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Sofia Coppola in Pomellato

Never one to be ostentatious, Sofia Coppola has always opted for discreet style and grace when it comes to being a mother and critically acclaimed writer and director. For the premiere of her latest film, “Somewhere,” at the Venice Film Festival that included a bash hosted by Louis Vuitton, Coppola, both a Marc Jacobs muse … Continue reading “Sofia Coppola in Pomellato”

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CG arte

Started by designers Amy Glaswand and Catherine Marion, CG arte is a delightful line of pendant necklaces and bracelets. One of the designers is a close family friend and after running into her at a Bar Mitzvah recently I was made aware of the heirloom-quality line. The charms retail for between $1,500 and $1,900, while … Continue reading “CG arte”

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Natural Beauty

Guest Blog by Liza Powel O’Brien As a rule, I do not get gussied up. Most days, cargo pants and rubber flip flops are the uniform. But once in a while, I am forced to call in the professionals to make my appearance more fit for public consumption. It takes many hours and dollars to … Continue reading “Natural Beauty”

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Judith Ripka Deco Estate Wide Cuff

The estate-inspired Judith Ripka Deco Estate Wide Cuff ($60,000) has been fashioned from 18K white gold and it features over 15 carats of diamonds…nice! I love the art deco-meets-Victorian feel of this piece. It’s classic, but will still get lots of attention. If I had the extra money to splurge, I would love to wear … Continue reading “Judith Ripka Deco Estate Wide Cuff”

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Ellen Barkin JAR Ear Pendants

Ladies, start saving your pennies now. A pair of Imperial topaz, ruby and diamond JAR ear pendants that once belonged to Ellen Barkin are on the block again as part of Christie’s upcoming “Jewels: The New York Sale” on Oct. 20. (The earrings originally sold in its Ellen Barkin Collection sale four years ago as … Continue reading “Ellen Barkin JAR Ear Pendants”

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Anna Kendrick in Kwiat

Anna Kendrick recently walked the red carpet at the LA premiere of “Scott Pilgrim vs. The World” wearing Kwiat vintage collection rose cut diamond drop earrings ($7,300) and the matching ring ($6,200). Such gorgeous pieces! I actually predicted that they would be a lot pricier than they are given their delicate craftsmanship. I only wish … Continue reading “Anna Kendrick in Kwiat”

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