Shopping for new items to wear during your warm-weather vacations is always fun, but choosing the right pieces to pack can be stressful. If you spend a little extra time hand-picking items that can be easily mixed and matched together, you won’t even miss the rest of your jewelry collection once you are miles away from home. Throughout the editing process, try to look through your collection for colors, metals, and textures that naturally complement each other. We’ve selected six fine and fashion jewelry pieces that are ideal for dressing up or down and are equally appropriate for a wide range of activities. An armful of bangles from Alex and Ani will add a boho vibe to your look. Pair them [...] Read more
Jewels Beyond the Sea
The hardest thing about summer is being trapped n an air-conditioned office while the dream of lounging on some exotic beach, listening to waves crash on the shore with the sand between your toes and the sun warming your skin is on the top of your mind. This daydream happens to the best of us. Some satisfy their fancy by Googling exotic beach locations on their lunch break, but the fashionable set know the easiest way to channel the essence of a locale is through stylish clothes and accessories. Agate stones are oh-so-natural, and the sea-colored Allison Schiller Aegean Sea Slice Necklace ($175) is no different. When you get the hankering for briny ocean water, glance at this necklace to be [...] Read more
Ashley Olsen’s Tangerine Vintage Inspired Look
Did you happen to see Ashley Olsen’s tangerine vintage inspired dress she wore to the CFDW Awards? We loved the style and color! We have been blogging about bright colored earring, necklaces and bracelets and now we see the mix of a bright warm color with the vintage look. Not only is this dress age appropriate for Ashley O, but it’s original and in tune with the summer fashion trends. We recommend the Ettika Peace in Love Silk Wrap Bracelet as an everyday tangerine accessory. The wrap design and tangerine color is perfect for on-the-go summer plans! Pair this wrap bracelet with jean shorts and a white T for a complete look. If you are searching for fresh rings for this summer, we [...] Read more
Mighty (Fabulous) Aphrodite
What girl hasn’t fantasized about being a Greek or Roman goddess? Okay, well, besides the toga party you attended when you were in college, the laws of society don’t usually permit us to walk around in form-fitting sheets and a crown of laurels on our heads. It seems, however, that many designers are channeling Aphrodite this season on the runway. Dior, Armani, Versace, and Ferragamo are a few who have embraced the ancient hedonist culture, and have flipped it to create high-fashion looks. Many, if not all of these designer pieces are dresses, made with flowing fabrics that are twisted and draped over the body intricately. The colors are neutral, from heather grays to pale, peachy pinks. Several of the looks [...] Read more
Grammy Gold Goes Pink
The 2009 Grammy Awards were certainly a feast for the eyes: Katy Perry’s old Hollywood glamour set the red carpet on fire; Gwyneth Paltrow was chic and sequined as she introduced Radiohead’s performance; and Kany West’s pseudo-mullet was…an interesting style choice. Couture ran the gamut this year, and, most importantly, the talent of the prestigious award nominees was not in short supply. One starburst of such talent who took the stage was the Dreamgirls star and the night’s winner for Best R&B Album, Jennifer Hudson. From her gracious award acceptance to her tearful performance of “You Pulled Me Through,” Hudson rocked the venue with her presence. Only her second performance since the string of tragedies involving her family, the emotional turmoil [...] Read more
Bohemian Rhapsody
Stylistas have been buzzing about the sweet boho-chic look that the Hilton sisters were spotted sporting in Australia. However, we know another family who had the look down pat long before. Have you heard of a little band called The Bridges? If not, we suggest that you immediately go and check them out. This band is not only tremendously talented, but also sensationally styled. The group consists of siblings Natalie, Stacey, Isaaca, and Jeremy Byrd with their cousin Brittany Painter providing lead vocals. You’ve got to love a good, old-fashioned family band. Their melodious tunes are incredibly catchy and the lyrics have a beautiful poetry to them. What’s better is that the group’s harmonies are as spot-on live as they are [...] Read more