Elie Top the lead designer behind Lanvin Jewelry is a meticulous designer, an architect of jewelry, unusual composition, bold scale and juxtaposition of materials. I admire his designs, and I am encouraged to stretch beyond my comfort zone. It feels good to aim high! Demi Moore describes Lanvin as "jewelry with soul". MM

The 2012 Spring/Summer Prada collection continues to delight and inspire me with retro cool glam. The floral motifs mixed with graphic flame stripes is a feast for the eyes and feet! Here is my interpretation of their motif. Vintage sequin on suede with layered vintage floral bouquet cuff. Every girl should have one! MM

The creation of sexy, sustainable adornment is a process of weaving parts and pieces from the past, modernized for the future. My mission is to make women feel luxurious, sexy, and smart. My jewelry tells a timeless tale, from generations past, with a fashionable message for the future. It offers an opportunity to be unique amongst the masses, while respecting the future of our shared planet. Thank you to all the pioneers of eco fashion, designers and publishers, for your sexy, smart, sustainable message. M

The timeless and classic but bold jewelry statements from 2011 continue forward with momentum in 2012, with feminine strength and awareness of our global culture.

2012 will be all about sustainability, recycled, raw pieces that will range from classic to exotic. A trend that started out in 2011 that will continue to be strong in 2012, are the big and bold rings as well as mix of vintage with a contemporary flair.

In addition bright colors will also be a huge within jewelry industry and you can expect to see bold unexpected color combinations. Large gemstones and natural geodes and crystals will also be so in! From choker necklaces to crosses, to blues & greens, floral, tribal, natural feminine strength. An attitude of thinking outside our jewelry box lines!

Be strong.

Monica