I had a love-hate relationship with pearls for many years.  I considered them boring and too mature for my taste.  However, these pearl accessories are completely updated and definitely not your “grandmother’s pearls.”  I love how  the pieces below incorporate oversized, layered and different colored faux pearls for an undoubtedly different look altogether.

Kenneth Cole Pearl Chandelier Earrings, $28.00

Apt. 9 Pearl Bracelet, $24.00 $12.00 (50% off)

Snowflake Pearl Cocktail Ring, $16.77

Haute Hippie Faux Pearl & Crystal Necklace, $485.00

One of my new favorite accessories is the leather cuff bracelet.  We have seen them in the past but none quite like the ones I found recently.  They look great layered with bangles or its own as a statement piece.  What I love most about this season’s leather cuffs is the versatility.  Some can be worn everyday, like the Fossil leather cuff, while others are the finishing touch to an evening look, like the Juicy Couture Stone Pyramid cuff. 

Fossil Leather Cuff, $42.00

Jessica Simpson Leather and Chains Cuff, $48.00 $27.60 (43% off)

Nine West Round Up Leather Cuff, $42.00

Juicy Couture Stone Pyramid Cuff, $98.00

Stein & Blye Leather Cuff, $38.00

I’m a watch person.  I wear one every day, and feel lost if I forget to put one on in the morning.  I always coordinate my jewelry with the watch I’m wearing, and I think it’s cute when couples wear matching watches.  My boyfriend has been letting me wear his watch a lot this summer (he’s not a watch person), and I love its oversized look.  However, I was browsing World of Watches the other day for deals, and found myself drawn to these classic, feminine styles that remind me more of jewelry than timepieces.

1. Women’s Movado Rondiro in Yellow Gold, $699.99 (53% off)

2. Women’s Gucci Signoria Diamond Horsebit Watch, $1847.50 (50% off)

3. Women’s Bulova Marine Star Diamond Two Tone Watch, $231.92 (42% off)

4. Women’s Jacques Lemans Geneve Goldplated Watch, $249.99 (75% off)

5. Women’s Citizen Eco-Drive Solar-Powered Watch, $129.99 (51% off)

How often do you find jewelry with an uplifting message?  I am excited to introduce Dogeared jewelry to beso shoppers who may not be aware of their amazing designs.  Dogeared creates accessories that spread positive energy into the world.  Their most popular piece is the Dogeared Make A Wish necklace.  When you put on the necklace you make a wish.  Then, after the string has broken and your necklace has fallen off, your wish should come true! 

Other Dogeared collections such as Dogeared Karma are equally chic. All of their designs remind us to trust and believe in our dreams, and to appreciate love, happiness, friendship and success to the fullest.

Model turned jewelry designer, Erin Wasson, debuted her Low Luv jewelry line on the Alexander Wang catwalk during autumn/winter 2008.  It features bangles, rings and earrings with a hammered, vintage look that reminds me of hidden treasures found in exotic places.  The collection also includes chunky rings, cuffs, crucifix necklaces and bracelets plated in gold and silver.  Here are a few of my favorite pieces:

Low Luv by Erin Wasson Boulder Ring, $65

Low Luv by Erin Wasson Snake Ring, $64

Low Luv by Erin Wasson Aztec Ring, $68

Low Luv by Erin Wasson Triple Cuff, $80