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Frugal Find: Carol Marie Designs

Carol Marie Designs is a just-launched line of jewelery started by Jennifer Carol Kramer and Heather Marie White. A combination of their middle names, Kramer and White met, back in 2006, while working at W Magazine where they bonded over a love for statement jewelry (I can relate!). Their debut Fall 2010 collection combines a … Continue reading “Frugal Find: Carol Marie Designs”

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Pippa Small Tourmaline Earrings

I’m a total Woody Allen junkie (the opening scene of Manhattan was filmed at my lower school!), so of course I went to see his latest film, You Will Meet a Tall Dark Stranger, as soon as it opened. One of the film’s key scenes revolves around two sets of gorgeous rain drop earrings, so … Continue reading “Pippa Small Tourmaline Earrings”

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Shayan Afshar Pyramid Stud Earrings

If you’re a fan of Eddie Borgo, you’ll likely love Shayan Afshar’s collection. The up-and-coming LA-based designer is only 21, but he’s already caused a splash at Fred Segal and Curve with his debut collection for Fall 2010. The line includes a number of gorgeous time pieces (done in collaboration with Levi Maestro), as well … Continue reading “Shayan Afshar Pyramid Stud Earrings”

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Alex Monroe Gold-Plated Feather Hoop Earrings

WOW!! These are AMAZING! A definite focal point – and not just on you but of the entire room you’re in. Everyone will be taking notice. Hoops and feathers! You can’t get more brilliant than this. I can almost do without the extra dangling chain and beads but when it is on, it does add … Continue reading “Alex Monroe Gold-Plated Feather Hoop Earrings”

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Call it Springs Opens in NYC

A few days ago I went to an event hosted by Shine Media PR to celebrate the opening of the Call it Spring store in NYC. The chain, which belongs to Aldo, sells inexpensive shoes, accessories, and handbags (we’re talking cheaper than H&M). I was not familiar with the chain, but from what I can … Continue reading “Call it Springs Opens in NYC”

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Natural Beauty

Guest Blog by Liza Powel O’Brien As a rule, I do not get gussied up. Most days, cargo pants and rubber flip flops are the uniform. But once in a while, I am forced to call in the professionals to make my appearance more fit for public consumption. It takes many hours and dollars to … Continue reading “Natural Beauty”

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