Dress: c/o Tobi (New customers get 50% off their order!)
Bag: Cult Gaia
Necklace: c/o Ben-Amun (smaller version)
Bracelet: c/o Julie Vos (ring version; also love this)
Rings: c/o Julie Vos (also love this one), Monica Vinader
Sandals: Ann Taylor (also love these)
Sunglasses: Karen Walker c/o Shopbop
Lips: Stila “Bella”
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When it comes to America’s most iconic jewelry designers, it’s impossible to overlook Isaac Manevitz’s illustrious career creating the Ben-Amun collection in New York for over 30 years. In the early ’80s, Isaac pioneered the statement jewelry movement, kicking off a robust career that would land his work in top fashion publications, on runways, and on prominent A-listers, including Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis. These crowning achievements are perhaps no surprise given the Cairo native’s family history in jewelry design. He’s the son of the jeweler to the Egyptian royal court. Isaac draws on his heritage for inspiration, along with his passion for travel and history to create stunning works of wearable art.
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Gypset large necklace with tassels, $670 | Modern Pearl cuff, $295 | Moroccan Coin pendant necklace, $130 | Sculptural Pole pearl pin, $120 | Crystal Branches earrings, $245 | Gypset cuff, $395 | Moroccan Coin bracelet, $400 | Bohemian drop earrings, $155
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To say it’s been unseasonably warm in southern Wisconsin would be a bit of an understatement. It feels like spring with 60-degree temperatures, almost-constant rain, and foggy evenings. I know I’ll regret wishing for snow the moment flakes start to fall, but I really want a white Christmas this year … just a half inch that melts on Dec. 26. On the bright side, it has given me the chance to bring lightweight jackets out for another spin and wear shoes without worrying about snow and salt damage!
This grey wool shift has been a perennial favorite ever since I purchased it back in 2009 or 2010. I can’t think of another piece in my closet that has had such longevity. It’s a classic shape, has pretty brass buttons on the back, a flirty little ruffled hem, and makes for the perfect backdrop to new jewelry, like these gorgeous pieces from Ben-Amun. They’re from designer Isaac Manevitz’s “Roman Coin” collection. The collection is marked by pewter coins set in brass, reminiscent of treasured archaeological finds. You’ll learn more about the designer in this week’s “Behind the Baubles.”
Dress: J.Crew (old, also love this shift) | Coat: Tory Burch (similar, also love this budget-friendly plaid coat) | Bag: JCOS Studios (read my review) | Sunglasses: Karen Walker | Tights: Calvin Klein | Shoes: Ferragamo | Necklace: c/o Ben-Amun (smaller version here) | Rings: c/o Ben-Amun (also available here), Monica Vinader | Nails: Essie “Fiji” | Lips: Stila “Bella”
Before I delve into the items that caught my eye this week, there’s a huge event worth mentioning: Nordstrom’s Half-Yearly Sale. It’s your chance to snag spring and summer merchandise at up to 40% off. Some of my favorites include a black trapeze sexy prom dress, a work-appropriate satchel, a “Nudist” sandal knockoff (or get the real version in navy on sale here), and simple leather sandals by Tory Burch (metallics available here). Now that that’s squared away, here’s what caught my eye this week: