sparkleys.

One things for sure with me and jewelry- I am loyal.  Years ago I sort of discovered who I am when accessorizing.  An old soul so to speak- I love pieces that look like they belonged to someone else in an earlier time -especially a someone who was gawdy, sparkley, and a little too much.  Example: I've been called Zsa Zsa Gabor.  Google her.  My favorite pieces are classic, special, and have a little something different about them.  One of a kinds are my favorites!  Gawdy gold , jewels, chunks, I love it all!  I'm FEAR less!  I don't really believe in a "too much" rule either.  Coco Chanel said that before leaving the house a women should look in the mirror and take one piece of jewelry off.   This way she'll know she hasn't overdone it.  I say thanks Coco, but with ALL due respect,  I'm wearing it all. 

That's not to say  I can't appreciate the more discrete and less obvious side of jewelry too.  Lucky for me however, this season is mine and my favorites are making a comeback!  And a word of advice for jewelry- its about accessorizing YOU and expressing who you are.  So don't let the magazines or the accessory counters or the blogs ( OK maybe mine but I'm legit) define you.  Wear it because you love it and OWN it.  You will be GLAM no matter what.  enjoy ! ciao ciao

This summer and fall I'm seeing color, texture, bigger statement pieces and a definite vintage feel for sure.  And I'm in loooooooove:

lets get our head in the right place with this I'm DYING for summer look from Elle.com

Sapphire/emerald diamond ring Bulgari

crystal clutch ysl

i c a n  d i e  n o w .

When it comes to necklaces I'm faithful to my single strand of pearls.  They will NEVER die.  But on a trip to Italy in 2006 I found these adorable Fendi charms in Rome:

I got an "i' for my name and while in New York last year I got an "a" charm for my daughters name at the fifth ave Fendi.  It's kind of a tradition now and I always get complimented on them. They have every letter and they attach to any chain.  Best part is the charms are only $20 !

leila jewelry $48

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Name and word necklaces have been a craze since the "Carrie" and later "Lauren" sightings.  This season you can get a little less personal and support your favorite hood.  Mine says Paris. :) These are also available in Malibu and Los Angeles.  Sorry Vegas.  PS. the official web cite for the name plate necklaces is http://www.evesaddition.com/ .  It's your one stop shop for personal pieces.

When I wear charm and pendant necklaces I like to layer. Even if one layer is just a chain I like the texture. This wishbone is subtle but still very stylist and sweet:

wishbone "do come true' $12

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"house of harlow" abalone star bust $75

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One of my fashion ICONS, my muse if you will, Nicole Richie launched her own jewelry line named after her daughter, Harlow.  This is a GREAT piece that adds color and sass.  Loves it.

Look, with rings I'd wear a ring on every finger, no joke.  One is never enough.  How happy was I when I found my first two finger ring a few years ago.  Shocker- they're all the rave. A few years ago I met an L.A. based designer by the name of Melody Ehsani at a fashion trade show here in Las Vegas. Her pieces were fabulous and she has since grown into an amazing brand of jewelry and shoes.   I first saw the multi finger rings here and they are unlike anything you'll find in stores. She has an edge and her work is definitely recognizable. She uses vibrant plexiglass and gold and silver metals. Girly but fierce.  You can personalize pieces at melodyeshani.com or shop pieces like these at karmaloop.com:

"bad ring"

melody ehsani

fashion pioneering at its best. BOOM!

These are a little simpler but I love:

j'adore ring $4 (STEAL!)

forever 21

*also available in black and silver

purple label three hearts $35

80spurple.com

crystal connector ring $6

forever 21

If you're going to wear just one , make sure it makes a statement.  A cocktail ring should be able to stand ALONE.  Make it count:

golen calla ring $158

anthropologie

noir gold fish $125

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Bracelets should be a cinch:  if you like it, put it on.  There are no rules for me.  Wait, I take that back.  Silver and gold combos make my eyes hurt.  Other than that, the more the merrier.  Texture, color, variety- get it!  Both wrists are okay too! Rachel Zoe loves it.  So its the law.  This season Zoe and I agree CUFFS are crucial:

cuff love $15

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For every day try multiple strands for an easy dose of glam.  This piece gives you layers and colors all in one.  Wear a few like this:

rope bracelet $28

urban outfitters

Watches do so much more than tell time.  LOVE menswear:

"daddy knows best " $30

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I'm not REALLY an earring girl.  This is simply because I'm usually pretty weighed down before I get a chance to think about my ears and my pretty long weave cover them most of the time.  I won't leave them out though,  these remind me so much of that Elle preview we died over earlier:

dressed up to dazzle earring $20 (but they don't break the bank)

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Pair these with a cocktail ring and you are so set. Loves. 

I love this next pair because they are SO vintagey.  Leaves and flowers are some of my favorites.  In fact, I found a pendant just like these at Savers for $4.  I also got a pair of earrings like the dazzles at the Salvation Army.  Don't forget about thrift stores.  They're goldmines!

"don't leaf without us" $20

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hope you loved.

stay sass xoxo