fun finds {ban.do}

blogworld favorite ban.do has lots of pretty things in store for spring and summer. reasons why you'll love them as much as i do:

1. whimsical headpieces for every occasion or simply every bad hair day. (perfect while my hair is in this transitional, straight-to-curly, long-to-short, taking-on-a-life-of-its-own phase.)

2. said headpieces comprise four lines at varying price points ($22-$300) — something pretty at every price!

3. the owners have a blog that's as cool as they are.

4. fun styling.

5. cute product names like buy me a drink and kiss me, you fool, we are in paris.

6. i'll let the headbands do the talking. here are some of my favorites:

h, $50.

not only do i love the unlikely color combinations (turquoise/coral, navy/kelly green, etc.) but the circular bead appliqué was inspired by vintage millinery shop find — seriously, how cool are these girls?

p, $50.

the price is right for vintage inspired metallic lace trim finished with gray grosgrain ribbon.

no. 110, $165

this crystal appliqué could make your wedding.

sparkling garden party, $200.

there's something about the over-the-top color palette, larger-than-life flower, and unabashedly girly name (sparkling. garden. party.) that makes me covet this piece. (okay, and just about everything else in their store.)

see? i knew you'd agree.

blogworld favorite ban.do has lots of pretty things in store for spring and summer. reasons why you'll love them as much as i do:

1. whimsical headpieces for every occasion or simply every bad hair day. (perfect while my hair is in this transitional, straight-to-curly, long-to-short, taking-on-a-life-of-its-own phase.)

2. said headpieces comprise four lines at varying price points ($22-$300) — something pretty at every price!

3. the owners have a blog that's as cool as they are.

4. fun styling.

5. cute product names like buy me a drink and kiss me, you fool, we are in paris.

6. i'll let the headbands do the talking. here are some of my favorites:

h, $50.

not only do i love the unlikely color combinations (turquoise/coral, navy/kelly green, etc.) but the circular bead appliqué was inspired by vintage millinery shop find — seriously, how cool are these girls?

p, $50.

the price is right for vintage inspired metallic lace trim finished with gray grosgrain ribbon.

no. 110, $165

this crystal appliqué could make your wedding.

sparkling garden party, $200.

there's something about the over-the-top color palette, larger-than-life flower, and unabashedly girly name (sparkling. garden. party.) that makes me covet this piece. (okay, and just about everything else in their store.)

see? i knew you'd agree.

the weekend already?

this week definitely slipped out from under me! i'll be spending the weekend touring one of the loire valley's celebrated châteaux and the home of the late great leonardo da vinci. i thought i'd sign off with some light and bright vignettes to contrast the rainy weather we've been having in tours (although i did spot a rainbow today!).

aren't they pretty? they've got me daydreaming of spring flowers and sunshine bigtime. i'll be back on monday with my first daily feature — it's going to be a good one! have a lovely weekend everyone!

this week definitely slipped out from under me! i'll be spending the weekend touring one of the loire valley's celebrated châteaux and the home of the late great leonardo da vinci. i thought i'd sign off with some light and bright vignettes to contrast the rainy weather we've been having in tours (although i did spot a rainbow today!).

aren't they pretty? they've got me daydreaming of spring flowers and sunshine bigtime. i'll be back on monday with my first daily feature — it's going to be a good one! have a lovely weekend everyone!

what time is it?

time to get a watch! here are my picks.

la mer's brown leather simple wrap watch ($76) has been on my wishlist for a while now. i love the classic face and the unexpected double strap. la mer also carries the simple wrap in really fun colors (i love the neon pink and the orange!) as well as a line with chains and charms. reasonable prices and customization options definitely put this line at the top of my list.

i gave my boyfriend j.crew's timex military watch ($150) for christmas and he loves it! the face has a beautiful vintage feel and you can swap out the black strap for bright solids or preppy stripes (current promotion is $30 for two straps, so why not both?!) on a whim. perfect as a gift or a way to add some androgynous appeal to your own look. (i will attest that the strap can be tightened to the size of my wrist!)

i love both of these oversized options from michael kors. i like the versatility of the resin ($225) — silver and clear go with everything! — as well as the timeless appeal of the tortoise ($250).

time to get a watch! here are my picks.

la mer's brown leather simple wrap watch ($76) has been on my wishlist for a while now. i love the classic face and the unexpected double strap. la mer also carries the simple wrap in really fun colors (i love the neon pink and the orange!) as well as a line with chains and charms. reasonable prices and customization options definitely put this line at the top of my list.

i gave my boyfriend j.crew's timex military watch ($150) for christmas and he loves it! the face has a beautiful vintage feel and you can swap out the black strap for bright solids or preppy stripes (current promotion is $30 for two straps, so why not both?!) on a whim. perfect as a gift or a way to add some androgynous appeal to your own look. (i will attest that the strap can be tightened to the size of my wrist!)

i love both of these oversized options from michael kors. i like the versatility of the resin ($225) — silver and clear go with everything! — as well as the timeless appeal of the tortoise ($250).