With so much style to stock up on this season (we have our eye on a few frocks, ankle-high boots and a certain butter-leather jacket), our must-have list is getting pretty long—and pricey! But don’t skimp on the trendy trimmings because of a tight budget. Reach for these frugal fashionable add-ons and you won’t have to break the bank. Plus, you’ll be able to save up for that “It” bag of the season. Striking Studs A simple stud earring can dress you up or lend a chic twist on casual cool. We’re seeing an uptick in interesting variations of this classic jewelry piece, and are currently obsessed with these Sandy Hyun Semicircle Mirrored Crystal stud earrings. We’d also brighten up our [...] Read more
This Week’s Celebrity Style Round-Up: Olivia Thirlby, Busy Phillips, Sophia Bush.
Yup, it’s that time again—our weekly line-up of celebs who made our “Best Dressed” A-List accessories list. Added bonus: we’ve made it really easy for you to recreate each look with perfectly picked pieces. Metallic Taste Making the most of the minimalistic, less-is-more trend we’ve been seeing on red carpets lately, Dredd: 3D star Olivia Thirlby opts for a few understated mixed metals to create her sexy and strong vibe at the film’s New York premiere. Channel your inner femme fatale in these stacked gold rounded bangles. Gettin’ Busy Busy Phillips’ quirky style might be, well, busy, but it’s a refreshing change from some of Hollywood’s safer fashion choices. At the End of Watch premiere in Los Angeles, the Cougar Town [...] Read more
Initial Here, Here, and Here
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
Summer Styles
The Rocker She knows all of the lyrics to “Wild Thing” and with a closet full of vintage concert tees and cut-offs, so piles of edgy accessories with unexpected details are the perfect way to complete the look. Made Her Think’s knuckle-buster ring ($150) has Swarovski crystals covering the elongated talon for a bold effect. This shark-tooth necklace ($170) by Mali Sabatasso updates a real shark tooth with 24k gold vermeil. The Liz Larios thorn two-tone fringe earrings ($110) have dramatic 3-inch fringe of 18k gold plate and fierce rock quartz and smoky topaz thorn details. The Hippie Chick This free-spirit lives for outdoor concerts and needs low-maintenance pieces that will look gorgeous when layered against her crochet crop-top or printed [...] Read more