Glamour Obsession: Classic Timepieces

Today I'm guest posting over on La Dolce Vita!  Stop on by and say hello here!  It's been far too long since we've chatted so please forgive me...

Xo,

Vanessa

Glamour Obsession: Neon

I'm currently obsessed with all things neon and bright so read more about it here today on La Dolce Vita!!!  I love to hear from you so leave a little comment too!  

All That Glitters is Gold

{can i own this dress please?}

I'm still having a gold moment, totally and utterly obsessed with it!  I think everything should be covered in gold!  Let's all wear more gold!  Here's how to rock it...

 Gold stacked bangles

 Chains galore with denim and white tee = super hot!

 I want this made into wallpaper for an entryway, it's totally gaudy, but who cares???  

 I've been searching for a gold etagere like this one to display books, absolutely stunning!

 Daily jewelry with lots of layers

 Straight outta Studio 54

Gold Sequins make me so happy

 Green and gold is my current fave!  Gold contrasts so well with green.

Someone left their glitter slipper...you party animal you!

Timeless

I want this watch.  Oh Hello, again blog friends!!!  Yes I've been completely consumed for the past few weeks with other things like managing a full-time career with motherhood, and balancing it out with lots of leisurely things on the weekends (like shopping)!  I love watches and this Cartier Tank is on my wish list!  I think it's classic, timeless, and elegant.  Jackie O used to wear this style and so did Princess Diana.  I just love the gold face with the Roman numerals and the black crocodile band.

I love how it looks paired on the same arm with a bracelet.  It's so lady like and sophisticated.  Worn daily is totally appropriate for the office, or worn casually paired with jeans and a tee, it even works with a cocktail dress.  Here are some other watch styles and looks that I absolutely love...    

Gold watch, gold bracelets, gold signet ring, utter perfection!

Gucci Westman wears her Cartier Tank with a brown leather band,  and gold signet ring paired with wedding bands.  I love seeing how other people wear their daily jewelry pieces in a unique way.

I love this classic orange Hermes style paired with lots of bracelets!

This one has me swooning!  Big gold watch and an Hermes enamel cuff perfectly complement each other!  I just wish the prices of gold weren't sky rocketing right now because these pieces are almost double what they were a few years ago.

And of course, there's the gold Rolex that is at the top of the price range.  I tried on this bad boy at the Rolex store in Century City and it's a whopping $28k!!!  It's so beautiful though and I love how Posh rocks it!  Digging her chic short 'do, black tee, and leather leggings.  I spy a black and gold Hermes enamel bracelet on her right arm!

Rachel Zoe's men's Cartier watch is gorgeous!  Again, I love how she styles her wedding rings with other cool pieces of jewelry.  Chick has style.

YSL Arty Ring

I've had my eye on this bad boy for many months now,  and I've finally found they are available online at Saks Fifth Avenue!  The YSL Arty Ring is an absolute statement making stunner!  As you may or may not know, I collect turquoise (and lots of it)!  The combo of gold and turquoise has the best energy and mixes so well with other pieces.  It's the epitome of sophisticated bohemian chic that I love!  Here are a few other YSL styles I adore...  

This look is seriously hot, I love the red, mixed with blue, green and black accents!  I spy a red Hermes cuff bracelet that I'm coveting these days.

Images via Pinterest

I Got a Gold Chain

I am really having a gold moment these days.  I know, gold is everywhere and everyone is doing it, but I keep catching myself more and more obsessed with this metal.  Bad for me, because it's really gone up in price over the last couple of years (at least the real stuff).  So I decided to check out J. Crew's line of jewelry for inspiration.  Here are a few of my favorite gold (inspired) pieces that I am coveting.....  

I want the necklace up top!  Layered over a turtle neck in the winter or on bare tanned skin in the summer is the perfect year round accessory.  This bracelet would be perfect layered on the same arm with a gold Michael Kors watch.

