Just one of Persona's many stunning displays...
Last Tuesday, I had the pleasure of attending the local Persona Jewelry‘s fabulous trunk show featuring the glam-rock gems of Turkish designer Alp Sagnak’s Atelier Minyon line. The impeccably-curated event showcased the bohemian-luxe Persona+ pieces in consort with Sagnak’s dark, moody gold, and oxidized silver designs. While Sagnak’s gem-encrusted skulls, spiderweb cuffs, and dagger rings had a distinctive ‘sexy Morticia Addams meets Ziggy Stardust’ elementality, they also carried that gorgeously-handhewn, luxurious Ottoman feel that is both primitive and refreshingly modern. For a grown-up goth (I was, I promise), Atelier Minyon and I were a match made in the midnight hour, set to the haunting strains of Rasputina. Line pieces are priced for the luxury/high-end jewelry range, running from roughly $500-$50,000.
Top: Atelier Minyon display; Bottom: Custom Persona engagement jewelry
I had never visited Persona+, and the launch party was a perfect occasion to check out this elegant local jewelbox. Co-owners Gary Shteyman and Margarita Druker carry a range of contemporary local and international artisans including Manak, Alberian and Aulde, Coomi, and Alexis Bittar—reflective of their understatedly-luxe aesthetic. Shteyman is also a jeweler and designer by trade, and his studio is housed within the Persona shop. I was perhaps most taken by one of his custom designs…a gorgeous 18kt rose gold diamond and orange sapphire stunner, which fuses a punch of color with a classic halo setting. Love!
I also had a delightful time meeting some of my favorite Boston fashion bloggers for the first time! Admittedly, it was also a somewhat surreal experience, as I had been reading their blogs beforehand…so please check out the following blogs and their lovely writers!
Marisa | The Well-Appointed Catwalk -The refreshingly chic, gorgeous, girl-about-town Marisa offers up posh designer interviews, show reviews, and graphic/interior/industrial design reviews. Think a smarter, sassier Carrie Bradshaw for the design world.
Najeema | A Stylized Hysteria – Najeema’s goddess-like looks and mien are perfectly balanced by her wit and pith in her daily outfit, show review, and cool culture blog. Also: there are two cuddly cats that make frequent appearances on ASH. Beautiful girl + cats? Win.
Lei Ann | Lei Ann…Off Duty – Lei Ann is even lovelier in person than her perfect style photos would suggest…she is the veritable picture of boho-glam! She is so pretty (and petite!), in fact, that I felt the rather bizarre urge to pretend as though I was going to eat her. See below.
Holly | Covetous Creatures -Holly is as ethereal, unearthly, stunning, and mysterious as her photos suggest…and positively magnetic to boot! Also, her partner Geoff is a gem, and they master whimsical, grungy, Dickensian looks with aplomb.
Neira | Miss Neira – Neira is the breathtaking bombshell of Boston bloggers (can I mention, alliteratively, that she is a beauty?) MN offers kittenish outfit photos, beauty reviews, and styling tips…love it! And Marilyn would too.
As promised, and courtesy of Lei Ann…
There I go, trying to eat one of Boston's best style bloggers....
hahahaha…that picture still makes me laugh every time! thanks for the lovely shoutout, kacy, & look forward to seeing you at future events ^_^
It was so wonderful meeting you, and this is absolutely the kindest, loveliest description anyone’s written of me or my blog. I’m ready to hire you to rewrite my bio/about section! Hope to run into at more events soon!
Ah, Holly(eigh?)—I just LOVED your style, and you were so adorable and elfin! If you ever want a biographer, I’m in!
I had a bizzare question that you may be qualified to answer, m’dear—is the Tuesday night “model call” at Bradley & Diegel for real? Man, I’d like a new color! (I had a dream the other night that I had rose gold hair…clearly, absorbing too much from Refinery 29)…
Of course, Lei Ann! It was such a pleasure meeting you, and I *love* this photo too…granted, I look terrifying and not too stylish…but it’s probably more indicative of my zaniness than any other photo!
Please keep me posted about more fashion blogging events—and let me know how the big swap this weekend goes!