We’ve watched the ball drop, made our resolutions and said goodbye to old habits (and we are still going strong, hitting the gym every day…). We’re looking ahead to the fashionable potential in this new year, and in just a few short weeks, we’ll have another slinky, sexy reason to celebrate. February marks the Chinese New Year, a move from 2012’s dragon to 2013’s snake, not to mention an upgrade in charming accessories. The snake is characterized as charming, gregarious, and smart, much like you, naturally. It also speaks volumes of your style. Show some skin and slip on these slithering serpentine trinkets and you’ll be the charmer of the evening. Here, 20 slinky jewelry pieces to wear while ringing in [...] Read more
Everything’s Coming Up Rose: Jewelry Spring Color Trends
It may seem a little soon to start thinking about spring wardrobe staples, but trust us, those sundresses are going to hit shelves ASAP. And then you’ll be wondering just what earrings, rings, bracelets, and necklaces will properly adorn your newly revealed bare skin. So allow us to prep you properly with our series of posts that reveal this spring’s current color trends, complete with must-pick pieces popping with fresh hues and blossoming with style. First to burst is greyed jade, a softer side of the richly organic green. Charlene K green chalcedony earrings Sara Designs gold and leather wrap bracelet Becky Kelso aqua calcite square pendant necklace Anna Bee Jewelry green aventurine mini initial bracelet Julie Vos gold and prehnite [...] Read more
Bib Necklace Timeline - Five Decades Worth of Style
The style staple of the moment, the bib necklace, has taken Hollywood by storm, decorating the necklines of the hottest celebs, from starlets like Emmy Rossum to mega-models like Elle MacPherson and even dame Helen Mirren. With so many variations available (chain, floral, beaded, gemstone; you name it, it’s been done), this designer-do is a timeless trend fitting for any age, lending an elegant edge to sophisticated fashions. Think the bib necklace is over-the-top for you? We beg to differ. There’s not one woman who can’t rock a bibbed variation of the necklace. If you have hang-ups about how to wear this statement piece, we have an age-appropriate how-to guide below. Here, five decades worth of time-tested style. 20-Something Your twenties [...] Read more
What to Wear With This Season’s Edgiest Trend: Pointed Nails
One of this season’s must-have accessories is not in the form of fabric, chain or leather. It’s really just an extension of oneself: Pointed nails. They’re all the rage and celebrities can’t keep their, well, hands off of them. Most recently, they’ve sprouted up on the likes of Hart of Dixie southern belle Jamie King, Cameron Diaz, and Fergie. Ranging in shades of fall’s hottest hues, natch, we’ve caught sight of a bevy of beautiful elongated nail beds, from oxblood to gunmetal and dark gray. Fierce fingers deserve appropriate adornments, ones that will draw eyes to those attention-grabbing talons. Here, we’ve grown a list of what you should wear with this season’s edgiest trend. For an interesting contrast, set off the [...] Read more
Peace, Love & Jewelry Happiness
Ever since Sarah Jessica Parker donned her character’s now-infamous “Carrie” necklace on Sex and the City, jewelry has taken a more direct approach to expression. Delicate and elegant, many stylish accessories carry with them implied or clearly made messages in their delivery. Either way, we’re listening, because they just look too good not to. From the personal to the edgy, there’s a bevy of notable baubles from to-die-for designers. Talk about fashion statements. Currently, our mood board is splashed with positivity: Peace, love and happiness. Whether or not you consider yourself a haute hippie or trendy treehugger, you have to admit these inspirational sentiments are a joy to carry with you throughout the day. Peace Be With You Designer Ariel Gordon [...] Read more
Art Basel Miami Beach 2012 Inspired Accessories
Although you might be enjoying your holiday preparations, parties and practicing recipes, it seems like the rest of the world migrated to Miami Beach in early December to partake in an industry-wide love affair with art, culture, fashion and schmoozing: Art Basel Miami Beach 2012. While the focal point during this week (which is literally one of the world’s most prestigious art fairs) is art and design (natch), fashion comes in at a close second. Practically every design house had its own dedicated party (DVF, Fendi, Chanel, Stella McCartney… The list goes on) throughout the week, complete with designers and creative directors in attendance. These major labels weren’t the only style inspiration. From what we’ve seen, the international guests brought a [...] Read more