Adaism Clutches

It was the gorgeous color palette of designer Annett Bourquin‘s paper bag-like leather clutches that...

Building Block Spring 2016

Sisters Kimberly and Nancy Wu have been killin’ the minimalist handbag game since 2012 with their label Building Block. The design duo is all about making utilitarian synonymous with luxury. Their design approach means shedding any unnecessary hardware or…

HWTF x Makers Kit Braided Bracelets

With summer just around the corner, I thought I’d bring back one of my favorite bracelet tutorials for my third DIY kit with Makers Kit. I love these delicate braided bracelets with their natural textures juxtaposed against…

Abacá

The jute fiber of the Abacá, a native plant of the Philippines,...

Mother’s Day Jewelry Gift Guide

Nearly all of my cherished pieces of jewelry are ones that celebrate the single, most important thing in life: my family. Motherhood has been my proudest achievement thus far, so there’s nothing better than being able…

Lelet NY

I’ve got to thank hairstylist extraordinaire Kristin Ess for introducing me to Lelet NY via Snapchat. Just when you think you’ve seen it all, designer Sara Bieler Sasson is raising the bar with her modern and refreshing take…

Palorosa Project

You can’t visit Guatemala without noticing women toting around bags, hand woven from multi-colored, recycled plastic fibers, to and from work, the market . . . everywhere. Architect and design consultant Cecilia Pirani has reimagined the ubiquitous tote in…

Charlotte Chesnais Collection II

Charlotte Chesnais is killing it with yet another wonderfully twisted collection of earrings and cuffs. I love the way the Balenciaga alum challenges the norm by mixing metals and creating unique, yet simple, languid shapes around the…

Ozma Bandanas

Living just a few steps from the beach, I’m always looking for ways to salvage my hair from the ocean’s elements. Bandanas are a go-to when to comes to sweeping up a do or securing a…

Luv AJ x Iconery

There are some pieces of jewelry that you’ll never find me without: several rings, a special necklace and a rotating group of dainty earrings – all in 14k or 18k gold. I almost only wear precious metals these…