.. of Shopping

So I've been working on the wedding ring. And I use the term "the" loosely as in I've been working on narrowing it down to 3 actually.

Maybe 4.

A girl needs options okay! You want me to wear that shit everyday I'm gonna need options.

This is what I have so far.

Amazing obviously, and what I've always wanted. 3 or 4 row pave diamond eternity band set in platinum.

Then, I was introduced to Arik Kastan and consequently Roseark through a magazine and fell in love with this puppy...

As well as it's equally fabulous counterpart...

Both are rough diamonds, unpolished and set in rose gold. Sparkly diamonds have seemed too much ever since. However, maybe a little of both is in order?

And THAT led me to Henri Daussi and his eternity collection...

mmm yummy.

Of course because I have a job I also need a plain band. Wouldn't want to go overboard now would we...

via bluenile, roseark, since1910

.. of Style Inspiration

I love it when fashion comes up with new slang that quickly spreads around the globe and I'm hoping this one is a sure thing.

I give you... the Fashlete! courtesy of Stylesightings

It's a slight variation of business on the top party on the bottom. It could also be considered a version of high/low dressing. Instead of just mixing expensive pieces with H&M finds you're also contrasting more formal attire (cashmere sweaters, leather jackets, clean sneakers) with pajamas basically. I love the whole approachable vibe it gives off.

One of the keys to great style, I think, is to always have something in your look that is slightly... off. Call it "one of these things is not like the other". Which one is it? Can you tell? And you shouldn't really be able to. Wearing a full on suit? Pair it with sneakers. Sweatpants and a hoodie? Throw on a sport coat. Nothing that's newer than 5 years? Whip out that Rolex. People will think you're an internet billionaire. It'll be fun.

For reference, the female version...

Christine Centenera

Rihanna

doppelganger? creeeepy

.. of Personal Style

File this under shameless self-promotion!

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I have no idea what's gonna happen there but I can guarantee it won't be a party!