All things Aquamarine for March

When I traveled to Brazil, I knew I needed to visit the World Headquarters of H. Stern, located in Rio de Janeiro.

For the uninitiated, H. Stern is South America's equivalent to Tiffany & Co.  H. Stern was established in the 1950s by a German named Hans Stern.  The company has become a world leader in diamond and precious gem jewelry.  Several celebrity designers contribute to his collection, including Diane von Furstenberg.  The only H. Stern store in Canada is located in Montreal in case you'd like to have a look.

At any rate, I treated myself to a beautiful aquamarine and diamond ring while I was there.  My birthstone is not aquamarine, but the colour has always intrigued me so I went with it.

My love for aquamarine runs deep, so this post is dedicated to all things Aquamarine (which is à propos since it's the birthstone of March).

Top Shop Nail Polish

 

Photo taken from Top Shop.  Click here for source.

Luca Luca Sandals

 

Photo taken from The Outnet.  Click here for source.

Alexander McQueen Silk-blend Scarf

Photo taken from The Outnet.  Click here for source.

Diane von Furstenberg Lytton Small Patent Leather Clutch

 

Photo taken from DVF.  Click here for source.

Prada Galleria Tote

 

Photo taken from Prada.  Click here for source.

Burberry Large Python Crossbody Bag

 

Photo taken from Burberry.  Click here for source.

Notte by Marchesa Dress

 

Photo taken from The Outnet.  Click here for source.

Cut out dress by Rare

 

Photo taken from Top Shop.  Click here for source.

Acne Lia Cable Mint Cotton Knit Pullover

 

Photo taken from Polyvore.  Click here for source.

Happy birthday to everyone born in March!  

We hope you have something in aquamarine wrapped up for you 

on your special day!

Much Love,

The Bling Girls

Large Handbag or Small Clutch?

Big bag or little bag? Which type of bag girl are you?  

 

I am most definitely a “shove your whole life in your handbag” kind of girl.  On a recent trip I managed to cram in not only my wallet, keys, hair brush, lip gloss, chewing gum and phone but also my camera, doggy treats and a litre wide mouth Nalgene bottle (the dog loves drinking from it).  I love a HUGE shoulder bag with lots of pockets and things to help me attempt to keep things organized.  

That’s one reason I recently rented the Michael Kors Gansvoort Leather Tote.  Also, it’s gorgeous.  I loved that bag and enjoyed the longer strap giving me cross body options that my usual hobo doesn’t offer.  However, I did find it a little heavy at times.  

 Photo of Kristin Cavallari from Coolspotters website.  Click here for link.

I recently realized that I currently do not own a clutch.  I don’t.  Not a single clutch.  Crazy right?  Clutches are very in right now but I’ve never seen them as overly practical.  I have enough to carry in life without having my bag in my hand all the time so I never saw the purpose of the clutch.  How do women do it? 

 Photo of Victoria Beckham from Coolspotters website.  Click here for link.

Then I was browsing the Bling Borrowers website and I just fell in love with this Michael Kors (see a theme lately?) Python Collette Clutch.   It looked adorable and I have a lot of fancy, fashion related events in the course of three weeks.  I figured what better time to rent for a month and try out the whole clutch thing!

Only problem.... I carried it to a fashion show last week and now I don’t want to give it back.  It’s so pretty! Expect some outfit posts over on my blog in the coming weeks! In the mean time, if you’re usually a “bigger is better” kind of girl, give a little bag a chance.  It’s not the size that counts right?

Leigh-Ellen Thomas lives, loves and shops on the East Coast of Canada with her husband, golden retriever and the cat who rules them all.  For more fashion, travel and pet peeves visit her blog at http://littlewaterlily.blogspot.com/