This week's featured Etsy Artist of the Week—Alison Selin Jewelry—won me over with her gorgeous wire-wrapped stone cocktail rings. From moonstone earrings to stone cluster necklaces, each delicate creation in this Seattle-area artist's shop deserves praise, but I find her rings to be uniquely special. To me, they seem the perfect blend of modern simplicity and organic beauty. And while these Etsy gems look expensive, the prices are startling low, ranging from $20 for a Swarovski crystal ring to $35 for a sleeping beauty turquoise ring. Love that!

Check out all of Alison Selin Jewelry on etsy.com.

Project Runway winner and fashion phenom Christian Siriano is making his beauty debut with an exclusive collection for new VS Makeup. The collection interprets the themes of his Fall 2009 fashion collection with soft, luxurious textures and strong, rich colors. "This Fall the inspiration is Egypt: the warmth of the desert, the blue of the Nile. It's about the juxtaposition of soft fabrics and strong shapes," says Siriano. The designer's touches are evident throughout, from the shade palette and names to the luxurious gold packaging. I love the ruffle cosmetics bag—so Siriano! I'm happy for him, looks like he's doing well, but must say I'm looking forward to his shoe collection for Payless even more, which drops at the end of the month. And, mark your calendars for the next season of Project Runway which premieres on August 20.

The Christian Siriano for VS Makeup collection launches in August 2009, exclusively at Victoria's Secret stores and VictoriasSecret.com. More details after the jump.

While I've featured a few of Lauren Moshi's animal-print tees in the past, the talented artist can also draw a mean lookin' chopper. This long sleeve tee is $110 at Urban Minx. (It was also available in a short-sleeve version but I think it's sold out.)


This Burn Out Motorcyle Tee from Charlotte Russe is a great alternative. Just looking at it makes me want to hit the open road on a Harley. Or possibly a Vespa. Either way, it's just $13.99.

Oh the fierceness. Alexander McQueen's Studded Peep Toe booties with pretty punk grommets can be yours for $1,000 (reg. $1,249) at Zappos Couture.


The "Tutorr" in Black Suede by Steve Madden ($129.95) is a nice alternative for when you want to be a bad girl. Also comes in purple suede.