Elisa, the creator of this fabu line is not only a fellow NY-er, Michigan alum but also grew up in my hometown on Cleveland, OH. You’d think that’d make me biased, but truthfully I hadn’t seen Elisa since I graduated high school. On your average New York Sunday we were wandering the streets before a NY brunch outside Penelope in Murray Hill and we ran into her. She’s such a sweetie and while catching up I learned about her jewelry line. She’s inspired by a simpler and sweeter time, the 60s…Her designs are loveable and filled with daisies, peace signs and beautiful jewels. While I fell in love with the designs almost immediately I was even more surprised to see who else had…read on below…

The collections are definitely affordable when you feel like treating yourself to something nice…or when someone else does…hint hint BF…

Here are some of our faves (slash a shopping list for anyone who owes me a bday present In case I forgot to mention chickies, I turned the dreaded age of 28…my scary age growing up…so don’t I deserve some jewels!?

18 karat yellow gold Y-shaped necklace
with flower charm

$420
$378

14 karat gold and peridot
cracked stone necklace – 17 inches

$370
$333

Ashley Olson wearing Elisa’s white diamond cracked stone necklace

Leighton Meester rocking the designer’s pieces last year as well…

Visit Elisa Solomon Jewelry to view more great pieces!

Robyn Rhodes, the very talented jewelry designer, is hosting our first ever give-away on the Culturistas!! Check out the gorgeous Staci earrings above– they are a favorite of Jessica Alba’s. One lucky winner will win this pair (which retail for $118.00)!

Click HERE to enter! Best of luck!

Originally $62

Originally $62

This brand is available at Neiman Marcus and Nordstrom and other fun boutiques. They’re doing a summer clearance sale on the official site: 70% Off, Chickadees!!

Just click this link with the code already entered: http://www.shopscanty.com/?refcode=summer0970 and shop away your worries

Anna Sheffield is collaborating with Target on a jewelry collection that hits stores August 30 and features an eclectic design style using sterling silver to create a flirty assortment that will kickoff the fall season in style.  The designer pulls inspiration from her surroundings to create a collection of keepsake pieces, including a range of delicate drop and playful stud earrings, charm necklaces with multi-chains and rings adorned with colored stones.  The exclusive Anna Sheffield for Target collection is available at a great value, ranging in price from $19.99 to $79.99.

New York based jewelry designer, Anna Sheffield, hails from New Mexico where a rich artistic and elemental environment, as well as her studies in fine art, provide her with unlimited inspiration.  Anna Sheffield is best known for her Bing Bang and Anna Sheffield jewelry collections which are sold at various stores across the country as well as a favorite within celebrity circles. The Anna Sheffield for Target collection brings stylish finds at guilt-free prices to fashionistas nationwide.  For an inside look into Anna’s world, you can also check out “Two Minutes with Anna Sheffield”: http://vimeo.com/5983427.

Rachel Roy is debuting her trendy new Rachel Rachel Roy collection for Macy’s. Macy’s, taking a cue from Target’s ingenious and super successful collaborations with high end designers, will debut the line instore this month and as well, will feature it in a Soho pop-up (111 Spring Street) starting today. It will remain open through the end of Fashion Week.

The Rachel | Rachel Roy collection captures a fresh and youthful look that reflects today’s culture by mixing elements of downtown cool with uptown chic at affordable price points.  The line will retail from $59 to $299 for sportswear, $79 to $199 for footwear, $40 – $195 for jewelry and $69 to $109 for handbags.

Visit Rachel Roy’s Flicker Page to see her lookbook!

Do you feel like you can pull these off? We really want to! Sexy? Check? Dominatrix? Perhaps…They’re a little hardcore, that’s for sure! Still we can’t help but love. Check out more thigh-hizzles for fall…

Miami Spa Month is a month-long event where spas all around the Miami area are offering services for the bargain price of $99!

These services normally go for way more than that.  If you’ve been DYING for a facial somewhere luxurious (and who hasn’t with this insane swampy humidity??) then now is when you should treat yourself because the prices go back up in September.  Le booooo.

Check out participating spas here.