Alexis Bittar Fall 2012 Preview Party

One of my favorite jewelry designers Alexis Bittar is having a Fall 2012 preview party at the Bucktown location this Saturday, July 14. From 2-4pm guests are invited to sip champagne (just what everyone needs on a Saturday afternoon), enjoy treats and be the first to check out the latest from Alexis Bittar’s Fall ’12 collection.

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Chi City Closet: Iwona Ludyga Skull Ring

Earlier last month, I developed a short-term addiction by ordering everything on The Cut’s Best Bets. The first to kick off the series of purchases was the Best Bet: Iwona Ludyga Skull Ring post.

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I have a ton of oversized rings and I’ve been looking for alternative options so I can wear multiple rings on each hand. This seemed too cool of a piece to pass up!

I love how it’s small and dainty but still has a bit of edge with that tiny skull. With the options of rose gold or yellow gold and black diamonds or white diamonds for the eyes, I decided to go with yellow gold (because I’ve been buying way too much rose gold lately) and black diamonds. What do you think?

Check out more from Iwona Ludyga here.

Jennifer Zeuner Necklace Giveaway

Ever since I saw Taylor Jacobson wear the Jennifer Zeuner sideways cross necklace on The Rachel Zoe Project (when she still worked there of course), I’ve been intrigued by this jewelry line. And thanks to YaYa Publicity (the awesome company that represents Jennifer Zeuner), I finally have a chance to own one her gorgeous necklaces…and now so do you!

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I’ve been beyond obsessed with rose gold lately so I thought the rose gold wishbone necklace would be perfect! Want to get one of your own? Here’s how…

1. Like YaYa Publicity on Facebook
2. Follow @YaYaPublicity on Twitter (you should probably follow me too)
3. Tell us why you want to win the wishbone necklace by…

I’ll be choosing a winner on Monday, April 16 at 6pm ct. Good luck!

“Jules For Mom” Custom Jewelry Event

There’s nothing more meaningful than a personalized gift, and even better when it’s one made by a local designer! If you’re looking for the perfect Mother’s Day gift…look no further.

On April 28, Jules Schwanbeck of Jules jewelry will be at Mark Shale helping guests customize her very popular initial ID necklaces. Customers can select not only the lettering, but also the shape, style of chain, and metal.  In addition to personalizing accessories by Jules, those who spend $300 or more at Mark Shale will receive a gift with purchase!

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Because of the endless number of combinations, each necklace is made to order and customers can expect to receive their custom jewelry within 2-3 weeks (in time for Mother’s Day, of course). Jules will be available all day for meet and greet, product knowledge, and ordering assistance. She’s super awesome and her jewelry is amazing so I definitely recommend checking it out!

Event Details:
Mark Shale (900 N. Michigan, 3rd Floor)
Saturday, April 28
10am-5pm

Chi City Closet: DANNIJO Bracelets

When it comes to jewelry, I’m always drawn to those bright and unique pieces which is why I’ve been such a huge fan of DANNIJO. Their pieces are not only made with such high quality but the designs are exactly what I look for in jewelry. So I found myself browsing their website and next thing I know…2 bracelets show up at my door (obviously I skipped a few steps there but I think you get where I’m going with this).

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They have such great packaging which I always appreciate. Even better? Their pouches are designed by women in Africa and even individually signed…how cool!

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And of course, these bracelets make a great addition to my ever-growing arm party (thanks in great part to Man Repeller for making the arm party happen).

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Let’s be honest…they’re an arm party all in themselves!

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