Kate Spade’s holiday collection was released last week and, as always, everything is so darn cute. There’s a champagne bottle coin purse, a floral-print scarf I’ll probably buy, and this unbelievable necklace. One look at the rhinestone ribbon put me in a festive mood. Bring on the egg nog, tinsel and Bing Crosby, STAT.
I’m a pretty firm believer that if you wore a trend the first time it was popular, you should probably stay away from it the second time around. It’s why I’ve been hesitant to wear a nameplate necklace again. No, I didn’t wear one when Carrie Bradshaw made it popular. I wore one when I was seven years old. I found the little 14” necklace when I was packing up my childhood bedroom and, with all sentimental pieces, I tucked it away for safekeeping.
When oNecklace asked if I’d be interested in featuring one of their name necklaces, I couldn’t bring myself to wear my first name on my collarbone again. Instead, I opted for a cheeky “Bonjour” necklace in the Alegro script.
Drawing inspiration from nature, Ayaka Nishi designs are fascinating and perhaps a bit bewitching. Take this rib and spine bracelet, for instance. It features components cast from actual bones and yet there’s an undeniable beauty to the unsettling piece.
Shop It: Three Leaves necklace, $330 // Tiny Bone ring, $60 // Fish Scales earring, $260 // Honeycomb necklace, $110 // Leaf earrings, $460 // Spider Pearl ring, $350 // Insect Wing pin, $150 // Long Rutilated Quartz ring, $520
Lately, I’m loving:
Featured: Forever 21 dress // Kate Spade clutch // Forever 21 ring // gifted Cynthia Jones ring // Jennifer Meyer for J.Crew bracelet // Essie nail polish in “After School Boy Blazer”
Over the last week, I’ve been admiring the work of L.A.-based designer Karen Hsiang—especially her collection of sensual, sculptural rings. I’m torn between the lateral ring (above) and the crevice ring. (If you’re a reader of Gem Gossip, you already know that you can use code “GEM GOSSIP” to take 30% off your purchase through Thanksgiving.)