FRIDAY FINDS: $4 for a set of 2 Mongolian Lamb pillow covers

There arent many textiles out there that scream decadent luxury quite like Mongolian Lamb.  I've pined over pillows and throws made of the fur for years but could never quite justify spending the cash.  West Elm came out with ones that were $59 (shown above) but y'all know me. I'm a penny pinchin stickler and will usually thrift till I find a suitable substitute.  Fortunately, this time I didnt have to settle! I found a set priced right in my budget.

Scored these two champagne colored pillowcases yesterday while out thriftin in Fontana. I ignored them at 1st because I thought they might be faux. On my second pass, I turned them inside out and saw the skin. Woo-Hoo - they were the real Mc Coy.  Priced at just $1.99 a piece too! 

There was a 3rd smaller one (it looked like a 12x16) for $1.49 which I left there (dont ask me why). I think I better go back for it.  These two here are 18"square and the fur is about 4" in length.  The ones at West elm were just 16" square so I did a bit of  online research to get a good comparison. Ones of similar size and fur length sell for up to $138 a PIECE! I'd say I got a damn good deal at four bucks :)

Marni dives into furniture design with a Mid Century Modern Patio Collection

Check out this cool Marni patio chaise!  Nodding to the Mid Century modern design asthetic, its the fashion house's first ever furniture collection. These limited edition pieces were hand-crafted by current and former inmates of the San Gil detention centre in Columbia. The project was part of a social rehabilitation activity and uses salvaged materials.  Sold exclusively in the Marni Boutique at Via della Spiga, all proceeds will be donated to the ICAM institute in Milan benefitting children of imprisoned mothers. {source}



Coach "Heritage Collection" vintage baseball glove wallet

Just in time for Fathers Day, Coach launches their "Heritage Collection" which gives tribute to America's pastime: Baseball.  We were first tipped off about these back in October on the Esquire Style Blog. My favorite item in the lineup?  Limited Edition patchwork leather wallets made from vintage gloves. The company scoured Ebay for over a year buying 70+ year old gloves to use as material for the Each is stamped for authenticity and will set you back $348. Hurry there are only 200 of these beauties! {source: one - two}

Anna Dello Russo for H&M: Coming this Fall!!

Available in stores and online  October 4th.

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