Fit for a Queen

Today, I’m loving the good ol’ pink and gold combo — that regal, queen-like combination that makes me feel oh-so-happy and oh-so-girly at the same time.  The onset of this sudden color craving can be attributed to Jen Ramos’ GORGEOUS wall canvas ($400, Cocoa & Hearts), which I so desperately want for my bedroom:

So visually appealing, n’est-ce pas?  I’ll recreate the look for less (or supplement the prints above) with gold and pink accent pieces in the home, like a pair of metallic thread pillows ($32 each, Crate & Barrel):

Then, atop a ladylike console ($1,200, Furbish), I’d place little pink and gold knick-knacks, like these awesome gold ball candles ($8.95 apiece, Crate and Barrel) and one of these pretty little glass-ettes (check out the awesome colors they come in!  SWOON! — $44, GlassyBaby):

I’d also add this pretty pink-printed tray ($20, Zhush) and fill it with little gold doo-dads and jewelry pieces — a gold pen (I’ve long wanted one of these Cross brand classics, $151, Amazon), a gold watch (I like almost every watch that Michael Kors puts out, but this jet-setter has been on my lust-list for years now — $250, Shopbop), gold flower earrings (Alex Monroe, on sale for $120, Net-A-Porter — I wear a similar style I snagged at J. Crew several times a week!), and other little gold trinkets (I’ve heard people collect gold keys, and I love that!):

I’d probably also throw a set of gold-lined cards ($18 for set of 8, Rifle Paper) on the table and stow stamps, pens, and paper clips alongside them in this shallow feather dish ($45, Jayson Home and Garden):

Finally, I’d keep business cards and other odds ‘n ends in this funky little camel pouch ($98, Virginia Johnson):

For technology needs, I’d store my iPad in this bold pink case ($50, Net-A-Porter), would juge up my drab desktop with a paisley pink mini-mouse ($18, MacBeth Collection), and would add a little 24 karat sparkle to my day with gold (!) earbuds ($69, SkullCandy):

I’d keep my iPhone in one of these awesome, personalizable cases ($60, Graphic Image):

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And — back to the subject: the interior of my desk and bureau drawers would look oh-so-lovely lined with this gold chevron liner ($25, Hammocks and High Tea), don’t you think?!  I’d feel like I was shopping whenever getting dressed!

For self, this HOT pink Vanessa Bruno topper is un.believable ($1,785, Matches), which would POP with a bright pink-red-white scarf ($195, Virginia Johnson):

Perfection with gold pumps ($98, Endless) and a woven tote (Anya Hindmarch, $1,200, Net-A-Porter):

Don’t forget to finish with a bold swipe of hot pink lipstick ($24, Kate Spade — love the packaging!):

Or, check out this fantastic gold jacket (Stella McCartney, $2,325, Net-A-Porter), which would look lovely against these cluster earrings ($70, Kendra Scott):

Ah-mazing with hot pink gloves ($87, Forzieri) and a hot pink clutch/wallet ($130, Net-A-Porter):

For a cocktail party out, do you d.i.e. like I do over this affordable gold thread strapless number ($105, Jane Norman), which I would pair with this ladylike necklace ($155, Kendra Scott):

Finish with these hot pink phenoms ($945, Barney’s) by — who else?! — Louboutin — and that bow clutch I’ve been swooning all over (on sale for $68, J. Crew):

If you prefer a lighter touch, why not pair a LGD (little gold dress) with this fun/funky little book clutch ($325, Kate Spade) and some soft pink tootsies (Sergio Rossi, $715, Intermix)?

Finally, and this is the real meat of the post — I just am dying over this hot pink Balenciaga bag ($1,695, Balenciaga).  It is so loud and impractical, it’s almost offensive.  But fab at the same time.  I’d wear it with these lovely, ladylike gold flats (on sale for $207, Loeffler Randall):

Don’t forget, chic peas — all you have to do to win one of those pretty little Graphic Image iPhone cases is to leave a comment on this post telling the story of your most important phone call you’ve ever made/received.  A winner will be announced next Thursday, December 15th.  And if you’d be a little sugar-plum, like me on Facebook or follow me on Twitta, and I’ll enter you TWICE into the running.  Woot woot.  Hello, Thursday!

Ooh la la!