Jewelry

Trend Alert: White Watches

March 12, 2010

Just after – and I mean literally just after – I bought my beautiful black faced watch (with black band, though you can change the bands easily) from J. Crew, I found out in this month’s Glamour Magazine that WHITE watches are the new it accessory. White. Figures. White watches do, admittedly, look cool. (If [...]

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Jewelry Organizer On The Down Low

February 24, 2010

I found this DIY jewelry organizer on one of my favorite websites, DesignSponge, that I just love. My jewelry is a mess and I’ve all but given up on getting it organized. Since you can’t see it, I rationalize, what does it matter that it’s a mess? This “hidden” jewelry box is great, though. Organized. [...]

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Jewelry That Is A Little Offcenter

February 16, 2010

I just love Etsy! Sure, there is a lot to sift through, but sometimes you can find really interesting things. Like these necklaces by Stavroula – they are asymmetrical and can be worn either short or long. They are kind of simple yet interesting, too. Could jazz up a t-shirt without being too “done” if [...]

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Totally Cool, Unique Modern Jewelry

October 14, 2009

I became a fan of Jill Platner’s jewelry when my husband and I lived in New York a few years ago. We weren’t far from her store and absolutely everything in there just dazzled me. She’s a Parsons School of Design graduate (like me!) and has a great talent for making essentially wearable art. Her [...]

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Jewelry That Keeps Baby Close By

September 16, 2009

These keepsake necklaces are both touching and lovely. It could be simply a cool silver pendant but it really is your baby’s fingerprint. Or the first letter of her name. Or even a quote that warms your heart. Call me corny, but I love these. What appeals to me the most is their understated sentimentality [...]

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