Luxe Lust: Dior Joaillerie

There is jewelry, and there is heart stoppingly beautiful, stunningly detailed, fantastically priced but worthy jewelry.

Watch the consideration and attention that goes into the four months of making the Milly Carnivore ring and then start to understand why it could cost...ok I can't even find the costs so you know it's gotta to  be more than a month's worth of Starbuck's.  But I think this would make a great anniversary present (right Mr. Spend 'n Chomp?)

(Go to Collections/Milly Carnivora here)

Otherwise, I'd also love these lovely pieces...
...Preciuse Rose

 ...Oui

 ...boise de rose

 ...Incroyables and Merveilleuses

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Luxe Lust: Fashion Inspiration via eLanvin

*Last day to enter the Cate Parr/Silver Ridge Studios watercolor print giveaway!*

Aren't blogger buddies the biggest enablers? Anna wrote about the launch of eLanvin a little while ago and I had to pick the dreamiest pieces.  Lanvin is no fast fashion house, but the flats are known to be super-comfortable and pretty and I'm increasingly loving the chic, yet whimsical happy bag (the chain and the charms are so feminine and fresh).    


Here are a few luxurious picks that are splurge-worthy:

Happy Pink Python Shoulder Bag, £2,110

Glass Pearl and Strass Choker, £320

Can you believe that the fuchsia bathing suit isn't a dress?  It totally does double duty!

Bathing Beach dress, £885 (ouch!)

Flower leather ballerina flats, £385

{Luxe Lust}/Travel Thoughts: Hermès, La Maison Furnishings in the Left Bank, Paris

*Last day to enter the spring wardrobe kick-off giveaway from J.E.M. Apparel - you can tweet every day!*

Jean-Michel Frank, French interior designer extraordinaire, has collaborated with Hermès to create their new La Maison home furnishings line.  This line is showcased at the new store on the Left Bank in Paris.  In addition, the store (as well as US stores) will feature wallpapers and fabrics reminiscent of iconic Hermès scarves.  A small carpet, pillow, or furniture with signature scarf craftsmanship would be a luxurious centerpiece in a room (and doesn't have to be as big a splurge as a piece of furniture!)  
The Left Bank store is a converted municipal swimming pool and the wood lattice huts are a site to see.  Why not peruse the furnishings and rest at the Le Plongoir cafe after a day of walking through the Parisian streets?  If anything, you can experience the store and see if anything is worth taking back with you! 


Ahh what else is a luxurious and relaxing place to visit in Paris?

 

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{High Street Highlight} Ann Taylor Abbey Lace Pumps

After holiday sales are dangerous (for my wallet).  But willpower and savvy shopping can be balanced right?

The lace love continues with these Ann Taylor Abbey lace pumps which I just ordered for myself and my mom (because we're the same size and any shoes I've left in NYC have been claimed by her).  I couldn't resist at $79.99 with an extra discount (last day for 40% off with code save40).


I also went through Mr. Rebates first for another 3% back.   Yep, I am definitely the savvy shopper.

While they don't have the signature, make me weak at the knees bows of these Valentino d'Orsay pumps, I'm happy to put my $800 savings towards another pair of Valentino heels.

What good deals have you gotten lately?