I have been following The Manca studio for a while now. I first saw one of their basket bags on my friend Julie. I was obsessed. It was absolutely beautiful. She had a perfectly woven Nantucket-style basket with a chic Hermes scarf liner. I then saw that the bag can be custom-made in many designs. I recently partnered with the founder Christina to share her story and her bags with you.
After washing ashore on Nantucket Island, Christina found herself in need of a hobby. Combining a passion for Nantucket with a love of all things crafty, Lightship Basket weaving was the perfect fit. The Nantucket Weaving Studio offers a wide variety of baskets both in-stock and made-to-order.
The Christina Rose Collection is a carefully curated compilation of lightship basket purses, furniture, and lighting with a distinctly modern vibe – designed by Christina herself.
Christina Rose Manca lives on Nantucket. You can find her weaving some joy into her day in her studio, on the beach, or in town all year long. After all, life isn’t just about baskets.
I have been carrying my Minkie M Bag nonstop since Christina made it for me.
To view the entire collection, click HERE. And for frequently asked questions about the beautiful bags, click HERE.
Happy St. Patrick’s Day Fashionistas!!!! What’s more perfect than to celebrate with a perfect emerald or Peridot piece from the fabulous Reinstein Ross?
Reinstein Ross is home to a specialty workshop where gold is custom-alloyed. Their team of goldsmiths embodies thirty years of heritage and technique. The atelier showcases future heirlooms of exceptional artisanal design and legacy. Reinstein Ross has decades of expertise in realizing art, craft, and education that distinguishes true luxury and heritage.
Reinstein Ross’ specialty workshop designs exceptional emerald jewelry including, 18K alpine gold and 20K peach gold rings with an emerald, 18k emerald necklaces, and earrings.
I have been receiving TONS of requests for spring dresses. I have been singing the praises of Dillards for months now. The dress department is fantastic…a real old school dress department with racks and racks of all types of dress. Room after room full. Everything is also online at Dillards.com.
Here are some of my favorite looks for spring. I love them all but it’s clear that florals and prints are coming in strong again this year. Check out all of the styles, they are perfect for upcoming vacations or weddings or nights out on the town. Click the numbers below for more information or to purchase.
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In the past year, Banana Republic has really had an amazing rebirth! I am finding myself more and more checking out their new arrivals. When I saw some of their best sellers for spring I had to share them with you. All of the dresses below are featured on my wishlist and I am obsessed with the denim shirt. I hope you enjoy the selections. It was so hard to choose favorites!!! Happy Shopping and Bon Weekend!!!
- I love the shame and texture of this bag. It’s a little pricey but a timeless investment piece.
- How cool is this light suede jacket? It also comes in dark brown.
- I am in love with the shape of this dress. It’s very Calvin Klein.
- I also love this black tiered dress. It’s on my list for an upcoming wedding.
- These thick gold hoop earrings are BEYOND!!
- This small beaded enamel necklace is very on trend now.
- Another timeless, wardrobe staple.
- Love a good black blouse.
- Great dress that can be dressed up or down.
- I love the lines of this sweater
- Another great black blouse.
- How chic is this denim blouse?
I am so excited to share the Reinstein Ross curated Valentine’s Day collection. I have been working with this brand for a short time and have fell in love with all of their pieces. I have a gorgeous south sea pendant that I wear everyday. This signature design features a brilliant white south sea pearl. Tania is named for its distinctive cluster of three granules – it’s an element that is part of the Reinstein Ross design vocabulary and often incorporated to add some delicate dimension. I have not taken it off since the day I put it on. You can see this beatuiful look in the image below. Whats even more wonderful was that this pearl was handmade in the Reinstein Ross New York City design atelier & workshop. Read more about the living workshop HERE.
Reinstein Ross does an incredible job of stacking and layering. I have included a video that I filmed with Sarah Blair, the CEO and Jo Shin, Head of Creative for the company. Take a few minutes to listen to their suggestions about creating the perfect layer!
For more information on any of the peices featured in this post or to purchase, click HERE.
Reinstein Ross is an NYC institution- a touchstone of creativity and craftsmanship for fine artisanal jewelry. Our team of goldsmiths embodies thirty years of heritage and technique. R|R is home to a specialty workshop where gold is custom-alloyed, hand-fabricated, and set with rare gemstones of exceptional vibrancy and color. Shop online or visit the NYC Flagship located at 21 East 67th Street to experience the world of R|R.
I have had many requests lately for some of the most popular items during the past few weeks. With holiday shopping in full gear, I kept a list of the items that were trending for self-purchases, just in time to share it with you today. Since the arrival of the new year, I have been asked for dress recommendations and makeup recommendations and of course the unending search for the perfect black pants. Here is a round-up of some of my favorite things this week. Click on the links below to purchase or for more information!
This H&M dress is so amazing. I love the color.
I am obsessed with this incredible clutch.
I have had my eye on this Marni bag forever!!! How cute would it look with the H&M dress above?
If you are looking for a fabulous moisturizer, this is it!!!
Love love the idea of a velvet flat!!!
What a beautiful pair of plaid shoes. Such a great wardrobe staple!
Platform sandals are all the rage now…
I just saw this pretty suit at J Crew and fell in love!!
I have been in love with these earrings forever and now they are on major sale.