if money was no object…

if i wasn’t limiting my purchases of new things due to the wardrobe refashion pledge, if money grew on flowering spring trees, i’d delightfully purchase any of the following lovely things…

for starters, these hoopla earrings by ryan kundrat, available at stars and infinite darkness:

i adore the bit of rubber that ryan has inserted in these minimal sterling hoops. it apparently comes in a myriad of bright colors. subtile but yet rather bold, all at once.

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thanks to k. cooper of hoping for happy accidents, one of my very very very favorite style blogs, i’m now obsessed with these gold nugget-eqsue earrings and cocktail ring by klaus burgel:

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this striped scarf may be a product of a mass marketer (jcrew), but is undeniably lovely to me, with it’s woolen texture, bright yellow color (bright yellow is one of my favorite colors o’ the moment!), and tie dye treatment, making it feel a little artsy and hand-hewn:

it could be worn as a scarf (natch!), but also as a headscarf or even a belt. would look killer with dark denim anything, or textiles that embody an emerald hue.

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i love the irreverent, somewhat naughty yet cute pattern on this little pouch by medicom toy life entertainment, available at the always amazing online shop creatures of comfort:

petite pouches like this are ever so versatile, allowing for use as cosmetic purses, a bag to store little knitting supplies, or even jewelry bags for traveling.

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these superbly crafted wooden heeled sandals by chie mihara (found at what i think is one of the most amazing shoe outlets ever, gravity pope, of canada) have a 70s earthy sexy vibe:

i love that the heel is actually wooden (at least i hope it is, as i abhor fake wood on shoes…UCK! it looks cheap!). the detailing on the top of the shoe is exceedingly lovely and actually quite a bit graphic…right up my alley. i see them as the perfect addition to tight dark jeans with a handmade orange dress over top.

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11 comments

  1. Kristina

    I was wondering about Gravity Pope and how you make out on the exchange rate when ordering from there! I’ve been tempted for years, but always a bit nervous to take the plunge.

  2. tricia

    kristina: the exchange rate is favorable towards americans, last time i checked. look for “currency converter” or something like that on google; there are many out there that will give you an idea of the current rates. i bought one of my favorite pairs of shoes there last year, or was it two years ago? anyway, it was cheaper than it appears in CDN.

  3. kelly

    thanks for the link and the kind words, tricia!
    your blog is one of my favorite daily clicks – your style and your thoughts on fashion are really inspiring to me!

  4. sadieclementine

    *delurk*
    Big ups to Gravity Pope! They are also one of my favourites and I jumped with glee when they opened one in Vancouver. I was in there recently fondling a pair of delicious turquoise Chies recently. Those red ones are darling.

    One of my other faves in that cute one on Valencia near Delores Park(name escapes me at the moment). Good sales.

  6. Danielle

    The scarf seems really light and comfortable and nice for spring. I could definitely see it as a headscarf, too! The shoes are very lovely as well. Unfortunately I am still in high school and wearing high heels is not very practical. If only I had somewhere to wear them…

    Thank you for being an inspiration.

  8. tricia

    jp: the first question would be, which earrings? if you’re talking about the nugget ones, perhaps they have clip type backs, or some other supporting type of back. another answer might be, ask the artist! 🙂

  9. jennifer

    those hoops are probably mounted on a post as would be regular stud earrings.

    love the scarf. i agree with whoever said that it’d be good for spring.