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GIFTS FOR THE GALS THAT LIKE TO SHINE E. SHAW Jewels, NINA, CAROLEE, DIAMOND VENEER, ARTISAN GALLERY, KARA MAC SHOE CANDY, MARGO MANHATTAN via GIPHY Shiny-sparkly-fabulous-giftables if jewelry priced well...including under $50 to statement pieces in solid silver. E.Shaw Jewels -a mother/daughter duo-multi strand wrapped bracelets in gemstones-match up with wardrobes, tap in birthday stone's 'energy's' or such up with college/ school colors. Starting at $125

Chalk Me Up, AFFENZAHN, ERGOBAGS, HydroFlask, Carolee, WRANGLER®, L.L. Bean, Energizer Bunny Slippers. The Original Muck Boot Co. Part One The best gifts for kids-is always time well spent together...of course-but well wrapped brightly colored objects that add some practical fun to their growing lives...always the sweet icing for them. via GIPHY Ideas: TOP PICK-guranteed to have adult clamoring for 'my size?!?'- Chalk Me Up T shirts-come in bright saturated colors-all cotton with a black board in a bunch of shapes...can be drawn on. Delivers with a 12 pack of chalk....brainchild of mom-preneur Shelly Henshaw....easily wipe off the backboard part...and launders ez in cold water. SMART. adorable- AFFENZAHN Chummy Friends. ..made partially from recycled PET bottles...fun features like pull-out tongue, front mesh pocket, secret pockets, reflectors, soft should roads, height adjustable chest strap... AFFENZAHN Chummy Friends breathable mesh back, adjustable...

THE BLUE LINE cluster frontal -shiny gold +turquoise, multi-beads....$85 CAROLEE New York,  and TRINA TURK, ABS by Allen Schwartz, FRENCH CONNECTION (by Carolee) A CAROLEE media preview a few months back-reminded us of how well made 'costume' jewelry ---is no longer the has-been/ step-sister second status of accessories-but -in fact= beloved necessities of the high-low way of dressing up (and down)...mixing luxury with mass market attire-with bejeweled equivalents. SOME HIGHLIGHTS: CAROLEE New York...pays homage to Big Apple destinations-with earrings, bangles, cuffs, ring, and all kinds of necklaces...from the delicate to the statement...thematic interpretations of the shapes and colors conjured up by these distinct locales. CONEY ISLAND collection Thread Wrap Frontal 12K shiny gold with multi-colors $150 irregular stone collar $250 South Sea Port Collection The Plaza Pearl Drop Silver/White Pearl/Crystal $50 RADIO CITY  Shower Bib -Shiny Gold/...

CAROLEE, NINA, E. SHAW Jewels NYC Dazzled and bedazzled...jewelry, like fashion ---is personal-with anything goes styles-from sleek modern that enhances an outfit- to bolder bling that makes a statement. Also- like fashion...the mix-up of high/low---price wise and material components...worn together...looking just right. Part One: Highlights from recent media previews: Carolee- Love-This Cluster of Joy Pin $55- hand polished luster rich pearls and sparkling crystals in this beauty for an arm party...Word Play East Village Collection of bracelets ($75) to layer on-with the 411 of symbolic semi-precious stone- surrounded by cubic zirconium Central Park Boathouse Woven Bracelet clear glass-resin stones and pretty gold-blue stain woven bracelet that makes a statement $85 Fashion Avenue Dramatic OpenWork Pierced Earrings - tortoise horn drop earrings we think look great with white tee denim casual outfit...$75 Cabaret Stone Dropped pierced earrings-$7...

NYC Sparkling or subtly classic-a bit of bling = always great gifts…guaranteed to bring a recipient's smile. For guys- Cuff links are a 'safe'choice-whether for those who spend their time on the golf course (or couch)- rarely in French cuffs…or for men with a permanent seat at the boardroom table... Handcrafted-custom  (and rtw) cufflinks-by Auburn Jewelry creations can be in silver, 14k gold and other metals,  and enamel…$95+-initial cuff links pictured $120 Barton Como by menswear veteran designer Robert Graham @robertgrahamnyc Mechanical-self-winding watches are making a comeback-these handsome timepieces by Perrelet -  include esteemed selections with retrograde, jumping hour, double-motor complications and top tier tourbillons. Turbine Pilot -P-331/In-House Caliber-water resistant 5 ATM-see through case back  For gals---- Versatile Belt Envy's original art worked' pendants-for belt buckles, pendants, and bracelets...