New Yorkers will want to head on over to Clarabella's this week for all the fashion and jewelry festivities. Not only do they have great jewelry for sale (like these leather band bracelets), but they even plan an how-to session where you can make your own earrings. Here's the scoop from a recent press release: CLARABELLA TO CELEBRATE GRAND OPENING

New Lower East Side boutique presenting jewelry, accessories, and shoes in a gallery setting launches with a week of special events

Clarabella, the Lower East Side 's newest boutique, is now open. Located at 279 East Houston Street , between Clinton and Suffolk , Clarabella presents a wide range of jewelry, accessories, and shoes in a gallery-like setting. To celebrate the store's Grand Opening, owner erin Whelan has announced a week of special events, giveaways, and discounts.

CLARABELLA GRAND OPENING WEEK

Tuesday, May 22, 2007 through Monday, May 28, 2007

All Week: All visitors will receive a complimentary leather keychain or pendant handcrafted by Clarabella artisans Erin and Melissa

Special drinks and snacks

Tuesday: Earring Class with Nicole Gagne - spots still available but going fast! Through simple metal wiring techniques like forming and wrapping and delicate hammering, you'll learn how fun and easy it is to create dangling earrings. ($100 for 2-hour instruction, two pairs of earrings, and plier set). To sign up, email erin@clarabellanyc.com

Wednesday: Grand Opening Party in conjunction with Fieldlines Architecture

Thursday: Annie Choi reads from her book Happy Birthday or Whatever: Track Suits, Kim Chee, and Other Family Disasters - part of her wildly successful ';Monsters of Memoirs' tour. Drinks and snacks will be served.

Fri - Mon: Different wines available for tasting from 6pm until closing

Monday: Special Memorial Day Sales on select Clarabella items.

Clarabella - 279 East Houston Street , between Clinton and Suffolk - (212) 979-0270
Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 12pm-8pm; Sunday, 12pm-7pm.

Clarabella will be open on Memorial Day, but is usually closed on Mondays.

www.clarabellanyc.com