When we saw images of Elizabeth Savetsky celebrating her 30th birthday in a vintage gold-sequined Michael Kors gown on her blog, we knew exactly who to turn to for our gold-clad gift guide. The Fort Worth-native and Trinity Valley School alumna moved to New York City to attend NYU, met her husband and never left. Now, she authors her blog, ExcessoriesExpert.com. There she writes about everything from raising the bar on accessories to raising two daughters on the Upper East Side.
Glimpses of Savetsky can be found via the pages of publications like W magazine and Cosmopolitan where she's often photographed in her sartorial street style. The self-proclaimed accessories addict doesn't just wear the looks. She also designs them. Earlier this year she teamed up with New York-based Meira T jewelry to design a capsule collection of five mix-and-match white gold and diamond earrings. Each piece perfectly encompasses Savetsky's overall style – feminine with an edge.
We chatted with Elizabeth about her style, the holidays and the art of the perfect gift. We were pleased when she confirmed that the idiom is true: You can take the girl out of Texas, but you can't take Texas out of the girl.
How does Fort Worth influence your style? I love big hair and big earrings, which I absolutely attribute to my Fort Worth roots. I am also a huge fan of cowboy boots and western belts from Luskey’s and Ryons.
What was your proudest sartorial fashion moment? I buy a stack of magazines every Friday for my weekend research and relaxation. This past August, I was flipping through People StyleWatch magazine and to my complete shock, saw a huge picture of myself. It was surreal to see myself in one of my favorite magazines. After that, I had the opportunity to work with People StyleWatch this past fashion week, shooting accessories street style photos for my very own feature.
Tell us about your jewelry line. I did a design collaboration with Meira T jewelry - an NYC-based fine jewelry company. We designed a capsule collection of two ear cuffs and a trio of studs to mix and match. I love to mix and match my earrings, so this was a fun project, and it has been really well-received. We’re almost sold out. I am hoping to do more design collaborations soon, so stay tuned.
What's your favorite thing about the holidays in New York City? I love the department store windows. Every year they outdo themselves, and I can’t wait to see what they come up with this season.
Where do you like to shop when you come home to Fort Worth? I usually shop with my mom at University Park Village, Neiman Marcus and Stanley Eisenman. Although my favorite place to frequent in Fort Worth is Leah’s Sweet Treats. I can’t get enough of her delicious cupcakes, and her artistic abilities are next level.
What are your family's holiday traditions in Fort Worth? My gorgeous, amazing, age-defying grandma, Elsie Blum, runs the kitchen at our synagogue, Ahavat Shalom, and every year they have a fantastic Chanukah party with latkes and music. We also love to drive around the city to see all of the spectacular Christmas lights.
