End of year staples get a modern reboot with amped up elements of wit

by Archana Aithal Rose

THE CHARMED LIFE
Julez Jewelry, the brainchild of Julez Bryant, is a brand that originated in San Diego, and from an endearing story. A small charm was gifted to the designer by a dear friend who lost his life to cancer one that inspired her “to live in the moment.” Her brand honors that intention with pieces hand forged in her studio on the Southern California coastline displaying a love of bold shapes with soft, satin finishes and handhammered touches.

Hapi Pendant
A gorgeous pink diamond and heart shaped pendant on an 18 inch rose gold chain. Decidedly for the romantically inclined! $7,380

Zole Earrings
Dress your lobes in minimalist gold charm, featuring miniature diamonds. $1,316

Mayy Gold Rimmed Medallion
With a detailed sunburst etching in stones like white diamonds, natural baguette sapphires, and turquoise, this medallion pendant makes an extraordinary statement. $9,998

CUTTING LOOSE
Take to heart the legendary Coco Chanel’s fashion advice: “In order to be irreplaceable, one must always be different.” To that end, this fall, adopt a more unexpected Rive Gauche sensibility with a sparkly white number rather than the dreary darks, or a Mediterranean blue mix for a more Riviera feel. Give people a reason to talk about you by breaking the rules!

Access Ivory Dress
This all white stunner with subtle articulations like a half rue across the top all the way to half sheer sleeves embellished with sparkly accents make it a one of a kind piece to wear to your next soirée. $279

Access Blue Dress
In a polished, streamlined silhouette, this multicolored mini, in multiple shades of aqua, is embellished with rhinestones for extra impact. $420

ART NOUVEAUX
With game changing palettes and fashion minded images, model turned artist Ludmilla Radchenko’s art is a fascinating cultural hybrid. A fashion graduate from a university in her native Omsk, Russia, Radchenko went on to an impressive modeling career, backed by a passion for painting. The latter talent resulted in solo exhibitions in New York, along with the prestigious La Scala in Milan and Maison des Cultures du Monde in Paris. Her latest work, sold at SeeSaw boutiques, includes a series of Pop Art esque paintings honoring iconic Chanel perfumes, set against a montage of superimposed images the result a kaleidoscope of vibrant colors. $1,699

Items on this page available at SeeSaw boutiques, 6 W. Railroad Avenue, Tenafly and 2027 Hudson Street, Fort Lee / 201.567.5560 / seesawboutique.com