Dallas - July 16, 2008

Night in Shining Armor

Eddiejo Jewelry

Mama said there’d be days like this:

6:45 p.m.: Leave the house to meet your new love interest for tapas.

7 p.m.: Arrive at Spanish bar and whoops, your strand of pearls breaks while getting out of the car. Damn, your off-the-shoulder number really needed that.

7:02 p.m.: Hallelujah, there’s a cute little boutique next door. Deep breath: They carry Eddiejo jewelry.

7:12 p.m.: The local designer’s looks — vintage Lucite chain necklaces, pure sandstone beaded earrings — are so lovely, you can’t choose just one. Yikes, the time! Buy it all and bolt.

7:15 p.m.: Spot your beau at the bar. Sit down next to him wearing your new chunky, pawa-beaded piece. The compliments start flowing. So does the cava — and countless toasts to your girl Eddiejo.

Available at B. Whitman Shoes, 1443 Main Street, Southlake (817-410-3800); Krimson & Klover, 3111 Cole Avenue, Uptown (214-871-2334). To see styles, go to eddiejojewelry.com.