As promised, I’m sharing more about my gorgeous new knot bands from Stephanie Occhipinti Designs today! And as predicted, I have yet to take them off…and have received tons of compliments on them. If you didn’t see my mention last…
The Jewelry I Wear Every Day
Surprisingly, I’m not much of a jewelry wearer. Don’t get me wrong, I like baubles as much as the next girl. But I much prefer a few nice statement pieces to a whole jewelry box full of trinkets. I’ve taken…
The Solstreet Pop-Up Market
On Saturday, I attended the Solstreet pop-up market at Pourt Café in New York City. The café and workspace on the Lower East Side was the perfect venue for local artisans to showcase their unique creations. From handmade greeting cards…
Birthday Buys
Birthday Buys by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring opi nail care As my birthday month concludes, nothing makes me happier than opening the last of my presents (even if I did gift them to myself). If you follow me on Snapchat…
Fall Finds: Accessories from Anthropologie
Fall Finds: Anthropologie Accessories by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring 18k earrings If you are a regular reader of this site, you probably know two things right off the bat: I love Anthropologie and I love anything that has a monogram…
Moonstone Magic: Edgy Meets Serenity
I love having a few simple yet elegant pieces of jewelry on hand for those times when you need a little bling to enhance your attire. So when Moonstone Magic reached out to me, I eagerly checked out their selection….
Find of the Week: Lagos Jewelry
Find of the Week: Lagos Jewelry by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring sterling silver jewelry Over the weekend, I had a real #FOMO moment…although I didn’t realize just how much I missed out on until later. A little backstory. This past…
Ear Candy
Ear Candy by vanessa-living-in-steil featuring stone jewelry If there is one trend I’ve been loving (and need to adopt ASAP), it’s the ear jacket. I’m partial to dainty studs, but a jacket or cuff can dress up any…
The Allure of Larimar
When I was first approached about a collaboration, I was intrigued by the Larimar meaning and the beauty of the stone. Larimar Jewelry uses a stone found in the waters of the Dominican Republic and is often referred to as…
Trend Tribe Trinket
On Sunday I went to the Long Beach Arts and Crafts Festival. I grew up near Long Beach and spent many a summer day at the beach there. I haven’t been back since I was a kid, and hadn’t seen…
La Clé to Happiness
When La Clé Jewelry began following me on Twitter a couple of months ago, I immediately browsed their website and followed them back. I love jewelry — especially pieces that are unique and handmade, so it was without hesitation that…
Bubbly Over BaubleBar
With my gold jewelry obsession in full-swing, I decided to check out BaubleBar. I hesitate to order jewelry online, especially rings, since I can’t try pieces on, but I made an exception after spotting the crystal mason ring on another…