Let us spell it out for you: we are in L-O-V-E with initial jewelry. Over the past few seasons, we’ve noticed an uptick in delicate jewelry (think vintage style chains, small charms, and creative stud earrings). Initial jewelry makes this trend personal (and we believe it’s here to stay, BTW). Talk about “making it your own,” right? Initially, options were limited, but now designers are imprinting identities on a range of styles. Take initial-tive with these leading letter pieces. A delicate initial gets a bold boost from a statement-making mounting. Say it loud with this glossy, black Bakelite initial bangle from Krystal Sasso or Sandy Hyun’s electrifying personalized necklaces. Diamonds are a girl’s best friend, so wear one right next to [...] Read more
Music Festival Chic: Tusks, Teeth, and Claws
Tusk, tooth and claw jewelry accents are no longer for the surfer crowd. After Nicolas Ghesquière showed them on the Balenciaga Spring 2010 runway, the fashion set is channeling nature’s fierce creatures as well. This tribal trend is bound to be seen everywhere on the music festival circuit this spring and summer. If you’ve ever looked at pictures from South by Southwest, Coachella, Reading & Leeds or Glastonbury, you’ve not only seen how the stars flock to them to listen to great new music, but you’ve also noticed how trends are started by young starlets and fashionistas for all to follow for the rest of the summer. Last year was all about the feather accents, but this year, tusks, teeth and [...] Read more
On the Red Carpet: Oscar-Worthy Drop Earrings
The Academy Awards always tends to inspire an old Hollywood sensibility. Whether you’re actually walking down the red carpet or simply watching it from the comfort of your own home, everyone loves to get dressed up. After watching actress after actress glide down the carpet in beautiful gowns and sparkly jewels, a girl can’t help but to start looking for her own Oscar-worthy jewels. The simplest way to add Academy Award-inspired glitz to your daily wardrobe is on the ears. This year on the Academy Award’s red carpet, long drop earrings were seen on everyone from Rachel McAdams to Penelope Cruz. Drop earrings accent any up do wonderfully but look equally as beautiful peeking from beneath a mess of curls. Not [...] Read more