My Latest Style Obsession: Salonika Jewelry

girl wearing necklaceWith my 21st birthday coming up, I want to celebrate in style. The only problem? Style costs money, and I’m in no position to splurge on a new going-out outfit. But I’ve got a secret that gets me compliments on my outfit even from the friends that have seen me in it a dozen times—jewelry.

When I’m having one of those days where everything in my closet is simply unwearable, I go with a basic black outfit—pumps, pencil skirt, and v-neck top—and make a statement with a pair of unique earrings or a bold necklace. That’s why lately, I’ve been lusting after Salonika jewelry.

Each Salonika piece, inspired by the designer’s Mediterranean heritage, makes a statement without being gaudy. If you’re bored with your basic silver and gold jewelry, check out the City necklace—a howlite stone that hangs on a suede chain. And as a bonus, howlite, which looks like turquoise, is said to have healing properties and relieve the wearer of angry energy.

The jewelry in the 2007 Salonika line will run you anywhere from $75-$280, and owner and designer Bryce Gruber says her pieces are made to last. “The quality of Salonika pieces means you’ll still be wearing them in 5, 10, or 20 years at least,” she told me.

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Trend Alert: Watch Necklaces

I’ve never been a big fan of the watch. For one, I really don’t like wearing anything on my wrist and two, Cher in Clueless had it right when she said “a watch really doesn’t go with this outfit, daddy…” because, let’s be honest, it really doesn’t go with anything.

Well, until now. Here are a few new watch options for summer that don’t require any wrist-action. I guess they’re good for spicing up a cute dress or something. Not for telling time.

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Heart Locket Watch, $28 Guitar-Watch Necklace, $150 Lady Bug Locket Watch, $28.


Trend Alert: Animal Jewelry

I’m a total animal lover. Dogs, cats, monkeys, bunnies — they’re just so damn cute, I could squeeze ‘em.

Anyway, I recently noticed that jewlery designers are really embracing the animale love — seriously, it’s the call of the wild.

Monkeys, horses, birds, snakes, owls and cats are now wraping aroung wrists, hanging from necks and dominating finger-wear. Not gonna lie, I’m a fan and I’ve found some hot (not to mention adorable) pieces at decent prices.

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Rachel Leigh Queen Bee Ring, $62; Kenneth Jay Lane vintage monkey necklace, $75.

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