FAB VINTAGE FIND: Vintage Ring Bling

This vintage smokey topaz and rhinestone ring is gorgeous. This is truly a statement piece. Available at Musarra and Company.

FAB VINTAGE FIND: Vintage Statement Jewelry at The Lovely Allison

Consider vintage pieces when you are looking for a fab statement piece. This silver and crystal chandelier necklace is a perfect option. Available at The Lovely Allison.

MY FASHION LUST: Making A Statement with Gabrielle Frantzen

My jewelry obsession is almost as bad as my shoe obsession. I will totally stop on a dime to look at jewelry. I will especially begin drooling over big trunk jewelry. So I love this piece by Gabrielle Frantzen. I love that it's called the "Sense and Sensibility" necklace! It's that statement piece that you can wear with anything - an evening out or brunch with the girls. Love it. Available at OTTE.

FASHION LUST: Over-the-Top Statement Jewelry by Walid

If you know me, you know this is my kind of statement jewelry. This gorgeous "Mink Mystique" collar is the genius work of Walid. Available at CoutureLab.

DC HOLIDAY SHOPPING: Charm Boutique Is So Charming

The lovely folks at Charm Boutique invited me to come in and gaze over their fabulous jewelry collections including their featured designer, Bounkit (shown on the right). Of course, I was more than happy to oblige them.

There are many a day where the cold weather is a total deterrent to doing anything productive but I was curious about what I had been missing at Charm. This would be my first visit to this Georgetown boutique.

Located at 2910 M St., NW in Georgetown, Charm Boutique did not disappoint. When I first walked into the door, I almost hit the floor. As a design freak, I loved the space. The crisp white walls and the bright white lighting set the tone. The gorgeous cases housed some of the most amazing pieces of jewelry that I have ever seen. Anyone that knows me or if you have run into me at an event, you know that I am always wearing a statement piece of jewelry (oh, and some fab shoes!). So I was overwhelmed but in a good way.

Statement jewelry abound is the best way to describe what I was experiencing. Everywhere I turned there were incredible necklaces and bracelets and drop earrings made with beautiful gemstones and crystals and diamonds and rhinestones. Can I just say that there is definitely something there for everyone. Their prices range from $30.00 to $3,000. You are sure to find something that's a stunner. I promise.

The Bounkit Jewelry Collection also did not disappoint. This collection of baubles are totally a must see and a must own. The range of stones and colors was phenomenal. Even though there was variety, you could totally see a cohesiveness to Bounkit. The majority of their necklaces were shorter in length but were designed with chunkier stones. Even the bracelets and earrings were designed with larger gemstones to ensure that when you wear a piece from Bounkit, you will get attention.

I was having a hard time choosing something. I had promised myself that I could have a few little items for my birthday (which is tomorrow). But that I couldn't go overboard. So I fell madly in love with this set of adorable bangles that I had to have in my possession. When I went to the register to pay, I was greeted with this beautiful black velvet pouch with the Charm Boutique logo stamped in gold (see below). Not only do they have jaw-dropping pieces, but they wrap it up for you with grace and style. Love it.

Their shopping event ends today. Get up there and get to shopping!


My Beautiful Charm Boutique Jewelry Pouch




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HOLIDAY GIFT GUIDE: Oh Santa Baby, Baubles Please...

Oh so gorgeous. I have to have this incredibly beautiful necklace by Nancy Helmer Designs. It is made of Aventurine, which is a translucent to opaque variety of microcrystalline quartz. Love it.

FASHION SPOTLIGHT: Statement Jewelry Lovers Meet Camilla James

Do we love this? We do. Meet Camilla James and her amazing jewelry. I love jewelry that is a little bit odd and off the beaten path. Get this fabulous Camilla James necklace and add it to your statement jewelry collection. Available at Violet Hour.

FASHION LUST: Brook & Lyn Are Surrounded By Night

Brook & Lyn have been selling out their gorgeous jewelry lines like crazy. Their latest collection is called "Surrounded by Night." What a beautiful way to explore a metaphor. Such a unique piece of jewelry which is what I totally love about this collection. I adore unique pieces of jewelry and if you have seen me out and about in D.C., you know that I always have on a great statement piece of jewelry.

See their entire Surrounded by Night collection on their web site.

FASHION LUST: I Am So Blue

This blue agate cuff bracelet by Siman Tu is extraordinary. Talk about your statement jewelry. Fabulous! Get it at Vivre.com.

FASHION LUST: Feathers, Feathers, Everywhere

Off. The. Chain. Lovin' this feather necklace by Mirit Weinstock. Must have it. Available at Stanton James.

FASHION LUST: Put The Cuffs On Me

I really love this fab sunburst cuff from The House of Harlow. It has great presence. Get it at Charm & Chain.

FASHION LUST: Split Personality

I am lovin' this necklace. It's a hodge podge of fabulosity. It includes glass and vintage Lucite cabochons, pyramid studs, with bright stones that adorn these brass, rose gold, sterling, and gunmetal trinkets. Wow! This is statement jewelry at its best.
Get this Fallon necklace at Charm & Chain.

FASHION DEAL OF THE DAY: In the Woods

Great deal on these wooden tear shape rings by boe. Available at 80's Purple for $10.00.

Fashion Lust: The Fantasy Glitz and Glamour of the Runway

Parisian jewelry designer, Ranjana Khan is not a household name but you know her. Her fabulous jewelry has been worn in the fashion shows of the late Alexander McQueen, Lanvin, and Ralph Lauren. Now she is bringing her designs to light with just enough glitz and glamour to be the statement piece that you will surely adore forever. Get it at Vionnet Boutique.

Fashion Lust: Statement Jewelry by Assad Mounser

Spike-collared necklaces have been a huge fashion trend this spring. Especially with the latest release from Ben-Amun. But I adore the silver and gold mix of this fab necklace topped off with the cool spikes that give it this necklace that edge. It is the creation of designer Assad Mounser and is available at Kabiri.

See You Later, Alligator: Fada Bangle

Lovin' this textured faux alligator bangle. Get it at Dress Up Boutique.

Fashion Designer Spotlight: Sikara & Co

Sikara & Co is the brainchild of Mousumi Shaw. Shaw helped her mother, an immigrant from India, start up her own jewelry company in the United States. Fourteen years later, Mousumi decided to launch Sikara, which incorporates her passions for art, jewelry and other cultures. Her international collections spotlight amazing designers and their cultures from all around the globe.

Here are my favs. You can see her entire collection on here.

Deal of the Day: Aqua's Pearls & Baubles

It's all about the pearls. Baublicious! Aqua's multi faux pearl and ribbon necklace is available at Bloomie's.

Deal of the Day: Baubles and Baubles @ Bebe

Can you believe that this fab bauble ring is only $9.99? I can't but it is. Available at Bebe.

What I Want Now: Kenneth Jay Lane @ The Outnet

This is so adorable. I am so funny. I am either adorned with chunky statement jewelry or I wear something really simple. This would be one of my choices for a simple piece of elegant jewelry. Believe it or not, I hate pears. But I do love this lovely pear necklace by Kenneth Jay Lane, available at The Outnet for $45.00. So you know this won't last long.