’Tis the season for holiday cocktail parties and all things that sparkle and shine. As you make your list and check it twice, here are some gems from local retailers worth noting. MIA STEFANKO
Sultry In Silver
Maria Bianca Nero pewter jeweled-neck dress from The Rare Earth/TRE in Flower Hill Promenade with a Whiting & Davis silver mesh clutch from Ryan’s Collection
Komarov ombre jeweled dress and Mary Frances jeweled clutch from Ryan’s Collection in Del Mar
Jewel-Toned Gems
Nicole Miller blue ruffle and ruched dress with sparkly blue earrings from Ryan’s Collection in Del Mar
Maria Bianca Nero green satin twist dress from The Rare Earth/TRE with a “Bella Notte” cocktail headpiece by Carol Bader Designs
Nicole Miller ruby red ruched strapless dress from Ryan’s Collection with a “Night Owl” headband by Carol Bader Designs
White Haute Winter
Dolce Cabo fur vest from Ryan’s Collection in Del Mar
Nu by Mark Anthony “Ponto” dress from Pure Bliss The Boutique in Torrey Hills
Lu Lu Lamé silk jeweled tie top from Pure Bliss The Boutique
The Joy Of Jewelry
Schoeffel collection earrings and pendant, 18-karat white gold with diamonds and South Sea pearls from Harold Steven’s Jewelers downtown
One-of-a-kind center-drop earrings with micro-set cabochon rubellite and diamonds from Martin Katz in Rancho Santa Fe
Earrings and ring from the De Beers Champagne Cocktail Fizz Collection from De Beers at South Coast Plaza
Black & White Nights
“Black Poppy” headband with feather accents, “White Feather Swirl” fascinator, and “Hamptons” fascinator by Carol Bader Designs
Lucia Bella vamp feather hair clip
A. Marinelli “RSVP” jeweled heels and Whiting & Davis jeweled clutch from Embellishments in Flower Hill Promenade
Whiting & Davis black mesh barrel clutch, jeweled cuff watch, and sparkly headband from Ryan’s Collection in Del Mar
Photography by Vincent Knakal





