Mohair: CHECK. When the temperature starts dropping, I’ll be piling on soft fabric blends and loose knits!  If you’ve seen something that you’re dying to try or if you have an OOTD that you’d like to share, please do!

Out of Their Elements

                                      
Most girls claim they're addicted to shoes, they're purse lovers, or that they can't leave the house without topping off their outfit with little sparkle. My daily intake of visual stimulation happens mostly when I get ready for the day. I'm the girl that can't leave the house without my security blanket of finely crafted metals. My hands are never left without rings. My left wrist is decorated with a gradient of metallics that vary between the rosey gold and silver. The patina of my bronze Nefertiti arm cuff almost blends in with my lower bicep's skin. Confession: "My name is Rye and I'm a jewelry junkie..." I have piles, boxes, and trays of jewelry in my room and the BBV room.  I have decided to put it all to use!

       I recently perused this month's VOGUE Brit issue and was enamored by Lanvin's choker necklace. I grabbed my needle nose pliers and got to work! I used the roses as inspiration and added two other elements. It's nothing insane, but I kinda' like it. I barely ever share my work in fear of public mockery or unsolicited edits, but here it is, ladies!

 

And the winner is....

Margaret's first BBV purchase!

   
     MARGARET of California! Thank you to all who have participated and those who take the time to stop on by the blog and the store. Everything is much appreciated! A special thanks to Margaret for her fast-as-lighting posts and her previous purchases from BBV.  Congrats, lady! The goods are on the way!  If you missed the boat, don't worry! BBV is hosting many more future giveaways. Come back, read, "like", and "tweet"! Happy Friday, ladies!

Radiohead Nostaligia

     Can you recall that exact feeling you felt when you first heard a song that would change your life forever? I was just a pup when my eldest sister was dating a hard core rock fanatic which then heavily influenced her taste in music. Up until this point I listened to hip-hop, r&b, and held an appreciation for artists like Eric Clapton and Van Morrison (Thanks to my father).  I had eventually gotten a hold of her Amnesiac CD, pressed play and within a few minutes my perception of music was shattered. I was obsessed. I fell in love with Mister Thom Yorke and the genius musical styling of Radiohead. 

Image via: The Cover Lovers

The reedy lament of his voice made me feel solace for the first time; solace for experiences and knowledge way beyond my years. At the tender age of thirteen they quickly became my favorite band. Thanks to them I have found my niche in song choices in which I sang and have been introduced to an ever-abounding list of musical artistry.

The legendary band has since release albums following Amnesiac, Hail to the Thief (2003) and In Rainbows(2007) (both of which have served as the sound track of my journey to semi-adulthood). Front man, Thom Yorke released solo project, The Eraser, in 2007 and has endeavored into guest dj-ing, eccentric dancing, and environmental concerns.

With their latest release, King of Limbs (February 2011), they have shown and proven to be THE most musically intellectual band in my book.  They will forever be the band that you’ll never regret skipping school for, the band that you can put on loop for a full 24 hours and never tire of, and the band that you and your best friend find common grounds when engaging in musical discussion. It’s amazing what a rock band can do. Happy Muse Monday!