Jewelry – Page 12

The Weekend Guide

September 12, 2015 by jessica 1 Comment

ADMIRE
It took upwards of five hours to create the stunning masks for Givenchy’s first runway show at New York Fashion Week.

PRE-ORDER
Do you remember when Motorola had a fuchsia Razr flip phone that was exclusive to AT&T? Well, my excitement for the rose gold iPhone just about parallels my excitement for that Razr.

PEEK
I’m beyond excited for Tory Burch’s show every season. Judging by these behind-the-scenes images, it should be another hit.

MAKE
Scour your farmers’ market for the best late-summer vegetables to make this garden tart. The base is a roasted red pepper and feta spread.

BUY
Now through Monday, take 30% off bespoke Stubbs & Wootton slippers. I’m terribly tempted to get a pair with varsity letters spelling out “HI” or with my initials.

INCREASE
Start next week on the right foot with four productivity tips learned from working at Google.

EARLIER THIS WEEK
#IHaveThisThingWithFloors at the Library of Congress
The pretty sleeve detail on my new dress from Zara.
My first outfit in D.C.
A few things I’m currently coveting.

FIVE UNDER $55

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Behind the Baubles: Majdan Rocks

July 31, 2015 by jessica 1 Comment

As a trained artist and performer, Iwona Majdan is no stranger to challenging conventions. In fact, for one of her early situational art pieces, “The Dinner Project,” Iwona invited herself to a stranger’s home every Sunday for dinner. The yearlong piece explored issues of trust and a desire for human connection. It also pushed social boundaries. This subversive attitude is evident in her jewelry line, Majdan Rocks, that launched in 2012. There are two collections available to shop: Rebellion, marked by chunky silhouettes and edgy angles, and Love Bites, statement-making pieces with bite-mark impressions. The unexpected design of the Love Bites collection skyrocketed the chunky bite necklace and the subtle pendant version to the top of my wishlist.

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Pineapple Pendant

June 23, 2015 by jessica 10 Comments

Even though there was a shipping delay on my birthday gift this year, it was worth the wait. Dave surprised me with this Lee Renee pineapple pendant. I first fell in love with the piece with I interviewed the designer back in February of last year and had no idea I’d be spoiled with it months afterward. Isn’t it just the cutest thing? It’s tiny, as you can see in the stock images, but the attention to detail is wonderful and it has a nice weight to it. The solid silver piece is handmade in London with an 18k gold plate.

Brace Yourself

June 8, 2015 by jessica 19 Comments

It’s now day six with a fractured foot. Some things are getting easier (like motoring around on crutches), but some things are increasingly frustrating (like the bruising on my side from the crutches). This is my first time breaking a bone and I wasn’t sure what to expect (so much crying!). I’ll share my observations later this week, along with tips in case you ever have the misfortune of fracturing your own foot.

On a more upbeat note, this is my final post with Cara for our #WaysToYosca series. This pendant and the coordinating pair of earrings (seen in this post) have been an integral part of my early summer wardrobe. I tend to fall in love with a new piece of jewelry and wear it for weeks on end with different outfits. These two pieces from Gerard Yosca’s “Mesa” collection are no different and I’m sure I’ll be wearing them well into autumn with the upcoming season’s Native American trend.

If you’ve fallen in love with anything from the Mesa collection–or anything on Gerard’s site, for that matter–take 20% off with code MESA20.

Top: Lilly Pulitzer (similar print, also have this one)
Shorts: J.Crew
Sandals: Sam Edelman
Rings: Lulu Frost, c/o Vrai & Oro
Necklace: c/o Gerard Yosca
Bracelet: Gorjana borrowed from Rocksbox*
Sunglasses: Prada
Lips: Clinique “Peony”
Nails: Essie “In the Cab-ana”

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*Get your first Rocksbox set free with code bedknobsandbaublesxoxo

Gerard Yosca’s Mesa Collection

May 29, 2015 by jessica 4 Comments

If it wasn’t already obvious by the Tory Burch tote (seen here) I’ve been using nonstop or the chambray dress I just purchased, I’m all about the ease of earthy colors and relaxed silhouettes this season. So, it’s probably comes as no surprise that Gerard Yosca’s latest jewelry collection, Mesa, captured my heart. The collection’s statement pendants and earrings are inspired by iconic American designs and a muted southwest color palette. It’s a trend that saturated the fall runways, giving you the perfect excuse to splurge on a piece now and wear it throughout this season and the next. Over the next two weeks, my new blog buddy, Cara, and I will be sharing how we wear and love Gerard’s latest collection.