Rhinestone in the Rough

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delayed reaction

I'm kind of slow on the uptake with this one, but how unbelievably ridiculously stunning is Nicole's engagement ring?! I am smitten with this finger candy. I love the art deco feel, octagonal halo, the setting - beyond obsessed. Do you love it, too?

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#Nicole Richie #Nicole Richie engagement ring #Wedding #Engagement

Why am I so in to dreamcatchers right now?!

The Dreamcatcher Dangle Necklace, $105 from Vanessa Mooney

#Necklace #Vanessa Mooney

winter cozy

For some odd reason, when I saw this photo, I fell in love with the wool dreamcatcher hanging from the door knob. Made by the apartment's owner, jewelery designer Jennifer Sarkilahti of Odette, it has an sleepy/dreamy quality that I'm really drawn to. When I see it I think of an amazingly luxurious duvet and serious snuggling. I dunno, I just like it.

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#Design Sponge #Dream catcher #Decor #Home

I know, I know - I'm late to this party. But, I still really want one of these. I know would wear a beautiful fur vest like this one for years, long after the trend has come+gone. This type of statement piece really fits in with my current wardrobe. I'm considering Vince's, largely because it's 100% coyote. No faux for me. I look like a muppet with that stuff on.

Vince Fur Vest, $1795 $719 from Vince.com

#Vince #Fur Vest

Apparently Elisa hand-picks the beads to create this ideal color spectrum. I love it, and could imagine layering it with much of my existing arm candy.

Beaded Bracelet by Elisa Solomon, $265 from Love Adorned

#Love Adorned #Elisa Solomon #Bracelet #Jewelry

lust object

Perfect little sparkle to add to jeans plus black. (Perfect price tag, too.)

Lulu Frost for J.Crew resin and crystal appliqué earrings, $65 from J.Crew

#J.Crew #Earrings

late christmas wish

She's beyond perfect, and has a longer shelf life than her bootie counterpart.

Miu Miu Glitter-Covered Leather Belt, $275 from Net-A-Porter

#miu miu

ritr gift guide 2011: books

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Perfectly Kept House is the Sign of A Misspent Life: How to live creatively with collections, clutter, work, kids, pets, art, etc... and stop worrying about everything being perfectly in its place by Mary Randolph Carter

Every Food: Great Food Fast by Martha Stewart Living Magazine

The Model as Muse: Embodying Fashion from the Metropolitan Museum of Art

How to Cook Everything, Completely Revised 10th Anniversary Edition: 2,000 Simple Recipes for Great Food by Mark Bittman

The Mozza Cookbook: Recipes from Los Angeles's Favorite Italian Restaurant and Pizzeria by Nancy Silverton

Domino: The Book of Decorating: A Room-by-Room Guide to Creating a Home That Makes You Happy by Deborah Needleman

Sweet Ruin by Tony Hoagland

An Object of Beauty by Steve Martin

Delivering Happiness: A Path to Profits, Passion, and Purpose by Tony Hsieh

#gift guide #books

ritr gift guide 2011: cold weather

#gift guide #Sorel

I really love the color, dubbed "Golden Ochre". Perfect name for this muddy marigold. Reminds me of this dress, which I always adored, only this one's sort of in the sphere of possibility. Or at least the sphere of contemplation.

Gianna’s Limited Edition Leather and Lace Gown, about $600 from Free People

#free people