BEDKNOBS & BAUBLES

Snapshot

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Every year, I use a portion of my tax return to splurge on a sartorial item I wouldn’t otherwise purchase. The first year was a DVF wrap dress, the next was a YSL arty ring (back when it was still $195), then a Rebecca Minkoff MAC bag, followed by two years of Kate Spade “Karolina” pumps. I’ve never regretted any of these investment pieces and I’m especially thrilled with this year’s item: a pair of timeless Ferragamo “Varina” flats.

Currently Coveting

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Right now, I’m coveting:

  • Stingray-print pumps in a lovely shade of blue
  • Estee Lauder’s spring nail polish collection (I already own the blue one)
  • Serious fabric in candy colors, like this Milly dress
  • Elephant glasses
  • A gold stapler
  • The interesting cut of this blue topaz ring by Katie Rowland

In other news, I’m featured on Franish today. Why did I start blogging? What’s my favorite piece of jewelry? Learn more about me here!

Currently Coveting

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Right now, I’m coveting:

  • A unique ombre wedge heel
  • New porcelain trays by illustrator Caitlin McGauley (the mint one is my favorite)
  • Darling earrings by Lulu Frost
  • A cozy throw with a pom pom trim (discovered at Maia’s blog, Conundrum – add it to your reader)
  • A swipe of my favorite lipstick: Revlon’s lip butter in “sweet tart”
  • The chic packaging of Harney & Sons’ tea (I prefer coffee, but I’ve only been able to drink tea as I battle through the cold/flu hybrid that everyone has right now. And, quite frankly, the cheap grocery store brand is disgusting.)
  • Geometric print jeans that I just might purchase later today

Coveting: Mint Shoes

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Over the past year, I’ve added four pairs of mint shoes to my wardrobe: heels, loafers, sandals and sneakers. The hue may seem impractical, but it’s versatile enough to pair with winter’s evergreen then transition seamlessly to spring.

Mint & Gold: J.Crew flats // Kate Spade heels

Soft & Sweet: Dolce Vita flats // Diane von Furstenberg heels

Bright & Bold: Tory Burch flats // Pour La Victoire heels