{new feature - in the post: fun things by mail}

. . . happiness is receiving fun packages in the mail and {these} arrived today: sterling silver, a little larger than expected, and completely rock 'n roll chic

{give-away: gunmetal cuff}

Today's give-away is the beautiful and contemporary gunmetal Vivienne Cuff by Bing Bang Jewelry in NYC!

Rock + refined and perfect for Fall, the Vivienne Cuff was designed by Anna Sheffield, who has worked with Marc Jacobs and Phillip Lim, and is the designer behind Bing Bang and her own high-end line of jewelry.

To enter, {click here} to visit Bing Bang, or {here} to visit Anna Sheffield, then leave a comment below.

{p.s.} also: a fun iphone app

{bonne chance!/good luck!}

* winner will be randomly selected and contacted by e-mail after Monday, September 7, 2009

{storage inspiration: pretty jewelry display}

. . . isn't this the most loveliest way to display pretty gold necklaces and delicate silver earrings?

. . . have bits & pieces laying about on nearly every surface around the house -- a pair of glamorous & very sparkly earrings for cocktail parties on the bureau, a strand of pearls here and a pair of diamond studs there -- and would be so wonderful to keep things a little more organized, {especially on those mad-dash mornings}, while also turning favourite pieces from those we love into perfectly beautiful works of art . . .

{images: both via style at home, second also pottery barn}

{give-away: antique lace bangle set}

today's give-away is a hopelessly romantic antique lace bangle set from 24karas, a brooklyn-based shop by elizabeth karas that specializes in artisanal handmade collections of jewelry for dreamers . . .

this handmade antique lace bangle set evokes the beauty and nostalgia of old world lace and is as perfect with a white eyelet dress on an early afternoon picnic as with satin peeptoes and glass of champagne on a starlit evening . . .

. . . a work of art, each set is unique and takes up to two weeks to create, and contains three bangles: 1 flower lace bangle and 2 european lace bangles, in antique silver, bright silver, and antique brass:

to enter, {click here} to visit the 24karas online shop, and {here} to view the spring/summer 2010 lookbook, then leave a comment below

{bonne chance!/good luck!}



{p.s.} fun facts: 24karas is a favourite of the cherry blossom girl, and this antique lace bangle set was recently featured in the may issue of jalouse magazine

24karas > shop | blog | facebook

* one winner will be randomly selected and contacted by e-mail after wednesday, june 9, 2010; if you do not have a blog or contact e-mail on your blog, please include it with your comment for notification; open to all readers; images: the side project}

{pure romance: heart lariat necklace}

. . . quite besotted with this delicately pretty heart lariat necklace by the always effortlessly cool macha jewelry. . .

{bejewelled}

. . . lately have been spellbound by the idea of wearing layers upon layers of jewels -- bold necklaces and glittering bracelets, cocktail rings and cascading earrings -- and happened upon dannijo, a new york-based hand-made jewelry studio founded by sisters danielle and jodie, and fell in love with their perfect mix of rock and refined . . .

{p.s.} smitten with the waterfall earrings in the second, and this ring

{images: dannijo, photography by bjorn iooss via a thing for via felicity; more at a glamorous little side project}

{photography: hèrmes + sparkling things}

. . . nearly always with a camera at hand, shooting here or there, moving things and styling things -- and so, was perfectly delighted to happen upon these wonderful close-up shots by kris atomic and her charming collection of sparkling things . . .

{all photography by kris atomic}

{spring accessories: malene birger}

. . . the be-ribboned beads and rhinestone shoes, weekend bags and rock-n-refined bracelets & cuffs of malene birger's current spring accessories collection are perfect for late lunch dates and warm spring nights . . .

{images: via www.bymalenebirger.com}

{holiday inspiration: black glass + crystal}

. . . really quite taken with this yves saint laurent black glass bead and crystal necklace, and especially with the golden clasp . . .

{let's go out tonight}

. . . adore these bold + pretty necklaces by elva fields

{via a previous post + simple song}