July 18, 2008

Double Dutch

Alyssa Norton Lariats

Ice cream, soda pop, cherries on top, how many boyfriends have you got?

Nothing so inviting as a double Dutch tourney come summertime. Except maybe Alyssa Norton’s lariats.

Norton wrangles and weaves gold and silver chains with colorful silk strands and sometimes adds tiny charms and painted rhinestones to make a kaleidoscope of colors inspired by nature and fireworks.

The pieces are meant to be layered and go just as well with tees and bikinis as they do with formal gowns. In other words:

Wrap ’em around your wrist, drape ’em on your neck, run ’em through your hair, or let ’em hang like lariats.

Make a statement with pink, coral, black, and blue.

And just like that — all eyes on you.

Available at Addiction Boutique, 414 East Paces Ferry Road, Buckhead (678-927-9383). To see styles, go to alyssanorton.com.