I dream of jewelry

After realizing I am all stocked up on basics this season - plenty of jackets, tees, jeans, and shoes - I have decided to turn my attention to jewelry. For the record, the most expensive piece of jewelry I own is my wedding band. That's right, wedding band. There is no big rock on this band. I have no passion for precious stones or real metals. My bar is much lower. I try to avoid things that turn my skin green. Nevertheless, I have decided to pay some attention this season to jewelry. Much like great outwear, outstanding jewelry can make a very simple tee and jeans into a stand out outfit. And you don't have to think that much. White tee, good jeans, good shoes, simple jacket and a great necklace - done.

So my quest for jewelry begins. While I lean toward traditional on the clothing front, I find jewelry is a great way to add comic relief or a bit if "f-yeah" to an outfit. There is one designer that I just can't stop drooling over, but I haven't willed myself to shell out the cash yet. Iosselliani is an Italian jewelry designer that uses lots of different textures, metals and colors for each piece. The picture here includes brass, silver, crystals and horns. That's right horns - "f-yeah"! You get my point.

Luv Aj is also great for adding a little bit of rock and roll to my more conservative style. And its a more affordable price point. Lulu Frost is lovely for bigger pieces. If you are in the Seattle area, a great place for unique finds is Hitchcock up in Madrona. My friend, Erica, introduced me to this shop and they in turn introduced me to Iosselliani. If you can appreciate international shopping, FarFetch has one of the best selections I've found online.

The one thing I have found challenging for jewelry shopping this season is that there is a ton of brass and gold. These two tones are not my friend. Silver and blue based tones are my primary palette. I keep repeating to myself "I will not buy unless it is silver," tempting though the brass may be.

What jewelry designers are you coveting this year?