Trending on Bows: Take a Bow
I wore a perforated leather bow tie on a chain to the Luisaviaroma Black and White Party, but it doesn’t have to be formal, not in the least. I can’t wait to wear it with a tee shirt and skirt! Whether you’re wrapping your hair up in satin ribbons or cinching your skirt together, bows … Continue reading “Trending on Bows: Take a Bow”
Top 5 Clobbering Cuffs: Cuff Linking
Get stacking with these crazy, clobbering cuffs. I love wearing one gigantic bracelet and pairing it with smaller jewels, and if I’m not in the mood for that, one of these statement cuffs can more than do the job on it’s own. It’s best to have a distinguishing piece to start with, and then build … Continue reading “Top 5 Clobbering Cuffs: Cuff Linking”
Best Rhodium Jewels: Rhodium Roundup
Even though it was only discovered 200 years ago, rhodium has a dark, romantic look to it that calls back to centuries ago. It’s not a fact that you hear thrown around a lot, but this metal is the most expensive in the world (chemically, it’s a platinum metal). It’s also one of the most … Continue reading “Best Rhodium Jewels: Rhodium Roundup”
Best Bird Jewels: Come Fly with Me
Ever since I got my Charlotte Olympia parrot clutch and heels, I’ve been obsessing over birds. They’re great symbolic jewels because of all the associations we have with our feathered friends. Whether you’re like a sweet bluebird or a predatory bird of prey, there are gems to reflect your personality (maybe shy away from ravens, … Continue reading “Best Bird Jewels: Come Fly with Me”
Best Brass Jewels: Breast-Plated
There’s a sense of old world glam with large brass jewels. They’re the kind of pieces that graced the necks and arms of Ancient Egyptian royalty who sought to show off their wealth and power. Reminiscent of armor (just not as backbreakingly heavy!) like the kind Joan of Arc would have worn, these statement cuffs … Continue reading “Best Brass Jewels: Breast-Plated”
LedaOtto Jewels: Science Fiction Double Feature
These LedaOtto jewels are sci-fi spectacle at its best! Their architectural design is explained by the fact that the Tuscan-born duo behind the line bases each piece on the blueprint of a famous Italian building. You can see that the bracelet is an homage to a theater with the jewel signifying the stage. But while … Continue reading “LedaOtto Jewels: Science Fiction Double Feature”