My Picks for Spring 2009

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Spring is just around the corner and thank goodness because I’ve had it with all the bulky sweaters, constricting coats and itchy socks!  I’m ready to come out of hiding so to speak and show a little skin!

My go-to’s for the warmer months will consist of lots of bold statement jewelry, cropped blazers, pencil skirts and gladiator sandals.

I’m currently lusting after these glads made by Muzina (revolveclothing.com $79) .   They’ve put an exciting new spin on the gladiator trend by using fabric ties verses the traditional straps.

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I love American Apparel’s interlock mini skirt.  I recently purchased one in Army and will be rockin’ it a lot more come Spring time.

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Blazers, all I gotta say is where in the blazes have you been all my life?  I’ve only recently discovered my love of the unjacket.  I pair them with jeans, skirts, pants, anything goes!  I’m diggin’ the cropped styles right now.  I feel they really compliment my petite frame.  I’m really excited about this cute little gold toned taupe one by Mossimo for Target (on clearance at target.com for just $7.49).

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For jewelry in the warmer months, I tend to gravitate more towards gold and bronze pieces since they look so amazing against sun kissed skin. 

I will undoubtedly be wearing my Alex and Chloe bronze Aphex necklace as well as the Ode to Helmut Lang that I recently acquired. 

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Some others on the list are this unique gold cuff by Botkier (revolveclothing.com $110).

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As well as this gold circle pop out pendant by Melissa Borrell (supermarkethq.com $50).  I love that she makes jewelry so tactile.

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Alex and Chloe

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Alex and Chloe create unique, one of a kind pieces that mix couture with an edgy sort of anti-establishment like feel.  Case in point, check out this necklace that inspired a cease and desist letter from Chanel.

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Their signature is simple yet effective – bold geometric shapes and always unconventional. Think of an Alex and Chloe piece as wearable art – I’d call it modern minimalism.

 

I do!  In January, they launched their line of wedding rings exclusively at Revolve Clothings new flagship store on Melrose, in LA. Definitely not geared towards your traditional bride.

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They’ve recently branched out into clothing as well and just like their jewelry, it doesn’t disappoint.

 

My Aphex pendant in bronze arrived in the mail today and I am absolutely smitten!  It arrived in a beautiful little package, complete with a special note from Alex and Chloe.

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If you’re a fan of the show, you know that Gossip Girl is always on the cutting edge of fashion. Just check out Little J rockin’ Alex and Chloe’s Pyramide Pointure necklace.

 

Alex and Chloe have shaken up the jewelry world with their very own urban inspired aethetic. They started with jewelry, marched into sunglasses and moved right into some very innovative t-shirts.  I can’t wait to see what they do next!