KELLY MARKET

FURBISH FAVES

2012-02-28T09:00:00.001-05:00

I can hardly contain my excitement....Furbish, one of my absolute favorite stores, has just revamped and expanded their website. Upholstered headboards! Vintage rugs! And did you see those leopard print stools?! Need them now. Hop on over to Furbish and use the code newfurb to get 15% off your order through March 3....I know what's going in my cart :)

OFF THE CUFF

2012-02-27T10:00:00.002-05:00

1 Medici Cuff, $165.00 2 Duo Bow Cuff, $86.00 3 Gold Geo Cuff, $22.00 4 Lime Bauble Cuff, $214.00 5 Pastel Cross Cuff, $54.00 6 Gold U Cuff, $26.00 7 Wide Hammer Cuff, $160.00 8 Neon Cross Cuff, $54.00 9 Atari Flo Cuff, $36.00 10 Draped Ruby Cuff, $145.00 11 Rose Bauble Cuff, $182.00 12 Enamel Stacker, $32.00

I've got jewels on the brain after last night's red carpet — anyone catch Natalie Portman's bling? Loved it :) I first spotted these cross cuffs in the Baublebar bracelet line-up and my heart skipped a beat....truly, they have Kelly written all over them. Then I noticed this gem and this one with the bows. I think it's fair to say, I want them all!

OSCAR'S LADIES

2012-02-24T10:00:00.001-05:00

Audrey | Gerard Yosca Pearl and Crystal Clip-Ons, Charm & Chain, $143.00 | Cotton-Lace Mini Dress by Paul and Joe Sister, Net-a-Porter, $400.00 | Clutch, Moyna, $170.00 | Badgley Mischka Randall, Heels.com, $199.99 | Grace | Chalcedony and Iolite Earrings, Bounkit, $375.00 | Badgley Mischka Strapless Ruched Crepe Gown, The Outnet, $267.75 | Power Silver Shade Evening Bag, Swarovski, $900.00 | Badgley Mischka Decadence Crystal Sandal, $90.17 | Lauren | Moonstone and Aquamarine Studs by Bounkit, Charm & Chain, $295.00 | Issa Plunge-Front Silk-Jersey Gown, Net-a-Porter, $825.00 | Lytton Small Leather Clutch, Diane von Furstenberg, $295.00 | Badgley Mischka Kiss Kiss Pumps, Endless, $162.00

It's hard to escape Oscars fever this week, with the show only two short days away. I thought it would be fun to take a look at some favorite Oscar looks and reimagine them for today. Which is your favorite? I think I'm partial to Audrey Hepburn's original look, but would go for Lauren Hutton's "reimagined" look today :)

GET THE LOOK: TORY BURCH

2012-02-23T10:00:00.004-05:00

Mini English Ivy Topiary, Amazon, $75.00 | Vintage D. Porthault Linen Napkins and Placemats, Em's Heart Antiques, $225.00 | Tobacco Leaf by Mottahedeh, Michael C. Fina, $575.00 | Alicia Linen, Colefax and Fowler | Iittala Taika Plate, Macy's, $33.00 | Turmeric Light Indigo Euro Sham by John Robshaw, Burke Decor, $180.00

It seems like just a few short months ago we were reading about the sale of this very fabulous Southampton manor to Tory Burch and now here we are, already viewing decorated rooms and manicured lawns on Vogue. Tory collaborated with two longtime friends: the architect and designer Daniel Romualdez and decorator Eve Hood, a friend from her college days at Penn. There's a great piece by Hamish Bowles in addition to a few more pictures you won't want to miss. Especially the neo-Georgian façade, which has me weak in the knees :)

Images: François Halard and Norman Jean Roy for Vogue

OSCARS PARTY

2012-02-22T10:00:00.001-05:00

1 White Lily Arrangement, Jayson Home, $80.00 2 Kenneth Jay Lane Austrian Crystal Teardrop Earrings, Max & Chloe, $150.00 3 Henriot Champagne 4 Ticker Tape Tidbit Plates, kate spade, set of 4 $50.00 5 Fleur de Sel Caramel Corn, Dean & Deluca, $6.50 6 Silver Pineapple Bowl, Jayson Home, $32.00 7 kate spade Larabee Dot Mini Champagne Saucers, Lenox, set of 4 $75.00 8 Guess Gold Geenly Pumps, Heels.com, $94.99 9 Greek Key Cocktail Napkins, Caspari, $5.00

Whether your Oscar viewing involves hosting your own soiree or simply curling up on the sofa, glam it up a notch with some gold touches and most definitely a little bubbly. After all, you'll want to toast the beginning of the evening....the red carpet, of course!

P.S. If you still haven't seen all the best-pic nominees (I sure haven't...), you're in luck. AMC Theatres is hosting an Oscar Marathon Event this Saturday....exciting, yes?!

