By Deja Pseu

Printemps pretties: Stella and Dot bracelets and lavender blooms When it comes to les bijoux, une femme is an Equal Opportunity Wearer.  Whether fine, semi-precious or costume, what matters to me is that the pieces in question fit my style and mood, and are well made.  I love the elegance of a long strand of real pearls, but sometimes my playful side prefers a necklace of gumball-sized faux baubles, a stack of stretchy or wrapped bracelets or some funky earrings with big, square CZ's dangling from the lobes. When it comes to costume jewelry I prefer pieces that don't pretend to be fine jewelry, but rather make a statement all their own.

My friend Karen, of Wear it Well Image Consulting, and formerly the author of the blog "Of A Certain... More...