Eye Swoon: 6 Things That Took My Breath Away

{ Via: H&M }

Welcome to another edition of eye swoon.  Here's what took my breath away this week. Oh and about the pic above, It's from The H & M Fall 2023 collection....because not everything fabulous has to break the bank.

Crystal Pave Alibi Cube

A chic cube covered in crystals. It's fabulous. And so is that skirt. 

Oscar De La Renta

Proenza Schouler Leather Maxi

Red is coming in hot for fall, and maxi's are as well. It's 100% luxe lamb leather with a price tag that reflects the luxury. #swoonworthy in my opinion!

Moda Operandi

Jimmy Choo Bon Bon

This bon bon is as sweet as candy. I just find it irrisistable! Other colors available.

Jimmy Choo 

Shaken Not Stirred

Hand selected from the celebrated Getty Images archive. I am sure that actor, Roger Moore, made many a woman swoon in his day. I so love this photograph. Martini anyone?

Jonathan Adler

Versace Medusa Lumiere

i own these cocktail glasses in clear, thanks to a dear and generous friend, Sara. They are very special, with a hand carved medusa in the bottom of the glass. They are heavy, but not overly so. I actually use them for my weekend cocktails. They make a very impressive gift.

Neiman Marcus

Starlet Luggage

My favorite luggage of all time is now on sale. When you roll into the airport and your hotel, you will surely be upgraded. The detials are so heavenly, especially the polka dot lining. Other chic colors are available.

Steamline Luggage

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More Is More When It Comes To Mom

 

12 days before the one day of the year that you don't want to miss ~ Mother's Day. If the wine soap and candle cloches of my first Mom's Day presents post didn't tempt you, here's more. Think a 24K gold facial mask for moms who need a lift, a solar lantern to light up her life, or a haute home for beautiful baubles. When it comes to Mom, more is never too much.

Embroidered Veggie Shirt

Who knew that carrots could be so chic? My friend Heidi did, as she discovered this fun find at Anthro. Click the link and enlarge the photo, and you will see fab fringe on the embroidered veggies. I bet that Mom doesn't have one of these.

Anthropologie

Perfect for the gardener or even vegetarian moms

Kate Spade Courtside Collection

It will be instant love for the tennis playing Mom. Every piece is a winner.

Kate Spade 

Perfect For: Moms who have game and appreciate  looking chic on or off the court.

Needlepoint Pillows

No need to auto-correct these punny pillows. It's a chic (or tongue in cheek) collection of hand embroidered petite pillows. 

Furbish Studio

Perfect For Moms with a sense of humor and style!

Tea Forte Tasting Box

For me, this is the best tea I have ever had. From the presentation of the boxes and the pyramid tea infusers, it all makes a gorgeous gift. You'll find 40 infusers including the most interesting black, green, white and herbal teas.

Neiman Marcus

Perfect For: Teetotaler moms & tea lovers

Shaken Not Stirred

American photographer, Slim Aarons, has over 1,000 fab photos, and surely your mom would love one. “Attractive people doing attractive things in attractive places,” Aarons famously once said to describe his work. This is an unexpected gift that starts at under $100 unframed and goes up to $143 as shown above.

Getty Images

Perfect For: Moms who enjoy a man around the house. Moms who enjoy photography. Roger Moore fans.

KitchenAid Artisan Stand Mixer

Sculptural and stunning! This limited edition mixer can only be found at Crate. Doesn't your Mom deserve something so lovely yet practical? She'll never put it away.

Crate and Barrel

Perfect For: Moms who bake. Also perfect for Moms with a black and white kitchen.

Marbled Glass Jewelry Box

Give mom a haute home for her pretty pieces. From the glimmer of gold, the soft suede lining, to the crystal drawer pulls, this gift is an elevated necessity.

HSN

Perfect For: Moms who love their baubles. 

24K Gold Mask Pure Luxury Lift & Firm Mask

So I haven't used this product in a few years, but I loved what it did. Mom will, too. It feels and looks luxurious, but is under $100. Peter Thomas Roth knows how to make masks.

Saks Fifth Avenue    or    Anthropologie

Perfect For: Moms who take their skincare seriously.

