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Alex Monroe 22-Karat Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Daisy Necklace: He Loves Me.. He Loves Me… A Lot.

Had I seen this pretty little thing a month ago, it would have gone directly on my birthday wish list for any friend/family member/boyfriend/future boyfriend to purchase. I am always looking for unique jewelry that I could wear everyday, and the Alex Monroe Silver Daisy necklace seems just about perfect. I love how delicate the … Continue reading “Alex Monroe 22-Karat Gold-Plated Sterling Silver Daisy Necklace: He Loves Me.. He Loves Me… A Lot.”

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Valentino 22-Karat Gold Pearl and Swarovski Crystal Floral Cuff: An Earthly Pleasure

A golden cuff is a summertime jewel staple, and this gleaming, ethereal number is as breezy as the rest of your beach wardrobe. You should always wear gold in the summer to show off your tan – how good would bronzed skin look peeking through the branch-like floral design? Delicate yet chunky, the Art-Nouveau-inspired pattern … Continue reading “Valentino 22-Karat Gold Pearl and Swarovski Crystal Floral Cuff: An Earthly Pleasure”

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Brera Orologi Frederica Collection

I love the look of this watch from Brera Orologi’s Frederica Collection (the co-founder named the women’s watches after names she would give to a daughter someday…how cute!). It’s sporty, but still stylish so it’s perfect for a gym-to-lunch look, not to mention a way more affordable and original version of the white ceramic Chanel … Continue reading “Brera Orologi Frederica Collection”

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Harry Winston Lily Cluster Collection

Last week I headed over to the Harry Winston flagship to get a sneak peak at their Lily Cluster collection, which will launch in May. Walking into the Fifth Avenue boutique is a serious bling-fest and come on, who doesn’t love that, but there isn’t much in the way of every day jewelry. The Lily … Continue reading “Harry Winston Lily Cluster Collection”

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Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels

One of the most buzzed about events to take place during New York Fashion Week was the opening of “Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels” at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum (2 East 91st St., NYC). No surprise there…I mean who wouldn’t want to spend an afternoon looking at some serious … Continue reading “Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels”

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Statement Making with Boy NYC

If you’re a fan of Alexander McQueen’s skull jewelery odds are you’ll be intrigued by Boy NYC. The line is getting a lot of buzz here in NYC as one to watch and I’ve seen the bear bangle pictured below while out-and-about on a few fashionable wrists already. The design brain behind the collection (just … Continue reading “Statement Making with Boy NYC”

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