Onyx Hoop Earrings

Designer Cathy Jordan paired these beautiful faceted onyx stones with sterling silver and gold filled hoops to evoke a "mod" 60s look.  Stylish, yet simple, the Onyx Hoop earrings are one of Cathy’s best selling styles.

Why Cathy rocks our world: When she was pregnant, her water broke in the middle of the night, and her husband was in New Orleans on business. So, instead of calling a friend to pick her up, she drove HERSELF to the hospital. Gotta love a girl with guts.

$34  at A Catherine Original.

September 28th, 2006

Da Nang Vest

The poufy vest is the perfect transition piece to take you from Summer to Autumn to Winter.  Wear it with a sheer tee (as shown) when the good weather starts fade, and layer it over a thick knit when the snow starts to fall.

$289 at Ella Bleu Boutique.

September 27th, 2006

Ilana Moses Bittersweet Short Jacket

Designer Ilana Moses designed this shrunken 100% merino cardigan for a thoroughly modern girl with a sense of romance.  We love it for the oversized wooden buttons on the lapel.  Gets us every time.

$242 at Le Train Bleu.

September 26th, 2006

LaROK Cotton Shirt with Tie

Like you, we’re digging the Menswear as Womenswear trend, especially when the details are so well translated.  We just can’t get enough of the skinny tie.

$138 at Intermix.

September 25th, 2006

Iisli Cable Knit Sleeveless Bubble Dress

The drapey bow (very Spring 2007) makes this dress.

$380 at Intermix.

3 comments September 22nd, 2006

Spring Fever Bracelet

The design inspiration for this bracelet came from designer Ari Kuperman’s garden, which in the spring is full of gorgeous red poppies.

Fun fact about Ari?  When she was younger, she and a few friends covered themselves with mud at the Dead Sea.  But don’t try this at home–after the mud dries, it stings like crazy!

$149 at Made It.

2 comments September 21st, 2006

DSquared 2 Halter Dress

Caution: Only wear if you’re ready to have all eyes on you.

$545 at Aloha Rag.

2 comments September 20th, 2006

Lena Wald Lock and Key Necklace

The lock and key motif is adorable, but what really makes this necklace special is the diamond concealed in the key hole.  Undercover chic.

$564 at Aloha Rag.

2 comments September 19th, 2006

Chrysacola and Birch Leaf Necklace

Designer Anne Maa craves nature.  And reflecting on her Chrysacola and Birch Leaf necklace, she says, "What’s better then to put that nature with wrapped stones and string them on a long chain to play with."

Fun facts about Anne?  She doesn’t like cheese, has a fear of joining any clubs…and of sour fruits, and she wears open toed shoes and sandals all year round.

$160 at Anne Maa Designs.

3 comments September 18th, 2006

Chinese Wood Bead Earrings

Designer Beth Abdallah created these earrings for the independent woman who is content to sit alone in a Thai restaurant eating noodles and reading poetry.   The lightweight earrings work equally well with rich, asian silk brocades as they do with batiks and soft linens.  The Chinese Wood Bead Earrings also know how to dress up a basic tee and jeans.

Fun fact about Beth?  She’s afflicted (or blessed–the jury’s still out) with the inability to control herself from playing in the rain and jumping with gusto into puddles.

$20 at Samariad.

September 8th, 2006