Arm Candy

My favorite shop in this weeks' NYC visit? The revamped Henri Bendel. In a bold move, they recently switched from more of a department store complete with apparel, to solely accessories and make-up.

Displays were brilliant and nothing short of inspirational. It was like a rainbow of color throughout the store, with color groupings of accessories. Mint, lavender, baby blue- it was perfection.

Ice Ice Baby. Besides carrying an array of up and coming accessory designers, Bendels has launched their own private label, complete with signature brown and white striped subtly tucked in here and there. If you follow me on twitter, you caught additional peeks at my favorite picks! It is a must to stop by if you're in the city!

Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M

Going For Broke in NYC

I'm usually a simple jewelry kind of girl. White metal, diamonds...what can I say I have expensive taste! Every now & then I will throw in a little turquoise to be wild and crazy. However, when I stumbled upon this vendor, it was like stepping into a storybook.

All of their pieces have vintage inspired illustrations that are bejeweled & bedecked with glitter. I don't know how to explain it- the pieces are like being in a children's fairytale & I was captivated. Pure magic.

Yes some of the styles are a little over the top, but I really think there could be a piece that everyone could relate to- or at least the child that lives within us. I had to have some of these dainty little necklaces, since life's a bowl of cherries! What do you think my beauties, aren't they so whimsical and fun ?

Peace. Love. Lipgloss. M