FABULUSH

Added a few new baubles to my collection since my last daily arm party post, more specifically the Bulgari Serpenti Bracelet in Jade Green. A perfect statement bracelet that works nicely solo, but also plays wells with others. There’s no denying that I love pieces with history, hence the reason why vintage items resonate so deeply with me. So here’s the 411 behind the bejeweled bracelets I’ve been coveting and donning as of late.

FABULUSH Ziggy Wrap Friendship Bracelet - coming soon!
Chan Luu Wrap Bracelet
Bulgari Serpenti Bracelet – c/o Vogue, available here.
Vintage Chanel Bangle (similar 1 | 2 )
Vintage Crystal Bracelet (similar 1 | 2 )
FABULUSH Blessings Bracelet - coming soon!
Cartier Must 21 Watch (similar 1 | 2)

Available from the FW 2011 Collection, the Bulgari Serpenti bracelet is made of karung skin, and the snake-head closure has a light gold and enamel finish with malachite eyes. Karung snakeskin has a small tight scale which is similar to lizard, giving it a finer and more uniform look.The Serpenti collection dates back to 1975 and is reflective of Bulgari’s Greco- Roman heritage, where it is a symbol of wisdom, life and eternity. A few weeks ago, I sat down to dinner at Dragonfly at Hotel Zaza with Anh from 9to5 Chic, the fashion blogging Asian sister I never had. We were matchy-match with our bracelets; you can check out her red version.

The FABULUSH bracelets – Ziggy and Blessings, will be available to purchase very soon, when we unveil our new eCommerce site. The Ziggy Wrap Friendship Bracelet is inspired by Missoni mania with the added touch of glitz to show off some sparkle and shine in any friendship. The Blessings Bracelet is an intention bracelet blessed by Buddhist monks, to put some positivity in the world and when it wears away, your wish shall come true. Both are handmade, Ziggy from hand-dyed ombre silk embroidery thread and Blessings from Egyptian Cotton thread.

The Vintage Chanel bracelet, I picked up at a tiny vintage store on a road trip with one of my best friends in St. Augustine, one of the oldest cities in the US. A great memento to remind me of the lovely memories made while on the search for “The Fountain of Youth.” As I notice my laugh lines settling in more and more as the years go by, perhaps I didn’t find the secret to eternal smooth skin, but this snakeskin bracelet and maybe Botox in the future will still have me smiling for years.

All these perfectly accent my Chan Luu wrap bracelet, as I’ve become a huge Chan Luu fanatic recently. Some days, you’ll catch me piling on multiple strands gems and semi-precious stones or running out the house wrapped up in just one. My addiction is getting out of control, and Blissful Gypsy has the best prices around.

I’ve shown you mine, now let’s see yours!

Haven’t slept a wink due to the Missoni for Target madness, but shop online RIGHT NOW! The selection is even more impressive than the preview images from the look book. Currently, my cart has over $1,500 of Missoni the limited edition collection merch with no end in sight. Out of the 400 piece collection, view the slideshow for our editor’s picks of the creme de la chevron creme.

Some are lining up at their local Target, while others are brewing coffee and getting their clicking finger ready for the kick-off of Missoni for Target collection sale that begins on September 13th. No matter the method of shopping, fashionistas globally are getting ready to scoop up as much Missoni for Target limited edition items; with wallet friendly prices ranging from $2.99 to a $599.99 outdoor patio set.

The Missoni family name is synonymous with their signature zig-zag knitwear and creative use of patterns and punchy colors. Grab your piece of the iconic Italian lifestyle while you can because this collaboration will only be in-stores from September 13th through October 22nd. Target HQ reports certain items will be online-only, though depending on availability.

The pop-up shop on Sixth Avenue at Forty-second Street during Fashion’s Night Out in New York on September 8, 2011 was just a tiny preview of the Missoni madness to come; as the highly anticipated collection sold out within a few mere hours, closing up the pop up shop prematurely during NYFW.

So start stalking Target.com online tonight around 4am EST, when it is rumored they’ll be placing the items on the website. Check back tomorrow as I report my findings and bounty.

Latest Update: Shop the mobile site RIGHT NOW. Limited to Margherita’s Musts Haves at the moment, but enjoy!

MISSONI FOR TARGET IS NOW LIVE! SHOP NOW! **The website is crashing for some people, while still working for others. Many Target stores are now nearly sold out this morning as of 8:05am. Good luck!

Image Credits: Kevin Tachman for Vogue, Vogue Magazine September 2011

Wildfox Couture Tee (c/o Moderne), J Brand Jean Leggings, Vintage Cateye Sunnies, LAMB Platforms

National Kissing Day was just the other day, so I hope you puckered up and planted a few on your honey. As the temperatures are climbing to boiling points, Summer romances are heating up rapidly, wearing clothes seems optional and the bare minimum is quite acceptable. Wildfox Couture has the cutesy and cheeky tees that instantaneously bring smiles to your face. On days i want to literally be covered in kisses from head to toe, the Lipstick Traces tee leaves kiss prints and pecks in all the right places.

It makes for the perfect beach day, messy bed head look as you throw it over a itty, bitty bikini or top off a pair of leg lengthening skinnies or summer shorts staple for a suitable public worthy look.

Wildfox Couture‘s name alone makes me think of one of my favorite Antoine de Saint-Exupéry quotes from Le Petite Prince.

“Just that,” said the fox. “To me, you are still nothing more than a little boy who is just like a hundred thousand other little boys. And I have no need of you. And you, on your part, have no need of me. To you, I am nothing more than a fox like a hundred thousand other foxes. But if you tame me, then we shall need each other. To me, you will be unique in all the world. To you, I shall be unique in all the world…”

Until then… this little wild fox will keep running on.

While money can’t buy you friendship, it can totally buy you some sweet looking friendship bracelets. Everyone hopped off the Silly Bandz-wagon and has been rocking the floss next to fine jewels for the perfect mix of high/low style. They hit you with a blast from the past and remind you of Summer Camp, first crushes, BFFLs, youthful bliss and careful days.

Lately my wrists have been decked out and adorned with:

Braided Friendship Wrap Bracelet, Tennis Bracelet, Chan Luu Gold & Silver Nugget Wrap Bracelet, and Vintage Love Bracelet

So take a page out of Taylor Tomasi Hill’s book, find some inspiration, and pile it on.