C'est La VIE: September/October 2015

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Check out VIE’s top picks of the season—from home and garden to health and beauty. We’ve brought these products together in one place to help make your day bright and always stylish!

Fashion watercolor painting of a hand with bracelets

Brace Yourself

Adorn yourself with chic enameled bangles or rock star–worthy crystals and mirrored metals. Let your personality reign supreme and put your best hand forward with these bold beauties.

Left: Clic H narrow enamel bracelet in white, Hermès
$600, hermes.com
Right: Clic H Extra-Large enamel bracelet in glacier blue, Hermès
$830, hermes.com

Logo Charm bracelet in polished gold, Shelly Brown
$78, Available at Willow boutique locations
wearwillow.com

Alexandria bracelet in antique brass with Swarovski crystals, Shelly Brown
$115, wearwillow.com

Protector bracelet in antique silver and mermaid, Shelly Brown
$135, wearwillow.com

Let’s Do Lunch

We love seeing our feathered friends congregating by the birdbath almost as much as we love getting together with birds of our own feather! Bring the outdoors in (or vice versa) this fall with wood textures and nature-inspired designs.

Quatrefoil wooden trivet serving board, Europe2You
$75, Available from Urban Grace Interiors
urbangrace.com

Combination slot tube/platform bird feeder in weathered green plank (4″ x 24″), Chirpwood
$99.99, chirpwood.com

Dreambirds Bowl by Ruan Hoffmann, Anthropologie
$32, anthropologie.com

Watercolor illustration of pocket watch by Lucy Mashburn

It’s All in the Wrist

A handshake will never be the same again once you command attention with these stunning timepieces. It’s a simple but powerful gesture, and our favorite watches and cuff links are just waiting for you to shake things up!

Prisca Sucre Glase women’s white crystal insect cuff links, Anne Fontaine
$150, annefontaine.com

Apple Watch Leather Strap, Bexar Goods Co.
$130, bexargoods.com

Replica Indian Head Penny Cuff Links, Brooks Brothers
$165, brooksbrothers.com

CM | GOLD chain metal watch, Larsson & Jennings
$380, larssonandjennings.com

Watercolor drawing of Globe and Books by Lucy Mashburn

Man Cave

Ah, the smell of fine leather and a glass of whiskey aged to perfection. Who says the library has to be boring? It’s a sacred hideaway with a sophisticated mind-set. Follow this gift guide for the gentleman in your life.

Left: Library Double Old Fashioned six-piece set, Pottery Barn
$72, potterybarn.com
Right: Library Decanter, Pottery Barn
$59, potterybarn.com

Saddle Leather Cocktail Shaker, Pottery Barn
$39.50, potterybarn.com

Cade Plisson razor and rich shaving cream duo, L’Occitane en Provence
$67, usa.loccitane.com

Eau des Baux eau de toilette, L’Occitane en Provence
$58, usa.loccitane.com

Traditional Florentine-Style Briefcase, I Medici Italian Leather
$465, imedicileather.com

Finishing Touches

Accessorizing never looked so good! These little numbers can change the world—or at least your outfit. Feel complete from head to toe with accessories that add something extra to your #OOTD.

Pink beaded scarf necklace, Mignonne Gavigan
$575, wearwillow.com

Leandra embroidered organza floral jacket, Anne Fontaine
$346, annefontaine.com

Darcy simulated pearl and golden brass disc ring, Chloé
$350, neimanmarcus.com

Tosca jeweled tie-front collar, Anne Fontaine
$225, annefontaine.com

Holly leather thong sandal, Michael Kors
$120, michaelkors.com

Beauté + le Bain

Soak it all in! Primping makes you feel good. Prep for a night out on the town and later relax in a soothing bubble bath—with these oh-so-lovely beauty and bath products, it’s never been easier to escape.

Wish Shea Butter Soap, Lollia
$10, lollialife.com

Mineral Tealight Holder Set, Calypso St. Barth
$50, calypsostbarth.com

Limited edition beauty products, Paul & Joe Beaute
$7–$28, paulandjoe.com

Marsala Metalshine Liquid Liner, Sephora + Pantone Universe
$18, sephora.com

Pattern-al Instincts

You’ll never be accused of being boring when you trot these out at your next get-together. Bright, bold prints and delicious designs bring a pop of fun to the home.