get tribal this spring!

Make a bold, sexy statement this spring with a tribal waterfall necklace. This look is not for the faint of heart! I've literally been stopped by people on the street while wearing the 8-layer version of this necklace. You're in luck , I still have a few colors still available (below). 

These beautiful necklaces are intricately handmade by tribal women in the southern region of the Philippines (the T'Boli tribe). My jaws dropped when I saw them for the first time. I've been told the longer ones can take up to two weeks to complete so fewer and fewer of the tribes women are willing to take the time to make them for this very reason. So get them before they're gone!

They come in 8-layers ($45), 3-layers ($25) and one with bells ($25). Shipping is additional. Please contact me at myturtleneck@yahoo.com if you're interested. I accept Paypal payments and can ship wherever.

canary yellow

tribal black & white

primary orange in both 8-layers and in 3-layers

gun metal gray

french blue

tribal bells

coral red in 3-layers

gold in 3-layers

wishing for spring: look 2 (black, white + bright)

I never used to like wearing black and white together but a recent purchase made me a convert. I like it with a bright splash of color. Again, given an unlimited budget, here's another ensemble I would love to wear this spring. 

THE DRESS: The BCBG V-neck floral minidress – I love the balance of short yet covered up. A defined waistline is key for me. I can't do the floaty/boxy look that's so big these days. It always guaranteed to look unflattering on curvy women like myself (at least up top). 

THE NECKLACE: My own coral red waterfall necklace (that's my sister in the photo, btw). These necklaces are painstakingly handmade by tribal women in the southern part of the Philippines. It comes in an even more dramatic eight layer version too. But for this outfit, I think the three layer is just right.* 

*If you are interested in this necklace, please let me know! I sell them and have only a few left in a couple of colors in both lengths. The red one in the eight layer is no longer available. 

THE BAG: This is also my own Lorelei Sloan crinkle patent clutch. I snagged it for a fraction of the retail price on Gilt Group a couple of months ago. It unfolds as a small tote too. Very sexy. Btw, if you are interested in signing up for Gilt Group, PLEASE let me invite you! (send me your email address!)

THE SHOE: I absolutely LOVE this Theory Vidar Crisscross high-heeled sandal from Shopbop.com. It's bold, clean and modern. I must find a way to have these!