Island Getaway

Any of you lucky girls out there going away to tropical places this winter? I envy you if you are!! My sister-in-law and her fiance are planning a destination wedding, and I hope it’s somewhere hot and gorgeous. And I hope we can get away while there’s a snowstorm hitting the town. And that totally gets me excited about thinking about what to pack. In an ideal world, I’d bring all these….

You gotta have some easy flowy dresses that can take you from day to night, caftans in gorgeous prints, separates like cute tops and shorts, super comfy but stylish sandals, accessories that go with everything, and of course some sexy bikinis.

6 Shore Road Panama Maxi Dress $204

Rachel Pally Long Cutout Dress $238

ONE by Elizabeth Multi-Way Cover Up $235

Tory Burch Terrero Long Caftan $350

Thakoon Addition Sport Shorts $225

Thakoon Pleat Front Shorts $490

Rebecca Taylor Pom Pom Beaded Cami $315

Rory Beca Holika Printed Tie Front Cami $98

RED Valentino Bow Flat Sandals $295

Tory Burch Karissa Wedge Sandals $195

Tory Burch Adonis Wedge Espadrilles $195

Twelfth St. by Cynthia Vincent Juno Wedge Sandals $195

Boutique 9 Piraya Multicolor T Strap Sandals $78

Bop Basics Raffia Tote $110

Alexis Bittar Crystal Encrusted Teardrop Earrings $245

Tribune Standard Macrame Earrings $150

Monserat De Lucca Flower Earrings $40

Mara Hoffman Embroidered 4 Strap Bikini $242.

Herve Leger Sporty Bikini $490

Some great Kenneth Jay Lane accessories on sale in time for the holidays

Fabulous statement jewelry at great prices!

Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal and faux pearl starfish ring $100 $40

Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal ring $100 $40

Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal bee ring $100 $40

Kenneth Jay Lane Crystal-embellished metal starfish ring $200 $70

Kenneth Jay Lane Swarovski crystal clip earrings $75 $45

Kenneth Jay Lane Swarovski crystal clip earrings $95 $57

Kenneth Jay Lane Set of 2 star-embellished metal bangles $255 $89.25

Going out in glitter

Kimchi Blue Suede Platform Heel $69

Kimchi Blue Platform Pump $69

Kimchi Blue Floral Etch Lush Pouch $29

Deux Lux Sequin Laptop Case $39

Canteen Box Clutch $39

Grace Hats Lurex Bow Beret $32

Kimchi Blue Geo Beaded Belt $39

UO Mesh Fringe Necklace $29

Rhinestone Bib Necklace $48

Kenneth Jay Lane’s bright jewels are in time for the upcoming holiday season

Kenneth Jay Lane 22-karat gold-plated cabochon clip earrings $100

Kenneth Jay Lane 22-karat gold-plated crystal necklace $475

Kenneth Jay Lane 22-karat gold-plated crystal clip earrings $125

Kenneth Jay Lane 22-karat gold-plated crystal bangle $215

Kenneth Jay Lane 22-karat gold-plated cluster pendant $150

Kenneth Jay Lane 22-karat gold-plated linked chain cuff $140

Kenneth Jay Lane Oversized beaded clip earrings $275

Kenneth Jay Lane Swarovski crystal cluster clip earrings $75

Adia Kibur Pearl & Jewel Bracelet Set

Adia Kibur Pearl & Jewel Bracelet Set $45. Love this bracelet set! The faux-pearls, pyramid studs, and crystals work so well together.

Eternity Rings from 77 Diamonds

Our 5 year wedding anniversary’s approaching and yes I’m still looking at diamond rings (yes I have high hopes, lol). I think my favorite right now is eternity rings. “An eternity ring is a timeless symbol of partnership – the ultimate anniversary gift or a luxurious wedding band. Reflecting shared experiences or experiences to come, diamond eternity rings should make a uniquely personal statement.” I came across this amazing diamond website called 77 Diamond UK that offers a HUGE (over 200,000) collection of natural diamonds. You get unrivaled quality and designs here. You can even order loose diamonds to make your own rings. They offer the 10 classic diamond shapes, from 0.18ct. and above. Their cut grades are all based on the GIA model form Fair to Excellent only, with Excellent being the highest cut grade one could get from a GIA certificated diamond.

There’s also a lot of educational material on the site. I love the history of eternity rings. “The eternity ring appeared about 4,000 years ago at the time of the Egyptians who were the first recorded people to make and wear eternity rings. Eternity rings are essentially a continuous circle of metal studded with stones either halfway or the full way around the ring. The eternity ring’s history developed in parallel with the wedding ring, where a similar symbolism of a circle made with precious metal, which has no beginning or end, reflected everlasting or eternal love between two people. In addition, some eternity rings have multiple strands or are plaited to emphasize unity. Early eternity rings featured precious stones sunk into the metal (set flush), but the rings have evolved over time and today the gemstones are rarely flush set and the diamond has become the preferred gemstone, with its beauty, sparkle and expense, making it the ultimate symbol of an eternal or everlasting love. ”

Bahira rings in white gold and rose gold are both gorgeous. I just love how simplistic and elegant they are.

