We fell in love with Charlotte Hosten’s fabric-mounted mixed-media jewellery the moment we saw the stunning handmade pieces merging vintage beads, crystals, and fabric remnants in her signature style.

Now Hosten has a space to call her own, in her new Mile End boutique and atelier (you can peek through the curtains to see necklaces-in-progress in the back. The fresh, pretty space is filled with the designer’s creations as well as her personal coups de coeur. We’re lusting after the Moscow necklace (shown: $240) featuring silk, semi-precious stones and metal and the Enchanted Alaska necklace ($175) festooned with vintage rings. Hosten’s faves? A sweet Prairie Clutch ($362) made in South Africa, hand-knit scarves ($99) from the U.S. and a pair of Harricana earmuffs ($89).

It’s like a candy shop for our closet! —Jennifer Nachshen

Charlotte Hosten, 122 Bernard Ave. W., Montreal, 514-274-8511, www.charlottehosten.com

We regularly use music as inspiration. A great tune will rev up our run or get us pumped for a party.

Jewellery designer, Morgan Mallett, went further and created an electro-pop playlist to inspire her latest collection of edgy, architectural accessories for Design & Conquer’s new Electro collection. Created using lightweight plastic polymers, each piece is inspired by a specific song from her playlist. We loved the neon pink accents of the Racer earrings ($45), inspired by Summer Heart’s remix of Work Drug’s "Rad Racer," and the Arsonist cuff ($249) inspired by André Obin’s "The Arsonist".

Now that’s some jewellery we can really dance to. —Jennifer Nachshen

At Musée d'art contemporain de Montréal, www.macm.org, Boutique Denis Gagnon, www.denisgagnon.ca, and online.

Big statement pieces can be sweaty in the summer, so when we want to both feel and look cool, we wear bling made from natural materials.

The leather in Luxetto’s wrapped wristlets is so soft you’ll barely know you’re wearing it. But people will definitely notice the beautiful bracelets from the custom-made jewellery line. We swooned over the Ruby ($139) in taupe leather studded with gold-plated beads as well as the Rocco ($149) in a Hermès-esque shade of orange. 

We’re wrapped with attention. —JN

Available online now and at Ogilvy in mid-July, www.luxetto.com

After watching the royal wedding many of our girlfriends are waiting on their prince for a ring of their own. But how can he possibly beat a proposal in Africa with an 18-karat sapphire sparkler?

The Place d’Armes Hotel and Birks have teamed up for the Dazzling Marriage Proposal package ($11,000) that includes two nights in a petal-strewn penthouse suite (appointed with a bottle of Moët & Chandon, a bouquet of roses and chocolate dipped strawberries), a six-course dinner with wine pairings at Aix Cuisine du Terroir, and a couples massage at Rainspa. Oh, did we mention that the Amorique diamond ring is included (value of $10,000, with option to upgrade)? The only question left for him to answer is how and when he’ll slip that sparkler on your finger.

BTW, we wouldn’t blame you at all if you happened to accidentally forward this email to your special guy.

Hotel Place d’Armes, 55 St. Jacques Rd., Montreal, 514-842-1887, www.placedarmeshotel.com

Birks, 1240 Phillips Sq., Montreal, 514-397-2501, www.birks.com

Somehow we can’t imagine Katy Perry and Blake Lively oohing and ahhing together over champagne at a Tupperware party. But change the word “Tupperware” to “Bling” and we’re hoping we’ll be invited.

Both Katy and Blake are customers of Lia Sophia, a direct sales costume jewellery company that has now launched in Quebec. We can picture Blake wearing these elegant earrings with her Chanel duds, and Katy sporting this nautical necklace ($39) with one of her pin-up worthy outfits. But we’ll scout the red carpet line for some bolder items, like this cuff bracelet ($440).

Because it would be totally awkward if we all showed up wearing the same bracelet.

www.liasophia.ca

Remember when Valentine's Day meant chocolates and cute cards, not baking 30 sugar cookies for a kindergarten class and ransacking your unmentionables for a pair of underwear without an elastic waist?

Bring back that loving feeling with the Colorblock Hearts Dome Ring by Marc Jacob ($90.90). Slip this playful dome ring on your finger when you want to show the world you've got plenty of heart—and fabulous taste.

At shopbop.com

And about those sugar cookies... check out our Editors' Diary for an icing recipe from CTV anchor and uber-mom Tamara Taggart. See more here.

We were born to wear bling, but Ariane Arazi was born to design it. 

Carrying on the tradition of her grandfather who founded  Hasbani Gioielli in Milan, Italy over 50 years ago, Montreal-based Ariane creates beautiful affordable luxury pieces like the black Tassel Necklace featuring faceted Onyx  stones ($370). We loved the retro-modern Swarovski and cherry quartz earrings ($400) to go with an LBD and the stackable rings for every day ($320). Best of all, each piece is made to order.

So you can sparkle in your own unique way.

Contact Ariane at info@arianearazi.com to set up a viewing appointment, www.arianearazi.com  

It’s important to us to show our support for causes we believe in.

Now we can match our ethics to our outfits with Défi Canderel’s Good Luck bracelet designed by Clio Blue. Whether you get the sporty cotton-rope version ($75) or the elegant silver-dipped link bracelet ($185), you know the proceeds will go to a good cause.

We’re happy to help. Especially when jewellery is involved.

At the Bleu Comme le Ciel counter at Ogilvy, 1307 Sainte Catherine St. W., Montreal, 514-842-7711.

She won our hearts at the 2010 Winter Olympics, and now she’s doing her best to save the hearts of women everywhere.

Joannie Rochette recently unveiled her new sterling silver heart necklace ($150) in collaboration with BIRKS. Proceeds from the pendant, a modern twist on the heart shape incorporating loops and swirls evocative of Joannie’s dazzling spins, will be going to the iheartmom campaign to raise awareness of heart disease in women.

We heart you too, Joannie.

At Birks, 1240 Phillips Sq., Montreal, 514-397-2511, or www.birks.com

For Vitamin Daily’s interview with Joannie Rochette, check out Montreal editor Jenn Nachshen's post on the vitaminwater blog. 

We love shopping in Paris! Especially when we can do it from the comfort of our office in Montreal.

Lollipops Paris recently launched an online store for Canadians to purchase their chic and whimsical bags, shoes, wallets and jewellery from home. We have our eye on the glam rock Jiamonds High Boots, the adorable Jhot purse and the quirky-cute Japple bangle.

Sweet as candy!

www.lollipopsparis.ca