Tom Binns Tea Party

This is one of six pieces Tom Binns created for Disney's new Alice in Wonderland film and it's amazing. I feel like this belongs on my neck, never to be removed. The pieces, including this "Broken Teacup" necklace retail for $1000 to $1500. I need to start saving my paychecks.

Subversive Jewelry Sample Sale

Ideeli is having a Subversive sample sale right now. I'm sort of salivating over the Political Tyranny necklace, but it's still $739. Yikes. Anyone want to buy it for me?

Marni Giveaway

Ideeli is giving away this Marni necklace RIGHT NOW!  Click here to enter! 

Decisions.

FACT:  This bracelet is YSL Spring 09

FACT:  It originally sold for $285

FACT: It is now on sale for $113.90 on Saks.com

I really love this bracelet, but I'm not sure if it's worth it.  Basically I'm afraid that I only like it because its YSL for pretty cheap.  But, its so pretty and antique-y.  I don't know!  Decide for me!  Should I get this bracelet?

The Alternative.

Do you love that spikey Jason Wu necklace?  Yes.

Can you afford it?  Well, I really can't answer that one for you; but, I know I can't.

Lucky for you, I'm awesome and found the perfect alternative!  

The UrbanHeir spike necklaces, $60, is a great alternative to the Jason Wu necklace.  It's a little more wearable, and much, much less expensive. Yay!  Plus the designer is local, and thats always a plus.  You can buy this necklace, and others at her Etsy!

Bling.

The other day I came across this local (Houston, TX) jewelry designer who sells her pieces on Etsy.  I have to say that I really love all of the pieces.  I never really like to spend more than $50 (if even that much) on a piece of jewelry, but I am IN LOVE with this necklace.  

       

 It's $115.00, and I have to have it.  Sadly, I've spent all of my money on the Stam and a few T by Alexander Wang pieces.  Drat.

The jeweler who makes it is UrbanHeir, and she has tons of other really great pieces on her Etsy.  You can also get an update on other pieces she's making in her blog.  Here are a few of my other favorites: