Perfect Balance

All images and jewelry from Dannijo

Baguette crystals, thick chains, dirty diamonds, sharp edges, oxidized silver, metal on metal...the perfect mix of masculine and feminine.

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Anndra Neen

“We like to think of our jewels as sculptures,” Phoebe says. “They’re like beautiful objects that happen to be wearable.”

All images from Maryam Nassir Zadeh

To read about the sisters behind Anndra Neen, check out this article at The Moment Blog.

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Mezzaluna

This past Saturday was the last outdoor BK flea of the year in Fort Greene. Next weekend the their "Gifted" holiday market begins in the city before the flea eventually moves indoors for the winter. It was a beautiful day for outdoor thrifting and I ended up getting a little carried away...

I purchased the above knit coat, a leather tooled and crochet wrap, a chest of drawers made of old cigar boxes, and of course a stunning necklace from George and Raf. All of these items will appear on the blog at some point but for now I have chosen to finally share with you my very own Valeska necklace. The great thing about this piece is just like my vintage tassel necklace it can be worn multiple ways.

It can be worn with the pendant...

or without.

Even as a brooch! It's also sold with a separate extender chain so that you can wear it as a long necklace as well. This piece will definitely show up on here again in some form.

-E

Brooklyn we go hard

This Noir ring has me reworking this month's budget. I'm all about wearing the Brooklyn bridge on my hand!

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You're A Mean One Mr Grinch

I had off from work this Friday so I treated myself to a manicure. I didn't realize it at the time but apparently this new color from Essie is very popular because I wound up running into several people wearing the very same hue.

I spent most of Saturday indoors due to the nasty weather but was pleasantly surprised to wake up this morning to the sun peeking out from behind my curtains. I spent my day doing mundane errands and chores which didn't require putting too much thought into an ensemble. My main focus was to be comfortable and to wear my new necklace that I purchased last week from the Flea. When I found this piece my sole intention was to buy it as a sample for work but upon closer inspection at home...I decided it was staying with me.

I loved the the tonal blue and green crystals, the thick rope chain, the tassels...

but I fell even harder for the piece when I discovered that the pendant could become completely detached from the chain allowing it to be worn as a belt as well.

It can also be worn both as necklace and a belt without the pendant by just tying the ends. I'd say my $25 was well spent!

-E

Pamela Love Dagger Rosary

All imaged from Bona Drag

This has now been added to my never ending wish list...

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St. Erasmus

I stumbled upon this great article on Pieter Erasmus the designer of St. Erasmus jewelry over at The Glamazon Diaries. Check it out if you have a moment!

All image from st-erasmus.com

Next fat paycheck is going straight into Pieter Erasmus's pocket!

-E