I recently spent a few days in southern California checking out all the hot shopping spots from Laguna to Malibu. (and let me tell you…there are lots of them!) In Orange County, I visited two stores that had some tres chic jewelry lines that I’d never encountered before. Of course, I just have to share!
First stop was Aris on the Pacific Coast Highway, owned by the uber-cool and friendly Trey Russell. This shop was home to one of the most well-edited collections I’ve ever seen before…clothing, jewelry, housewares… it’s truly a lifestyle shop.
While peering through drawers upon drawers of jewelry, I was especially drawn to pieces by local designer Diane Cotton. I loved the diversity of her line, from chunkier necklaces with an organic, African tribal vibe, to the exquisite ribbon cuffs adorned with vintage buckles and pearls. She is clearly a collector, and her line reflects her passion.
Needless to say, I must have spent more than an hour in this boutique, and I did not leave empty-handed.
Just a short drive north of Aris, I stopped at Juxtaposition in Newport Beach–an airy, eclectic interiors store. They must think like I do, as jewelry is just as much a part of one’s home as your living room couch is. I was immediately drawn to a large upright cabinet teeming with very interesting jewelry.
The line that grabbed me was Relics by Tami. Her jewelry was amazing in it’s mix of vintage parts combined with new. Each piece was highly unique and perfect for layering with other jewelry you already own.
I love that both of these lines incorporate vintage into their designs, and that they are both local designers. Next time you find yourself on the Orange County coast, be sure to allot yourself time to stop into both of these unique stores! And if you need a bite to eat to keep up that shopping energy, I can definitely recommend both Zinc or Anastasia in downtown Laguna (which happens to be a boutique and a cafe all in one!).
Great photo. Glad to give you such a good recommendation. Which we had an Aris in Bay Area.
Yes, thanks so much, Micki! I will certainly visit this shop every time I’m down there!
I was with Amy on this trip and I LOVED Aris – truly a welcoming, knowledgeable owner and the merchandise was fantastic. I enjoy any kind of decorator store and Juxtaposition was irresistible for me. The whole experience was really fun and always wonderful to cruise with my daughter 🙂
Amy,
Thank you for mentioning my jewelry in your fantastic blog! It such an honor!
xo
Tami
Well your jewelry was very cool, Tami–glad that I discovered it on my travels! 🙂
Thank You Amy!!