Tribal Jewelry + Gypsy Chic

Since taking a 1 month hiatus after my first blog birthday in March, I thought what better way to get back into blogging than with lots of color, details and design from one of my favorite countries. You may remember some past Jordan posts traveling through Petra and the Dead Sea, but this one is strictly accessories and pieces I came across while there. I looove gypsy style jewelry and items like the beaded tribal mirror below so imagine my delight when I managed to get my hands on an intricate Bedouin ring topped with a cherry quartz. What are your thoughts.. any design fixations related to a country or place?

Day-Tripping in Philly

One of my favorite things about traveling is finding cool little places with unique trinkets that I can bring back home. I absolutely fell in love with The Little Apple, a boutique of new, vintage and repurposed pieces, such as a gorgeous Hollywood film set room divider. There were vintage postcards, artsy wine bags, great jewelry, coffee table books, etc. Molly, the delightful shopkeeper and owner stocks the shelves with such fantastic things that I wished I could bring the whole store back with me in a shopping bag. I even wanted to take the dog, LoL!

I'd Rather Wear a Unique Story

Hello all! I'm back from my trip to California, including Napa Valley (outstanding!) and getting a bunch of new posts ready out of 1500+ pics. 

It'll be a few days before I post so in the meantime, have a look at Boticca, an interesting online shop I just discovered. Four people in four different cities got together to scour the world for top emerging designers, their stories and their exquisite pieces. They showcase the distinct styles found around the globe, their tagline being "I'd Rather Wear a Unique Story". I love the concept! Wish I had come up with that..  After looking over hundreds of their coolest items, here are some of my top picks:

Afrikaans!

 Carlotta Shoe, $79  /  Cleo  Necklace, $39 via ElizabethColleta.com

Is it just me or do these sandals just make you wanna be on an exotic African island such as Zanzibar or Cape Verde?? Shakin' that a** like you're Beyoncé in the beach sequence of her Déjà Vu video. Cuz that's what I feel like doing.. And I think the necklace compliments the whole scene quite nicely too :-P

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Charmed Destination

Summer is here! Get yourself in the mood for upcoming travels by dressing the part. I'm a total jewelry junky so I'm loving these bold pieces by Elizabeth Coletta – sparkly jewels, playful little animals, and stylish designs.. makes me wanna be on a yacht in Newport or sipping a daiquiri on an Antiguan beach. It's hard to choose just one since they're all so beautiful and inexpensive!  I <3

1.  Take in Spanish Architecture in Mexico - Alina Earrings, $29  •  2.  Dance a Samba in Rio - Lula Earrings, $22  •  3. Watch a Flamenco in the South of Spain - Carolina Earrings, $22  •  4. Enjoy a Swanky Beachside Dinner in St. Barths - Ariel Ring, $59   •  5. Go on Safari in Tanzania - Greta Ring, $39  •  6. Drive through Navajo Nation - Carlina Ring, $29  •  7. Take Pics in Front of the Taj Mahal - Daja Bracelet, $29  •  8. Celebrate Chinese New Year in Shanghai - Dina Dragon Bracelet, $69  •  9. Collect Seashells by the Floridian Seashore - Karina Bracelet, $39

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Russian Opulence : Peterhof Palace