Birthday Suit!

Being that tomorrow is my birthday, I was thinking about what I might wear out to dinner with my sweetie if money were not an issue. Cassandra over at Coco + Kelley put together her dream b'day ensemble the other day, which inspired me to create my own!

I would go the glamorous 50s route, with a jade satin gathered waist dress (love the lace and tulle details) from Tracy Reese, worn with an embellished gold velvet clutch from Prada and classic black heels by Christian Louboutin. And a sparkling rhodium-plated panther bracelet by Pade Vavra would add just enough bling! Ahh, pretend shopping is so much fun...

(Images above via clockwise: Anthropologie, Petulia's Folly, Barneys New York)

New Sponsor + John Derian Giveaway!

I am so excited to announce that Peacock Feathers has its first featured sponsor in Petulia's Folly, a fantastic clothing and home accessories shop located in Philadelphia. I have professed my love for this store on more than one occasion, so to have them advertise on my blog is a real thrill!  For those of you who ever have the chance to visit Philly, stopping in Petulia's Folly is a must. In addition to their amazing collection of wares from the likes of Alexander Wang, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Rachel Comey, Clu, Hanii Y, Pade Vavra, and John Derian, they also have the most wonderfully art directed-displays... like this...

Of course, those of you not in the area can shop Petulia's Folly too, via their awesome e-commerce site. There are many desirable goodies to be found... I'm currently obsessing over the vintage circus elephant coat hooks and the Pade Vavra Indian headdress pin, to name just a few! (p.s. don't forget to check out the sale section...)

To celebrate their featured sponsorship, Petulia's Folly has been kind enough to sponsor my first fall giveaway. One lucky Peacock Feathers reader will win the AMAZING John Derian domed paper weight shown below, which is certain to be an incredibly chic addition to your coffee table or desk! You guys already know how obsessed I am with Mr. Derian's work, and this particular design is close to my heart...

A proud peacock indeed! So, what do you have to do to win this guy? Simply head over to Petulia's Folly's website and take note of your favorite items, then comment on this post telling me about which two items you loved the most. Only one comment per reader please, and I'll do a random drawing on Monday, September 21. 

Good luck, everyone! And thanks to Petulia's Folly!

Cocktail Rings

My big jewelry obsession right now is cocktail rings. They are so glam, and it's fun to pile them on for extra impact. I've been wearing three at once - a raw amethyst, a sapphire and turquoise cabachon cluster in a honeycomb setting by Pade Vavra, and an antique dark blue topaz in a branch setting. Added to this grouping is another gorgeous piece by Pade Vavra - the peridot cluster ring in the foreground - given to me by my wonderful boyfriend for Xmas. 

There are so many fabulous options out there at every price point. If I could wear a ring on each finger I would. Here are some of my current favorites...

Rings from top: topaz cluster, Anthropologie; enamel "Arty Dots" ring, Yves Saint Laurent; Noir crystal elephant, Anthropologie; amethyst dome, Anthropologie; sapphire stalactite, Pade Vavra; "Angel Aura" crystal ring, Mali Sabatasso; peridot and sapphire peacock, Pade Vavra; faceted amethyst, Lera de Marini

Oh, and p.s., the gold swan dish was found for $1 at the thrift store and the beaded ikat clutch is by Moyna