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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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Yves Saint Laurent Arty Too Silver-Plated Ring

The one thing you can count on is always seeing a big bold cocktail ring on me. I have relatively big hands so I can handle really large, in fact, dainty just get’s lost on me. This chunky and funky YSL ring especially amazing and exciting for me, I love the statement and I really … Continue reading “Yves Saint Laurent Arty Too Silver-Plated Ring”

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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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H.Stern x Oscar Niemeyer Collection

To do a collaborative collection for collaboration’s sake is just plain dumb. So you can imagine my fascination when H.Stern announced it had designed a collection of jewels inspired by and honoring architect Oscar Niemeyer. Now 102 years old, Niemeyer, a native of Brazil–which also happens to be where the H.Stern brand hails from is … Continue reading “H.Stern x Oscar Niemeyer Collection”

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MAWI Gold-Plated Jade and Skull Ring

The design of this ring is pure genius. I, being Chinese, equate jade with old fashion old ladies. There is definitely nothing fresh or hip about jade. But this Mawi ring with traditional looking vines over a perfect and gorgeous green hue jade topped with a skull breaks every rule in the book but the … Continue reading “MAWI Gold-Plated Jade and Skull Ring”

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Dara Ettinger Gemstone Jewelry

I discovered Dara Ettinger’s gemstone jewelry when a friend from Los Angeles gifted me one of the designer’s beautiful rings on one of his recent visits to NYC. There’s a raw, bohemian quality to the LA-based designer’s work that makes it impossible for you to wear anything from her collection without drawing attention (the good … Continue reading “Dara Ettinger Gemstone Jewelry”

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