Shoes on a Budget

Charlotte Ronson; shopbop.com $184

Topshop; topshop.com $135

French Connection; frenchconnection.com $198

Bebe; bebe.com $159

French Connection; frenchconnection.com $198

Nine West; ninewest.com $149

Banana Republic; bananarepublic.com $170

Dolce Vita; dolcevita.com $103

BCBG; bcbg.com $175

Topshop; topshop.com $160

Pelle Moda; shopbop.com $195

Dolce Vita; martinandosa.com $160

Ash; shopbop.com $195

Steve Madden; stevemadden.com $160

Mossimo; Target $30

Aldo; aldo.com $100

Forever 21; $28 Forever.com

Report; shopbop.com $195

Topshop; topshop.com $180

(Elle)

"Gemstone Beauties"

It's no secret that I am a lover of beautiful ornate jewelry. For summer, the designers seem to focus on colorful gemstones which are appropriate for the seasons clothing. It is always my feeling that most jewelry pieces transcend the categories of day or night, with the exception of high-end diamond necklaces etc. Featured are some unique and unusual pieces from vivre.com

1. Ongwatt Tiger's Eye Ring (I love this!)

2. Kara Ross Carnelian cuff

3. Roberto Cavalli Moma Ring

4. Bounkit Multi-stone ring

5. Carlos Souza Multi-jeweled ring

6. Bounkit Starfish ring

7. Rock Crystal ring Asha by ADM

8. Francesca Romano woven gem cuffs