BAUBLES & BANGLES
Accessory With a Story JAECI
ONLINE jaeci.com Sometimes creative inspiration comes from life’s unfortunate circumstances. For jewelry designer and native Las Vegan Jenna Consiglio, it was being diagnosed with an autoimmune disease while still in high school that made her realize how short and precious this journey truly is. This planted the seed for what would eventually become Jaeci, her jewelry line that aims to inspire and empower. Jaeci, a play on Consiglio’s initials (but which is also an acronym for Journey, Aim, Experience, Create, Inspire), features rings, bracelets and necklaces that not only make a statement (literally), but also start a conversation. Their messages say something about the designer and the person who wears them. With the “I Be a…” line, for example, one can identify as “Film Fanatic,” “World Traveler,” “Health Nut” or “Wine Junkie.” Cutout necklaces feature messages such as “We can live forever a minute at a time” or “Walk by faith not by sight.” “It’s the kind of jewelry that encompasses how you want to feel that day, or if you want to create a more positive message or give it to someone else,” Consiglio says. “A lot of people will connect it with themselves or with someone they know.” But inspirational can be edgy, too, thus you’ll see cuff bracelets with the message “Fuck Fuckity Fuck” and “Absofuckinglutely.” “It’s sassy but sweet jewelry,” Consiglio says, its underlying aesthetic being bohemian punk. And there’s plenty of room to express one’s individuality. The necklaces and rings can be layered and stacked, or you can opt for the more unusual palm bracelets and three-finger rings. As someone who makes a business of doling out inspiration, where does Consiglio find hers these days? “It comes from everywhere, from conversations with people, from music. … Just whatever I’m dealing with in life at that moment.”
BEAUTY
quick refresher
Three beauties to get you through a long, DRY summer
ONLINE bigelowchemists.com We’re in the throes of yet another scorching summer, which of course means the only thing taking more of a beating than your vehicle’s interior is your skin. Don’t fret: We’ve unearthed three products from America’s oldest apothecary, C.O. Bigelow, that are guaranteed to restore your chill. LAUREL MAY BOND
MENTHA LIP SHINE
This mint-infused balm is better than a make-out sesh with the Doublemint twins. Not only does it seal and protect lips from dry desert air, it adds a hint of shine and freshens your breath with 100 percent natural peppermint and field mint oils. $7.50
LIME & CORIANDER BODY LOTION Light in both weight and scent, this supremely silky lotion will become this summer’s après-sun favorite. Loaded with oils of olive and borage as well as soothing aloe vera, your thirsty summer skin will drink it right up. $14
LEMON SUGAR BODY SCRUB
This gentle yet effective body scrub buffs away old skin to reveal the youthful, glowing layer underneath. The invigorating scent of lemon extract provides a nice pick-me-up for the soul, while the mind can rest easy knowing this is one scrub that’s free of those nasty (and decidedly not earthfriendly) plastic micro-beads. $19.50
JUST FOR HIM
More Underwear and Socks
RELATED GARMENTS THE STRIP Monogram in The Cosmopolitan, 702.698.7000; relatedgarments.com Ignore what Dad says: The truth is he can never have too many socks and underwear, and thanks to Related Garments, they will always be the perfect matches. Developed by Mike and David Appel (from NBC’s Fashion Star), Related packages complementary boxer briefs and dress socks. Available in S, M, L and XL, $25
NOW OPEN
Two tickets to paradise ISLAND COMPANY THE STRIP Fashion Show, 702.505.4499; Grand Canal Shoppes, 702.505.4448; islandcompany.com A vacation-focused lifestyle brand makes its way to Las Vegas with dual openings in July, one at the Grand Canal Shoppes and the second at Fashion Show. Island Company features classic resortwear and accessories for men and women befitting the escapist mantra of Las Vegas. Prices start at $200
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