my baby sparkle and shine

I’m the first to admit it – with the exception of that angst-ridden October of 2002 when I thought boyz would think I was neat if I dressed up as a Storm Trooper for Halloween, I’ve always been a girly-girl.

The following halloween, I returned to my former glory and donned a head to toe, emerald-hued sequin-encrusted mermaid ensemble, complete with a red hibiscus adorning my curly blonde locks.

The lesson learned proved indelible – from an effervescent personality to the perfect pair of shimmering pumps, glitter is good & more glitter is bettah.

Sparkle has this mysterious effect on me – my heart revs, my eyes zero-in on the reflective culprit, and the desire to steal said sparkle-making object consumes me to my very core...

Okay, okay, the stealing bit was an exaggeration, I’m not one to promote kleptomania. But for cereal, glitter maintains a special place in my heart. (quick anecdote – as a little lass, my toddler-speak for litter, as in trash, was “glitter” – that’s right, addicted from the W O M B).

Here’s a sampling of a few gems gettin their gleam on in cyberspace…

Confetti System’s multi-colored garland

Woah there – never before in my 20 short years of existence have I felt such an undeniable longing for something so entirely…. pointless? Yes, this piece is lacks function, but boy is it prettay. Still - $130 is a bit steep for a college student hankering after some pastel tissue paper…. I believe I may forsee a possible DIY for a rainy day….

http://www.confettisystem.bigcartel.com/product/tassel-garland-multi-color

Ian Sequin Blazer

Isn’t this piece an absolute RIOT?! It reminds me of the ocean… I’m trying to figure out how I can possibly justify purchasing this…. so SO not happening. So until I win the lottery or find $1,000,000 on the ground, I’ll quietly resort to day-dreaming about fantastical outfits involving this blazer.

http://www.lespommettes.com/product_info.php?products_id=3855&name=Ian%20Sequin%20Blazer

Miu Miu Glitter & Suede Bow Peep Toe Ankle Boots

MARRY ME MIU MIU.

my prayers have been answered.

in the form of a shoe.

wear these pretty peeptoes with a pair of cuffed, worn-in, light wash denim (dont get crazy here people, these arn’t capris – I’m just saying show a little ankle) and a crisp blazer for a freaking phenomenal outfit (my birthday is in over 5 months – how ridiculous organized that I already know what I’m wearing!)

http://www.saksfifthavenue.com/main/ProductDetail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_id=845524446425007&site_refer=AFF001&siteID=Hy3bqNL2jtQ-ZZrQUwbovONPeNa6H1JDmg&LScreativeid=1&LSlinkid=10&LSoid=227297&LSsid=Hy3bqNL2jtQ

And finally, one of my favorite hot new blogs, Glitterature written by my friend Chantal.
Check it out ladies, this upbeat, insightful, and forever fashionable URL promises to “add a little sparkle to your day.”

do not resist the glitter.

click. read. enjoy!

http://chantagold.blogspot.com/