Spring Fling: 4 Spring Staples

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It’s officially mid-March, and we’re finally daring to dream of spring. That means easy-going dresses, simple accessories, bright bags and go-everywhere shoes with lighter sensibilities than our winter-staple boots.

Here are local sources for each.

From top: Maggie dress, She-Bible; one-off Mason yellow clutch, ReMade USA; David Clarkson Point Reyes Hoops, available at Gravel and Gold; buckle strap heels by f-troupe, available at Candystore Collective.

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Wanted: Covet Hayes Valley Opens

You know when you really want something? Like really, really want it? A new Hayes Valley destination hopes to inspire just those kinds of covetous feelings in San Francisco shoppers with its selection of locally-made jewelry, handbags and gift items.

The second outpost of Covet opened quietly in the neighborhood last month, and we hear a grand opening celebration is on the horizon.

“We are really excited about the new store.  It has more wall space, so we can carry more purses and other accessories than the Arguello store,” says Adrienne Wiley of Frolick Jewelry, who co-owns both stores with Ofina Jewelry designer Liza Anongchanya.

With the added space comes the addition of new lines, including bags by De La Luna, Lulla Belle and Shara Porter, as well as candles by Urban Rituelle and stationery by Papaya.

See it for yourself at 415 Hayes St., San Francisco, CA.

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Stone Love: Heather Clark Jewelry

Unlike the must-be-center-stage statement jewelry we see so much of lately, the brightly-hued, natural stone necklaces of San Francisco’s Heather Clark are pleasantly content to let clothing do the talking. And that’s far from a bad thing.

“You can style them endless ways, and my pieces can complement a bright, statement outfit or keep a more simple look polished,” says Clark, an advertising executive by day who chronicles her adventures in characteristically bold outfits alongside her latest jewelry designs on her blog.

Often suspended from long, stomach-grazing chains, Clark’s necklaces ($28-$98) feature colorful druzies, agates, howlites and other stones encased in 24k gold. We love the pendants for their easy simplicity and eye-catching colors.

Peruse Clark’s latest work in her etsy shop.

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[Photography courtesy Heather Clark]

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Natasha Bedingfield Dons Local Jewelry Line

While we’re not ones to be starstruck, we do love a celebrity sighting every now and again. Even better? A celeb spotted donning San Francisco-made fashion. The latest to grab that distinction is blond songstress Natasha Bedingfield, shown here at the G-Star Raw fall/winter 2010 presentation during New York Fashion Week in accessories by the City’s Gold & Citrus.

We love how she’s layered the local line’s intricately-detailed pieces for a sweetened up twist on rocker chic.

Below, the pieces Bedingfield chose: the Tangelo necklace in woven 24k gold-plated bugle beads and the Nearrings, a necklace-and-earrings combo in gold-plated beads and brass chain.

Photography: top image courtesy of Getty Images; below courtesy of Gold & Citrus.

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Diamond Daze: Jewelry by Quoc Lieu

Not all diamonds sparkle, and that’s not necessarily a bad thing. Case in point: the three-dimensional diamonds by jewelry designer Quoc Lieu, whose latest jewelry collection will be on display starting today through March 17 as part of a pop-up shop at the Academy of Art 79 Retail Store.

Pieces like the 3D diamonds shown above can be worn as rings, single pendants or combined to create bold, geometric necklaces and bracelets.

Along with diamonds in silver and metals, the Academy of Art alum’s work also includes abstract silver animal shapes, matchsticks and push pins. Pieces retail for $80-$320.

Want to chat with Lieu in person? We hear she’ll be making an appearance today from 2 to 5 p.m. at the shop, 79 New Montgomery St., San Francisco, CA.

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