My Latest Article for The Jewelry Book: Trends 2014: It's Eclectic!

May 09, 2014 by allyson riccardi in jewelry, retailers, fashion

I consume so much information on a daily basis about trends, including meeting with clients and colleagues to see their latest collections, so it's nice to step back and outline the movers and shakers. This piece was written especially for retailers who will be at Market Week in Las Vegas the end of this month, to serve as a guide for what their customers will be asking for in the coming months. Click here to view the full article, pp 35-37.

Geoffrey Good's Dakar cuff bracelet, a Hatch Jewelry exclusive, paired with my Theory thigh-high suede boots

Shopping My Closet for 2014 Trends - My Latest Blog for Hatch Jewelry

December 18, 2013 by allyson riccardi in jewelry, fashion

I was asked to do a Fall Fashion piece for Hatch Jewelry for December, which is a few months late to do anything fresh, quite frankly! So I decided to take a different tack that actually fits with my own style profile - shopping my closet for clothes trends so I can allocate my fashion budget to jewelry! Click here to view the full blog post.

Eli Halili Store Opening: A Lesson in Personal Branding

October 16, 2013 by allyson riccardi in jewelry, events

Last night we attended a gorgeous event celebrating my friend Eli Halili - jeweler, designer and in my opinion, style icon in the making. Eli recently completed a big renovation, taking over the space next door to his original Mott Street boutique.