Today, I happened to stumble upon Bestow, a unique gift, personal accessories, and decorative home boutique. The best way to desribe the products at Bestow, in my opinion, is a ‘cross between circus/goth and raunchy/romantic.’ This wide-variety boutique offers items, which I’ve included in my Seductive Gifts for Ladies and Home Decor and Accessories guides, that would make very unique and special gifts to bestow upon your loved ones or yourself!

Pictured (L-R): Fruits of Cornucopia Eau de Parfum, The Circus 1870-1950, Vice Canister-Downers, Message Pillow ‘Love’, Jeweled Zebra Pillbox, Fruits of Cornucopia Hand/Body Wash.

Gold is my new passion when it comes to flashin’ fashion. And I’m not talking about the 24 carat kind. I’m talking the shiny, reflective, metallic variety. Why I have not yet purchased a gold lame’ bikini is beyond me.

It really is better late than never, though, as there are now so many contempo designers flashing back their clothing, shoe, bag, and jewelry lines to gold’s glory days of gaudiness. The result is flashy, yet somehow classy. I love 2009! Anything goes! And I say go for the gold. Sexy gaudy gold, that is.

Seen here: Marc Jacobs Quilted Metallic Leather Stam Satchel, American Apparel Shiny Legging, American Apparel The Shiny Sash, Just Cavalli Just Joy Logo Ring, and Louis Vuitton Graphic Wedge Sandal.

See tons of my favorite sexy gaudy jewelry too! So hot! Trust me, you want to see this.

I’m completely obsessed with shoes of all kinds and am ECSTATIC  that I get to pick out two pairs of shoes for my wedding; one pair of flats and one pair of heels. Originally, I was just going to wear a pair of heels, and my fiancé reminded me that I may not want to wear heels for the entire reception- seeing as how there will be TONS of dancing;-)

My ultimate goal is to find two pairs that I could maybe, possibly, one day want to wear again. Which basically means that I don’t want a pair of dyables. The flats don’t matter quite as much as the heels, because my dress will probably cover them, so a simple pair of ballet flats will work. I know that I’ll have to wait until I have my dress finished to pick out shoes, but I’ve got a good list going of both heels and flats for when I’m ready to make the big decision. I’m really going for a vintage feel for the wedding and I love the idea of having gold, silver, or off-white shoes (my dress is going to be closer to off-white than pure white).

Here are a few of my pics:(from left to right) Silver Vintage Bow, Vintage Gold Bow, Check’s in the Mail by Seychelles, Light Gold Metallic Bobbi Blus, Vintage Silver Pearl.

I’m really excited that gold has made such a strong comeback over the last 10 years. When I was in high school, no one wore gold. Gold was for moms and retirees in Arizona. But in recent years, it’s silly how gold has become an über trendy.  You can find anything in gold:  hard drives,  bow-ties, piggy banks, gold jump drives. You can even get a 24 karat gold plated Mac Book.

When I first started running, I bought a pair of Gold Asics running shoes because not only was I convinced that they would make me run faster, but I was pretty sure that I would be the envy of the running world.  And it worked- people would stop me mid-stride to ask where I got my amazing running shoes.  I also am totally in love with Tom’s Gold Classic Glitter Slip-Ons. BTW, Tom’s shoes gives a pair of shoes to a child in need for every pair sold.  Even more reason to have a fancy glittery gold pair of shoes.

Not to mention all of the fabulous gold jewelry and accessories out there. Some of my personal favorites are: the Alex and Chloe Antler necklace, The Modern Rock Square Cut Ring from Metalicious, the White Bracelet with Gold-Plated Suits by Disney Couture and this amazing Gigi Mesh Handbag from 80s Purple.  You can see details on all of these products plus the rest of my giant list of all thing shiny and gold at Solid Gold.