There is something about the design of the gold chain link that I am in love with.  My Marc Jacobs purse has this killer gold chain link strap (it's unbelievably heavy too!) and lately I've been really inspired by the design of links.  It's so richly feminine done in gold, and sprinkled with diamonds looks even hotter! It gives it a hard core element that I love, yet reminds me of something you'd wear to the country club.

I wear this Ralph Lauren bracelet (below) that I found at Bloomingdale's on sale at Christmas everyday.  It totally works with my other jewelry to give that layered gold look and it's held up pretty nicely.

I mix it up with this new Michael Kors watch that I treated myself to a few weeks ago.  I'm seriously in love!  

For me accessories are key.  I may wear clothes that I have had for a while, but incorporating new accessories is a great way to bring life to old outfits.  If you have the basics, in good neutral colors, you can create a new look with great accessories and this way, people are more likely to notice your personality and signature style.

Precious Gems

I've long wanted a diamond solitaire necklace in a bezel setting, so over the weekend I did a little research, and came up with these styles. 

Set in a white gold setting is timeless and would complement my wedding and engagement rings perfectly, but lately I've been a little bored with silver and white gold.  Don't get me wrong, I own a ton of it, but for some reason it isn't quite doing it for me.

Now we're talking!  I love the way it looks set in gold, and I especially love how this looks sitting on a woman's collar bone very delicately.  

I've been slowly adding to my gold collection.  I love my Michael Kors watch and Ralph Lauren bracelets that I layer with it.  For Christmas last year, my husband gave me a really thin gold wedding band that I wear with my white gold engagement ring, and I just love how diamonds look next to gold!

So, this is on my wish list.  I want to wear it everyday, layered with other necklaces like turquoise gemstones set on long gold chains, and I promise to never take it off!   

Organized: Jewelry

I've been on an organization kick these days and the focus has been my vanity area.  I LOVE accessories and have accumulated quite the collection, however organizing them is another story.  I keep seeing trays, trays, and more trays as a great way to neatly display pieces.  I even read that Miles Redd uses tons of trays all over the house to keep trinkets and items in neat little stacks.  Well, I'm taking his advice and trays have become my new best friend.  

I love the way this gal used cups and saucers to hold earrings and bracelets!  Such a clever way to show off your favorite pieces! (I wish I could remember where I found these pics!)  

Notice the sunglasses in the mint julep cup!  Love that!!!  Getting ready just got a whole lot easier!

The Perfect Push Present

If you were reading my blog back in the Fall you may have seen my post about signet rings. I've had a love affair for this classic piece of jewelry since I received my first one from my high school when I was a senior. My husband got me this piece from Tiffany as a push present and I had my son's monogram engraved on the top so I am always reminded of him when I'm wearing it. I'm beyond thrilled at the quality of workmanship of the engraving and the style of the letters turned out just the way I wanted them. If you are interested in buying a signet ring from Tiffany I suggest you do it soon! They told me they will soon be discontinued...bummer!

Pretty Little Things: Kendra Scott

I'm a jewelry girl. I'll take jewelry and expensive handbags any day over clothes and shoes. For me, jewelry is a very personal thing and one of the most unique ways one can express their true style. Every time I put on a favorite piece, I can remember when I got it, where I was at in that particular time in my life, and most often than not, it's something that speaks to me and makes me feel good.

I've had my eye on Kendra Scott's gorgeous little gems for quite sometime now. My 2 favorites (and it's hard to choose) are the 2 styles at the very top. There's nothing that brings more life and energy to a boring outfit than turquoise or green. I just love the way turquoise makes me feel - I think of it as my calling card, my stone, and what I love to wear most.

I love Kendra Scott's pieces because they can easily be incorporated into your daily wardrobe. I would pair any of these styles with jeans, a tee, and pashmina scarf, with my hair in a loose chignon, or dressed up with a cocktail dress for evening.

My other favorite thing about this line is the price. Styles range from $55 to $170! You can't beat that!