Giambattista Valli for Macy's

Photo: Imaxtree

Giambattista Valli is doing a lower priced Macy's collection this October. Fans of the designer will be able to score his exquisite look for $150 or less. In theory, this is great, but I honestly don't know how I feel about it.

Tom Binns Love

If there's any one jewelry designer who can make my heart flutter and knees go weak, it's Tom Binns. In recent months, every time I've seen one of his pieces in a spread or online, I swoon. His ability to take classic design and mix it with modern touches—like neon—is unparalleled. Any of his designs would be warmly welcomed into my home and closet, no questions asked.

Fading into the Background

Top: Zara, Skirt: Wilfred, Shoes: Fendi, Bangles: Banana Republic, J.Crew, Mango

The boyfriend got home early, so instead of trying to muck with the tripod—which I am decidedly awful at—I got much better photos than I bargained for. Busy outfit called for a busy background and there's no busier place than my mood board.

Yes, it looks like I'm standing on the floor, but I'm actually on the table, praying that it'll carry my weight. My mood board is pretty bomb, isn't it? Tutorial and more details to come at another time!

White Walls,Dark Accents

There's something about dark accents against white walls that really attracts the eye. It can be anything, from big room-dominating furniture to smaller accessories adding the slightest punch. 

The look has even made its way into my own home: My bedroom has a black bed and dresser; the living room has a black arc lamp (that I hunted for forever before finding one for a steal on The Foundary), grey curtains and zebra rug; now I'm working on installing a black cluster chandelier over the dining table. I'd have a black couch if I didn't have a white dog—you know how it goes. 

I don't have any good photos of my condo, but here are some of my fave inspiration photos from around the interwebs:

Source: Unknown

Source: Automatism

The Not-So-Basic Black Pump

I'm usually pretty good about keeping up with designers, both new and old. But I must have been living under a rock because I'd never heard of Walter Steiger until Barneys started pimping out his delectable black pump on their ads. After clicking on the link once, I'm pretty sure the shoes are stalking me.

Steiger's been designing shoes since the 60s and 70s, but has been on relative hiatus since the early 80s. Now, he's experiencing a resurgence in popularity and I'm seriously dying over these shoes. I'm not a classic shoe kinda gal—even the most basic things need a bit of oomph!—so these are totally up my alley. With a curved heel, platform front and luscious gold lining, even black pump naysayers will find little to complain about.

Now, if only I had the $750 to make these mine.

Photo: Barneys