Confession: I have a huge girlcrush on Jennifer Garner.

I first fell in love with her on “Alias,” where she played super-hot, butt-kicking secret agent Sydney Bristow. I then went on to fall even harder for her as Jenna Rink, a 13-year-old girl in a 30-year-old’s body.

And I just can’t wait to see Ghosts of Girlfriends Past. Garner will face off against Matthew McConaughey, who will play a serial womanizer about to be taken on a wild ride through his spotted past of failed relationships.

And thanks to PopSugar, my favorite celebrity blog of all time, you can now own a piece of this very film!!

The film’s costume designers hand-picked this beautiful, one-of-a-kind necklace for Jennifer Garner’s character to wear throughout the movie. They chose it because it was simple, pretty, and went with just about everything. Doesn’t that sound like a piece that you could stand to own?

You can click here for more information on how to enter. Good luck to all of you!

Another confession: I secretly hope I win.

Guiltily,
Olivia

My friendship with Janea is already paying off.

Thanks to Janea’s monthly calendar of trunk shows in the Orange County area, I now have the inside scoop on all of the hottest jewelry events in the OC! Gotta love connections.

Lori Lori Vintage Haskell Style Necklace, $250 at lorilori.com.

This weekend’s offering is Lori Lori Jewelry. Lori Gincig, the designer, loves vintage jewelry. She was inspired to begin creating jewelry that took the classic feel of vintage jewelry and combined it with a contemporary edge.

Designer Lori Gincig, with her Pomeranian Marty, her Chihuahua Francesca, and her husband Marck.

And you just have to love that her company logo includes a picture of her beloved 12-year-old Pomeranian, Monty.

Lori Lori is having a trunk show at Brea Mall in Brea, CA. It will be held from 11am to 4pm in the Jewelry Department at Nordstrom.

YAAAY!! Trunk sale!!!

Giddily,
Olivia

I think I’m in love.

Ippolita Malachite Deco Earring, $435 at ruelala.com.

I love the deep green of these fabulous malachite earrings! I mean, can you think of anything more sultry to wear with a slinky cocktail dress?

But I can’t really afford them, and there’s only one pair left! This can only mean one thing: SOME OTHER GIRL IS GOING TO GET MY EARRINGS!!! And that makes me turn green — with envy. DARN YOU, ECONOMIC DOWNTURN!!! >:-o

But I have to admit it: I’m totally hooked on Rue La La. They’ve also got a Dolce & Gabbana boutique going on right now, and it is off the hook!!

I’m completely addicted to checking out every boutique, and checking what boutiques are coming up (Elie Tahari, Waterford, BCBG Max Azria, Anlo, and Victorinox, in case you were curious).

But, in the meantime, I hope that some girl out there enjoys wearing my earrings.

Enviously,
Olivia

Don’t you just love a good sale?

I love the prices, but hate the long lines, crowded aisles, and messy piles that have been pawed at more than Paris Hilton.

If only there was a tidier way.

Ladies and gentlemen, I give you: Rue La La.

Rue La La is, in its own words: “an exclusive, invitation-only online destination where Members discover premier-brand, private sale Boutiques, each open for just a brief window of time.”

Basically, the way it works is like so: each “boutique” is an online collection of items in a certain brand (for example, there’s going to be a Dolce & Gabbana boutique opening soon) at can’t-be-beat sale prices. But each boutique is only open for two days, so you don’t have time to worry about buyer’s remorse!

The brands featured on Rue La La are all high-quality, reputable brands, and the sale prices made my jaw drop. I mean, a Betsey Johnson jacket for $99 (50% off)? Unbelievable!

Quantities are limited, which means that items do sell out, but the great news is that it’s a members-only site, so you’re not competing with every shopaholic in the world for that last Elie Tahari cocktail dress.

And they listen to their members: your feedback helps to determine which brands Rue La La will feature in their boutiques! What a unique opportunity to shape a store to your very liking!

My friend Hyo invited me to become a member, and, once I joined, I immediately began drooling when I saw that Rue La La will be opening an Ippolita boutique today. You can bet that I’ll be waiting, coffee mug in hand, for this boutique to open!

As tempted as I am to beef up my odds at getting the pieces I want, I’m going to be a good girl and share the wealth with you. If you want in, leave a comment with your e-mail address or e-mail me and I’ll send you an invitation.

I can’t believe I’m going to share my Ippolita finds with all of you. Well, at least I don’t have to put up with you elbowing me in the back while I look for the perfect piece.

