Get Your Pistachio Fix

Every year in May, hoards of high-heeled Boston fashionistas flock to the South End for Stylefixx, a girls' night out devoted to fashion and lifestyle. For me, the best thing about Stylefixx is that Boston area designers and boutique owners set up booths to showcase their wares--and this is how I get my Pistachio fix.

Pistachio by Marisa Danielle is a collection of redesigned vintage jewlery and accessories, very Daisy Buchanan chic. Each piece is a unique work of wearable art, reminiscent of a bygone era with a contemporary twist.

At Stylefixx last year, I left with a funky yellow 1970s-ish button hairpin--and Lizzie with the more traditional pearl version that she, in fact, was wearing at a wedding just this past weekend. This year, I fell in love with (and subsequently brought home) an elaborate cocktail ring, featuring a cluster of pearls and iridescent beads sitting atop a chunky gold band. India set her sights on a fabulous blue coral print headband, ornate with a shimmering blue rhinestone brooch. Meanwhile, Talyn snagged a delicate ring with a single black stone embedded in a thick gold setting. All three of us are basically obsessed with our purchases.

Fortunately, Stylefixx isn't the only place you can find these tasty accessories. For you locals, Mint Julep in Harvard Square boasts a solid selection of Marisa Danielle's Pistachio creations, as do several other Boston area boutiques. For those of you lovely ladies who choose to live elsewhere (for reasons unknown to this proud Boston girl), Pistachio is also available in New Hampshire, Maine, Ohio, California, Washington, or Oregon (see the Pistachio website for a detailed list of retail locations)--or you can minimize your carbon footprint and shop online!

Whether it's a necklace, ring, or headband, Marisa Danielle's designs are infused with tradition and style--and will add a fun, retro punch to your wardrobe. Plus, there is something for everyone. While India, Lizzie, Talyn, and I (four of your five favorite bloggers!) each have our own distinct fashion sensibilities, we all covet these wearable accessories-turned-art. As an added bonus, since each item is one-of-a-kind, you can revel in the fact that no one else will have it.

Now, aren't you craving just a little taste of Pistachio???

Fashion photo from Pistachio by Marisa Danielle, available online at www.pistachiofashions.com.