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Spotted: Organic Jewelry With a Creative Touch The story: While most of us size up jewelry by its look and style, designer Chloe Benjamin takes it one step further by striving to create pieces she feels tell a story. It's a fitting approach for the Madison-based designer who not only has her hands full crafting eye-catching jewelry, but is finishing a master's degree in fiction and working on a novel as well. The look: Reaching for smooth, stunning stones in a variety of or- ganic shades, Benjamin adds a hint of glint by pairing them with sleek gold and silver accents, creating an overall look that is elegant but earthy. How to wear it: As pieces that toe the line between structured and organic, Benjamin recommends pairing her jewelry, or simi- lar styles, with ensembles that do the same with natural fabrics in architectural cuts. Her one-of-a-kind (and custom if you ask!) jewelry can also serve as a quick way to add an edgy or playful boost to classic wardrobe staples like a feminine top or classic shift dress. Where to buy: Benjamin sells select items through local retail- ers such as (shoo), 109 State St., Madison; (608) 467-6325; and A Woman's Touch, 600 Williamson St., Madison; (608) 250-1928. Find her online shop at abirchformonday.etsy.com. Pictured: "Beckett" metallic bead earrings, $26, "Willow" agate geode slice necklace, $75. 4 MY SECRET? PELLEVÉ. 4 "It's a no-recovery time treatment that stimulates collagen and plumps up my skin. The fine lines disappear and it erases a couple of years. I love it!" JC, Madison $100 OFF Pellevé Treatments, Now! And, Save 25% on Xeomin, the New Botox Alternative. CUSTOM DESIGN YOUR OWN FRAME March 3rd, 2012 • 12-4p (608) 829-7777 www.lemkefacialsurgery.com • www.SkinCare101.net 1200 John Q. Hammons Dr, Suite 101 • Madison on facebook follow us Hilldale www.ullaeyewear.com March 2012 608.231.3937 bravamagazine.com 19 Photo by Shanna Wolf