Style Profile: Ruth Barzel

I have been a huge fan of Ruth Barzel for several years. I love her jewelry and her sense of style.

Name: Ruth Barzel

Occupation: Owner, Ruth Barzel Jewelry Design (www.ruthbarzel.com)
Children: Two, ages 7 and 15

What's your "uniform?”
Jeans and a cute tee shirt or sweater, accented with my own jewelry.

What is your secret fashion sin ?
Wearing my husband’s old, torn, size XL white Hanes tees to bed.

What's your favorite current fashion bargain?
Mossimo blazers from Target. They fit perfectly!

What's your favorite fashion splurge?
A stainless steel Cartier watch. I wear it every day.

What are your favorite stores?
Daisy Too, Treat, J Crew, the Barney’s outlet in Leesburg, and (for jewelry) Relish.

What do you see as your biggest shopping challenge?
Resisting anything that doesn’t fit my body and my age, no matter how stylish it is or how fabulous it looks on someone else.

What’s your beauty secret?
Jewelry can transform the most basic outfit in seconds. Avoid matching sets. Instead, mix jewelry by different designers, or pair funky pieces with classics—like a chunky necklace with diamond stud earrings or several cool bracelets and the Victorian ring you inherited from your grandmother.
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To learn more about Ruth Barzel Jewelry Design line, visit www.ruthbarzel.com. To buy online, go to www.ruthbarzeljewelry.etsy.com, or shop locally at Apres Peau, Caramel, Daisy Too, Stanton Gallery, Sugar, and Treat. And visit Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pages/Washington-DC/Ruth-Barzel-Jewelry-Design/9348107629?ref=ts to get updates and see photos of new pieces. Don’t forget to become a fan!