Tiny Post Earrings

I have a love for all things tiny--if it's miniature or petite in any way, I probably have a crush on it.  This definitely holds true with this collection of tiny stud earrings.  They're subtle enough that they could easily be worn every day, but are a fun, whimsical departure from my staple pearl earrings (I haven't taken them off since high school graduation...literally).

Rachel Leigh gold bows, $44, Revolve Clothing

Me&Ro 10K tiny gold studs with diamond eyes, $655, Me&Ro

Juicy Couture bow stud earrings, $40, Nordstrom

Jennifer Meyer Jewelry circle stud earrings, $150, Shopbop

Giles & Brother tiny horseshoe studs, $78, Shopbop

Giles & Brother skull stud earrings, $90, Shopbop

Giles & Brother tiny wishbone studs, $78, Shopbop

Bop Bijoux pyramid stud earrings, $60, Shopbop

Charm Necklace

Everyone at the magazine seems to have one of these brilliant little charm-holder pendants.  These simple pieces (please stay away from the gaudy dolphin or grandma themed versions) are a refined way to wear more than one pendant at once.  Plus, I wouldn't mind an excuse to start buying a few gold charms here and there.

The basic pendant holder.

Gold pendant holder, $49, Amazon.com

I think this is the sweetest charm.  It looks like a simple letter, until you slide them apart to reveal the hidden love note.

Spread the Love, $140, Charm Co.

The most adorable way to mark a special day.

Custom Calendar, $375, Charm Co.

I'll add the charm from my favorite new necklace to the collection as well.  It's simple, dainty and will add just a bit of sparkle to the assortment.

Emma Jane & Tan diamond initial necklace, $450, Max and Chloe

You can engrave the inside of this passport with your favorite travel spots or a special message.

Engravable passport, $250, Charm Co.

The oddest charm I came across...a gold rotisserie chicken.  Wow.

from Ebay

The complete effect

charms from Ten Thousand Things

Birthday List

So today is my birthday, the not-so-big two-three, and I let myself have some fun with a fantasy wish-list.  I'm hoping to add these goodies to my repertoire as I get up there in age and salary.

It's not really a celebration without a bottle of Veuve.

I love that this LV cashmere leopard stole can look formal for cocktails or casual coiled around the neck with jeans.

My friend Diana, in her infinite style wisdom, bought the Goyard St. Louis in white.  I wasn't sure I was into Goyard, and especially not in white, but she made me a quick convert.

I've had a love-affair with the Fendi mini spy bag for years (especially in the light tan color), it's not as prevalent as its full-sized cousin but is still amazingly textural and unique.

When the BF and I were prepping for the big move to NYC, I had my heart set on a steamer trunk as a coffee table.  Unfortunately, that didn't materialize and now my taste has upgraded, specifically to a vintage LV steamer trunk.  Bonus points if it happens to have my monogram.

The most affordable item on my list - I have fantasies of taking amazing, moody, beautiful pictures with this Diana camera and displaying them in tiny frames on my wall.

One of my girlfriends wore the most amazing pair of high-heeled oxfords on a trip to, yes, Oxford, with her boyfriend and looked incredibly chic.  I'll wear this D&G pair with wool tights in the winter and rolled-up-to-the-ankle khakis in the summer.

I'm quite tiny and long-waisted, so finding a classic white blouse (or any blouse) that fits me well has thus-far escaped me.  Skinny fit Polo oxfords are about as close as I've gotten, but they still miss the mark.  I can't wait to get a few amazing bespoke shirts that will last forever.

Sleek black pumps - high heels, not-too-pointy toe, leather.  I die when I imagine these with dark skinny jeans and my future bespoke shirt.

Maybe it's the dominatrix in me, but I love boots and particularly crave a slim-cut, knee-high black leather pair - one that's refined enough to keep it out of the sketchy porn-star realm.

Who doesn't want a few strands of Chanel pearls?

Classic. Classic. Classic.  Love it.

Custom riding boots.  I'm really going through an equestrian-esque phase at the moment.  I would love to wear these with black spandex, my white blouse and a great blazer...and to be totally over the top I'd sport a scarf around my neck.  Ideally, it would read as Annie Hall meets National Velvet.

Not very original, but I'm a supporter of a few investment pieces rather than tons of costume jewelry.  My parents gave me Mikimoto pearl studs for graduation and I haven't taken them off since, I don't think I'd schlep this around every day, but it would be the perfect addition for a night out.

Skull Extravaganza

I know it's not Halloween, but I have quite the skull obsession and couldn't resist sharing these lovely pieces I've come across lately.  I think they're graphically beautiful and morbid in a refreshingly cheeky way.

Nymphenburg, from the Sacred Figures collection, Nymphenburg.com

Swizzle sticks, D.L. & Co., Memento Mori collection 

D.L. & Co. place card holders

Alexander McQueen skull cocktail rings, $330 and $225

Dior Coffret de Vicitoire rings

D.L. & Co. note cards

Alexander McQueen bubblegum clutch, $1389

Damien Hirst Diamond Skull

Biscuit Plate, Innocence, $350, mossonline.com

Alexander McQueen chiffon scarf, $260

Opal Necklace

When I saw this necklace I was immediately in love.  The wings, the diamonds, the irregular opal (I have a love affair with opals).  I would wear this peeking out from under a crisp white unbuttoned oxford.

Bouldwing Necklace, $2,975, BlueTreeNYC.com

Dior fine jewelry

These baubles from Dior are some of the most extravagant and amazing pieces I have ever seen.  They look like mini sculptures.  I would be terrified to hurt them if I wore them out, so I would probably just display them on stands under glass bell jars.

A bit more toned-down and realistic.  I love how sweet these are: