On The 9th Day Of Cool…

by Melinda
When I see the artistry that goes into Leya Bahar Designs, I think of the phenomenon hit show Game of Thrones. I think about the handcrafted pieces of metal and the embellished rich jewelry that I swoon over, as it’s what Leyla specializes in day after day. With a style that is contemporary & avant-garde, her collection is […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS, Post Slider • Tags: 12 days of cool, Blank Denim, Chambray, Chanel, Chanel Shoes, Christmas, Faux leather pants, Parker Smith Jeans, Polka Dot Scarf, Who What Wear Target Style, Xmas, YSL Bag
by Melinda
There’s a famous quote that reads; Life happens while you’re busy making plans. No one can ever prepare you for the dreaded news you have cancer or any other type of situation with life-threatening consequences. It’s mind-numbingly shocking, one is in disbelief, and everyone thinks how did this happen to me? Well, it happened to […]
Categories: ARTICLES, BLOG, HOME, Post Slider • Tags: Black, Cancer, Chanel, Do Good Live Well, Lace, Nanette Lapore, Raye The Label
by Melinda
What’s the quickest way to refine and sophisticate your home with decor? It’s with a book. How about a relaxing way to gain inspiration? I reckon it could be a book. Now I KNOW the best way to bookmark and salivate over recipes, right? Giddy with a book. And the closest way to get lost in the romanticism […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, Collections, HOME • Tags: Alexander McQueen, Books, Chanel, Cooking, Food, Holiday Gift Guide, Italian, Monocle, Plants, Vintage
by Melinda
Everyone has a Summer Essentials list – and so with that, here’s where my head is at. I’m always thinking outside of the box, as I seek out the unique & chic. So with this list I’m focusing on vintage, modern, french, beach, and a mix of just different. This is one of many I’ll be doing this […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, Collections • Tags: Accessories, Alexander McQueen, Chanel, Collection, Essentials, Jewelry, Lanvin, Pierre Cardin, Rachel Comey, Summer
by Melinda
I lived overseas the first time I ever heard Dr. Martin Luther King Jr’s “I have a dream speech”. The courage, devotion, dedication and sacrifice, you could hear in his voice was so great, that it sent chills down my spine. Every time I hear it today it does the same thing. See as a […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS • Tags: Banana Republic, Chanel, Green, Polka Dots
by Melinda
Two weeks into the new year and we are all on the run. We’re living the hustle. We’re moving and shaking. We gotta do more, think more, be more, know more, love more, get more. So much to do, so little time. So as your running around getting your hustle on, have fun, take a […]
Categories: COLLECTIONS, HOME, OUTFITS • Tags: Black, Brown, Chanel, Houndstooth, Sheer
by Melinda
There are many great things about buying designer vintage, more so if it’s jewelry. For starters, you get it at a fraction of the price. Also the resale value if you decide to sell it, is usually around what you paid for it. In essence its a win win situation. This vintage Chanel gold bracelet cuff with a green glass stone, is minimal in design, making it a timeless classic. The epitome of chic, Gabrielle “Coco” Chanel founded her famed Parisian fashion house in 1909. She revolutionized the fashion industry by incorporating elegance, class, and originality. This chic cuff is a stunner, that adds value and class to any collection. Measurements: circumference: 15.5 cm.
by Melinda
There are three reasons I love buying vintage designer jewelry. Number one, is that it’s always cheaper. Number two, is that the choice is more dispersed. Meaning that there is less in circulation, and a lot of it comes from different countries. Different countries produce different products, which in turn creates more one of a kind pieces. Number three, the resale value is usually the same as what you purchased it for, making designer vintage a win. Now I’m not talking about any old designer vintage, but the RIGHT designer vintage. What makes this vintage Coco Chanel pearl necklace so alluring, is not just the pearls, but the sun shaped clasp. That is the stunner. Personally I would wear it clasp facing forward, or even off to the side. It creates unique among the unique. Gold-tone necklace with faux pearls, sun shaped clasp at the rear and a brand plaque pendant. Measurements: pendant: 3.5 cm, circumference: 44 cm.