Exclusively,
Olivia

Rosamond Bernier: an extraordinary woman, an extraordinary life.

Rosamond Bernier is fashion royalty. She has lectured on art and edited fashion magazines. She has befriended art legends like Miró and fashion legends like Christian Dior. As a nonagenarian, Rosamond Bernier has more life experience in her pinky finger than I do in my entire being. And as a woman of taste, she has more amazing pieces of jewelry in her wardrobe than most women will own in a lifetime.

And now you can own a little piece of art and fashion history.

Kenneth Jay Lane Golden Leaf Necklace, $550.

Chanel Ruby and Rhinestone Earrings, $1,100.

Yves Saint Laurent Pearl & Rhinestone Flower-Shaped Brooch, $1,200.

Rosamond Bernier is collaborating with Yoox.com to sell some selections from her private wardrobe. The fashion maven owns some amazing vintage jewelry – her willingness to open her jewelry box to the world shows that she’s as generous as she is learned.

And Rosamond Bernier’s jewelry box is as colorful as her life.

The jewelry offered in this special event is timeless. They’re as soigné now as they were in the late 1970s, when Rosamond Bernier wore them to liven up her art lectures at the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. This jewelry proves that style never goes out of fashion.

This is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity –to even be able to ogle the collection is a privilege. And while most of the collection is out of my price range, I love looking and dreaming and imagining what Rosamond Bernier felt like, standing in front of a crowd, teaching people about amazing works of art – and being an exquisite work of fashion/art herself.

Dreamily,
Olivia

Sugar Disc Earrings, $10 ($5 after discount) at alltherageonline.com.

I bet you thought that your sale shopping was done for the year.

Well, AlltheRageOnline.com is extending the year’s biggest shopping weekend by one day. They’re offering 50% off your entire purchase for one day only, with sale code CYBER50.

We discovered a few months ago. We found that it was a great place to get trendy jewelry at totally affordable prices. Their jewelry selection is amazing; no matter your needs, you’re bound to find something that suits you! That’s why AlltheRageOnline.com is all the rage online!

Olivine Burst Drops, $18 ($9 after discount) at alltherageonline.com.

And to top it all off, they’re also offering free shipping for purchases over $75 – no sale code required!

So don’t take off those favorite shopping shoes quite yet! You still have a few more pieces of jewelry to buy for the jewelry lover in your life – even if that just means you’re shopping for YOU!

Everyone’s Favorite Shopaholic,
Olivia

Happy Black Friday!

I’ve already told you that I’m thankful for Black Friday, but now it’s time to get some deal details! I put on my shopping shoes and dug up five “diamonds in the rough” for Black Friday jewelry deals!

Target Sterling Silver and 10K Gold Genuine Blue Topaz Necklace and Earring Set, $34.99 (originally $69.99) at target.com.

5. Target

The Details: Target is giving out a whopping 50% off of select jewelry this Black Friday! What a deal!

We Recommend: The Sterling Silver and 10k Gold Genuine Blue Topaz Necklace and Earring Set. It makes a great gift and, since it comes in a set, it’s a steal of a jewelry deal!

JC Penney Diamond Journey Squiggle Pendant, $199 (originally $499) at jcp.com.

4. JC Penney

The Details: JC Penney is having a Black Friday “SALE-ebration,” featuring watches and fine jewelry from 40-70% off their regular prices! The Sale-ebration deals are only good online!

We Recommend: The Diamond Journey Squiggle Pendant: “With every step, love grows.” But why pay full price for diamond jewelry to express your growing love?

Kohl's Apt. Nine Silver-Tone Crystal Bow Pin, $7.99 (originally $20) at kohls.com.

3. Kohl’s

The Details: Kohl’s has Early Bird Special deals (Black Friday only, from 1am-4am EST online and 4am-1pm local time in stores) of an extra 20% off of fine jewelry that’s already marked down 60%. For every $50 you spend, you get $10 in Kohl’s Cash back – and free shipping on purchases over $100!

We Recommend: Apt. 9 Silver-Tone Crystal Bow Pin. You know that brooches are back in fashion – keep up with the trend on the cheap!

Macy's 14K White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings, $99 with qualifying purchase at macys.com

2. Macy’s

The Details: Macy’s Black Friday offering is 20-50% off all jewelry, plus an additional 15% and bonus cash on certain jewelry.

We Recommend: We showed you Macy’s Black Friday deal on the Diamond Sterling Silver Diamond Bracelet yesterday, but there’s a hidden gem attached: make a qualifying purchase (like the bracelet) and get the 14k White Gold Diamond Stud Earrings for just $99! A little something for someone you love, and then a little something for you – a double diamond deal!

