Brand to Shop: Ann Chikahisa

Investment Piece: Ann Chikahisa

There are times when you meet someone that is simply special, and that love and care that they have shines through their work. This is true with Ann Chikahisa of Chikahisa Studio, who makes amazing jewelry from organic metals and stones.

Investment Piece: Ann Chikahisa

Ann is self taught, and each piece is a work of love. The pieces are elegant, easy, and modern. There is a joy that Ann has in her work, and it completely comes through in her work!

Investment Piece: Ann Chikahisa
Investment Piece: Ann Chikahisa

This is what you can expect: great collections of necklaces, earrings, rings, bracelets made with gold, silver, oxidized silver and stones–anything from diamonds to gem stones that feel organic, elegant, and most definitely non-basic. These pieces are a great way to elevate everything from jeans and a t-shirt to a little black dress, and besides being beautiful are fun!

Investment Piece: Ann Chikahisa
Some of my fave pieces: The above gold and oxidized silver necklace that I wore as a bracelet, the gold jacket earrings, stacking rings, and I have my eye on some of Ann’s diamond and hoop earrings!

I got to know Ann at Elaine Kim Studio, but you don’t have to get to LA to find Chikahisa studio! You can shop them online at Chikahisa Studio

Happy Shopping! XO RA

Brand to know: ASOS

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I hate to call Asos a brand, it is an online store, but it does carry it’s own brand—and for as great a find as it is, I’m always surprised at how many people don’t know about it! Asos is based in the UK, and I think they can best be described as a mix of Zara/HM/Anthropologie/Depeartment Store. As previously stated they do have an Asos brand, but also carry other UK/US brands, both low and high price points. They have a great, on-trend, collection of clothes, shoes, swimwear, sleepwear, and make-up–and some of my posts have been full of their offerings!

Great Things:
– They offer both free shipping and free returns
– Have a wide selection of on-trend items, but everything is very well made!
– Because they carry so many brands at so many prices you can find almost anything there!

Not-so Great Things:
-Sizing can run a little small (I find this to be true at many UK/Australian brands) so make sure that you check the measurement guide!

Tips:
-New inventory is added all the time so if you’re looking for something particular make sure you check Asos!
-They also restock, so if an item you love is out of stock make sure that you check back
-The site doesn’t offer a true wishlist, but you can “save” items for 30 days
-I absolutely adore their dresses and can’t recommend them enough!

I’d love to know–do you shop there? What are your “things to know” about Asos?

Happy Tuesday! xo RA

Posts from Asos:
Ladylike
Devil’s In The Details

My Picks:
I may need to buy this dress
Love this jumpsuit
I think this skirt is perfect for winter
and love these shoes