snazzy shoes from Greenpoint and Guatemala

I met up with my friend at the Brooklyn Flea this weekend. By the time we met up he had already bought some of the snazziest pair of shoes I've seen in quite a while.

Turns out they were designed by Osborn Design Studio. A local business run by couple Carla Venticinque-Osborn and Aaron Osborn in Greenpoint. They work with cobblers in Guatemala to make hand made, fair trade shoes out of locally sourced materials. Oh, and did I mention they're really snazzy?

You can't get much better than do-goodery and great design. You can pick up a pair for yourself at Alter, Oak, or their stall at the Brooklyn Flea. Every color way is limited run, so act quick!

20 going on 12

I'm of the opinion that sparkly shit can make any day a little better. Not too long ago, after a really bad day at work, I went to Girl Props and bought a huge rose ring that covers about two fingers. Then I put Swarovski crystals on it. AB volcano crystals to be exact.

The resulting ring is probably the most obnoxious piece of jewelry I own. Which is saying a lot considering my recent Etsy acquisitions. The first necklace that I bought was this charming little bar of glitter:

photo and necklace by starsprinklez

My boys often call me out for using this phrase even though I'm lacking in the proper anatomy, but you know what? They can suck it.

The second is a little more family friendly

Photo and necklace by yurapockylover

Yeah, she's headless, but you get the gist! Those of you who feel like this is a problem should refer to the first necklace for my response. Minnie came in some of the cutest packaging imaginable. The tape sealing the envelope had pastries and polka-dots on it, and the jewelry boxes were inside an adorable little paper bag with stars, clouds, and botched english phrases like "My heart won't stop throbbing"

The moral of the story? Sometimes dressing like you're 12 will make you feel like a million bucks.

Deadly Ponies

I’ve become increasingly picky about bags in my old age (20), so my coveting every item in the Deadly Ponies collection is overwhelming even to me. DP is the brainchild of New Zealand design pair Liam Bowden and Katie Smith, who infuse their pieces a moody and eclectic voice. The A/W 09 Pestle And Mortar collection is especially impressive, being based on Aztec armies of the 12-16th centuries. Bowden and Smith have taken the opportunity this season to expand upon their belts, attire, and jewelry.

See more at Deadly Ponies and Deadly Ponies Precious.