ACCESSORIES | margiela x h&m key ring bracelet

I try my best not to splurge on clothes but sometimes there's that one item you can't say "no" to. I was browsing on ebay (digital flea market!!) the other night and came across a seller who was selling the sold out Margiela x H&M oversized key ring bracelet ($34). It's a little loud and more than a little avant-garde, but I love it! My current wardrobe is nothing more than basics anyways, so a little accessory that makes me look like I just recently escaped from a elaborate bank heist gone wrong is just the statement piece I need.

Anyways, I did eventually do a little research on the whole collection (Autumn/Winter 2012). Turns out the collection showcased some reissued pieces drawn from the older Margiela archives. The collaboration incorporated a lot of the boxy silhouettes and oversized garments for which the House is famous for. Full collection on { Vouge }

I'm so happy to own a little something from Marigela, even if it is just a collaboration piece. It's small, but definitely not subtle. It's perfect!

ACCESSORIES | untitled

My birthday present to myself finally arrived in the mail a couple days ago. It was a really tough decision to make since my lovely friends also gave me Chanel chance eau fraîche for my birthday. But untitled is everything chance isn't. While chance is girly, sweet, and sophisticated, untitled is more earthy and aggressive. The more I use it the more I love the scent (I even spray a little inside some of my favorite purses). Now I have perfumes to fit any occasion--looks like I'm all set for the next year or two!

ACCESSORIES | silver things

I recently bought these metal clips to use for sewing projects. Before I used to secure all my fabric with bobby pins. These makes things a whole lot easier!

ACCESSORIES | chanel chance eau fraîche

 

"CHANCE Eau Fraîche, an intriguing incarnation of the unexpected fragrance, now takes on a sparkling freshness. The unexpected floral bursts with a lightness and zest as notes of citrus, Water Hyacinth and Jasmine Absolute are highlighted and energized with woody notes of Amber of Patchouli and Fresh Vetiver."

Smells like summer! And the packaging is so delicate and minimalist. I love it.
Now I match my sister, who has the Eau Tendre half of the CHANCE collection.

ACCESSORIES | birthday goods

001_Mast Brothers Chocolate (Cocoa Nibs)

002_Brown Sugar Packets

003_Voluspa Candle (French Cade Lavender)

004_Fat Toad Caramel Goat Cheese Spread

005_Nutella Grab & Go

006_ Poketo Reclaimed Branch Colored Pencils

007_Pageo Lavender Farm Soap (Naked In The Woods)

My best friends really know how to go above and beyond to make a girl feel special. All my gifts were wrapped in a beautifully obnoxious green box decorated with pink, purple, and yellow flowers. A perfect gag gift in itself. Best part was digging elbow-deep through the mess of styrofoam peanuts for all the goodies. Half the bag was filled with more gag gifts (thanks guys, I think I'm set with brown sugar and udon for life!) but I did get some really special pieces including a bar of Mast Brother chocolate whose product is known amongst the hipster folk for its beautiful paper packaging. I've always admired the brand from afar but could never justify spending over $10 for a bar of chocolate. There's also the Voluspa luxury candle that smells absolutely amazing--even now I can smell that lavender goodness with the can across the room with the lid on. Can't wait to bust this out one night and have a candle therapy session. And who says stuffed animals are just for children? My friends also got me a very handsome and super cuddley { blabla kitty }, whom I've named Frankie and is currently sitting at the foot of my bed next to my ikea gator--best friends! And just when I thought I had opened my last goodie bag, the piece de resistance was nestled on the very bottom! But that's a post saved for later.

Anyways, these pictured above is probably just a fraction of what was in the box (is that little spoon adorable or what???) and I can't even begin to describe how grateful I am for amazing friends. I didn't even mention yet that they took me and my birthday buddy Armando out to Los Angeles for the day for some shopping then pre-dinner appetizer then actual dinner and THEN dessert. Looks like the birthday bar just got raised a little bit higher this year. Thanks again Sarah, Moises, and Kelly. You guys really are the best!

WISH LIST | untitled + daisy

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It's been two, three years since I bought my last perfume. As the last of my beloved Chloe perfume disappears I've been doing some research on some new scents. Most recently, I've come across { untitled } by Maison Martin Margiela.

"With this first fragrance, Maison Martin Margiela offers an intimate luxury. By naming it (untitled), the Maison defies all conventions to let its first fragrance speak for itself. Inspired by apothecary vials, the bottle seems dipped in paint before being sealed with white cotton strings, reflecting the Maison's craftsmanship know-how. The fragrance signature is made of exceptionally rare and noble ingredients: an unexpected contrast between incisive, dazzling green notes and a sensual dry down bursting with frankincense and white musk. A unique, harmonious and sensual trail."

I've also been debating on whether to invest in a larger bottle of Marc Jacob's popular Daisy perfume. I've only owned their .24oz rollerball size and am not sure if I want to upgrade or keep my baby travel-sized stick. 

edit: on second thought I think I'll stick with baby Daisy

If only untitled didn't come with such a hefty price tag. I would snatch it up in a minute. Time to put it on the list of things to start saving up for.

I also have my eye on { Chanel No. 5 } &{ Chanel Chance Eau Fraîche }

Edit: My wonderful friends got me the Eau Fraîche for my 23rd birthday! I cannot be more grateful for them :) 

ACCESSORIES | washed pocket tote

Washed Pocket Tote - Topshop

As much as I would like to deny that I am any sort of a girly girl, I have to admit that I do have a major weakness for bags.

DIY | large foldover clutch

Done and done!

I sewed a fold over clutch for a friend. We browsed the fabric store last week together and she chose this basket weave textured piece. It was lovely to work with and the finished product looks pretty great (It actually folds more naturally than my own fold over). I gave it to her last night and I was pretty happy when she used it straight away.

There was also some leftovers, so I used the rest to make myself a flat clutch.

100% hand sewn. Again and always inspired by Ms. Vivier.