Ija Designs is an Oregon based handcrafted jewelry line that launched in 2007. This brand utilizes natural semi-
precious stones and hand forged silver and gold. Ija is carried in over fifty of the finest boutiques in the United States as well as internationally. Their designs have been featured in magazines such as InStyle, Glamour, Oprah, and People.
Be casually stylish with today’s deal of the week Ulia Bracelet by Motif 56. This bracelet features braided variegated leather that’s ¾” wide. It secures with a double-snap closure and is adjustable from 6” – 7” long. Ulia is available in chocolate and natural. Buy through Shopbop for $32.
Cynthia H Designs is a line of leather handbags, belts, and cuffs that was launched two years ago by Los Angeles born 
designer Cynthia Holvey. From an early age, Holvey had an interest in fashion and, as a teenager she landed her first job at a high-end Long Beach boutique. She later went on to work as an accessories buyer and celebrity stylist for ABS Clothing Company. Holvey’s line of powerful bracelets is inspired by phrases she learned during a spiritual awakening that she had experienced. Now, the Cynthia H collections can be purchased in boutiques and online shops throughout the US and Canada.
Renowned New York based handbag designer, Rebecca Minkoff began sewing at the age of eight and launched her first 
clothing line in 2001. It wasn’t until Minkoff was commissioned by actress Jenna Elfman to create the Morning After bag that she began thinking about designing handbags. Today, the Rebecca Minkoff brand consists of handbags, clothing, and accessories, and can be found in stores such as Searle, Nordstrom, Bloomingdales, Neiman Marcus, Henri Bendel, and Shopbop.com.
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The Silk Fairy Wrap in Sterling Silver was spotted on Lauren Conrad at LA Fashion Week. This wrap can be worn as a headband, layered bracelet or necklace; Conrad wore hers stylishly as a headband. This bohemian chic accessory features two strands of colored silk fairy ribbon that is encased by a thin sterling silver chain. It comes in a combination of Blue/Burgundy, Brown/Burgundy and Grey/Purple. Buy through Mahnattanite for $103.
Fiona Paxton’s eponymous line fuses Indian embroidery with the street culture of her native East London. Prior to launching her collection, she spent 15 years designing prints and embroideries for fashion houses such as Chloé and Moschino. Rihanna, Paris Hilton, Drew Barrymore, and Hilary Duff have been seen wearing Fiona Paxton’s long, draped necklaces.
The versatility of the lavish Iris Necklace brings this piece to another level of jewelry design. Not only is this necklace reversible, but it can also be worn as a trendy belt. The Iris Necklace features a thick dark blue leather strap peppered with golden studs on one end while the reversible side is bare. Its leather strap is connected to a triangular cut-out wooden panel with a double-buckle closure. This necklace finishes with a bang by using three-tiered chains in gold. The Iris Necklace/Belt is 1.5″ wide and 36″ long. Buy for $400.
Launched one year ago, Joomi NYC is a gorgeous line of jewelry and hair accessories designed by Joomi Lim and her partner Xavier Ricolfi. Prior to designing her line, Lim was a successful makeup artist working photo shoots and fashion shows. The whimsical Joomi NYC only uses the finest materials in their handmade designs such as Swarovski crystals, lace, leather and unique trims from Italy and Japan.
The elegant yet chic Noir Desir Pearl Choker Necklace has quite a dramatic look. This choker contains a strand of seventeen noir Swarovski pearls that sit above large hematite dipped brass links. The glossy pearls and matte links are joined by two strands of thick black ribbon that are adjustable allowing this choker to hang between 13” and 16” long. Buy for $63.
The Links of London brand was fully launched in 1990 after a local restaurant commissioned the design of a pair of sterling silver fish cufflinks as a gift to loyal clientele. The Harvey Nichols fashion store located in the UK got wind of the design and immediately placed the pieces on their shelves. Links of London offers an eclectic mix of men’s and women’s jewelry in sterling silver, 18kt gold, and leather. Today, this brand has stores in the UK, Hong Kong, US, and Canada.
The Turquoise Sweetie Starter Charm Bracelet is classically stylish with just the right amount of gems and silver hoop rings. Eight variously shaped turquoise stones are surrounded by clusters of dainty sterling silver rings. This expandable bracelet holds up to 5 charms of your choice allowing you to create your own unique style. Buy through Bloomingdales for $195.
The Michele Watch brand is a distinctive line of luxury watches that embody the glamour and vibrant lifestyle of 
trendy Miami, Florida. This brand continues to expand with a spectrum of exotic and luxurious straps that are easily interchangeable for any occasion. Michele’s timepieces use brilliant diamond cases, natural mother of pearl dials, and art deco influenced designs that have made them appealing to fashionable women throughout the world.
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