Tiffany & Co. Marrakesh collection

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Paloma Picasso's Marrakesh collection for Tiffany & Co. is stunning. I'm a fan of Picasso's, and not just because her father, Pablo Picasso, is one of my favorite artists, but I've always liked her designs for Tiffany's. Her 'Marrakesh' collection is "inspired by the intriguing patterns of Morocco," according to tiffany.com. Morocco is already a must-see on my travel bucket list.

My favorite three pieces are the gold earrings, bracelet and necklace above. Gold is, of course, very expensive at the moment. The 18k bangle is intricate yet simple ($4,950). I've been wanting a go-with-everything gold necklace. This pendant on a 16" chain is a bit more affordable than the bangle at $825. The earrings are priced at $1,475. Ahh, but they would go well with just about everything!

Here are a few of my other favorites in the collection...Sterling silver ring ($425)

Turquoise and diamond 18k gold band ring ($1,800) - wouldn't that make a pretty wedding band?

18k gold tassel earrings with lapis lazuli, turquoise and round brilliant diamonds ($16,000 - yowza!)

Check out the rest of the Marrakesh collection here.

Tucker for Target

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Target has really outdone themselves lately with their designer collaborations. Tucker by stylist-turned-designer Gaby Basora has been announced as a GO International line for Target. The affordable collection is set to be released September 10.

Tucker is best known for lovely and playful patterned blouses and dresses like the pictured styles from net-a-porter.com. Jewelry designer Temple St. Claire will also create a line for Target that will hit stores on August 29.

Eye bling by David Yurman

I love David Yurman, but I must be really out of the loop because I had no idea that he made sunglasses. Some of them are blah, but some are actually quite glamorous (and quite expensive). [nordstrom.com]

The least expensive pair ($295) is the 'Cabled Oval Frame' glasses. They have a subtle cable detail and are available in black and tortoise. I like the nice, big oval shape. They're pretty underwhelming for the price though.
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I think that my favorite pair is the 'Waverly' Cable sunglasses ($325 at Nordstrom). I love the oval frames and signature DY cable.
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Another favorite is the super-cool 'Buckle' Aviator glasses ($425). These are available in gold or silver. It looks just like the iconic cable buckle bracelet, but on the temple instead of the wrist.
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Now for the very pricey pairs. The 'Albion Geometric' sunglasses ($695) feature cushion-cut hematite stones outlined in sterling silver with smoke-gradient double lenses.
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The 'Mosaic' sunglasses are a whopping $895 at Saks. I think they're very pretty but yowza! They have black onyx stones set in gold vermeil. I don't know why this price is so shocking, since many women pay thousands for handbags, and you wear sunglasses just as often - or at least I do. However, gemstones in your shades seems a bit too indulgent.

Spring boots by Isabel Marant

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How super-cool are French designer Isabel Marant's 'Dana Fringed Canvas Boots'? These boots were part of Marant's Spring 2010 collection. I especially love the camo pair. They're available at net-a-porter.com for $1,160. At that price, I will never be owning those *sigh.* Regardless of that fact, these boots styled with dresses make me think that I shouldn't have stowed away my boots for the next two seasons just yet. [net-a-porter.com]

I like her boho-chic jewelry, and the prices sound much better. The 'Lapis Oversized Oval Ring' ($122) made of blue lapis lazuli and burnished-brass is a great ring. The hot pink 'Feature Drop Earrings' ($120) are definitely statement earrings. I love the color mixed with the Swarovski crystals and howlite stones.

Pretty Milly jewelry

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I've always been a fan of designer Michelle Smith's line Milly. The retro/preppy-chic clothing, especially her dresses, are so much fun. I'm loving her jewelry line just as much. I wouldn't say that the line is inexpensive, but it's certainly not too outrageously priced ($85-$325). Smith's newest jewelry venture recently hit stores including Neiman Marcus, Nordstrom, Bergdorf Goodman and Shopbop.com.

The 'Aztec Feathers Carrie Earrings' ($150, above) are gorgeous! Normally I leave the red/green combos for Christmas décor, but these look amazing together.

The pieces are bold and colorful, which is perfect for spring. I'm an earring person, so I adore the dangly statement earrings. Hopefully they're not too heavy.

The above 'Layered Chain Necklace' ($185) and 'Golden Links Band' ($85) are two of my favorite pieces since gold goes so well with everything. View the Milly jewelry collection at Neiman Marcus here.

J.Crew bargain hunting

J.Crew is offering 30% off items that are already on sale with the code EXTRA30, plus free shipping on orders of $150 or more through March 12. There are lots of fab items. My only annoyance is that purchases are final sale. Ugh, I wish they wouldn't do that!

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Army details from camouflage prints to cargo pants are where it's at this spring. I'm loving these 'Ripstop Cargo Pants' ($39.99 from $79.50). I've tried them on several times in the store, and I think I'm going to bite the bullet and buy them thanks to this sale. These slightly baggy pants look best rolled up and paired with heels, which makes them more feminine. Another army-influenced item is the 'Black Blossom Blazer' ($49.99 from $118). Upon close inspection it resembles camo fatigues, but it's still girly because of the flowers. As you can see, it looks great over layered tops and textures. Everyone needs a denim jacket. I love this 'Cropped Vintage Denim Jacket' ($98 from $118) because of the shorter length. It looks best worn over longer tops and dresses.

I've been eyeballing the 'Marché Satchel' ($189.99 from $248) for a while. The ladylike silhouette is spot-on for spring bag trends. This leather bag is available in fawn and salmon. I like this bag so much because it's structured and will not become the bottomless pit that many of my bags become. The pretty, woven satin 'Panier Clutch' ($49.99 from $88) comes in gorgeous jewel tones like bright plum, yellow and papaya. It's also available in classic black and ivory. This clutch measures 5 3/4" x 10 1/2," so it's the perfect size for a night out.

The 'Pearl-and-Crystal Avalanche Necklace' ($89.99 from $135) may look like a hot mess at first, but after really examining it, it works and is so chic. Pearls, crystal beads and gold chains never looked so good.
I've been wanting a retro swimsuit like this one for ages. The Juicy Couture one I've been eyeing has yet to go on sale from $200-plus. This 'Jersey Lomellina® Retro Bandeau Tank' ($89.99 from $115) is a fabulous grey color. Plus, it's made from Italian jersey and has a removable halter strap.

Low Luv x Erin Wasson jewelry

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I'm really liking the newest collection of model Erin Wasson's jewelry line Low Luv x Erin Wasson. The pieces are a little bit edgy, vintage, creepy and oh-so-cool. I'm a bracelet kind of girl, so I gravitate toward the bangles. From the top the bracelets are: 'Arrow Bangle' ($80), 'Bone Stack Bangle' ($70 - also available in silver) and my personal fave 'Crater Bangle' ($50 - also available in silver). I love the cross necklace too, and I think it would be a great layering piece. These are all available on Shopbop.com.

David Yurman ceramic jewelry

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I'm kind of on the fence about ceramic jewelry - especially when it's used in pricier designers like Tiffany & Co., John Hardy and David Yurman. You think when you're paying that much money, you should at least be getting gold, a gemstone or silver at the very least.

That said, I've found myself really loving David Yurman's ceramic and silver necklaces and bracelets. The white and black extra large ceramic oval link bracelets (fit up to 7" wrist) and 17" necklaces are gorgeous. Sterling silver links intertwine with ceramic links.

The bracelets are $650 and necklaces are $1,220. These timeless bracelets would go with just about everything though. The best part about Yurman's designs is that he creates his jewelry to work well with just about all of his other pieces.