Looks by Larissa: Leather and Denim

My friend Emilie and I set out for a shopping adventure with the goal of finding her a perfect Levi’s light-wash jean jacket. I accompanied her down the street in my treasured vintage button-up shirt with an amazing mix of colors. I like this top because it is noticeable but doesn't complicate an outfit. My boots have a story behind them.

I got them on a family visit to the East Coast. I picked up these lace-up, vintage leather boots in Urban Outfitters that were exactly my size. After trying them on, the store clerk told me that they looked perfect. Needless to say, I happily bought them, and for the rest of the trip, they were staple items for all of my outfits. Emilie also got her lucky break here, since when we walked into Urban Outfitters in Portland, she soon found a perfect Levi's jacket! I've found that leather boots and jean jackets are timeless vintage items that always make an outfit.

Detail shot after the jump...

Looks by Larissa: Casual Maxi

As the rays of sun peeked through another cloudy Portland day, I could not help but don my full-length maxi dress as I headed out for a cup of coffee before tackling the reading for my Monday classes. This dress is from H&M and it is super basic. It can be worn with a belt or even with a shirt, transforming it into a full-length skirt. I decided to pair it with my favorite leather belt that my mother gave to me as a gift. You can never go wrong when raiding your parents’ closets, because there are always some major finds like this belt. I have never found another one like it!

The necklace is also special. Over my last spring break, I traveled to Mexico and purchased it at one of the numerous jewelry vendors lining the beach. Its simple and eye-catching shape and color are what I love about it. I would encourage anyone to purchase a pendant, as it can add an extra element to any outfit.

Check out a detailed pendant shot behind the jump...

Lucky Charms

Often overlooked, charms are a great way to create personal pieces of jewelry with bits of character and fun flair. Lucky for us, Anthropologie offers an exclusive collection of handmade charms to pick from. 

Choose a chain and then pile on the charms for a playful combination, or keep it clean with a one-charm statement piece. The ever-growing collection at Anthropologie is filled with charms that range in texture, size, color, and shape, which provide endless creative possibilities. Another bonus – charms are interchangeable, so you’ll never grow bored with brainstorming new combinations or stretching your creativity. 

Text Jennifer Bernard

Image Anthropologie

Pinball is Dior's New Black

Our industry is nothing but opulent. As a leader of the most extravagant, Dior has brought a new way of incorporating a little bit of fashion into our lives — with a pinball machine that plays with pearls. 

According to Dior, the game is supposed to "show, in a light and fun way, the richness and savoir faire of Dior." Mind you, the game is virtual, but the 3-D video alone creates a different take on the traditional Mise en Dior necklace, in a very glitzy and techy way. 

Until this dream becomes a reality, Dior has found a clever way to reinvent their typical advertisement.

Text Corinna Fabre
Source Dior

Unique Pieces of Jewelry That Will Keep Your Look Inspired This Summer

When summer comes along that means less clothing, less layers... but a chance to up the personality. When the going gets hot, we lose our signature cardigans, hats, scarves and pick up in the jewelry department. Our favorite pieces are conversation starters like these.... magical amulets, hardcore bullet-inspired necklaces and tortilla chip rings.

Avatar Inspired Jewelry

With a record breaking $2.24 billion in worldwide sales, it's no wonder Avatar has inspired today’s trend for jewelry designers. The films bold aesthetics and unforgettable characters have dramatically influenced the trend of tribal jewelry seen on todays runways and magazines. Etsy artisan Serena’s Gifts, have created a necklace inspired by the tribal style and the movies vivid colors.

This tree necklace was taken from the character Mo'at the Shaman (Neytiri’s mother). "The necklace in the movie isn't real" Serena describes, "it is all done with computers, so I had to come up with a new way to make a necklace." With its cascading roots and bold structure, this wonderful piece will look great against any solid black or white colored clothing. This signature look is one of a kind that will, like the movie, have people staring.


By: Jessica Moy

That's one nice bib!

Classic, elegant, stunning. The bib necklace is something for everyone. This piece is bound to be an eye grabber! You can get a playful colorful one or a bold color, either way it will complete your outfit.

These are available at any high end jewelry store as well as your local target. That's why these are so great, you don't have to spend a fortune get one.

So many people use jewelry as a way to change up their outfits and keep them fresh. This piece is perfect to add some umph to your little black dress or wear it with a white t-shirt. Whatever you feel like.

-Jennifer Nikolevski

Tetris Glass Necklace

Okay I actually want one of these. Remember the old school Nintendo days? When did Nintendo become fashionable? I'm not sure but I want this Tetris necklace, I'm not gonna lie it's kinda random but cool. You can buy these at Urban Fusion which is a pretty cool site. Everything on there is made of fused glass and cut in house by the designer. One of a kind pieces no two are the same. Check it out, the Tetris Necklace goes for $24.