"Jewelry really emerged as a form of expression for me. That was kind of part of the uniform I was referencing — I wasn't bland, I wasn't boring in black, and I really looked to accessories for the flourish...."

"So I have a few things I've been saying for years. One is about when you're trying to decide whether you should buy something or not, or whether you're satisfied with your outfit..."

Erica Allen-Kim's Instagram account @ahistoryofarchitecture, was first made known to me by one of our earliest consignors (thanks, Judith!) and I have been enjoying her casual, easy to digest posts ever since.

"My wardrobe definitely leans towards clean lines and minimalist silhouettes, incorporating interesting shapes and cool details...."

"I just grew up chatting with adults and having that connection and friendship  with multi generations has always been an emphasis. So my friends are experiencing that now, being friends with my mom...."

Atiana first learned about Vein of Gold when her old PSU Graphic Design teacher, Kate Bingaman-Burt, was an artist-in-residence at the shop! So cool! When I first met Atiana, I was immediately drawn to her cool style, and really appreciated her professionalism and thoughtfulness as she became one of our most regular consignors. We always look forward to seeing what goodies she's collected for us!