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Costume

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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YSL's Iridescent Glass Beaded Bracelet

This YSL bracelet is nice. I wouldn’t say it’s extraordinary – but it’s nice. While perusing the YSL site for new jewels this morning, I happened upon it and thought exactly that. Nice. Thing is, I’m relatively certain that I’ve seen similar pieces at stores like J Crew and Banana Republic for 1/8 of the … Continue reading “YSL's Iridescent Glass Beaded Bracelet”

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Banana Republic's Grey Faceted Collar Necklace

Another perfect example of great things on the horizon for fall. What a great impact costume piece in such a cool neutral for just $80!

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J Crew's Estate Link Bracelet – and my Mother's Insane Collection of Vintage

So I had lunch with my mom the other day, and she was wearing a number of pieces I was drooling over, including a museum-quality cameo and a gold link bracelet. I asked her if it was vintage – and she said yes. (Keep in-mind, that my mother’s business is vintage and estate jewelry). That … Continue reading “J Crew's Estate Link Bracelet – and my Mother's Insane Collection of Vintage”

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Jose & Maria Barerra Chandelier Earrings

Much like statement necklaces, I am thrilled to see that chandelier earrings are also here for the long-haul. When they’re as intricate and well-adorned as these Jose & Maria Barerra White Chandelier Earrings, they lend so much dimension to a look – and can serve as the sole accessory of what would otherwise be a … Continue reading “Jose & Maria Barerra Chandelier Earrings”

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Marc Jacobs Skull Watch Necklace

What happened to Marc Jacobs? I’m starting to think that he might have experienced some type of trauma that has reverted him back to childhood, or at least the uncomfortable teenage years of trying too hard to find an identity – and has thus created a line of jewelry intended to infect us all with … Continue reading “Marc Jacobs Skull Watch Necklace”

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