True Jewelry

Friction Jewelry & Grace Oliver has the special sort of jewelry a girl gets really attached to. Stop by for these very striking, dipped organic pieces:

Called "true leaf," or "true rock," these necklaces are just stunning. And Friction also has a wide variety of other well-edited and memorable jewelry:

Drop by before the holiday shops close on Sunday, because this is jewelry you'll fall in love with on first sight.

Friction Jewelry & Grace Oliver, B2 on the venue guide (the fountain terrace of Bryant Park)

Must Stop Shop: Lolabean

Please don't kick yourself at the end of the year because you didn't go to Lolabean for these gorgeous, delicate necklaces:





























Many of the charm necklaces are one-of-a-kind, as Tiffany Bean, the New York based designer, changes up the charms, gemstones and metal so each one is special. You can often see her at work in her kiosk, as each piece is handmade by the artisan herself. I'm also a big fan of her gold and silver bangles (around $75) and her resin rings ($65-$85):












And you have to get the sparrow earrings, the first piece of jewelry she ever designed:

In store now, and a close-up example:













Lolabean also carries one of my favorite bags in the shops, the eggroll bag:


See? Don't be kicking yourself, just go to Lolabean and stock up on some fabulous accessories.












Lola Bean, F24 on the venue guide (the upper terrace of Bryant Park)

Opening Day

Tomorrow is Day One for The Holiday Shops at Bryant Park. Here they are being built in the park:

Wow, hanging from the ceiling and all. Late at night all week long, these guys were working to bring us fabulous holiday shopping.

Let me tempt you with a few previews. Get your pretty, modern jewelry at The Firehouse Studio from the personable guys who design the pieces.

The big necklace is $175 and the smaller one is $80. They also have rings from $40-$60 and these great perfume flasks, also $40 - $60.

And check out these great original T-shirts from Parable Ink. Their lovely and innovative shop display is inspired by the New York Public Library, and the shirts each have their own story. I love the V-neck style. Buy one for a bookish buddy, or someone who could use a little literary inspiration.

Then get a book and write it all down. Luscious Paper has gorgeous handbound leather journals and sketchbooks (below). Need something for the guy who has it all? He'll be impressed by these.Return to our blog this weekend and every day till the end of December for more info & pricing on these shops and all the rest. Hours tomorrow are 10am - 9pm.

Where to find the shops on the venue guide:

The Firehouse Studio, D20

Parable Ink, B12

Luscious Paper, B18