San Francisco Pastels

Blush pink hues and baby blues...

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Vintage Gucci Watch //  Vintage Anne Klein Bracelet // Vintage Sweet & Spark Pearl Earrings (similar here and here) // J. Crew Jacket // Mango Top // Gap Jeans // Vintage L.L. Bean Tote // Miu Miu Sandals // Tom Ford Cat Eye Sunglasses

How to Store Your Vintage Jewelry

After moving into our new San Francisco apartment, I finally had the opportunity (and the space!) to display a few of my favorite collected jewels and accessories. After tucking everything away for so many years in my tiny Manhattan studio, it is so nice to have a space where I can be reminded of my fondest vintage shopping memories. I found these Pottery Barn Antique Gold Jewelry Boxes to keep my jewelry and sunglasses where I would still be able to see them while keeping everything dust free. Next up on my SF home tour will be my dresser!

Shopping for Lawrence Vrba Jewelry

I found these statement pearl earrings designed by Lawrence Vrba at my favorite antique mall in New York City; Showplace Antique & Design Center. Multiple floors filled with furniture, decor, clothing, collectables and of course... jewelry. Vrba has recently become one of my favorite vintage and contemporary jewelry designers. After stumbling across a few of his pieces recently, I did some more research only to discover that (surprise, surprise) he used to design for one of my other favorite antique jewelry designers: Miriam Haskell. I found a few online sites where you can shop Vrba's jewelry here, here and here. And if you are ever in New York City, make sure to stop by Bergdorf Goodman... You can often spot his jewelry creations among their window displays!

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Lawrence Vrba Vintage Pearl Earrings // Levi's Denim Sherpa Jacket also love this one // Frank & Eileen Button Down Shirt // Zara Skirt // Sam Edelman Boots // Celine Sunglasses

Back to School

I will be attending a jewelry academy for a Spring and Summer semester this year! After working as a designer in the fashion industry for years, I have always wanted to learn more about the craft of making jewelry by hand so that I can fabricate my own designs. After moving to San Francisco this year, I finally had the chance to enroll at a school out here. My courses will focus on bench jeweler techniques like soldering, filing, casting, stone setting, polishing, repairs and diamond grading.

For my classes, there's a lot I have to carry back and forth... Pliers, files, safety goggles, a saw frame, drills... You get the picture! I've partnered with Radley for my go-to backpack. The Kennington Large Domed Backpack is sleek, modern and practical. I love the structured shape, perfect for carrying around my projects and other fragile tools!

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Radley Kennington Large Domed Backpack