The Céline Effect / Little Hands

Gesutural hands as accessories and brooches are a pretty little creepy thing I like to add to jacket lapels or cardigan seams. I like the sinister undertone of this Duoh pin, and the idea having what looks like a doll's hand on a collar rather than the usual anonymous bling. Who can we blame for this? Probably Céline. Always blame Céline (see below). So I guess you can spend $520 below and get the Phresh out the Runway ceramic Céline pin, or you can interpret this eery trend your own way with a brass one from Duoh, or a cheekier version by Casa Malaspina. I already own all of the avaialbale hands in both parties, and I have to say the effect of the hands group love is nothing less than charming.

Trending: Ballet Beautiful

I'm not sure if these flats will necessarily work on my feet, but boy does it look beautiful and delicate on the right girl.

Dude, though. These from Madewell are a deal. Except for the peep-toe they are perfect matches. There's no commission link available for it, so if you do buy it and want to throw me a bone, why don't you click this first then buy them? Thanks, darlin'.

Stubbs & Wootton and the Resurgence of Needlepoint

Images: The Cut, Moda Operandi

Needlepoint seen on Dolce & Gabbana Runway, with baroque floral elements, are the perfect mix of granny and sexuality. Two things that you would never want to merge cause extreme cognitive dissonance and hurt your brain to think about until the initial panic subsides and you realize the two concepts work so well. I'm particularly smitten with the floral kitsch Stubbs & Wootton slippers. With a big fan of neutral monochrome palettes in somber colors, this is the right amount of pop and kitsch to brighten up any outfit. Weekend wear? I beg to differ. They are All-the-time wear, in my opinion.

Not a fan of the rosy slippers? Not to worry. Moda Operandi has managed to stock an incredible variety of patterns and colors. Shop them all at Moda Operandi 

Westward Leaning Condundrum

Mirrored sunglasses in retro-kitsch clear acetate and neon colored lenses are having quite a moment this summer. So much so that the allure of a metallic pop of color has become irresistable. Which one is best? Blue, pink, or orange? Help me decide!