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Zodiac Cuff by Jessica Kagan Cushman

The resin cuff is a smooth way to be on-trend this spring, especially when stacked amply on the wrist. Include one that corresponds to your zodiac sign, personalized and far more discreet than say, a nameplate necklace (very Carrie Bradshaw, circa 2000). With Jessica Kagan Cushman’s graphic crystal constellation, you get a touch of bling … Continue reading “Zodiac Cuff by Jessica Kagan Cushman”

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Valentino 22-Karat Gold Pearl and Swarovski Crystal Floral Cuff: An Earthly Pleasure

A golden cuff is a summertime jewel staple, and this gleaming, ethereal number is as breezy as the rest of your beach wardrobe. You should always wear gold in the summer to show off your tan – how good would bronzed skin look peeking through the branch-like floral design? Delicate yet chunky, the Art-Nouveau-inspired pattern … Continue reading “Valentino 22-Karat Gold Pearl and Swarovski Crystal Floral Cuff: An Earthly Pleasure”

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Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels

One of the most buzzed about events to take place during New York Fashion Week was the opening of “Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels” at the Cooper-Hewitt National Design Museum (2 East 91st St., NYC). No surprise there…I mean who wouldn’t want to spend an afternoon looking at some serious … Continue reading “Set in Style: The Jewelry of Van Cleef & Arpels”

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Hayden-Harnett Cuff Giveaway!!

When I went to Paris for Fashion Week back in 2008 for the Spring collections I literally stalked a woman I spotted at a show to find-out where one of her bracelets was from. Turns out it was from Hayden-Harnett (thank you Britt from Elle for introducing me to the fabulous line!), and I’ve been … Continue reading “Hayden-Harnett Cuff Giveaway!!”

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Sachin + Babi Fall 2011

Sachin + Babi showed their Fall 2011 at a presentation at the Lincoln Center. And although a full runway show is exciting and festive, the presentations allow for a more intimate setting where you can actually look at details up close. I would have totally missed the jewelry from this collection had I not been … Continue reading “Sachin + Babi Fall 2011”

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Aurélie Bidermann Silver-Dipped Lace Cuff

Sexy and feminine and ultimately easy. Sometimes, most of the time, it’s fun to play with all your accessories and see what this will look like with that and find new combinations to wearing different things, but there are times when you just need to run out and you don’t have as much time in … Continue reading “Aurélie Bidermann Silver-Dipped Lace Cuff”

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