Jewels by Lara Melchior

I came across jewelry designer, Lara Melchior via Garance's blog & was totally in love with her effortless beauty. I quickly hopped on over to her website & found myself drooling over her pieces. With the holidays are coming up, why not choose your presents early and get what you want?

I'd take ANYTHING from her collection, it's just stunning.

I picked my faves and here they are in no particular order (hint, hint!):

ring {18k gold + bling}

I also love the way the gold looks against the solid black background.

So dramatic!

House of Harlow Earrings Giveaway!

I am so excited to announce the next giveaway:

House of Harlow Leaf-Shaped Earrings!

Striking Goldplate with Czechoslovakian stones, gorgeous paired with just about anything this fall.

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Roped Me In...

As soon as I spotted this photo of Mimi Jung on Citizen Couture, I was enthralled.  I couldn't stop staring at her necklace, which turned cleverly into a belt.  I jetted over to Mimi's site, Brook & Lyn Boutique for some much needed info and found her entire line to be mesmerizing.  She combines Brazilian agate with microfiber rope and embossed leather to create one of a kind pieces I'd love to get my hands on. Here's a few samples of what you'll find on her site:

Surrounded Body Roped Aubergine Necklace, $285

Surrounded Double Roped Midnight Necklace, $185

Surrounded Single Roped Indigo Necklace, $165

I think these are just what our necks (and bodies) need to stand out this season. Which is your fave?

Adore{n} Yourself!

Alex and Ani  is an eco-friendly jewelry line that screams "wear me" all year long. I am in love with these bangles for summer, paired with any color tank. They'd also make a great bridesmaid gift for all you summer brides out there! I couldn't pick a favorite, so here's a bunch.
Seen above: lots of luck and love, $178

for the blue striped top + red TOMS

nautical expandable wire bangle, $28

joie de vivre bangle set, $268

luxe expandable wire set, $168

crystal chanel expandable wire bangle set, $138

If you're at all creative, you can stop by their online "BANGLE BAR" to design your own decadent bracelet. Also, if you're in NYC, you can stop by Bendels today to create your own earrings!

Jewels by J. Crew

For weddings I always bet on black.  As a New Yorker, I own about ten simple black dresses that I rotate depending upon the event {and the amount of salt I've consumed in the past day}.  I know, BORING, but you can never really go wrong with the LBD.  I found some stunning options at J. Crew to add some dazzle to your neckline.  I love the length of all of these necklaces and really adore the first one!  Go grab them up and layer them as you wish!! 

"Crystal Carlyle" necklace, $98

"Martha" necklace $165

"Crystal Tides" necklace in nude, $98

"Lady Two Strand Pearl Necklace" $225

Above items are available at J. Crew

Could you be loved?

I spotted this ring and felt my heart fill.

So delicate, so simple, so lovely.

I can't decide what's sweeter: script etched

on brushed gold or two dainty diamonds?

I think I'll take both.

Either way you wear it, this ring is bound to

make you feel the love...and BE lovvvvved.

$323 at St. Kilda Jewelry

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