Solar Lanterns

Give Mom the stars, the moon, and moonlight with these lovely lanterns. They will light up her life 7 hours after charging in the sun. 

Shop Terrain

Perfect For: Moms with a garden or outdoor space. 

Bonne Nuit Pajamas - La Ligne

These would make a pajama wearer out of me. Cut from a super soft cotton tee shirt fabric, these are cozy chic at its' finest. The wide legs are everything. Monogram them for extra brownie points.

La Ligne

Perfect For: Moms who wear PJS, and enjoy fine loungewear.

Georgetown Cupcakes

All a mama needs, besides you being sweet, is a little bite of something sweet. Perhaps you have seen Katherine Berman and Sophie LaMontagne on the Food Network. They are adorable and so are these chic cupcakes. Think ingredients like Madagascar bourbon vanilla and flavors like Lavender Earl Grey. Yum!

Williams Sonoma

Perfect For: Any mom with a sweet tooth.

Irma Ring

A stunning set of seven rings featuring one unique baroque pearl per ring. Some moms (me) will wear them all together. Others will spread out the fun on several fingers. I expected this ring to cost more.

Cult Gaia    or  Moda Operandi 

Perfect For: Modern girls (and moms) who love pearls.

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The Cool Factor

 

It's been a while since I have done a "Cool Factor" post. Today I ran across this photo of The Parker Palm Springs. The iconic front door opens to one of the coolest places I have ever visited. So I went on a hunt for items that were just as cool.  There's something here for everyone. 

Two Person Transparent Canoe Kayak

Talk about a cool canoe! This clearly chic vessel comes with its' own view.

Hammacher

Tapper 18 K Gold Plated Chain For AirPods

Let's face it, most techie tools are cool, but not exactly super stylish or beautiful. This is an exception. It comes with a built in magnetic lock for safekeeping. Love how this necklace features form and function in a fashion forward way.

Nordstrom

"Shaken Not Stirred" 

English actor, Roger Moore downs a martini, July 17th, 1968. In his day, he was quite the image of "cool," as he portrayed James Bond and The Saint. Jonathan Adler has hand selected this image and others from the celebrated Getty Images archives.

Jonathan Adler

The Marble Collection

New in at CB2 is a collection of marble furnishings. Anything natural is always cool, and black and white will be forever right. I am a bit obsessed with the dining table.

CB2

Balmuda The Toaster

Of course, I am not just talking about your average toaster or toaster oven. It is a new favorite in Japan, and soon will be here, as well. This magical toaster is revolutionary and involves steam! This innovative appliance also functions as a countertop oven, so you can bake cookies and reheat frozen food. Sounds so interesting! Learn more at 

Williams Sonoma

Chanel Factory

N°5: the most legendary fragrance of the century.  It's become an icon that fêtes 100 years of celebrity in 2021. For this special anniversary, Chanel has created the limited-edition Factory 5 Collection.  The products are inspired by quotidian objects, as a reminder that wearing N°5 transforms everyday life. Loving the packaging!

Saks Fifth Avenue

Vintage Mod Flower Pins and Brooches

Which of these vintage floral pins is your favorite? I know that I owned some of these in the seventies. Fun to add to a handbag, a denim jacket, or a hat. These retro flowers are fabulous!

Etsy

Color Changing Illumichair

Live your outdoor life in living color! Be the talk of the town with vibrant illumination. I think you might be surprised by the affordable price. 

Very fun!

Hammacher

The Hollywood Forever Collection

Retro cool. Vintage silver-screen glamour with glittery crystal details, bold frames & rose-tinted lenses. Gucci's sunglasses are always something special. This collection elevates any summer outfit with a certain cool factor.

Neiman Marcus

Colors of the World Skin Tone Crayons

Because I don't have young children, I missed  Crayola's introduction of "Colors Of The World" crayons last year. They are designed to mirror and represent over 40 global skin tones. Why hadn't this happened much before now? Very cool!

Target

Leather Coolers

Boating in Biarritz,  tailgaiting in Texas, or just taking the Metra to Ravinia, an icy cold beverage is always welcome. Why not elevate the experience? These luxe leather containers are cooler than cool.

Jayson Home

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