"Erica Weiner Jewelry"

erica weiner vs. michael kors

I absolutely adore my Erica Weiner wood link necklace – which I mentioned on a previous post. I was flipping through Bazaar magazine recently at my nail spa and noticed a Michael Kors necklace (Spring 09) in a fashion editorial that looked shockingly similar. Erica Weiner's necklace has been out for at least a year (purchased mine in the summer last year). I suppose knock-offs are, needless to say, rampant in the industry and is to be expected. But I was particularly disturbed by this. I would tend to think that the "bigger" designers try to come up with relatively original work and attempt to be the industry tastemakers. But copying emerging designers? Nothing is sacred, it seems. Shame on Michael Kors.

Is anything out there original anymore? Perhaps I am being naive...

Erica Weiner's Wood Link necklace

Michael Kors version (via Micheal Kors online)

my spring/summer necklace picks

The warm weather always means necklines get more exposure. I'm usually much more inspired to shop for jewelry during the spring and summer. Fortunately there are plenty of interesting, beautiful and affordable options around. Here are some that stood out to me in my searches...

I bought this to wear with my birthday dress and I've been wearing it almost daily. It's by Crave Jewelry on Etsy. It's unique and cute without being too cutesy. 
I'm a huge fan of Erica Weiner's work. If you haven't checked her out, you must. It's old world remixed. Sexy. Love it. 


Below are more Etsy picks:

SandandFibers (I recently snagged this one too)



This long anchor necklace by Tenthings would be perfect with my new Walter sailor shorts!

I'm not normally into bows, but I really like this. It's cute but grown up. By Shuplite on Etsy.


nesting tables = necklace

Clearly, I am partial to beautiful things made of wood. It's a major decorative element in my apartment. For instance, I've had these West Elm nesting tables for a few years now. (A flexible coffee table set up is great when you have a dog)

During the early fall of '08, I stumbled upon this gorgeous wood necklace by local Brooklyn designer, Erica Weiner, at the Brooklyn Flea in Fort Greene.  

So it dawned on me the other day that: 

a) I found at least one way to wear decorative elements I like from my apt. 

b) I'm so predictable but...  

c) At least I'm consistent. 

Ha!

Here's the necklace on Erica Weiner's Etsy shop. I had the necklace length customized (and the price was nicer at the Brooklyn Flea!)