Online Oniomania

Oniomania (from Greek onios = "for sale," mania = insanity) is the technical term for the compulsive desire to shop, more commonly referred to as compulsive shopping, compulsive buying, shopping addiction or shopaholism.

Check out my latest purchase, this time from the lovely Sally Jane Vintage Etsy store. I saw them, loved them, discovered that they were in my size and click click click, now they're mine!

Mr. and Mrs. Draper

Did you catch the Mad Men season finale?! I don't know about you but I'm already counting down until the next season!

Pics via Vanity Fair.

Streetstyle Inspiration: Vanessa Traina

Via Runway Hippie

<3 Bowie!

Addiction...

Looks like I'm in good company with my Balmain addiction! Via Nylon.

Bunnies and Foxes

Stella McCartney's collection for Gap Kids. I am DYING over that military jacket!!!!

Dexter!

While not everyone understood who I was supposed to be this Halloween, those who got it really liked it and those who didn't just kind of yelled things like "hey welder girl!" - either way, I'm considering it a success (even if my "stubble" began looking like a bad case of acne by the end of the night!)

And here's a pic of the most bizarre train ride I ever took (heading into Salem, of course)


I hope you guys had a great Halloween weekend too!

Dream Workspace

Officially, the greatest workspace/office/studio EVER!




First thing on the list for my future studio is one of these amazing lamps inspired by vintage photo equipment. See them here and here.

Via Apt Therapy

One of a Kind

I've decided that I want to do a few one-of-a-kind* pieces for Heist using some different stones that I've come across. The first in the series is this little (or not so little) Alligator on Onyx charm. I'll be sure to let you know when it's posted in the STORE!

*While there's no guarantee that I can make the exact same item twice, I might be able to make something similar, so please don't hesitate to ask!

Nerds unite!

I'm a huge fan of sweater vests and I love this usage of my favorite nerdy clothing item over at Kansas Couture

Note to Self: Must pick up some high waisted trousers!

AMA Poll: Display Item!

After all your votes a couple weeks ago, I decided to take your suggestion and make the (slightly modified) Small Triple Pyramid Stud Necklace my giveaway item in the AMA gift bags:


Now the next question is, which item should be my "display item" in the Gifting Suite? This is the item that will be displayed and photographed. I'm tilting towards the Military Jacket Stone Charm with the Aventurine stone (as pictured), but what do you guys think???

Prepping for the AMERICAN MUSIC AWARDS!

Time's ticking and I'm getting more and more excited!

Balmain Inspiration

I added these pics of Diane Kruger in Balmain to my jewelry inspiration board. I'm not sure why exactly, but I just find them inspiring.

It's official!!!

I passed the bar! I can officially add "Esq." to the end of my name!

Photo by Derek Vincent.

Big thanks to Kristen over at Fragmented Fascinations for THIS!

Creative Photography

I love these clever jewelry photos by Anita Calero! (via A Cup of Jo)