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Tiffany & Co.'s New Collection

Last week, over bubbly, hors d’oeuvres, and music I previewed the new 2010 Tiffany & Co. collection at their 5th Avenue flagship (for those that don’t know, Tiffany recently launched an awesome iPhone app and has an extensive e-commerce component on their website) . Of course the blindingly sparkling $7 million necklace pictured below on … Continue reading “Tiffany & Co.'s New Collection”

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Bottega Veneta Fall 2010 Jewelry Collection

The entire Fall 2010 collection from ready to wear to accessories was inspired by the beetle. The colors, an opalescent green blue that degrades to a bright yet gentle yellow. The jewelry is elegant and refined, yet edgy and surprising. I did not know a beetle could be anything but icky, but after Tomas Maier … Continue reading “Bottega Veneta Fall 2010 Jewelry Collection”

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Tiffany & Co. 2009-2010 Blue Book Collection

Tiffany’s Blue Book Collection was why Holly Golightly went all batty. This is their most precious of jewels and I was able to preview this collection at their Rodeo Drive store. Trying not to faint was a serious feat. Everything was beyond, but these few pieces caught my eye and imagination (wouldn’t it be fantastic … Continue reading “Tiffany & Co. 2009-2010 Blue Book Collection”

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Cartier 100th Anniversary – La Peregrina Pearl

Elizabeth Taylor wearing La Peregrina Pearl; Portrait by Diego Velazquez of Queen Mariana of Spain wearing La Peregrina Pearl I went to see Cartier’s 100th Anniversary exhibit at their Rodeo Drive store and there were a lot of incredible pieces, many worthy of individual mention but since I love other people’s drama, the one that … Continue reading “Cartier 100th Anniversary – La Peregrina Pearl”

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Alexis Bittar Pin Updates Any Look

I’ve always been a fan of Hermes scarves but I am always hesitant to wear them because, worn the wrong way, they can make your look so outdated. (I am all for classicism but I don’t want to look like a fashionably confused version of my grandmother!) This Alexis Bittar pin can be a cleaver … Continue reading “Alexis Bittar Pin Updates Any Look”

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