If there were a catalog this Bird would like to become truly lost within, it would have to be the latest one from White House/Black Market. It arrived in the mail recently and I've been staring dreamily at its muted palette and atmospheric scenes of wine lingering in crystal glasses, alongside long-necked beauties in decorated woolen cloches, dripping with jewels. It leaves one wishing for a late afternoon sitting at a zinc bar, waiting for F. Scott Fitzgerald and Zelda Sayre to stroll in.

The Paris of my dreams has old cobblestone streets, a gauze-filtered sky with a bit of mist in the air, and adorable shops lined up for me to mill about and meander in all day, finding little treasures and things I didn't even know how I could live without. Hats, bows, flowers and flats -- sparkle isn't the only thing that turns this Bird's head. Since I can't be there, these little inspirations will have to hold me over... {1} Garnet Flower Pin from White House Black Market {2} Rusted door photo via Flickr account, by Easelarts {3} Bold Boutonniere Dress by Anthropologie {4} Zinc tags by The Beautiful Life {5} The Skipper mini wide brim straw hat by Swaydehead {6} Love Letter Notepad - French Perfume by Paper Source {7} Queenly Things pendant medallions on ribbon by The Beautiful Life {8} Felice by Kate Spade