Gotta have it: Becky OH! Handbags

A don't miss giveaway

and one fab online shop

   

Becky OH! makes one hell of a handbag. Her one-of-a-kind creations are available in a number of different styles; each with thoughtful details like bamboo handles, contrast zippers, and punchy pattern pairings. Recently interviewed as part of the ambitious and well curated The Bright Side Project--and currently participating in a mighty fine giveaway--Becky O. settled in New Hampshire where she lives with her husband, after traveling five of the seven seas. 

{a chance to win} Read an interview with Becky and enter her giveaway @ The Bright Side Project. 

{shop online} Be sure to stop by the Becky OH! website and shop the full line of purses, clutches, cosmetic bags, and other products.

All photos c/o Becky OH! and The Bright Side Project.

Springtime: feathers in your hair, butterflies whispering in your ear, favorite charms around your neck..

Delicate jewelry and showstopping-yet-demure hair accessories - the TenThings store is a delight.

I am sticking my big toe into spring and I'm ready to jump in! Are you ready for some new favorites? Come meet Kerri J!

There are a bounty of items from TenThings that are a perfect compliment to a breezy spring day. Long neglected, some of my lonely vintage dresses will get a new feathered friend in the form of a fine headband. For kicking around town during the day you can't beat the voodoo heart necklace charm! Visit TenThings and the companion store Tulle on Etsy and read the Blah Blah Blah Blahg.

{inspiration} I discovered TenThings when I was lucky enough to have her win Crow & Canary's Twitter giveaway for my gnome bookmark. Follow @Ten10Things on Twitter!

:: red :: pops everywhere

It's undeniable, the color red is no wallflower. Poppies, fire, strawberries and stop signs- red is the old standby to add an "exclamation point" to just about anything. Red creates icons with a shade of lipstick or on upholstered chair. 

Buy this super cute apple necklace @etsy.

Lately I've been noticing vibrant red popping up everywhere, from Oscars dresses to interior design. Why not paired with library-cool frocks & leathers (ala Prada) or neutrals (C. Kane)? Not ready for an all red kitchen, well then maybe take a chance on the retro styled mixer. Be brave with red.

{red in my life} 

on my wall: painting by Ian Nicholas

on my wrist: perky vintage bracelet

in my hood: red cargo van

{my inspiration}

I happened upon this vintage coffee press for sale in The Estate Store's virtual storefront. I started to collect a folder of bookmarks titled 'red' to keep ideas organized for this post. 

credits & links for main graphic: clockwise from boots: 

1-4 Prada Fall 2009 coverage @style.com | 5 Nanette Lepore Spring 2009 @style.com | 6 Snow White's apple necklace - shop gjentagelsen @etsy.com | 7 Nanette Lepore Spring 2009 @style.com | 8 Christopher Kane Spring 2009 @style.com | 9 Kitchenaid Stand Mixer @Macy's.com (on sale!) | 10 Ikea kitchen @ikea.com | 11 Red Velvet Cupcakes recipes @foodtv.com 

Barbie collides with NY Fashion Week

The scene: the creme de la creme of creative talent, elbow-to-elbow -- a moment of solidarity in the fashion world. An occurrence as rare as a sighting of the infamous Sasquatch. The competetion is still strong, but the goal is a shared one. view NYFW Barbie Runway Coverage Inspired by ever popular fashion icon and it girl-- Barbie; The Barbie Runway Show was an inspired event where top designers (Alexander Wang, Tuleh, Bob Mackie and others) each created a different Barbie look resulting in a spectacular collaboration. Heidi Klum and Jonathan Adler were among the celebs looking on from the front row. {READ MORE COVERAGE: http://www.fabsugar.com/ } {RETWEET: @owensays @heyfabsugar} {SHOP: UK Telegraph Cover and vintage Barbie photos c/o Ebay. click on the photos to search current auctions}

Lust After Munki Munki Gnome Pajamas

I have been a huge fan of the Munki Munki line of pajamas for some time. Their products have the most clever vignette patterns by illustrator great Heather Ross

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Their adorable gnome poplin pajamas are currently on sale in The Horizontal Life online store. Many other patterns to choose from, but the gnome pattern is definitely a fave. If I were to pick one gift I would reallly like for Valentine's Day it would be this pajama set. I can see myself curling up to watch a movie or reading my current book addiction, eating some milk and cookies. Not to mention the gnomes would pair well with the fuzzy-slipper-boot-socks I bought elsewhere on sale recently for $4. Steal!