I love me some Tom Binns something fierce. Especially his neon collection. But in all reality, this ladycakes doesn’t make enough to drop $500 on one of his lovelies. Especially considering I’ve got a wedding to save for…

Enter, DIY bloggerinas Glitter n Glue and the Hyperbalist who turn super inexpensive crystal necklaces into something Tom Binns inspired. Be sure to checkout the DIY tutorials. It’s amazing what a little nail polish can accomplish.  

Image credit: (from the top down) via, via and via

{clockwise} Conroy & Wilcox, Jenny Kim, Katie Diamond, Aesa

Image swipes from designers/sites hyperlinked above

I love these, in this very medieval sort of way. Maybe they double as miniature meat tenderizers?? 

[Thanks to my blogger pal at Craven Maven for turning me on to this designer!]

photo credits // swipe via Lillian Crowe

Remember that darling rose gold and black diamond eternity band from my second engagement ring roundup? Welp, that was the handiwork of the Houston-based design studio, ila&i. 

I got the inside scoop on their newest collection of baubles…feast your eyes on these beauts. Since I obviously have a thing for rose gold and black diamonds, I’m especially drawn to the first arrow necklace below.

Arrow to the heart? Yes, please. And happy Monday.

photo credit // ila&i

1. Tom Binn’s Neon Chandelier Earrings
2. Maison Martin Margiela Leather Operatic Gloves (I am so deeply in love with these)
3. Loeffler Randall Georgia Lace-Up Bootie (Part of the swoonful new bridal line)
4. D&G Tiered Silk Halterneck Gown 
5. 12” Vaseline Cake Stand from Fishs Eddy

// photo credits: from the respective sites/brands mentioned above

So after much whining and nagging on my end, and lots of patience and focus on the bf’s fame+frippery 2.0 has been born! All my images are HUGE…including this one. Incidentally I showed this snap to KB, and he replied “isn’t that a bit racy?” Um..no! What says new launch better than a contortionist in a sequin bikini and go-go boots on a shag rug with a typewriter? 

Enjoy!!! And while you’re at it, give a girl some feedback? As my thanks, I’m hosting my very first giveaway. I’ve got five pairs of these babies up for grabs. 

{above} vintage flower baubles and filagree drop earrings (note: color and style of flower bauble varies)

Here’s the deal. For your chance to win these f+f originals, do one (or both) of the following:

1. Post a comment telling me what you think of the new site design and why you want these earrings. 
2. Tweet this post!

Winners will be selected Wednesday the 12th, so good luck! 

// photo credit: above contortionist image from random internet source i can’t recall…sorry! 

Being that I am a total vamp-geek: I’m currently lapping up True Blood (heart Alan Ball) and Eclipse was finally released via Netflix earlier this month (sort of painful, btw), my stumbling upon Ball & Chain’s garlic clove necklace was ironically well placed. 

Notice the two little red stones and the “bite mark” placement. So clever…

Ball & Chain hails from Brooklyn’s very own Redhook. Checkout more items over at Etsy. She’s got an array of goods you’ll want to sink your teeth into (bad pun, i know…i know…) Will this necklace keep me from getting sick this winter too? Lawdy, I hope so!

// Photo Credits: swipe courtesy of Ball & Chain Jewelry, thanks!

Since my last engagement ring round up, I’ve come across one ring addendum after the next. So much, that here I am again, with a collection of 24 rings I think are amazing and unique. How is a girl to choose? 

Comment which are your favorites, will ya? I think I’m personally in love with that humongo pearl below…

1. Erica Weiner Natural Unpolished Diamond Ring, $595 

2. Conroy & Wilcox Titian Pearl Ring, $2750, 3. Katrina Lapenne Old World Ring, $2200; available at Catbird, 4. Kathryn Bentley Domed Diamond Ring, price upon request 

5. Alex and Chloe Goujon Triple Ring with Black Diamonds, $1,100, 6. Alex and Chloe Bauhaus Ring with Three Inverted Black Diamonds, $2,904

7. Rebecca Overmann Diamond Next Ring (shown in yellow and pink gold), $504 each, 8. Elisa Solomon Love Heart Ring, $380, 9. Blanca Monros Gomez Nesting Bands, price upon request, 10. Finn Love Knot Ring, $645; available at Barneys, 11. Yayoi Forest Knot Ring, $216; available at Catbird, 12. Il Design Gold Shaped Rings available at Love Adorned 

13. Diamond in the Rough Diamond Rings (dark cognac, gray, cognac), $6,000-$12,500; available at Bergdorf Goodman, 14. Elizabeth Street Pyramid Ring, $1,000; available at Castor & Pollux

15. Delicate Rose Ring (shown in yellow and rose gold), $380 each; available at Old Hollywood (Note: not sure of the designer on this one?)

16. St. Kilda’s new Serpent and the Rainbow Enamel Collection, with various precious stones, $300-$468

17. Caitlin Mociun Gold and Turquoise Triangle Ring, $515; available at Magpie & Rye

18. Jamie Wolf Aladdin Disc Ring; $1,910; available at Barneys, 19. Polly Wales Black Sapphire Band, $1,925; available at Catbird, 20. Ila & I Petite Rose Gold and Black Diamond Band, $940

21. Erie Basin Vintage 1900s Edwardian Diamond Cluster Ring; (sad face, it’s been sold already), 22. Olivia Collings Diamond Cluster Ring, $12,520; available at Barneys, 23. Vintage Old Euro Cluster Ring, $22,000; available at Doyle and Doyle, 24. Erie Basin Rose Cut Diamond Knot Ring, $485

// Photo Credits: image swipe from the respective sites mentioned/hyperlinked in the post. Thanks!!