Concrete?
Powder coating?
Not usually words I’d associate with jewelry, but these eye-catching concrete and stainless steel pieces from Konzuk attracted the attention of the sharp eyes at Moma’s design store. Am I ready to shell out a couple hundred dollars for jewelry made of the same stuff as my driveway and dinnerware? What do you guys think?

Check out this piece, $175, here and browse the whole Konzuk site here.

What makes a splurge worthwhile? Investing in a new piece of jewelry requires looking for either a classic or a piece so different and so well-made that it transcends a season’s fashion.

Rachael Ray, Beyonce Knowles and Oprah Winfrey are all fans of Double Happiness Jewelry, wearing it in photoshoots as well as day-day life. While the necklace I’m coveting, pictured above, is pretty pricey, the line starts under $100. I’m especially loving some of the earrings. Check out the whole line here.

Lourdes pearl necklace, $375, available here.

Get Natalie Portman’s entire look for less than $. And if anyone is curious, you can purchase the same shirt she’s wearing by contacting Rotter and Friends.

• Old Navy - Blazer- $39.50
• Urban Outfitters - Top- $32.00
• Forever 21 - Necklace- $6.80
• Delia’s - Shorts- $24.50
• Endless - Shoes- $79.95

Or
ASOS - Shoes- $45.80

Let’s get started with some great deals and sales from our online vendor friends.

• Banana Republic - 15% OFF your purchase of $150 or more. Enter coupon code TAKE15OFF. Offer expires 05/18/2008.
• Ann Taylor Loft - Receive 25% OFF your entire purchase. Enter coupon code 104011139. Offer expires 05/17/2008.
• Yoox - Receive up to 90% OFF at the semi-annual sample sale. No coupon code necessary. Offer expires 05/19/2008.
• J. Crew - Receive an extra 20% OFF sale items. No coupon code necessary. Offer expires 05/17/2008.
• Charlotte Russe - FREE Shipping with your purchase of $60 or more. No coupon code necessary. Offer expires 05/18/2008.

If you own a business and would like to send me your current promotion, please email me at veryvera@gmail.com. I am not charging for this advertorial. It’s a little thank you for my readers. So email me today. Happy Shopping!!

I’ll wear a risky style or cut, but I’m a wimp when it comes to color. Red? I don’t own one red item. Yellow? Nope. Every time I try to buy a sunny-colored purse I walk out with yet another brown one.

That’s why I love all these super-bright t-straps; it’s a way I can add a little color without hyperventilating.

Urban Outfitters Triangle sandal, $34, available here.
Jeffery Campbell buckle sandal, $58, available here.
Cocobelle Para Ti sandals, $99, available here.
Pink Studio Tahiti, $60, available here.