Day 36: Going for Baroque

<<originally published October 26, 2012>> {Back from a Linden Hills lunch with a designer} Amethyst, pearl and gold vermeil necklace bought in Istanbul.  Pink crystal earrings bought  in NYC.  Faux-leather bracelet bought in Europe.  Katherine Ainsworth sterling silver and copper bangles. Marni blouse bought in Italy; J.Crew cardigan; Cynthia Rowley skirt; Assets tights from Target;…

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Day 17: Heavy Metal

<<originally published October 1, 2012>> {late, late summer day} La Tribu Rigaux metal necklace.  Silver metal earrings from Beads of Paradise NYC.  Sterling silver and copper bracelets by Katherine Ainsworth. Old Navy white tee; Express burgundy cotton cardigan; J.Crew skirt; leather and silver metal belt from a boutique in Sainte-Maxime, France; dv Dolce Vita sandals from Nordstrom;…

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Lawrence Vrba jewelry

I recently discovered Lawrence (“Larry”) Vrba jewelry at the flea market in Paris.  I wasn’t as into vintage jewelry as I am now (surrounded by it in Europe!), and this must be why I had not been introduced to his designs until now.  And let me tell you, quite an introduction!  I walked into a…

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