This really packs a punch

I love what JCrew is doing with jewelry right now.  they’re taking bold colors that are subtle but striking in design, and pairing them with unexpected clothing- picture this: a preppy blue button-down shirt with trousers, and a long strand of bright yellow, Japanese glass beads strung on silk.  it adds femininity to an otherwise menswear inspired outfit, and of course, a punch of color which I always advocate!

I wore this piece the other day with a plain royal blue T, and instead of feeling plain, I felt completely chic.  It’s amazing what one touch can do.

Lemon drop hand-knotted japanese bead necklace

there’s nothing like handmade

i’ve always been a big fan of leather cuffs – especially since I saw some gorgeous ones at a little leather shop in Niece on the French Riviera. i adore this one for it’s raw simplicity. designed by Mexico’s Ricardo Hinojosa, it fastens to the desired length so it can snuggly grip your arm. you don’t want a cuff to move around like bangles – this is meant to be worn fairly tightly around the wrist. i love adding details like this to an outfit. you never look like you’re trying too hard – just effortlessly stylish. plus it’s under $30, so you can afford to buy a couple and wear both at once if you want to make an even bolder statement. (and you know i always do!) pair with emerald, deep purple, turquoise, or royal blue for a beautiful combination.

http://jewelry.novica.com/leather/leather-bracelet-dynamo/149074/

“absolutely astonishing”

according to Tiffany & Co., and I could not agree more…
this beautiful piece is the Tiffany 1837 Interlocking Circles Pendant in sterling. at $175 it’s not cheap–but for Tiffany, it’s very reasonable. this pendant comes with a 16″ chain. on my “have-to-have-it” list… i’m tired of the traditional tiffany’s necklaces that you see every girl wearing- the hearts that drape off of a chain.  they’re pretty, don’t get me wrong, but i’d rather make a statement than blend in.  there’s something powerful about these two rings bound together permanently.  they both have room to move, but they never move too far from each other, and they always touch.  a nice analogy for love, isn’t it?