Fashion Highlight: Sunbursts via Tony Duquette collection for Coach

Old Hollywood glamour always brings to mind screen sirens like Elizabeth Taylor with perfectly coiffed hair, impossibly chic clothing, and larger than life accessories.  Tony Duquette was one of the artists that created beautiful clothing, furnishings, interiors (like the Hilton Hawaiian Village - I stayed there, the complex was lovely!), and jewelry for this era.   It was only natural that his designs would be tapped and brought forth again today.

Coach has peeked into the archives of Tony Duquette and created a few statement pieces with his signature sunbursts and starbursts.  A few pieces, like the gorgeous stone necklaces have sold out already, but there are still a few accessories in a wide range of prices.  If I could only pick one item, I may pick a pin - imagine a sunburst on a basic blazer!  The stone ring is gorgeous as well, but oh it would be quite a splurge!

What do you think of this collection?

Sunburst stone pin, Coach, $58

Sunburst Pave ring, Coach, $98

Half inch hinged Starburst bangle, Coach, $118

Stone Flame ring, Coach, $695

{Party} Highlight: Coach Collectibles Launch Party in NYC (and pretty pictures of bags and accessories of course)

The lovely Dawn of the Alternative Wife and I hit the Coach Collectibles launch party last night.
Pretty bags + cool cocktails + lovely bloggers = a sure-fire fun time

We were greeted with the gorgeous and eclectic array of blogger-designed bags here:

Weren't the peonies perfect with Emily's bag?

The lovely bloggers posing with their bags.

We loved Karla's clutch for its versatility and size.  Her dress was also amazing.

We got to talk with Emily and Kelly.  They were both sweet and fun and of course had lovely accessories.  Yes I do photo stalk, but only fabulous subjects!

...those lovely nails

...the Glamourai's awesome jewelry

It was fun - hope to see you at the next blogger party. ♥

NYC Bound: Some Loves (and maybe a Coach party and a DVF wrap dress!)

I'm headed off to a short trip to lovely NYC. Yay!  I can't wait to get some more of my stuff and of course see my lovely friends and family.

This trip, I'm thinking about the following...

...eating a great sandwich.  I have to try at least one from this list.  I'm thinking a Cuban is a must (we mostly eat healthy so I can have a little ham and swiss cheese deliciousness for under $5 right?)

Picture from here

...getting a haircut (finally!)  My hair is way too long and I'm hoping to get it around this length.

From here

...dropping by the DVF sample sale.  I'd love a staple wrap dress or something summery.

...taking a peek at the Blogger designed bags for Coach at the launch party (details here).  I like the versatility of Karla's bag - a clutch and a cross-body!  Anyone going?

Sigh I'm not looking forward to the flight, but love the things that await me at the other end.

What are you up to this week?

Accessories that appeal to your inner child (and 20% cashback at Sephora via Bing.com)

Is there an age limit to when you should stop having cute things?  Hearts, fairies, and cartoon characters definitely appeal to my inner child but could something be "too cute"(or at least for ladies my age).
I was intrigued by a few pieces from a few current collections.  You be the judge...

Both of these options are $198 and from the Coach Poppy collection (my favorite place to use a 25% customer discount that is mailed out a few times a year or one of the best basic accessories outlets)

 Then I saw from Dream Sequins that Tokidoki launched a makeup collection at Sephora.

The $18 lip gloss is supposed to have good coverage and I'm intrigued by the silicone brush (less left on the brush and more hygenic).  

 

Then of course adorable characters like these in a snow globe on each tube.

 

I've been on the lookout for liquid eyeliner and the Tokidoki one looks promising.  It's reasonably priced at $16 and is supposed to be relatively long lasting and water resistant.

Deal alert!

Bing.com users - Bing cashback for Sephora is now 20%!  That's pretty amazing and equivalent to Sephora's Friends and Family discount (though you can usually get a little more because you could buy through cashback sites like Bing).   No idea when this will end but act soon.  Yes I did end up getting the Tokidoki products to try out!

Then there is the momma of cute accessories - Ms. Hello Kitty.

She's certainly grown up as well with accessories to match.  I have to admit, I kinda love this garnet ring though at $950, it's not cheap.

Finally a personal and undeniably cute touch for your iPhone at $39.99.  You needed a cover anyway right?

So do any of these appeal to your inner child?  Or are they "too cutesy" for you?