Tough Lady

One of my favorite ways of rocking the Ladylike Chic look is by pairing elegant clothes with tough, modern jewelry.  Pieces with a harder edge can keep the look for looking too girly or old school.   

So imagine my excitement when l was discovered (through Twitter) the jewelry of Karen London!  Karen’s tough-luxe pieces are so beautifully made and, amazingly, have the ability to make any look effortlessly cool. 

And as I am a big fan of wearing statement jewelry during the day, it’s wonderful to find pieces that you can wear to work and to play.  

Look 1: Smythe blazer, Splendid tank top, Chloé skirt, and Karen London necklace and ring.  

Look 2: Forever New dress and Karen London necklace and bangles

All photos courtesy of the above designers.