Accessory Crack - Alexis Bittar

One of my favorite past times is wandering different neighbs in NYC on Sunday afternoons. Yesterday was no exception and not even my aching feet (from Saturday night’s bondage heels) could keep me indoors! While strolling the beautiful West Village, I came upon an Alexis Bittar boutique. This was a complete surprise as I thought her only store in the city was in Soho (and I try to avoid it at all costs....debt card danger!) Well, slipping inside couldn’t be helped and what a grown-up-candy-store it is! A crack den for accessory crack-heads...and my fingers, neck, ears and wrist were just SO bare...

The place is dripping in amazing jeweled lucite creations. Alexis’ designs were HUGE in the 80’s and have made the perfect transition to now-chic. Perfect for when you want that balance of a trendy accessory that isn’t a neon plastic bangle from Top Shop. If you aren’t able to make it to one of her Manhattan locations, she has a very extensive website and Nordstrom carries much of her line. Below are a few of my faves, and that big pink neon thing? THAT is a cuff and I'm in love:

Alexis Bittar Faves by Manhattan Mix featuring Alexis Bittar jewelry

Items in this set:
Large Gold Wave Link Necklace, $375
Wave Dollar Cuff, $275
Large Gold & Pink Neon Liquid Angled Cuff, $250
Large Montauk Turq. Hoop Earring, $225
Small Gold Crystal Encrusted Cup Post Earring, $150

Always happy to be your enabler :)

xx

L

Head-Shaving Prevention: The Goody Spin Pin

Why is it that my hair always looks it’s best when I throw it up to wash my face at night and even BETTER when I wake up in the morning? We all work SO hard to achieve that messy-chic look and it’s almost never quite right. Now that my hair is getting longer (praise the lord), the bottom of my purse is scattered with hair ties and bobby pins for the mid-afternoon up-do (when I can’t freaking stand my hair and want to pull a Britney and buzz it!) While wandering Duane Reade I found this amazing little contraption by Goody called The Spin Pin. It’s said to do the work of 20 bobby pins and creates the perfect messy bun. I ran home to try it and it’s amazing! All you do is twist your hair into a spiral bun and twist one pin into the top and the second into the bottom. It achieves that 80% hold where the perfect amount of little tendrils fall out leaving you with a chic chignon.

Best part? It’s only $6 for the set of two! Here's some hair porn to get you motivated to try these puppies:

Happy spinning and pinning!

xx

L

TIME to add to the collection

The older I get, the more I realize just how much I’m like my parents! One dangerous habit I’ve inherited from my father is my affinity for watches. I know if it weren’t for retirement and that pesky mortgage, my dad would have many more in his collection! I myself don’t have those things to hinder my habit, I cringe at financial responsibility! So when I saw this amazing wrap watch on my always fabulous friend Chistina’s wrist, I knew I had to have 1 (or 3). Made by La Mer (not the skin care line), these adorable watches come in a zillion color combos as well as in both gold or silver. A few of their pieces are on Shopbop, but La Mer has their own site where you can build your own custom creation. The best part is that they’re totally affordable so you won’t have shoppers-I-can’t-pay-my-utility-bill-remorse.

Hi, I'll have 1 of each, k thanks!

xx

L

Marc Jacobs, My Valentine!

Marc Jacobs has teamed up with 80's stylist/designer/icon Maripol to create these ridiculously adorable coil bracelets. If you don't know Maripol - she's best known for styling Madonna's "Like A Virgin" video and her accessories in the video became a phenomenon. If you don't know Marc...well, I don't know you!

They go on sale at the Marc by Marc Jacobs store on Bleecker Street tomorrow (happy Valentine's day to me!) and they're only $10. Um...I'll take one in every color!

xx
L

Less is never more!

"Less is more" is NOT a motto I subscribe to, especially when it comes to accessories! So obviously I adore Alex & Ani bangles because their look only gets cuter as you add more to your wrist. On a recent pilgrimage to Bendel's, they were having a trunk show complete with a make-your-own bracelet bar! However, I was on a very specific accessory search and didn't stop to indulge myself. Lucky for me -and you-Alex & Ani's website allows you to craft your own creations from the comfort of your little apartment. Choose from different metals, charms, and a huge spectrum of bead colors. Now get stacking!
xx
L