My 2 Favorite Jewelry Designers

I know my name is “The Dishy Decorator”, but I’ve become a little obsessed with fashion lately. I go through spurts of REALLY loving interior design, then devour an issue of “Vogue” and become enthralled with the newest fashion trends. As you can tell by my blog lately, I’m leaning more toward fashion than interiors. A girl’s got a right to do both, huh?

I’d love to share with you two of my favorite jewelry designers. Some of their pieces are a little pricey, but for the most part, you can find great items under $300. A great resource for both jewelry lines is eBay. I just scored this brand new ring on eBay for 1/4 of the retail price.

CC Skye Turquoise Enamel Ring

First up…… Alexis Bittar. I L-O-V-E his pieces. Yes, Alexis is a “he”. I don’t have anything from his line, but here’s to wishing my dear hubby would stumble across this blog post around my birthday or anniversary. he he

Alexis Bittar Vendome Citrine Ring from ShopBop

Red Jasper Oval Kilmt Ring from ShopBop

Medium Gold Abalone Cage Necklace

Coral Calder Hinge Cuff

To see more Alexis Bittar’s pieces, check out these websites:

Alexis Bittar website please ignore the fact that Joan Collins is the spokesperson.

Neiman Marcus

Bloomingdale’s

Now on to CC Skye….

*****CC Skye Blossom Ring *****

This is my favorite! When I was doing the post on Olivia Palermo’s style, I came across this ring. It’s on my wish list! Not because the queen of zucchiniville has it, but I just love big chunky rings.

CC Skye Double Wrap Bracelet

Izzie Plate Bracelet

Hinge Bracelet

Giant Screw Cuff

CC Skye “Taylor” bag

Aren’t these 2 jewelry/accessory designers wonderful? I like that CC Skye’s line is futuristic and industrial, and Alexis Bittar’s is more organic and free-flowing. I can’t pick just one. Which is your favorite?

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Fashion Trend: Chambray

The upcoming Spring clothing collections offer lots of reinvented trends. Chambray is making its usual warm weather appearance, but in unexpected ways. Designers are featuring chambray in jumpsuits, shirt dresses, boyfriend blazers, shoes, and rompers. 

Chambray pieces provide a transition between the dark, heavy denim of winter to the lightweight linens of summer.  Just like denim, chambray pieces can be dressed up with edgy metallic pieces and heels for night. For day, sandals or ankle style Western boots keep the look casual and fun.  Remember, chambray fabric isn’t just blue. It comes in different colors and patterns.

Here’s the cutest of the cute!

Arden B Ruffle Front Romper

J.Crew Strapless Wild Rose Chambray Dress

Chambray Boyfriend Blazer

Zimmerman Dress/Coverup

Arden B Chambray Smocked Jumpsuit

So, what do you think? Will you be adding any new chambray pieces to your Spring wardrobe?

Celebrity Style Focus: Olivia Palermo

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Ah, Miss Olivia Palermo. For those of you that don’t know her, she’s the nemesis on “The City”.  She has the personality of a blanched zucchini.  However, in my opinion, she’s one of the most stylish ‘under 30’ tv personalities out there.

And uh, yes…..I still watch occasionally watch MTV reality shows.   Admit it. You know who Heidi and Spencer are and that Farrah’s a little hussy that leaves her baby Sophie with her parents all the time.

Let me get back on track.  I love Olivia Palermo’s style. She’s always dressed elegantly, but with a twist. She has a great eye for combining patterns and textures in such an unexpected and fresh way. I think what draws me to her style is that she sticks to neutrals, but mixes in funky accessories and bold shoes. Olivia can rock a statement necklace like no other! Here’s my favorite Olivia Palermo looks:

First off---The first 4 outfits are by far MY FAVORITES!! Love!

YSL Tribute Pumps- I have these. To die for.