Nayla

Soraya

Samoa rings are timeless as well.

Random awesome accessories

feathered jewel bracelet $13

medallion charm necklace set $16.90

textured multi charm necklace $19.50

design leopard print suitcase $169

wooden disc necklace set $20.80

jeweled chainmail necklace set $26

embellished dragonfly necklace $28.60

jewel design bracelet $19.50

cut-out stone ring $15.60

polka dot print rosette headband $9.10

Natural stone rings

Looking to get a natural stone ring like one of these. There’s this earthiness to it that’s not over-the-top “statement” and you can pair it with a casual or dressy outfit.

Free People Heather Benjamin Sea Glass Garnet Ring $498

Dara Ettinger Rocky Citrine Wrap Ring $120

Free People Reef Druzy Ring 120

Multi Stone Cluster Ring $38

Dara Ettinger Chelsea Ring $39.99

25th Floor Cone Natural Stone Ring $42

AEO Natural Stone Cocktail Ring $15.50

Lanvin Sun and Stars

Lanvin Medal Sun Cuff $895

Lanvin Medal Pendant Necklace $1,375

Lanvin Medal Star Earrings $735

Online store – Kranich’s Jewelers

Our 5 year wedding anniversary’s coming up in October and I tell my guy that it is a momentous occasion for gifts. One thing on my wish list is that I would love to upgrade my engagement ring. I have a beautiful custom designed engagement ring which I love and cherish very much. But you know as you age, your taste grows more sophisticated too, I’d love a more sophisticated ring as well. I have been casually browsing the jewelry stores, I haven’t seen anything that quite caught my eye. Then I came across this jewelry site called Kranich’s and I was struck by how gorgeous and unique the designs are.
I especially love the Verragio Collection. They just look so regal and exquisitely crafted. They are fit for a princess. If your guy gets you a ring like these, you are a very lucky girl.

1ct G SI1 Round Brilliant Diamond and Ring

Classic Paradiso Collection Ring

1ct H SI1 Round Brilliant Diamond and Insignia Ring

And not just the rings, I’d love to have one of the necklaces and bracelets too. The store has a huge selection that can fit in any gifting budget.

10K Yellow Gold 1/6 Ct Everlon Pendant

Precious Angel Sterling Silver Wing Necklace

Simon G. Floral Design Diamond Bangle Bracelet

Hidalgo Blue Enamel Paw Print Bangle

YSL Arty-ish

Everybody loves YSL’s Arty rings. Well, you know it’s only a matter of time that somebody will come up with something similar but much cheaper. Well, look at this, Obey Blanda Artist Series Soho Ring in 18K Gold ($38). Looks good eh?

Unusual jewelry

Not your typical necklace, earring, ring, or bracelet…

Louise Manna Ribbed Shawl Necklace in Multi $216

Luv AJ Antiqued Rose Gold Criss Cross Crystal Body Chain $250

AK Vintage Alters Body Necklace $135

AK Vintage Canyon Lands Body Necklace $135

Louise Manna Watch Link Glove Bracelet in Gold $124

Louise Manna Fringe Ankle Chain $129

Louise Manna Veil Glove Bracelet $164

Louise Manna Lamina Wristlet in Gold $119

Louise Manna Venus Ankle Chain in Gold $128

Eden Jewelry

After looking at so much cookie-cutter jewelry at the mall, I get very excited to see some truly unique designs. So it was such a pleasant surprise to come across Eden Jewelry. Flora and fauna are not just for Spring and Summer. Eden Jewelry’s Fall/ Winter collection features nature-inspired accessories including double-finger feather rings and necklaces of leaves. Designer Maytal Sharifi indulged in the trend using foliage and feather elements and casting them in yellow gold, rose gold, and gunmetal overlays. Other pieces of jewelry in this collection include lions and snakes with natural stone eyes, resin cuffs, and turquoise, lapis, and onyx stones set in animal claws. The pieces are just so exquisitely crafted, they will make the perfect conversation starters. Eden Jewelry is happy to offer Ma Petite Chou readers 20% off all jewelry from now till September 30, 2011. Just use the code MAPETIT20!

Feather 2-Finger Ring $90

Feather Cuff $150

Lava Necklace $198

Galactic Ring $79

Lava Cuff $275

Floating Crystal Bracelet $49

Bijules disco nail ring

Bijules – Disco Nail Ring (Silver/Glitter) $170! Um…how awesome are these rings? With these on, I definitely wouldn’t be doing any housework. I’d have a party just so I could show off these babies.

Lulu Frost

These jewelry pieces from Lulu Frost are on my lust list. They are not just your typical glamorous statement jewelry, but also carry a different antique-y vibe.

Embellished turquoise multi-strand necklace $640

Diamanté drop earrings $175

Glass crystal coin earrings $140