Local Retailer Offers Big City Chic
Who could imagine that eco-friendly materials could be so chic?
I found an
outstanding
jewelry line
at a small
boutique in
the City of
Guelph. I
love
spending an
afternoon on
Old Quebec
Street in
the downtown
– you really
should go
sometime.
In
particular,
I fell in
love with
this shell
necklace,
featuring
stainless
steel rings.
The piece is
designed by
a Toronto
artist and
is a unique
blend of
native and
urban
culture. The
versatility
of this item
allows you
to wear it
as a choker,
a full
length
necklace or
with the
bold and
edgy
stainless
steel rings
at the front
or the back
of the neck.
Every piece
is stylish,
weighted,
adaptable,
and one
of-a-kind.
Wild,
Earthy,
Wonderful
Designer
Dandi
Maestre's
one-of-a-kind
oversized
jewelry and
accessories
are all
handmade
from wild
horn,
ancient raw
amber, exotic
energy
seeds,
unique sea
shells, wood
and other
natural
elements.
She cleans,
cuts, buffs
and designs
her “natural
finds” into
fashionable,
outrageous,
ethnic
accessory
pieces that
are
exquisitely
wearable.
She travels
in search of
her raw
materials
from the
forests and
beaches of
Ontario to
South
Africa.
At first, I
hesitated at
the price.
I’m not one
to spend a
lot on
“costume”
jewelry. But
it all
changed the
moment I
touched it,
picked it
up, and put
it on. I was
sold.
It was
almost
soothing. I
instantly
knew I
looked
great. Even
better, the
shells on my
neck made me
“feel” good,
not just
“look” good.
I would
compare it
to
sliding-on a
beautiful
platinum
ring; that
cooling,
weighted
feel that
you don’t
get from
most other
jewelry.
This is how
I feel about
Dandi's
accessories:
they simply
feel and
look better…
I would buy
one of her
necklaces
instead of a
whole new
outfit.
They are
statement
pieces—but
wearable
with jeans,
suits and
everything
in between.
When you
wear the
necklace
pictured
here today
you “will”
be noticed
and the
comments
“will”
follow. The
materials
and design
are balanced
enough to
draw
attention to
you, first,
because
you’re
fabulous;
and then,
upon closer
inspection,
someone will
compliment
you on the
outstanding
piece you’re
wearing.
Trust me!
This will
happen.
Recently
Holt Renfrew
added the
line to
their
stores, but
you do not
have to make
to trip into
Toronto. Dandi
Maestre
designs are
available
locally at
Pretty Chic
Boutique in
Guelph, on
Quebec
Street. It
is
definitely
worth the
trip. Quebec
Street
offers a
great
selection of
retailers –
you will see
stores from
Quebec
Street
featured
here again
in my weekly
column.
The necklace
ranges from
$140 to
$250. The
matching
bracelet:
$120.
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