Ring-a-Ling

A Saks box appeared outside of my apartment door on Saturday - and I couldn't contain my excitement for the bauble resting inside.

When I placed my order earlier this month, I braced myself for a long wait. The gem was on backorder until May 25th - I expected it to arrive just in time for my birthday.

After starring in many lust-filled dreams, the Yves Saint Laurent Arty Ovale Ring is finally nestled into my collection.

If I Were a Shoe ...

... what kind of shoe would I be?

photo via An Untitled Blog

When Elle at A Wonderfelle World e-mailed me this weekend asking what shoe embodies my personality, I thought it'd be easy to pick footwear on my lust list and write a few sentences about it.

Not so fast. I needed something that was classic. Something chic. Something just a little playful. Something versatile. Something that could be a little sexy.

Not very easy at all.

Head over to Elle's post My Style Monday: If You Were A Shoe… to see which pair I chose, and to see the footwear choices of fellow bloggers.

Friday Finds Under $50

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Forever21, Crinkled Chiffon Dress, $24.80
Banana Republic, Miniature Bag, $34.99 (on sale)
Kate Spade, Galaxy Swirl Small Sparkle Stud Earrings, $42
Calvin Klein, Pallas Pumps, $29.40 (on sale)
Kate Spade, Smoky Cosmos Ring, $44 (on sale)

Flower Girl

Romantic, sweetly-traditional gestures are a surefire way to my heart. On Valentine's Day, my boyfriend surprised me with a bouquet my three favorite blooms: tulips, lilies and daisies.

A lush bouquet in the middle of winter always makes me yearn for warmer weather and hints of spring. Since the Mother Nature isn't cooperating, I've found myself browsing for unapologetically girly floral patterns to beat the winter doldrums.

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Guess, Elegant Pump, $89.95
Juicy Couture, Watering Can Charm, $42
Cynthia Steffe, "Josie" Floral Print Silk Minidress, $295
Santi, Floral Clutch, $148
Juicy Couture, Floral Hoop Earrings, $68
Kimchi Blue, Floral Notch Lapel Halter Dress, $58
Kate Spade, Garden Party Floral Ring, $95
Janna Conner Designs, Ruby Quartz Flower Necklace, $55

Diane von Furstenberg Fall 2010

"I always wanted to live a man's life in a woman's body."

-Diane von Furstenberg

An abundance of frills juxtaposed by menswear-inspired structure makes Diane von Furstenberg's Fall 2010 collection completely satisfying. Add a dash of glitz and I'm sold.

photos via style.com and nymag.com

Friday Finds Under $50

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Forever21, Inner Artist Sleeveless Top, $15.80
Amrita Sing, Sunset Earring, $40 (on sale)
Jem Couture, Bracelet, $46
Forever21, Sequin and Metallic Tote, $15.80
Hula, Tumblers, $40

Final Bow

photo via Women's Wear Daily

The world lost one of its creative visionaries today as Alexander McQueen was found dead in his London home. McQueen will undoubtedly leave a legendary impression on the fashion industry.