behind the scenes: may trunk shows

may has been a busy month. I had two trunk shows, one in new york city at sprinkles cupcakes and another in greenwich, ct at the women against MS luncheon. here's a peak at show prep and the shows!:

mini cupcakes from sprinkles with my new logo

pieces from my year-round collection

adore these stripe straws

me with the mini cupcakes

yay sprinkles!

the blake necklace from my fall 2012 collection and a red velvet cupcake

making another seconsett necklace before the next show

cutting more tags!

my table at the women against MS luncheon

my newport necklaces were a big hit!

multi gemstone necklaces

jewelry boxes

the seconsett necklace was also a big hit

golden globes: color+sparkle

I love colorful gowns and sparkly jewels so awards season is heaven for me. last night at the golden globes celebs did not disappoint with the glamour. here are my favorite jewels and dresses of the night:

julianne moore looks radiant in her fred leighton emerald earrings

(photo, lionel hahn/ABACAUSA)

adore the green/purple combination in debra meetings earrings

(photo, fabsugar.com)

heidi klum glows in this amazing turquoise and diamond necklace from lorraine schwartz

(photo, gilbert flores/celebrityphoto.com)

by far my favorite silhouette of the night was piper perabo's theysken's theory gown

(photo, getty images)

stunning pink lanvin gown worn by natalie portman

(photo, jeff vespa/wireimages)

OBSESSED with the color of this monique lhuillier gown worn by paula patton

(photo, steve granitz/wireimage)

the collection of elizabeth taylor

this weekend I previewed the elizabeth taylor collection that will be auctioned next week at Christie's. the jewels were absolutely jaw-dropping and her collection is quite extensive. you can check out images/details of all pieces here or go in person until december 13. its absolutely worth braving the crowds to see this major sparkle!

my absolute favorite piece, a bvlgari diamond and emerald necklace with an emerald and diamond pendant brooch. oh and don't worry, she had a ring to match!

stunning 27.42 carat fancy yellow diamond ring