The Erickson Beamon for Target collection hit stores today - and unfortunately online they’re showing all of the pieces, before they even arrive - so I’m going to have to wait 2 to 4 weeks for this baby!

Shop Erickson Beamon for Target $39.99

It is very possible that this may outdo Subversive. Karen Erickson and Vicki Beamon are the fourth jewelry design team to collaborate on a mass line for Target. The whimsical yet edgy, and always eclectic design elements present in the original aesthetic are very apparent and not watered down in this collection. What I love about Erickson Beamon is the high-low mix, even though it’s not really high-low at all, it’s not too refined or stuffy - it’s an antique look with a modern toughness. My favorite is the gold chain bracelet with the different size gems, and a close second the star broach cuff the label made so popular. The great thing about the jewelry lines for Target, rather than the apparel, is that they stick around for much longer - this one until June.  Dean Harris, the last Target jewelry designer to go diffusion, has been on the site forever and I’m so happy to see it go away for something much more my taste. The colored gems are perfect for the impending arrival of Spring, and starting at $14.99 - everyone can have a little piece of luxury.

Shop Erickson Beamon @ Target.com - starting February 15th

I said if I found something I would post it - and crazy enough Patricia Field came to the rescue with these Erickson Beamon - seeing double - earrings. I won’t lie - a little pricey for rhinestones, but Patricia Field tends to go in that direction (love her, but hate that), and really - the originals are $445!

I’ve been feeling a very, very 60’s vibe in my style since I moved to Austin - it’s a very chill city with more hippies per square foot than Berkeley - and I even invested in bangs! This past summer (primarily on the train/ferry to Fire Island) I read Pattie Boyd’s autobiography “Wonderful Tonight” (she was married to George Harrison & Eric Clapton, modeled with Twiggy) and fell in love with her hippy dippy style. These earrings seem so retro to me, is it the circular shape - I don’t know - but right now I’m living for that free spirited, hop on a jet to India to study Buddhism - young & in love lifestyle.

Shop Patricia Field earrings $64

Unfortunately - ALL out of my price range. But, it’s inspiration and if I see anything like it you better believe I will charge it and post it. A rarity for a struggling student - I actually got to drool over Erickson Beamon at Showroom 7 (PR rep) in New York, during a Styling class tour (yes, be jealous those were my classes).

I love deconstructed jewelry, and I love that art deco/60’s feel even more (who knew that combo was possible?). There is little that gets me more excited in life than costume jewelry - a great find at an antique store is definitely my drug of choice. That something that Erickson Beamon, Subversive, and even Alexis Bittar have - is an unexpected, whimsical, edgy - but still feminine & romantic aesthetic. Subversive already did a line for Target, perhaps Erickson Beamon is next? (Please, please, please!)

If so inclined - Shop Erickson Beamon @ Net-A-Porter.com