the clothes 2011

Would wear this blue suede belt with these Bass Loves Rachel Antonoff oxfords while dancing to classic rockabilly.

Would love to welcome summer with these aqua sunnies and this ladylike coral purse while strolling the boardwalk and enjoying a scoop of gelato.

I would wear these rain boots with this 60s inspired trench coat while splashing in puddles and connecting with my inner child...

I would love to wear this brass necklace that reminds me of pennants with this vintage dress, while celebrating the beginning of spring and riding a bicycle down empty roads.

The Loved One has gone from a Kickstarter project by Hannah (of Hannah and Landon) and Elvia to some of the dreamiest vintage-inspired lingerie ever. Icing on the cake? Reasonable prices. I couldn't resist buying myself the Fuego Set and it is lovely. I can't wait to see what these ladies dream up next.

This whimsical blossom fae wreath would be nicely grounded by these ankle booties. This is to be worn with a vintage lace dress, while watching Picnic At Hanging Rock and drinking lemonade.

I'm completely obsessed with the Olympia Le-Tan book clutches and would love to carry the Dracula clutch while wearing this Pamela Love Sacred Heart necklace. Wear this with head-to-toe black and purple lipstick while listening to Karen Elson's The Ghost Who Walks on your headphones.

I think these bedazzled cashmere socks would look so fantastic with these heeled oxfords.

I'd love to dance the night away with these on my feet and this unicorn on my finger...if you haven't noticed yet, I have a gold addiction!

I would love to wear this frog lake ring with these gold TBA shorts.

I've always loved gloves, but this winter my obsession has definitely grown, as has my love for amethyst (which happens to be my birthstone). All that to say: I'd really love to wear these crochet gloves and this agate necklace.

I really enjoy art and I also like to wear jewelry, so it stands to reason that combinations thereof will appeal to me. These pretty brooches by Oh My Cavalier would certainly seem to affirm that theory. I especially enjoy brooches (or rings or necklaces) like these because they are something you use, wear, and carry with you. As a vagabond who is has lived in three different states in the past three years, I often resist buying art to hang on my ever-shifting walls and instead accumulate my knick-knacks in the form of jewelry (and clothes).

Why not start the new year right wearing this brass rose headband and carrying this Kate spade clutch?

A girl can dream right? This Ban.do bow headband with this Marc by Marc Jacobs petal bag...

I would absolutely love to wear this origami Pegasus necklace with these silver flats...

Tis the season for wrapping gifts and lately my eyes have been on this amazing wrapping paper by Ink and Wit. Illustrated and designed by Tara Hogan the pretty papers are quirky and whimsical in the best possible way. If I received a present wrapped in 'fox and friends in Paris,' I would be tempted to leave it that way!

Oh how I would love to wear this starry, sparkly crown (in red) with this nail polish this season.

I've been eyeing, pondering, and coveting a ban.do piece for ages now. I definitely need to get proactive and buy myself a piece...but how can I pick just one? Here are a few of the pretties I've been desiring. Perhaps I should start my Christmas list?

There's something about these sacchrine brooches of Fifi Lapin that I just can't resist admiring...perhaps it's the sweet ice cream shades or the little multi-colored crown she wears in the first one. For brooches, they're quite nicely detailed and the outfits aren't just cute, but also chic. I don't really wear pastels, yet I'm still coveting one!
brooches for sale here

These postcards entitled "Things I Like" by artist Kelty feature sweet collections of things...I like too. The listing of the postcards comes with a cute pledge asking every buyer to send out one postcard per month for a year as a surprise to someone else. Since the postcards all come pre-stamped it should be a breeze to achieve...although I personally always have a hard time letting go of pretty postcards!

Kelty also created a series of portraits featuring the collections. I especially enjoy Shola's portrait and those of the artist's dogs...it begs the question: what would a portrait and collection of you feature?

*postcards for sale here; artwork images courtesy of Steep Street