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What a Fabulous Frugalicious Find! BR's Herald Ring

Wow. Once in a while I peruse the latest jewels from Banana Republic, and find myself blown away by the fantastic designs and the fantastic prices. Kind-of makes me wonder what on earth I’m doing spending more than necessary elsewhere. Anyhow, clearly it’s been a while since I took a look at BR’s new offerings, … Continue reading “What a Fabulous Frugalicious Find! BR's Herald Ring”

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Clearly I Have a Thing for all That Glitters

This Crystal Ball necklace by Janis Savitt is sparkly. I like sparkly. Sparkly, glittery things are soooooooo pretty. Clearly however, they turn me into a complete moron. I can’t really wax poetic about this necklace because all I can come up with is that I like it ’cause it’s covered in sparkly things. So there. … Continue reading “Clearly I Have a Thing for all That Glitters”

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Multi-Media Cuff by Oscar de la Renta

Hmm… I might be changing my tune when it comes to cuff bracelets after all. This stunning piece comprised of leather, lucite and enamel has me drooling. Sexy, sleek and sculptural. $250 at SFA.

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Devon Leigh's Monstrous Green Ring

There’s something quite alluring about this ring by Devon Leigh. Not sure if it’s the fact that it looks sort-of like the mouth of a monster consuming a rather large stone, or just the fact that it’s a great combination of yellow gold and emerald green… but I love it. $495 for a bronze dipped … Continue reading “Devon Leigh's Monstrous Green Ring”

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I Love Jose & Maria Barrera

Well, I’ve fallen for all of the pieces in the new fall collection from Jose & Maria Barrera. These teardrop earrings with Austrian crystal detail and agate are gorgeous – and for only $215, I think they’re quite the bargain.

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Another Fabulous Fall Piece to Fall For… Jose & Maria Barrera's Tiger's Eye Necklace

The color of this Jose & Maria Barrera piece is unreal. I wasn’t even aware that red tiger’s eye existed – and I’m happy that I now am. I love the multi-strand layering of the intense brick-colored tiger’s eye alongside delicate glass beads. It’s dramatic and powerful. Available for $740 at Neiman Marcus.

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