Amazon.com 10K White Gold Black and White Diamond Ring, $829.99 (originally $1,049) at amazon.com.

1. Amazon.com

The Details: Amazon is dishing an extra 30-40% off their regular prices this Black Friday!

We Recommend: The 10k White Gold Black and White Diamond Ring. This black diamond ring is a sumptuously sexy accent to any holiday outfit! Live a little this holiday season – it’s a great deal on luxury bling!

That ought to satisfy your jewelry craving. Even if the Black Friday jewelry deals we found aren’t for you, get in the holiday spirit of giving with financial savvy – take advantage of all the jewelry deals you can find this Black Friday!

Festively (and Frugally),
Olivia

Rilee & Lo's motto: "Accessories first, clothing optional."

Have you ever felt like you were two different people?

Johanna Ferguson knows all about that. Sometimes her style is “sultry sophisticate.” Sometimes her style is “edgy rocker.” So how does she decide whether to listen to the sexy angel on her right shoulder or to the hard-core devil on her left?

Well, the motto over at Rilee and Lo’s is “accessories first, clothing optional.”

Fallon Oversized Brown Penny Loafer Bangle, $198.

It’s amazing how accessories can dictate style. Pair the LBD with a pair of delicate silver earrings and you’re cocktail-party-ready. Pair the same LBD with a studded gold cuff, and you’re rock-concert-ready. The accessories seal the deal!

But how do you choose your style? Maybe you don’t have to.

Lisa Levine Medusa Rose Gold Necklace, $160.

To indulge both style-sides of herself, Johanna Ferguson created two alter egos: Rilee and Lo.

Rilee and Lo have been working hard, collecting the most diverse and unique accessories so that you have the world to choose from. Rilee’s style is “edgy expert” and Lo’s is “feminine flower.” From delicate gold leaf to chunky gold chains, every choice is golden!

On top of everything else, they’re offering 25% off online with a sale code of GREER25, compliments of Greer’s Daily Dose of OC. And there’s always a great sale selection. That way, you can have your accessories and wear them, too!

Katharine Sise Gold and Pink Quartz Earrings, $125.

So whether your accessories are chosen for Rocker Rilee one day and Lovely Lo the next, your style will always be just that – YOURS.

Schizophrenically (and proud of it!),
Olivia

If you’re passionate about sales, you’ll love The Passionate Collector.

Susan Shieldkret, proprietress & webmistress.

Susan Shieldkret has a Graduate Diploma in Pearls and a Certificate in Jewelry Essentials from the Gemological Institute of America (GIA). She also loooooves jewelry.

She’s spent the last three years collecting the finest work from her favorite jewelry designers – and designing some of it herself, as well.

Susan collects everything from earrings to necklaces, luxury items to casual pieces, and she even has special sections for sale items and eco-friendly jewelry! She’s traveled far and wide for her finds, and it shows in the amazing variety in the selection on the site.

Seashore Earrings, $229.

Silver Leaf Bamboo Bracelet, $128.

Star Flower Pendant, $165.

Variegated Rosewood Cuff, $59.

Check out her new “featured designer,” JennaViv. She’s got some cool new pieces!

JennaViv Temple Ring in 18K Gold, $14,155.

The best part of it is this: enter sale code “BOC1” and you get 20% off through January 15th! What’s not to love?

Passionately,
Olivia

Marie Antoinette once said, “Let them eat cake.” As for me, I’d rather wear it.

Cake Jewelry is having a parking lot sample sale on Saturday, November 8th, through Sunday, November 9th. They’ll be open from 10am-6pm on Saturday and from 11am-5pm on Sunday.

Participating designers include:

Material THings

Material THings Bra Buster Bracelet, $125 at cakejewelry.com.

Lori Cooper

Lori Cooper Atomic Leaves Earrings in Oxidized Sterling Silver and Vesuvianite, $140 at cakejewelry.com.

And of course, Cake Jewelry

Itty Bitties by Cake Bow Tie Necklace in Champagne Citrine, $250 at cakejewelry.com.

Samples are selling for up to 70% off, AND you get extra discounts if you pay in cash! Vintage selections start at $5-$20!

Cake Jewelry
4649 Russell Avenue
Los Angeles, CA 90027
(323) 363-3321

For out-of-towners: Don’t worry, we haven’t forgotten about you, and neither has Cake! Check back at their website for online deals starting November 15!

Frugally,
Olivia