I have long loved tortoise shell - I consider to be a classic. Lately I've been hearing buzzwords about the Tortoise Shell trend. But it's not a trend and it's certainly not trendy. It's been around for a long time and I expect it to stay that way. Perhaps there's a new interest in it - but like the term Preppy, it's never really left and it never will. In fact, one could say that Tortoise and Preppy go hand in hand. Take a pair of handsome, simple tortoise shell glasses, for instance. They've long been worn by preppy academics - paired with tweet jackets, button downs and Ivy league pedigree. In the home, the master of Preppy decor, Ralph Lauren, has been showcasing tortoise shell - often paired with silver - for as long as I can remember, both in his costume jewelry line and home accessories. I perceive tortoise shell like any other animal print, when done in moderation. It's timeless and stylish - I view it as I do a classic navy, black, beige, ivory or flannel grey - a staple. A little tortoise in the home is almost a necessity!

These above lovelies from Kate Spade New York will be available on Saturday. The wonderful girls in the Greenwich, Connecticut store gave me a sneak preview and an advanced sale when I expressed my love for these wonderful earrings!