I was dressing for a little backyard b-day party yesterday, in 90 degree heat I might add, and when I put on my new maxi dress with some flat gold sandals I was still thinking, where’s the fun?  Then I grabbed my antique gold lockets hanging from a long chain to layer over my usual necklaces and there it was.  So, let’s talk lucky charms.

To begin with, have you noticed that Tiffany and Co. has completely extended and revamped its charm offerings in materials from the relatively affordable sterling to big-time treats of gold, enamel and diamond?  The Tiffany’s collection includes everything from the little princess friendly crown or cupcake, to the initials, martini glasses, or “Olympian” charms based on antique Tiffany silver, that will delight the grown up girl.  I also love the ideas Tiffany has for adornment options: don’t just charm a bracelet or chain, but hang one on a key chain, on your belt, or my personal favorite, on your purse.

And recently, just about everyone is getting on board the charm train.  I even found some cute little danglers at Gap Kids last week.  Perfect for the little charmers, you can get a tiny shoe, frog, rainbow, etc., as well as a bracelet to hang them on; all at a price that won’t make you freak out if your little one looses her jewelry while hanging upside down from the monkey bars.

The big idea I want to dangle in front of you though, is the charm necklace.  Now, I know full well that the “statement necklace” is all the rage and delicate pieces have been deemed out by the fashion police and their deputies.  However, when something is a great element of your personal style, I say as always, buck the trend or make it your own.

My current faves are a layer of multiple necklaces with personal charms.  I know this look has been around for a while, but I love it to much to break up with it.  My personal charms now in rotation are a gold and diamond butterfly from the 70’s that I inherited (o.k., stole) from my mom, mixed with a white gold Elsa Peretti bean that was a gift from my BFF.  At this point, I am feeling the need for all the good luck charms I can get.

If you want to take some of your personal baubles like a star, a child’s initial, a locket (like Faith Hill has) and make it more of statement, why not mix two or three charms with a heavy chain and a strand or two of pearls?  I think you will find the result…charming.

Photo Info: These cute and affordable charms found on fun little site CharmedandDangerous.net. Also take a look at the fun charms Smarter.com features.

Here are some of my faves from the men’s line:

Genmen-Cotton Lawn Shirting: $150                                 Prj-Classic Old School Jacket: $150

       Tailgate - Sip N Eat Tee: $45                                            7 diam-Keepers of the Peace: $80

Click here to visit Lisa Kline Men. 

And for the kiddies….

           Spltl-Scatter Flower Print Dress: $51                            Pumak-Roma Pf Fe Inf: $48

                    Amp-Ramones S/s Tee: $41                                      Child-Onsie W/Bolt: $38

Click here to visit Lisa Kline Kids.

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The designer only made a few of these anthracite water snake and rhinestone handbags– one for each of her ten bridesmaids and one for Eva, of course.

Paris and a snake skin clutch–not a bad weekend.

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