New York artist Jesse Utt travels to various spaces to showcase a spunky and shameless collection of wall-hanging artwork — and makes jewelry-making look like child’s play. As attractive as his artwork is on canvas, it’s his Zachary Pryor accessories line that’s so beguiling, we’d never want to take off. His earrings and necklaces resemble a scrapbook collage of trunk collectibles that are a perfect way to add crafty edge to your style. Metal chains, color contrast and charms all lend a hand in shaping the tasteful trinkets that have found their way to the necks and wrists of art-loving A-listers like Mary-Kate Olsen and Avril Lavigne. Jesse, under the trade name Zachary Pryor (a name that covertly pays homage to his grandmother and plays off a name that he could’ve been donned at birth) has made wearing art — and making a statement — easy. While his past works feature canvas-mimicking illustrations, his most recent follow either a more industrial style that is loud and evocative, or a fierce, whimsical style with bright feathers.

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From our friends at Stylehive

Fallen Necklace - $76
A blackened dogwood blossom sits atop a tassel of gold and silver.

Prismera Design is happy to announce the launch of the eco-friendly Figment Collection for Holiday 2009. Designer Laura Su was inspired by romantic combinations of metals and textures topped with a blossom or two. “Whether it has a whimsical or a gothic touch, each piece tells its own story,” says Laura.  The collection features fourteen pieces, priced between $28 and $170.  Additionally, until November 1, Prismera Design is offering a chance to win a $100 gift certificate with any purchase from the Figment collection, and/or by subscribing to their newsletter.

Caper Earrings – $116
This pair is a dancing melange of colors, textures, and shapes.

The collection is now available at prismeradesign.com

Dechel – Women’s Faux Single Multichain Earring – $42
Single strand earring with 5 connecting chain and fish hook at end.

80sPurple.com promo code will be good for our readers from 07/10-07/31. Use prom code “couturecity” and receive 20% off with your purchases, however it cannot be applied to sale merchandise. Enjoy fashionistas!

One Shoulder Dresses

The fun thing about summer is that even on dress-up occasions, you can still get away with an element of fun. One of the pieces that exemplifies this is this Kelly B Alana One-Shoulder Dress. In elegant, goes-with-everything black, this one-shouldered beauty has a double layer ruffle in front and over the shoulder. It is made from luxurious 92% hemp, 8% spandex (dress) and 90% Modal 10% silk (ruffle). $128

Marc by Marc Jacobs Handbags

The Posh Turnlock Dot handbag from Marc by Marc Jacobs is a different look for a summer handbag, in stone-colored crinkled shiny leather. It is large enough to hold all your gear: iPhone, Blackberry, lipstick, sunglasses, wallet, and even a bottle of water. The platform bottom has feet to protect the bag from scuffs. Dual handles drop by 6 inches, and the bag is also available in indigo blue. The top zips shut, and the front flap pocket has a signature Marc by Marc Jacobs turnlock. $375.00

Hoop Earrings

With your hair in a summer-perfect updo and with the one-shouldered dress, your neck and shoulders will be emphasized. You can add even more glamour with the right pair of earrings, like these Melissa Joy Manning Triangle Hoop Earrings in 14K yellow gold. This is a new take on the classic hoop earring, with a rounded triangle shape. The diameter at the widest point measures 1 ½ inches. $163

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Jessica Simpson

Jessica Simpson, leaving a restaurant after dinner with her mother, brings together many spring trends in her outfit: the maxi dress, high heeled sandals, denim jacket, tote, and boho jewelry. You can put together a similar look for less by shopping around a little.

Start with this Fire Watercolor Floral Maxi Dress from Nordstrom. This is a style that can be dressed up or down. Featuring a watercolor floral print, layered ruffles detail the top of a floaty strapless maxi dress. $58.00 from Nordstrom.

Add these rhinestone bangles from Charlotte Russe to glam it up a bit (only $4.00!)

Then try these oversized shell earrings in a diamond shape. They’re 4 inches long top to bottom ($4.00 from Charlotte Russe).

Next, this Harlow Denim Jacket from Delia’s will not only top off this look in style, but will work with many different looks and can take you right through summer and into fall. Made of cotton/spandex denim with button front closure and two flap pockets. $54.50.

With a look this fabulous, you need  great looking footwear, like this Ball Inn heel sandal from Diba. In tobacco brown with open-toed, crossing straps at the ankle, a 1 ¼” platform and 5 inch block heel, these sandals are perfect to wear with this spring and summer’s maxi dresses.$84.99

The tote bag is trendy now, making it easier than ever to take your gear along. This purple tote by Angie & Lola is made of PVC plastic with nylon lining, has a slit pocket, interior zip pocket, and a pocket for your cell phone. It has a snap closure and double shoulder handles, too. 14”x16”x4” $39.99