KELLY LOVES EMILIA CERAMICS

2012-02-21T10:00:00.004-05:00

I'm pretty much a sucker for ginger jars and pretty vases I can make up excuses to buy flowers to fill. And with one look at Emilia Ceramics zig zag and stripey line-up, who wouldn't be in love? Now to pick a favorite...decisions, decisions!

BUDGET BUYS

2012-02-20T10:00:00.001-05:00

Yellow Patent Watch, Pink Patent Watch, ASOS, $44.76 each | Small Nylon Pouch, Furbish Studio, $12.00 | Leopard-Print Scarf, Old Navy, $16.94 | Gem Coaster Set, Furbish Studio, $55.00 | Crewel Prism Pillow, Urban Outfitters, $39.00 | Crewel Embroidered Zig Zag Pillow, Urban Outfitters, $39.00 | Decorative Red Box, Target, $19.99 | Ceramic Camel, Z Gallerie, $59.95 | Orange Mesh Bags, Sephora, $10.00 - $28.00 | Maize Woven Storage Basket, Target, $39.99

Budget Buys is one of my favorite posts, because, let's be honest, everyone loves to score something chic for cheap. I know I certainly do! One of my favorite items is this leopard scarf from Old Navy...one can never have too many leopard accessories. I also love these brightly hued watches from ASOS that look way more expensive than $45.00. Valentine's Day might be behind us, but I'm still in a hot pink mood...this might be the perfect accessory!

INSPIRED BY: FASHION WEEK STREET STYLE

2012-02-17T10:00:00.001-05:00

1 kate spade Gumdrops Earrings, Zappos Couture, $38.00 2 Carlos Falchi Zebra-Print Clutch, Last Call, $60.00 3 Large Square White Vase, Small Square White Vase, Crate & Barrel, $7.95 - $9.95 4 kate spade Baublebox Bib Necklace, Zappos Couture, $278.00 5 Circle Scarf, Diane von Furstenberg, $185.00 6 Airplane Kit, Diane von Furstenberg, $48.00 7 Santo Suede Point Court Shoes, ASOS, $98.48 8 Diane von Furstenberg Mini Harper Bag, Bloomingdale's, $295.00 9 Rodrigo Otazu Floral Hinged Cuff Bracelet, Endless, $390.00 10 Black and White Spotted Pillow, Furbish Studio, $50.00

While I love to look at the latest collections during Fashion Week, I honestly tend to get even more excited about the street style. Anyone else feel this way? Some of my favorites outfits (no surprise here) were the bright prints seen on Solange Knowles and Oroma Elewa, and Elisa Sednaoui's solid hot pink ensemble....so chic. Do you have any street style favorites? Do tell!

Images: Mark Iantosca via Refinery29, Mr. Newton for Harper's Bazaar, Phil Oh for Vogue

KELLY LOVES THE BALLET FLAT

2012-02-16T10:00:00.001-05:00

I've had my eye on these colorful ballet flats from Topshop the past few weeks. After all, with temperatures in the sixties I've hardly had the need for my usual winter boot line-up. I noticed this week they added even more styles — faux snakeskin and a few glittery hues, which aren't as tacky as they sound :) And at $36 a pair they're a steal...can you say, yes, please?!

ASK KELLY

2012-02-15T10:00:00.001-05:00

Fashion | Avedon Fashion 1944-2000 by Richard Avendon, Carol Squiers, Vincent Aletti, Philippe Garner, and Willis Hartshorn, $61.49 | Influence by Mary Kate Olsen and Ashley Olsen, from $8.94 | Chanel and her World by Edmonde Charles-Roux, $40.94 | Décor | Vogue Living: Houses, Gardens, People by Hamish Bowles, $47.25 | In the Pink: Dorothy Draper by Carleton Varney, $66.50 | Parish-Hadley: Sixty Years of American Design by Christopher Petkanas, Albert Hadley, and Sister Parish, from $92.48 | Photography | Slim Aarons: A Place in the Sun by Christopher Sweet and Slim Aarons, $53.55 | A Photographer's Life: 1990-2005 by Annie Leibovitz, $31.50 | Vanity Fair: The Portraits: A Century of Iconic Images by Graydon Carter and David Friend, from $93.01

I'm so excited to be kicking off our very first "Ask Kelly" post with one of my favorite things...coffee table books! I look for two things in a great coffee table book: a great cover and great content. I'm not going to lie, my shiniest and prettiest books take center stage in my living room. But, they are also some of my favorites and are within arm's reach if I have a down moment or need some inspiration. And I can't tell you how many times a guest has commented on the selection or even browsed through one of the books...something to keep in mind.

Most of the books on my coffee table can be placed in one of these categories: fashion, décor, or photography. I buy a big range of the three because that's what I enjoy the most...always buy what you love! Especially if you're growing a collection.

Thanks so much for your question Julie and best of luck on your hunt for new coffee table books!

xo, Kelly

P.S. I often use books from consignment stores to do my "stacking"....no point in hiding a good cover!