I have been on the hunt for the perfect bib necklace to add to my jewelry collection.  I love the statement pieces with sparkle and jewels that look perfect with your little black dress or also spice up your V-neck white T-shirt and skinny jeans.
I just found the most gorgeous collection of affordable ribbon-tie bib necklaces at Ann Taylor.  These are exactly what I have been looking for and I would happily take home every piece in the holiday collection!  They are affordable and unique with chunky pearls and pave clusters.
Smoky Pearl and Ribbon Torsade Necklace $65
I love this piece!  …read more

I wrote a few tips about how to wear festive jewelry without looking like Christmas threw up on your clothes…
Today’s post is Christmas & holiday jewelry to avoid…
As a general rule – I avoid wearing jewelry that lights up, flashes or glows:

Unless you’re going to a very festive club perhaps…
I prefer not to announce my presence in a room with jingle bells:

But if you’d like to play “Santa’s Little Reindeer” go right ahead…
And the last tip for the day – if it’s too bright and Christmas-y to go on your Christmas tree, it does not belong on your sweater!

Now go …read more

I’m like a big kid when it comes to Christmas, I love everything to do with it – other than annoying commercials on tv and the crowds in malls…
Christmas jewelry can be a great way to capture some of the sparkle and elegance of the season – but it’s also easy to go overboard and end up looking like you were attacked by one of Santa’s elves!  So how does a fashionista celebrate the holidays in style?
Go with jewelry that has Christmas colors – like the indie jewelry  “Peppermint Twist” earrings by Red Heart 13.  Lucite and crackle glass beads …read more