baubles & bibelot: from bona drag

This time of year we start to go a little crazy. We are so mentally ready for warmer weather that we find ourselves desperate to find ways to pass the time.

We find a good browse of Bona Drag, one of our very favorite online stores, very therapeutic. Naturally, we begin to make wish lists. Here are four of our favorite pieces from their current offerings:

maniamania room 631 brass necklace

karen walker helter skelter sunglasses

maniamania initiation necklace


aesa black freshwater pearl cuff


image credits: all bona drag

key themes in jewelry design

Warrior Princess
the use of wood with metal, and multiple chain arrangements reflecting the warrior princess style:

Modern Boudoir
a timeless look with "French chic", inspired by stylish women of the Art Deco period, such as Coco Chanel, the subject of two recent movies, and the movie star Marlene Dietrich:

Nature's Alchemy
different ways of blending nature and technology:

Organic Anatomy
the influence of organic structures such as snake skins and bones:

The Witching Hour
a dark and mysterious style, reflected in the use of dark crystals, fish hook earrings, and resin-encased insect designs:

Pictured: 1. Bliss Lau Jewelry, 2. Fenton for J.Crew 3. Silicone Cuff by Nervous System 4. Skull Necklace by Pamela Love 5. Necklace by Unearthen Photos: courtesy www.bonadrag.com (LOVE this site!) www.jcrew.com and www.n-e-r-v-o-u-s.com Trend titles, courtesy, Jaana Jatyri, founder and CEO of www.trendstop.com.