adore: radiant rio de janeiro

my dear sola of onyx feather just launched her latest line of fantastically modern vintage jewelry inspired by the "marvelous city" of rio de janeiro. what is better than white turquoise, vintage south american pendants, and exotic trade beads? how about that 15% of each purchase is donated to invisible children? gotta love fashion that gives back!

check out the entire line and the other wonderful cities of onyx feather here.

[photos via onyx feather]

view: happy shark week!

Shark Week on the Discovery Channel (also known as the best week in television) begins this Sunday! Since I love anything relating to these sea-faring predators, I put together a collection of some shark-inspired things to get you ready for the big week:

[ jonathan adler shark sculpture | shark dog photograph ]

[ nautical stripe dress | virginia johnson shark print scarf ]

[ freestyle shark watch | shark suit mesh bracelet ]

[ shark tooth necklace | shark bites fruit snacks ]

[ shark print bikini | jaws movie print ]

[ shark fin ring | shark fin bottle opener ]

adore: this ring

to tuck away that love letter from prince charming

[via sense of fashion]

adore: new years eve accoutrements

i love new years eve...a time to celebrate all the happenings of a year past and a time to look forward to all the possibilities the new year holds. it's in this spot, precariously hovering between the past and the future that i love embracing the present moment...not to mention having a reason to get dressed up and party! here are some fun new years eve-inspired bits and pieces:

and try some black-eyed pea fritters to bring you luck for 2011!

[images: me circa 1989 | champagne coupe | party horns | beaded dress | clock | nail lacquer]

adore: from russia with love

st. petersburg_catherine the great

st. petersburg_varushka

st. petersburg_aleksandra

my dear sola at onyx feather just introduced her latest line of stunning jewelry inspired by st. petersburg. she turns fantastic vintage pieces into perfectly modern creations (which i would covet even if she wasn't my friend!). each line is meticulously crafted and is inspired by a different city, and 15% of each sale goes toward invisible children. love love love!

cyprus_phillipa

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cairo_nefertiti

[images via onyx feather]