Diamonds are a Girl's Best Friend: Erica Courtney Gets Drop Dead Gourgeous

Attending a soiree is always nice, but one that is accompanied by a side of Diamonds is even better. Erica Courtney, who is known for her Red Carpet decorations of the beautiful Hollywood set, presented her goodies to get us excited for the holidays.  She was the true inventor of the Chandelier Earring, after Marie Antoinette, and her convertible version can be separated for day or evening and is truly the masterpiece in 18K gold and Platinum with an assortment of semi-precious jewels or diamonds you can choose yourself. This makes these truly affordable, and a great investment, as well, and even silver versions for those of you who prefer a more casual look, and Bohemian lifestyle. 

Bohemian Shopper's Holiday Discoveries: Hidden Glamour

You won't find the Bohemian Shopper on Black Friday, waiting in line at Walmart or Target, for the latest in technology gadgets.  Instead, if we go mass market, it might be to wait in line at H&M for the latest black one shoulder leather dress.  Still, we do love a good thing when we see it, so we've put together our list of for your holiday gifts, beauty and fashion that's a bit off the radar.  For you web shoppers, vintage store hounds, sale bin sleuths, this is more your kind of thing. We like to save time, so we've included some Bohemian Glam Holiday Tips so you can get your BOHO going on:

Bohemian Holiday top 5 List:

1) Metallics: nails, toes, shoes, bags, and anything else that catches your fancy. 

2) Black, leather, and velvet, a winning combination in any form.

3) Deep Red lips, eyeliner, and anything Burgundy for your accessories to pop up the black. 

4) Handbags made of fur, leather, metals or even that vintage Croc is great, so are 1950s or 1960s anything. 

5) Faux Fur, to add a touch of glam to your look!


Web Sites to Visit for Bohemian Glam: www.Barneys.com, Shop.bop.com, yoox.com, and Bluefly.com for the bargain shoppers.  Sephora.com for beauty.


Photos taken by ARTIFICE in Barneys, Beverly Hills.

Confessions of a Bohemian Shopper: The Truth behind Great Personal Style

Women ask me, "where did you find that" on a regular basis, and after I thank them for their compliments, the Confessions begin:

My answers are usually surprising, because it appears that I am wearing the latest trends, the chicest accessories, or totally fabulous shoes. I am a Bohemian Shopper, and that makes me an expert on how to find things that are off the fashion radar screen, and in places that fashion types wouldn't necessarily go. I just don't shop with the rest of the pack.

I am usually wearing black or neutrals, a bit of sparkle in my accessories, perhaps a vintage piece or two and carrying one of my in-stock designer bags, wearing a designer shoe that is comfortable, and chic. Priceless. Well, almost. I am usually mixing up the high and low, the cheap chic with the upscale designer. Of course, we like to think money is no object, but I won't hesitate to let you know if its a great deal or just plain gilded luxury you can't live without.

That's the confession part. The Bohemian Shopper is always looking for something intriguing that might work to add some dash to your personal style. Trends, we've heard of them, but we don't always follow them, we edit them for you, and tell you where to find them, if you really want to partake.

So far, we've touched on all sorts of shopping and styling here, so join us when you have time, and we promise, we'll confess!


photo: ARTIFICE, designer is wearing Vintage Valentino, Prada, Petite Bateau, Hermes.