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
Happy Birthday, Aquarius! 10 Best Jewelry Picks for Aquarius
Welcome to your birthday month, Aquarius. From January 20 – February 18, we celebrate you, you sizzling Water Bearers, you. Known for their brilliant ideas, spirited friendliness, and unexpected fashion choices, what we love about Aquarius most is that they are always up for a good time. Since you have much to celebrate this month (you, obviously!), you’ll no doubt have many parties to attend, so why not spruce up your look? From bohemian chic to super sleek, an Aquarius’s accessories can vary wildly, but they will surely turn heads. Here, the 10 best jewelry pieces for you electrifying and eclectic Aquarius beauties. Want to announce your Aquarius status? Of course you do. Charmed Circle’s crystal zodiac necklace mounts your sign’s [...] 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
Street Style Steals: What I Wore & Karla’s Closet
This week, we’re back at our style stalking. And we’re taking it to the streets. The virtual ones, that is. As we’ve said before, we’re always refreshed after spending some time on our favorite Pinterest boards, Instagram feeds and beautiful blogs, scrolling through an endless supply of street style shots. Below, our two top picks this week from some of our favorite, famous fashion bloggers. Jessica Quirk of What I Wore There’s a place in the world for high-fashion fantasy (of course, that’s why we still can’t put down our monthly subscription to Vogue), but there’s also a need for runway-to-reality, real-world application. Enter Jessica Quirk of What I Wore. In a stellar performance of casual-meets-dressy balance, Quirk (great name, no?) [...] 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
10 Designer Steals for Under $100
Who doesn’t love a good deal? (We all witnessed how Black Friday went down.) And a good designer deal at that. With your gift list as long as your to-do list this December, shopping for designer gifts for yourself probably isn’t the highest priority. Well, let’s make it one. Here are our top ten designer steals you can stock up on for less than $100 each. With the holidays barely over, these affordable pieces could prove to be your go-to trimmings for the entire festive season and beyond. Happy shopping! Nicole Meng gold and rhinestone double rings Karen London gold chevron earrings Sara Designs thin python and gold crystal bracelet Gara Danielle black pear-shaped druzy drop necklace Bing Bang crystal shard [...] Read more