-cast reproduction of a 1930s-50s cocktail pick from the historic Waldorf Astoria hotel in New York City.

So very cool.

Shop Erica Weiner jewelry here.

Classic, natural shapes get reinvented in Odette New York's jewelry line.

Jennifer Sarkilahti, a New York City artist who designs and crafts this distinctive collection, begins each original piece with a pencil sketch that is carefully fabricated - by hand - into a tiny wax sculpture before being cast into metal. The handmade pieces are delicate and organic - and each has its own rich cut and texture.

I can't decide which one (or two or three) I want. But, my absolute favorite is the Snake Necklace. What's yours?

Shop the line at odetteny.com.

Lookbook by Jeff Fried Photography.





{images from odetteny.com}

I am a huge fan of Laura Lombardi. Her jewelry line is simply one of a kind. Raw but feminine, each piece in her collection makes an incredible statement. Don't you think?

Shop her jewels.